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What is new?!
This event will be unlike any Gala DA has hosted in the past. You can expect a more social environment. Several sponsorship levels will receive designated tables, while all other attendees will not have assigned seating. A variety of seating arrangements will be available for attendees to enjoy, including several lounge areas with couches and lounge chairs, bar-style high tops with stools, and many cocktail tables.
There will not be a plated dinner. Passed hors d'oeuvres will be available during cocktail hour from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.. Food stations will open around 7:00 p.m. with a variety of small plates. There will be something for everyone and more than enough delicious options for a complete meal.
The program and auction will be shorter than in years past. You may have to stand during this portion of the evening but will not be standing and listening to a long program.
Boogie down to live music! Enjoy the funky tunes by The Youth throughout the event.
Cancellation Policy
Table or ticket cancellations must be received in writing by April 7 to qualify for a refund. If unforeseen circumstances necessitate a cancellation after April 7, contact jteitell@denveracademy.org for your options.
Dress Code
Cocktail Attire. Some sponsorship levels will receive assigned seating. All other attendees can expect to stand at various times throughout the event. Consider choosing footwear that you are comfortable standing in for extended periods of time.
Guest Information
Your guests' names, contact information, and special accommodations should be provided to Denver Academy by April 7. A Guest Form can be downloaded here and returned via mail, email, or fax. If there are any changes to your guest list, please email jteitell@denveracademy.org.
Hotel
A limited number of discounted rooms at the Art Hotel, two blocks away from the venue, have been set aside for the night of the event. The discounted rate is available 4/22/2023. Click here to make a reservation.
Item Pickup
Items will not be distributed at the live event. Instead, item pick-up will occur on Thursday, April 27, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Denver Academy Administration Building.
Menu and Dietary Restrictions
In addition to passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations will be available during the evening. Click here to view the full menu, including dietary accommodations for each station.
After reviewing the menu, if your dietary restrictions have not been met, please email jteitell@denveracademy.org by April 11, so we can notify the caterers.
Parking and Venue Information
The event is at the Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.
A coat check will be available.
Street parking is available all around the venue. The Sports Castle is on a block with only a few other businesses, so there should be plenty of street parking. We encourage you to use ride-share Lyft or Uber.
Receipts
Event receipts will be emailed the week following the event summarizing your auction and admissions purchases. Be advised that appropriate sales taxes will be added to applicable items. Please direct questions about receipts to Lori Hill at lhill@denveracademy.org.
Refunds
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All items are non-refundable. There will be no exchanges on items except where specified. Please note specifications, expiration dates and limitations carefully before bidding on an item. Items not used will not be refunded.
Additional questions? Please contact jteitell@denveracademy.org or call our offices at (303) 777-5870.
