BRAHM's Annual Gala is taking a field trip! Taking place at Appalachian State University's beautiful Grandview Ballroom, the evening will include cocktails, dinner, live music, dancing, and of course a Fund-a-Need auction to strengthen BRAHM's impactful exhibitions and educational programs.
Tickets are $300 per person. The registration deadline is Wednesday, July 27.
The three-course dinner will be served by App State catering. Menu selections are included in the registration form.
The evening’s music will be provided by Continental Divide.
Attire is black tie (optional).
Parking will be available in the Stadium Parking Deck. Though the parking deck is a short walk from the gala location, a shuttle will bring guests to the ballroom and will take you back to your car at the end of the evening. Carpooling is always encouraged.
In addition to having our regular in person Fund-A-Need Auction, this year’s auction is also available to participate in online! Click the button below to view the online auction.
Event Times:
6:00 PM - Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the football field
7:30 PM - Guests seated and dinner served
8:30 PM - Live Fund-a-Need auction
8:45 PM - Dessert & dancing
Sponsorship:
Sponsors of the event will enjoy a special Appreciation Cocktail Party at the Museum on Thursday, August 25th.
*Please note: We will do our best to honor seating requests, however, the only way to guarantee a full table reservation is to become a Table Sponsor.
Many thanks to our Gala Sponsors & Donors!
Platinum Sponsors and Donors
Appalachian State University
Hendrick Auto
Larry K. Tilson & Joseph Craig
Silver Sponsors and Donors
Brent Moore & Tim Gupton
Mary Ann Poole
Shawn & Gigi Poole
The Rosemyr Corporation
Maria & Bryan Saterbo
Cantey & Jim Tanner
John & Katy Thompson Carlson
Jean & Walter Wilkinson
Chris Albertson & Joe Coyne
Penny & Bob Barnhill
Mary Bost & Michael Gray
Agnes & George Harvin
Morgan & Jack Horner
Linda & Ed Kelly
Mark & Linda Leithe
Bonnie & Dan McLamb
Cindy & Cobb Milner
BRAHM is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)3/EIN# 30-0003315 of the Internal Revenue Code. $150 of the ticket price for this event is tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS to 501(c)3 organizations.
NOTE: Unless safety concerns require the event’s cancellation, reservations and tickets are non-refundable. If registered guests should need to cancel, their ticket purchase will be converted to a fully tax-deductible donation.
For more information on Gala registration or sponsorship, please call Jasmin McFayden at 828-295-9099 extension 3011.
Shuttle from Blowing Rock to App State Grandview Ballroom
A shuttle with limited seating will be available to take guests from the Rumple Presbyterian Church parking lot (across from the Museum) to the Gala at App State and back. Shuttle sign-up is available at check out for an additional charge of $25 per person.
Shuttle A - Pick up 5:15 pm at Rumple Presbyterian Church; return pick up 9:00 pm from App State Grand View Ballroom. $25 per person
Shuttle B - Pick up 6:00 pm at Rumple Presbyterian Church; return pick up 9:45 pm from App State Grand View Ballroom. $25 per person