Disco Ball Dream Gala Attendee Need to Know!
We’ve made it easy for Disco Ball Dream Attendees to find everything they need to know for October 4th.
Countdown to Our Biggest Celebration of the Year!
We are excited to see you at our largest fundraiser of the year, the Generation G Disco Ball Dream Gala!
The big event is this Friday, October 4th starting at 6pm.
We wanted to share a few final details with you to make your evening as enjoyable as possible. Location:
The event is at The Madison Concourse Hotel
- 1 S. Dayton St. Madison, WI 53703
- Parking:
- There is a ramp attached to the Concourse where parking will be complimentary, thanks to a sponsorship from The Concourse. Spaces are limited
- The State Street Capital garage is across the street, directions HERE.
- A third option is the Overture Center Garage, which is a little further away, but can be found HERE.
Dress is semi-formal
- You will see people in an outfit you’d wear to a nice dinner to a gown or full suit
Registration starts at 6pm
- Come to the registration table which will be right outside the Grand Ballroom on the 2nd floor.
- We do not have physical tickets- you will only need to check in with our volunteers to get all set for the evening
Cocktail Hour will run from 6-7pm with a cash bar all night
- Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, water and soft drinks during the cocktail hour
- Celebrate with our signature cocktail called ‘Down to Disco’ compliments of Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Enjoy complimentary soda and water all night
The seated dinner will be served at 7:30pm and will be followed by awards, Playhouse updates and the always entertaining, Fund-a- Need presentation with Anita and Sadler.
We have lots of fun planned!
- Heads & Tails game–
- Chance to win 2 reserved, floor tickets to see ‘Mania- an ABBA tribute show’ at the Barrymore on Friday, October 18th, 7:30pm.
- Sign up to play at registration
- $10/player
- Wine/Liquor Pull
- We have over 100 bottles available
- $25/bottle or 5 for $100
- There is an $80 bottle up for grabs!
- We have over 100 bottles available
- Music by DJ Justin Neal from DJ Blackstreet Boy and a dance party starting at 9:15.
- We will have a photographer on hand all evening to capture the memories, plus a selfie station!
- We will share all the pictures next week after the gala and you will be able to download and share for free.
- We will also enjoy a short dance performance by the Arts for All, Confidancers, and hear from Special Olympian, Annie Mulligan.
Our Silent Auction is already live! Start bidding now!
The auction is a major part of our fundraising efforts. There are over 100 packages to choose from and there is something for everyone! You can browse online now and see all the items in-person at the gala.
- Family Fun Entertainment
- Restaurant Gift Cards
- Milwaukee area Air BnB rental
- Hard to find Whiskey and Bourbon
- Artwork created by people with Down syndrome
- and much more!
Click the link below to check out the auction now!
Bidding is Easy
- If you have not already created your bidding account you can take the following steps. Some gala attendees received a text to create their account.
- Text Madisongala2024 to 243725 or visit the website HERE.
- Visit the web page by clicking the Silent Auction link below
- Bidding will be open until 9:15pm on Friday, October 4th.
- If you will not be in attendance, winning items will need to be picked up at the Playhouse after the Gala by appointment.
- We can mail gift cards and gift certificates.
Please message us with any of your questions- madison@gigisplayhouse.org.