SPARK AFTER DARK 2023
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Tue, October 17, 2023
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT
LOCATION

Thinkery
1830 Simond Ave
Austin, TX 78723

Join us in saying, "Cheers to 40 years!"

We can’t wait to see you at Spark After Dark THIS Tuesday, October 17! It’s going to be a fabulous evening of wonder and play as we say cheers to 40 years of bringing joy to learning. If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to our Advancement Team at development@thinkeryaustin.org

 

Event details

Spark After Dark: Cheers to 40 years
October 17, 2023
7 - 10 PM; Doors open at 6 PM

Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab 

 

Event Program
6 PM - Doors open and cocktail hour 
7 PM - Play: Explore the night's activities 
7:50 PM - Learn & Give: Program and Live Auction 

Food & Drinks
Enjoy yummy bites from Kome, Uroko, Sa-Ten, Taterque, Cuantos Tacos, Rufari, and Lady Quackenbush's Cakery. There will also be delightful libations provided by Dripping Springs Distilling, Fierce Whiskers, Independence BrewingLalo Tequila, Liquid Death, Liber and CompanyTwin Liquors, and Brown Distributing Company.

Parking
Street-metered and garage parking is available throughout Mueller. The closest parking garage to Thinkery is the McBee District Parking Garage. Parking will not be validated for this event. 

Attire 
Get ready to party like it’s 1983! Come in your best Austin cocktail chic.   

Event Activations & A Chance to Win a Two-Night Stay in Downtown Austin 
Experience Thinkery’s core value of playfulness at Spark After Dark! The Thinkery Team has curated special, themed hands-on activations for guests to experience. Explore them all and be entered into a raffle to win a two-night stay at a luxury downtown Austin condo, which sleeps six, with a private balcony overlooking Lady Bird Lake. 

 

Opportunities to Give 

There will be several ways to support Thinkery's mission to inspire and equip ALL children to be confident, creative thinkers throughout the night, including:

Thinkery 40th Anniversary Commemorative Cup
What makes a delicious cocktail or mocktail even better? Drinking them out of A commemorative Thinkery YETI Cup to keep them cool and sip-worthy. Cut the line and get yours before the event!

Raffle
Enter for a chance to WIN a private wine tasting at Sloan + Parker Wine Bar in Steiner Ranch! Pre-purchase your raffle tickets ahead of the event. The winner will be pulled at 7:50 on the main stage! You must be present to win.

Silent Auction
From a Hill County getaway to tickets to an upcoming Austin FC match, there is a silent auction package for everyone. 

Live Auction
And the winner is... Be the highest bidder and win some incredible local (and not-so-local) experiences during our live auction! Take a peek at what will be up for grabs.


Special thanks to our Spark After Dark sponsors

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

 

 
PLAYFULNESS SPONSORS

 

 

 

BELONGING SPONSORS

 

 

 

INNOVATION SPONSORS
Jackson Walker LLP | MFI Foundation | NI | Pogo Pass  

COLLABORATION SPONSORS
 Beacon Consulting | Natasha  & Peter Bowen | Jessica & Gabe Bruehl
Devan Collection | Lauren Shinn | Jim Susman & Ellen Dorsey | Maynard Nexsen | Team Ramirez

IN-KIND SPONSORS
Brandon Hill Stories | Brown Distributing | Dripping Springs Vodka | Fierce Whiskers | Independence Brewing 
Lalo Tequila | Liquid Death | Southern Lighting Design | Twin Liquors 

 

 

Thank you to our incredible Host Committee  

Denise Adame Garcia - Co-Chair
Kelli Hodges - Co-Chair

 Dionne Barner, Andrea  Bogado, Natasha Bowen, Jessica Bruehl, Ylianna Dadashi, Marsha Dyson, Denise  Eisman, Lesli Gietz, Harold Hughes, Devan Jamison, Laura Johnson, Megan Lyons, Jessica Macintosh, Karen Plotkin, Ashley Prevost, Lauren Shinn, Mandana Varahrami, Meredith Waters, YiShaun Yang.

 

Tickets


$250 Spark After Dark 2023 - Single Ticket

Donating at this level provides one ticket to Spark After Dark

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$500 Spark After Dark 2023 - Two Tickets

Donating at this level provides two tickets to Spark After Dark

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$3,500 Collaboration Sponsor

Sponsor 15 community-serving organization memberships to Thinkery! Includes 4 tickets to Spark After Dark. You will be able to add or edit your guest information on the confirmation page or through your confirmation email after purchasing.

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$5,000 Innovation Sponsor

Provide general admission for 300 guests to Thinkery through Museums for ALL! Includes 6 tickets to Spark After Dark. You will be able to add or edit your guest information on the confirmation page or through your confirmation email after purchasing.

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$10,000 Belonging Sponsor

As a Belonging Sponsor, your support will remove financial barriers to summer learning and provide young minds with the opportunity to learn, play, and explore. Ignite a passion for STEAM learning and spark new ideas by sponsoring summer camp tuition for 28 kids at Thinkery! You will be able to add or edit your guest information on the confirmation page or through your confirmation email after purchasing.

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$15,000 Playfulness Sponsor

Light the way for future leaders by sponsoring tuition for a Little Thinkers Preschool student for an entire academic school year! As a Playfulness Sponsor, you will remove financial barriers to joyful, play-based learning experiences that equip and inspire little thinkers to be confident, creative thinkers. You will be able to add or edit your guest information on the confirmation page or through your confirmation email after purchasing.

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Event Offers


$100 Yeti Cup

What makes a delicious cocktail or mocktail even better? Drinking them out of a custom Thinkery Yeti cup! Claim yours today; they will sell out! 

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Raffle Prizes


Two-night stay at Natiivo Condo Downtown

Downtown living... You may be wondering what it’s like. Experience modern luxury living during this two-night stay in a one-of-a-kind setting at Nativo Austin Condos with stunning art pieces throughout the building and a private balcony overlooking Lady Bird Lake. You will experience luxury and the thrilling energy of downtown Austin. (Occupancy 6).

 

This raffle can only be entered by playing the activations at Spark After Dark. Bring your completed card to either of the two giving stations and we will give you a raffle ticket. Raffle will be pulled at 9:20 PM -- Must be present to win.

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Thinkery Team Thinkery development@thinkeryaustin.org Austin, TX