11 upcoming galas that will kick off Austin's spring social scene

Feb. 2

CASAblanca Gala 2019

What: Help CASA of Travis County build brighter futures for Austin’s children at this benefit with fabulous entertainment, mystery boxes, the bloom bar, live auction and casino after-party.

Cost: $250 individual tickets; sponsorships start at $5,000

Where: JW Marriott Austin, 110 E. Second St.

Information: casablancagala.com

Feb. 9

2019 Blanton Gala

What: A black-tie dinner on the museum’s plaza that will offer guests the first glimpse of the groundbreaking exhibition “Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton.”

Cost: Tables start at $25,000

Where: The Blanton Museum, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Information: blantonmuseum.org

Rodeo Austin Gala and Youth Art Auction

What: Rodeo Austin’s biggest fundraising night has gourmet food, cocktails, a live and silent auction, and live music from Jamey Johnson and special guest Lee Ann Womack.

Cost: $250 early-bird individual tickets; tables start at $2,000

Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

Information: rodeoaustin.com/events/special-events/gala/

Maplewood Elementary's Fourth Annual Parent Prom

What: This year's theme is "the awkward years," with live music by the Recliners and DJ Girlfriend, a silent auction, funky photo booth, dancing and more, to raise money for the school's literacy and library support.

Cost: $25 suggested donation

Where: Getaway Motor Club, 3700 Thompson St.

Information: eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-maplewood-parent-prom-tickets-53364494640

Nobelity Project Feed the Peace Awards

What: An evening, featuring a dinner, concert, and live and silent auction, that honors Texas blues legend Delbert McClinton and engineer and innovator William Kamkwamba.

Cost: $500 individual tickets; tables start at $5,000

Where: Four Seasons Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd

Information: nobelity.org/2019-feed-the-peace-awards

Feb. 15

12th Annual Heart & Soul Luncheon

What: A luncheon benefiting the Rise School of Austin that will have a a silent auction, fashion show featuring Rise students and their fathers, and guest speaker Megan Bomgaars, who is the star of the A&E show "Born This Way."

Cost: $300 individual tickets; tables start at $3,000

Where: Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River St.

Information: riseschoolaustin.org/heartandsoul

Feb. 21

Carrying Hope's Annual Fostering Love Gala

What: Full dinner and drinks, live and silent auction, live music by the Mrs. and guest speaking appearance by former UT star Quan Cosby, all to benefit children entering foster care.

Cost: $125 individual tickets; sponsorships start at $1,000

Where: Brazos Hall, 204 E. Fourth St.

Information: carryinghope.com/fostering-love-gala

Feb. 24

Farmraiser 2019

What: Farmraiser Austin’s annual fundraising event features live music, fabulous local food and drinks, boot-stomping and square-dancing, with proceeds benefiting programs to train new organic farmers.

Cost: $75 individual tickets; sponsorships start at $1,000

Where: Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.

Information: farmshareaustin.org/farmraiser

March 1

The Long Center's Front & Center 11th Annual Gala

What: Celebrate the arts at the Long Center benefit with a cocktail reception, dinner and a live auction and a guest appearance by Mayor Steve Adler.

Cost: Individual tickets to go on sale soon; sponsorships start at $10,000

Where: The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.

Information: thelongcenter.org/front-and-center/

April 6

Women and Their Work's DreamLife

What: An immersive art party extraordinaire in support of the downtown art gallery, with performance art, a dream-like photo booth, tarot readings, music, video projections and more.

Cost: $250-$350 individual tickets; sponsorships start at $1,000

Where: The Daphne House in Travis Heights

Information: womenandtheirwork.org/support/sponsorship-2/

April 24

Trinity Center’s Barbara Jordan Celebration

What: A 20th anniversary celebration, in honor of original benefactor Barbara Jordan, in support of Trinity’s services for Austin’s downtown homeless neighbors.

Cost: $125 individual ticket; sponsorships start at $1,200

Where: Bethell Hall at St. David’s Church, 301 E. Eighth St.

Information: trinitycenteraustin.org/2019-barbara-jordan-celebration/

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Once a month, we look ahead to galas and other charitable events on the calendar. Email event information to aauber@statesman.com.