Details for the evening

WHEN?

Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.*
*VIP arrival at 6 p.m. for patron ticket holders, table underwriters and their guests

WHERE?

The venue Sixty Five Hundred located at
6500 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, Texas 
near Love Field, next to Tesla

HOW?

Valet parking is provided by Sewell and Pinky's Valet
Uber and ridesharing also encouraged

BUT WHAT WILL I WEAR?

Cocktail attire
with an optional Arabian twist

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

We are returning to paper bidding this year! You will still need to pre-register your credit card (will speed you through check-in) or register your credit card when you arrive. We will give you your bid paddle for live auction & mission ask, a sheet of stickers with your bidder number for silent auction and raffle, and your program.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Your dancing shoes! 

THERE ARE NO TICKETS. Your name will be at check-in.

If you pre-register your credit card before the event, you won't need to bring anything with you! To pre-register your credit card, please visit one.bidpal.net/2019equestgala and click on "sign in" in the upper right-hand corner. Or call CJ at (972) 412-1099, ext. 228 and she will register your credit card for you.

Pre-registering will expedite your check-in, which means you can get to the bar and excitement faster! 

Agenda for the evening

6:00 p.m.

VIP arrival and VIP Lounge opens

6:30 p.m.

General arrival
Cocktail hour
Live auction preview
Silent auction opens
Entertainment by DJ Lucy Wrubel
Tarot card readers

7:45 p.m.

Presentation of Colors by VVA 920 Honor Guard
Greeting by Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
Invocation by Reverend Chris Girata of Saint Michael & All Angels Church
Dinner by Food Glorious Food
Program & Awards by Emcee Sonia Azad, WFAA Health & Wellness Reporter

8:45 p.m.

Live Auction

9 to 11 p.m.

Performances by Taylor Pace Orchestra and DJ Lucy Wrubel

9:45 p.m.

Silent Auction closes

10:30 p.m.

Auction check-out opens

Emcee

SONIA AZAD, WFAA HEALTH & WELLNESS REPORTER

Citation Award Honorees 2019

CONNIE & DENNY CARREKER

RELAX IN THE BAHAMAS

Enjoy a three-night stay for two guests in an Ocean View King Studio Suite at the new Rosewood Baha Mar.

Your stay includes daily breakfast for two guests served at the Commonwealth restaurant, and a day-bed at Lagoon Pool for one day.

Restrictions: Valid for a stay between March 23, 2019 and March 22, 2020; see certificate for redemption policy (90 days prior to arrival); Certificate is subject to availability and must be confirmed within 90 days prior to arrival. Black-out dates: February 15 - 19, 2019; March 15 - 30, 2019, April 14- 21, 2019, July 1 - 5, 2019, August 30, 2019 - September 3, 2019; November 25, 2019 - December 1, 2019; December 18 - January 2, 2020 and January 17 - 20, 2020 inclusive. Black-out dates subject to change. Certificate may be used to extend a stay on an existing reservation but is not combine-able with any package offers. Certificate validity cannot be extended for use beyond March 22, 2020 and will be null and void after this date. Certificate excludes any incidental charges such as food, beverage, spa, transfers or activities, unless otherwise noted above. Certificate is non-transferable, and not redeemable for cash or credit value if not utilized or only partially utilized. Original Certificate must be presented upon check-in. Certificate cannot be sold online or to any third party. Additional Terms & Conditions apply. Airfare not included.

VALUED AT $6,070

A LONG WEEKEND IN NEW YORK

Enjoy a romantic weekend away

You will spend three nights in the elegant Park Lane Hotel on the edge of Central Park.

Enjoy your choice of a private, historic, horse-drawn carriage tour of Central Park and neighboring sites, or a highlight tour of NYC (Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street).

Choose from one of many Broadway shows, including Mama Mia, Jersey Boys, South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, or Wicked.

Enjoy a dining experience at one of New York’s best: Rudy Foo’s, Isabella’s, Blue Finn Grill, Dos Caminos, or Strip Grill.

Restrictions: Valid for two years, 60 day travel notice required, no blackout dates, airfare not included

VALUED AT $4,000

PRIVATE TOWER DINNER & WINE IN GORGEOUS HIGHLAND PARK HOME

10 guests will enjoy a chef-prepared dinner and wine in the private tower of a beautiful Mediterranean-style home in the heart of Highland Park. Chef from Food Glorious Food. Tour of wine cellar.

VALUED AT $1,500

STARTING BID $600

RAFFLE TICKETS

Available for purchase: ONE for $25 or FIVE for $100

You could win…

1. $5,000 William Noble Rare Jewels Gift Certificate

2. Eight Byron Nelson Harwood Club Tickets (includes 8 tickets, autographed pin flag by 2019 champion, and $100 gift card to golf shop)

3. Angel Fire, New Mexico Vacation (five-days, four-nights in a three-bed/three-bath condo)

4. Big D Dining Package ($1,000 worth of gift cards to Dallas restaurants)

5. 100% Cashmere Scarf by ETRO