austinbar.org DEC. 2020/JAN. 2021 | VOLUME 29, NUMBER 10
Join Us on Jan. 28, 2021 for the Austin Bar Foundation Virtual Gala
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he 18th Annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala will be held virtually on Thurs., Jan. 28, 2021 from 6–8 p.m. The theme of the gala is “Around the World,” celebrating our diversity and illustrating the idea that, despite our differences, we are all connected and all part of the human race. The event is being chaired by Amanda Arriaga, Elliott Beck, and Mary Ellen King. Rest assured that this virtual gala will be a far cry from an ordinary Zoom meeting! Guests are encouraged to stay home—or gather in small groups if they feel safe doing so—to enjoy the event. A Spotify playlist of world music will be provided, and everyone is encouraged (but certainly not required) to wear clothing that reflects his or her ethnic heritage. Guests will be able to purchase a basic ticket for $50, providing access to the live stream link on a specially designed platform. Guests will also be able to upgrade to the Party Box for $100 to include extra festive touches, such as flowers, champagne flutes, and more. Finally, for $150, guest will get a Party Box plus a signature cocktail kit from local business HipStirs, which has designed a delicious beverage specifically for the gala. In keeping with our theme
Betty Blackwell
Bill Jones
and the Austin Bar’s emphasis on equity, we are partnering with local restaurants to provide diverse meal options. Restaurants offering discounts and delivery for Austin Bar Gala guests will include Beyond Boards ATX, Buenos Aires Café, Hecho en Mexico, Juliet Italian Kitchen, Phantasma Kitchen, Lechuza Tacos, and The Garden at Ellera. Purchasing a meal from these restaurants is optional, but we hope to support our local restaurant community by bringing them busi-
Judge Tim Sulak
Adam Loewy
ness during this difficult time. A virtual photo booth will be available, and the evening's live-streamed program will honor our esteemed award winners. In addition, an interactive auction. An interactive auction—complete with an auctioneer to lead the bidding—will feature items such as vacations in Winter Park, CO; skiing in Jackson Hole, WY; a Charleston culinary experience with historic carriage tour; and a Camp Blanco weekend getaway. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase jewelry in advance at a discount from Laura Elizabeth Jewelry. Wear your jewelry during the Gala and tag @LauraElizabeth on Instagram to be entered into a drawing to win a suite of Laura Elizabeth jewelry.
Amanda G. Taylor
Judge Aurora Martinez Jones
Please don’t delay—visit austinbar.murad.com today to purchase tickets or become a sponsor. More details about the event, including a preview of the auction items and a link to purchase jewelry, can also be found at austinbar.murad.com. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the Austin Bar Foundation. The Foundation supports programs of the Austin Bar such as the Veterans Assistance Programs, the Self-Represented Litigant Project, Austin Adoption Day, and the CANLAW Clinic. In addition, the Foundation offers the Justice Mack Kidd Fund to confidentially assist attorneys suffering from depression or related mental illness get the help and support they need. This year's Fund-a-Need continued on page 8
