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November 21, 2024

Winspear Opera House

We had an unforgettable evening celebrating our 15th anniversary and honoring the generosity, commitment, and advocacy of Matrice Ellis-Kirk! Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the event.

Event proceeds supported the Center’s mission to be a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates, and activates exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations, and our community.

Save the date for November 20, 2025!

 

Event Details

Complimentary Valet Parking, Black-tie Optional

  • 6:00 p.m – Cocktails and Special Entertainment Celebrating our Resident Companies
  • 7:30 p.m. – On-Stage Seated Dinner
  • 8:30 p.m. – Honoree Dedication and Featured Performance

Questions? Call 214-978-2890 or email bravogala@attpac.org.

Tables and Tickets

  • $25,000 Bravo! Honoree Celebration Underwriter
    • Ten premium tickets to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for five cars.
    • Recognition as a Bravo! Honoree Celebration Underwriter in all print, web, social, digital marketing and advertising materials.
    • Recognition in video tribute to the honoree.
    • Opportunity to be included in video tribute recording (for gifts made before September 1.)
    • Opportunity to include a special message on recognition screens during dinner.
  • $20,000 Entertainment Underwriter
    • Ten premium tickets to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for five cars.
    • Recognition as a Bravo! Entertainment Underwriter in all print, web, social, digital marketing and advertising materials.
    • Live recognition during performance.
    • Meet and greet access for four guests with entertainment.
  • $15,000
    15th Anniversary
    Underwriter
    • Ten preferred tickets to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for five cars.
    • Opportunity to have Resident Company artists or leadership join you at your table.
    • Recognition as a Bravo! 15th Anniversary Underwriter in all print, web, social, digital marketing and advertising materials.
  • $10,000 Table Underwriter
    • Ten tickets to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for five cars.
    • Recognition at the $10,000 level in all print, web, social, digital marketing and advertising materials.
  • $7,500 Underwriter
    • Six tickets to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for three cars.
    • Recognition at the $7,500 level at the event.
  • $5,000 Underwriter
    • Four tickets to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for two cars.
    • Recognition at the $5,000 level at the event.
  • $1,200 Single Ticket
    • One ticket to the cocktail hour, onstage seated dinner and performance. Valet parking for one car.
  • Donation

    Can’t make it to the event? Make a fully tax-deductible donation and receive name recognition on event materials including print, web, and social prior to and on the evening of the event.

An event with a purpose.

Event proceeds support the Center’s mission to be a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates, and activates exceptional spaces  for artists, artistic organizations, and our community. Learn more about our Education and Community Engagement programs >

Sponsorship Opportunities

Call Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, Jennifer Perez at 214-978-2846 or email bravogala@attpac.org to learn more about exclusive sponsorship packages that include customized recognition and speaking opportunities throughout the event.

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities include:

$50,000 Presenting Sponsor

$25,000 Dinner Sponsor—SOLD

$25,000 Featured Performance Sponsor—SOLD

$15,000 Cocktail Reception Sponsor

$15,000 After Party Sponsor

$15,000 Valet Sponsor

Honoree

Matrice Ellis-Kirk has over 20 years’ experience in the executive search industry with deep knowledge in governance. Before founding Ellis Kirk Group, Matrice led board and CEO assignments at two large global search firms and a boutique search firm. Matrice graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. She and her husband, Ron, are empty nesters mostly living in Dallas, Texas. Her interests span the arts, education, and transportation.

Matrice has been a tireless champion for the Center as a member of the board since its inception in 2000 and as Chair from 2016-2020. During her time as Chair, she helped eliminate the Center’s dept, worked with the Office of Arts and Culture to establish the Moody Fund for the Arts, which has provided over 300 grants to emerging arts organizations, and alongside former President and CEO Debbie Storey, established groundbreaking education and community engagement programs including ArtsBridge and the Young Women’s Leadership Conference.

Matrice is currently working to transform South Dallas through her work with Forest Forward and Fair Park First.

Host Committee

Chairs:
Jill B. Louis
Danny Tobey

 

Committee:

Rainy Berry
Christy and Robby Berry
Diane and Hal Brierley
Nita and Cullum Clark
Grace Cook
John Dayton
Lauren Embrey
Bess and Ted Enloe
Alina and Ruben Esquivel

Janiece Evans-Page and Mark Page
Bobby Gibbs
Marissa and Michael Horne
Leon Jacobson and Alyssa Reiman
Leslie and Tony Lenamon
Sarah and Alan Losinger
Jill Magnuson
Lynn and Allan McBee
Paige McDaniel and Joe Clark
Helen and Brendan McGuire
Adrienne and Damon Mosley
Honorable Eric Moyé and Veronica Moyé
Caren Prothro

Honorable Paul Ridley and Joan Ridley
Helen and Frank Risch
Katie Robbins
Deedie Rose
Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Marvin Jackson
Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld
Phyllis and Ron Steinhart
Emily and Steve Summers
Greg Swalwell and Terry Connor
Alexine and Warren Tranquada
Laurie M. Wallace
Bonnie and Jeff Whitman
Ellen Winspear

Supporters

Dinner Sponsor:

Featured Entertainment Sponsor:

15th Anniversary Artist Underwriter:

Diane and Hal Brierley

Bravo! Honoree Celebration Underwriters:
Barbara Thomas Lemmon
Jill B. Louis/Perkins Coie
The Eugene McDermott Foundation
The M.O.B. Family Foundation
Deedie Rose

Entertainment Underwriters:
Hirsch Family Foundation

 

 

15th Anniversary Underwriters:
Jennifer and Peter Altabef

Table Underwriters:
Lydia and Bill Addy on behalf of the Addy Foundation
Anne and Robert Bass
Communities Foundation of Texas
John Dayton
Matrice and Ron Kirk
Lynn McBee/Paige McDaniel/Katie Robbins
Adrienne and Damon Mosley

Honorable Eric Moyé and Veronica Moyé
Southwestern Medical Foundation/UT Southwestern Medical Foundation
Greg Swalwell and Terry Connor
Judith and Daniel Tobey
Toyota North America
The Jeff and Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation

FAQ

The event is November 21, 2024 at the Winspear Opera House beginning at 6:00 PM.

All guests will have valet parking available in Lexus Red, below the Winspear Opera House. You can access Lexus Red parking via Jack Evans St.

The event is black-tie optional. Guests may wear tuxedos and evening gowns, but can also choose to wear a suit or cocktail dress instead.

Yes, the event will include a cocktail hour with small bites, seated dinner and dessert reception.

Yes, we will have a coat check available.

Thank you for your support of the Bravo! Gala. Please email bravogala@attpac.org to donate your package back to the Center for a fully-tax deductible donation.

Yes, the goods and services that will be received are valued at $165 per guest, making the difference, tax-deductible. All donors, underwriters, and sponsors will receive a tax receipt.