2025 Paramount Gala
May 10, 2025
Join us for the 110th Anniversary Gala featuring Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. For one night only, we’re turning Congress Avenue into the most dapper Texas dance hall where we’ll waltz through the wildflowers for an evening of enchanting live music, dancing, and good company to benefit Austin’s most beloved theatres.
EVENT DETAILS
Here’s a look at our toe-tappin’ time!
5pm – 6pm
Dedicated registration and doors open for Premium package and ticket holders to kick off the fun with drinks, bites, and live music by Pedal Steel Noah
5:30pm
Registration opens for all guests
6pm – 7pm
Cocktail hour under the Paramount Marquee with gourmet starters, bites, specialty beverages, and live music by Kelly Willis and Brennen Leigh
7pm
Show starts at the Paramount Theatre
8:30pm – 12am
Texas charm and dinner on Congress Avenue
- Delicious supper with an elevated twist from iconic Austin restaurants
- Dance the night away to beloved pop hits from all genres from the Love & Happiness Band
- Shop the silent auction to benefit the Paramount & State Theatres + engage with surprise activations
PLAN YOUR LOOK
We’ve curated a style guide inspired by Lyle Lovett’s timeless fashion. Known for his sophisticated looks, we’re channeling a tailored and Texas-garden-chic attire for our late spring party. Put on your Texas tuxedos, flowy dresses, boots, and bolos.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our community of committee members and chairs, auction donors, ticket donors, Century Club members, and volunteers who make this event possible.
Casey Rowe
Kathleen Ash
Michelle Beebe
Dayne Damme
Tania DeGregorio
Sophia Dodds
Vickie Dunlevy
Taylor Ellison
Lauren Garcia
Janie Gonzalez
Hannah Grassmuck
Laura Johnson
Mark Maraj
Mary Murchison
Mary Ellen Patranella
Lauren Sawyer
Carson Smith
Krysta Stauch
And more announcing soon!
Michael Fojtasek,
MaieB Hospitality
Ben Fordham,
MaieB Hospitality
Your support during this sell-out fundraiser directly helps protect two of Austin’s oldest venues – the Paramount and State Theatres. When you purchase a tax-deductible package or tickets, you help:
- advance world-class, diverse programming across all genres – music, comedy, spoken word, drag, and so much more
- serve more than 35,000 Central Texas students through arts programs offered in-person
- support historic preservation projects to protect Austin’s most historic stages
- pay the artists and performers that bring more than 600 shows and events to downtown Austin
This event, which historically sells out, helps raise funds through ticket sales and curated silent and live auctions that offer amazing experiences with you in mind. The event always highlights and celebrates live performance – the heart of what we do. Past headliners have included: Joan Jett, Gary Clark Jr, Earth Wind & Fire, Trombone Shorty, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Gipsy Kings, Chris Isaak, Patty Griffin, and Elvis Costello. (And that’s just to name a few of our most recent headliners for this special tradition lasting more than 25 years!)