FAQ

This is a celebratory gala, so feel free to dress up! Cocktail or formal attire are encouraged. If you don’t already have that sort of attire, you’re still welcome no matter how you’re dressed! One of the great things about Austin is that a person’s presence at an event is much more important than what is worn. Some people will be wearing their THRIVE shirts and that is fine too! (In fact, we’ll have THRIVE shirts available at the gala.)

If you don’t have anything on-hand but would still like to dress up, check out The-Knot (a wedding website) that offers tips on formal & cocktail attire to get some ideas. Gala dress ideas 

The THRIVE! Gala will be catered by The Root Cellar, with the following menu:

Passed appetizers:
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta with Baguette (bread is GF)
Goat Cheese and Arugula Tarts (contains dairy, gluten, and wheat)

Buffet:
House Salad with two choices of dressing (one dressing contains dairy)
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Pan Gravy
White Truffle Mac n’ Cheese (contains dairy, gluten, and wheat)
Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze
Rosemary Focaccia (contains gluten and wheat)

Dessert:
French Macarons (contains dairy, egg, and tree nuts)
Mini Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Caramel and Sea Salt (contains dairy)
Mini Strawberry Shortcake Trifle (contains dairy, gluten, and wheat)

Beverages:
Water
Tea
Coffee

There are FEE-BASED parking lots and street parking spaces within walking distance of the venue. Guests are responsible for paying parking fees.

Don’t want to pay for parking or bother with downtown parking?

A FREE Shuttle* runs all evening (5:00 – 9:30pm) from the Rio Grande Campus Parking Garage (816 W 12th Street, Austin, TX) and Rio Grande Campus Faculty Parking lot (W 13-1/2 Street, Austin, TX).

*Please note: The shuttle bus is not equipped with a wheelchair lift or kneeling feature.

A disability-accessible FREE parking space at SKYBOX on 6TH can be added to your reservation. To add a reserved disability-accessible parking space, update your RSVP using the original invitation you received OR by selecting “Edit response” on the emailed copy of your submitted RSVP.

You may also contact Kelly Escamilla directly at [email protected] until the day before the gala to discuss your needs so we can help identify the best option.

The event will start with a brief reception while guests are signing and settling in. Dinner will be served and there will be guest speakers and a program honoring the THRIVE! recipients. Dancing, networking, and photos to follow.

Seating is limited! If you were not expressly invited to bring a guest, please contact [email protected] to inquire about availability.

Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns.