We’ve made it easy for Gala Attendees to find everything they need to know for October 10th.

Countdown to Our Biggest Celebration of the Year!

We are excited to see you at our largest fundraiser of the year, the Generation G Building our Future is not Black and White Gala! 

The big event is this Friday, October 10th 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
• PLEASE NOTE: It is homecoming weekend for UW-Madison, give yourself ample time to find parking.
• 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, with a suggested Black and White theme:

• 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, soft drinks, and coffee (served by our friends from JavaAbilities) during the cocktail hour
• Celebrate with our signature cocktail called ‘Our Future is Shirley Bright’ compliments of Tito’s Handmade Vodka. We will also have a non-alcoholic Shirley Temple to enjoy. 
• 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 an inspiring Fund-a-Need featuring some of our Playhouse families!
 

We have lots of fun planned! 

• Heads & Tails game–
  • Chance to win a $250 gift card tower
  • Sign up to play at registration
    • $10/player
• Inclusive Beverage Pull
  • We are happy to introduce our inclusive beverage pull! We have over 100 options of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    • $25/bottle or 5 for $100
• 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 couple selfie stations!
  • 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
• A guaranteed spot on the NDSS Times Square Buddy Walk billboard
• Hard to find Whiskey and Bourbon
• Artwork created by people with Down syndrome
• and much more!

Click HERE 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 Madisongala2025 to 243725 or
• Visit the web page by clicking the Silent Auction link below
• Bidding will be open until 9:15pm on Friday, October 10th.
• 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. 

THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors!