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!"

Spark After Dark is Austin’s most playful party of the year! Taking place at Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab, the event is an evening of wonder and learning to celebrate Thinkery’s impact on our community and raise critical funds to ensure ALL children and families can access our inspirational, play-based learning programs through the Open Door Initiative.    
 

It’s a party you won’t want to miss! Guests will enjoy an enchanting evening filled with captivating storytelling, playful experiences, delightful libations, and delectable food from talented local artisans. 
 

Rather than asking you to purchase a table or a ticket, we’re inviting all Thinkery donors who give at the $500 level and above between October 18, 2022 and September 30, 2023. Make sure that your name is on the list and make a donation today!   
 

Event sponsorship and brand recognition opportunities are available. Learn more here. 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 

 

 

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 Distillery, Fierce Whiskers, Independence BrewingLalo Tequila, Liquid Death, Liber and Company, 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.   
 

Opportunities to Give 
There will be numerous opportunities to support the Open Door Initiative throughout the night including both a silent and live auction, party games, and a raffle. Stay tuned for more information!  

 


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 | Jessica & Gabe Bruehl | Natasha Bowen
Devan Collection | Jim Susman & Ellen Dorsey | Lauren Shinn 
 

 

Thank you to our incredible Host Committee  

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

 Dionne Barner, 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, and Andrea  Bogado

 

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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Thinkery Team Thinkery development@thinkeryaustin.org Austin, TX