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Saturday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m.
at Gilley's Dallas
Leave the tux at home, grab your best boots and party with legendary Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen.
It’s the “Gone to Texas” bash, benefiting Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park.
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY ROBERT EARL KEEN!
Robert Earl Keen packs a powerful punch with his Texas brand of blues and hard country! Legendary performers such as George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin and the Highwaymen (Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson) have all performed Keen songs – now you get to see him in person, live at the newly remodeled Gilley’s Palladium Ballroom.
DELICIOUS DOWN HOME TEXAS FOOD AND A PREMIUM BAR!
Dinner will feature some of Texas' finest cuisine. Tex-Mex lovers will enjoy cheese and chicken enchiladas, specialty quesadillas, fresh salsa and an avocado bar. Traditional Cowboy Barbeque with pork loin and smoked beef brisket will be available for the meat and potato connoisseurs. Save room for dessert!
WIN AUCTION ITEMS!
Purchase chance tickets and participate in a fast-moving, live auction following dinner! Check back soon for a list of auction items.
INDIVIDUAL AND TABLE TICKETS
Individual tickets are $175, $300 and $500. Table packages are available for $1,750 or $3,000. Tickets must be purchased by March 15.
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Underwriting opportunities range from $3,500 to $25,000. Favor bag sponsorships are available for $2,500 to $15,000. Individual tickets are $175, $300 and $500.
Chuck the tux for a great cause!
Keep Texas history alive and kickin' for
25,000 Dallas-area children and visitors from
around the world who visit the Village every year.
2007 Chairman
Amy Turner Carreker
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, call 214-413-3662.
For more information about tickets, call 214-413-3663 .
Q: What is Gone to Texas?
A: Gone to Texas (GTT) is Dallas Heritage Village's largest annual fundraising event and a term used by 19th century southerners who decided to pull up stakes and move to a land where opportunity called. They often carved the initials "GTT" on their front doors to let others know they had gone to a better place...Texas.
Q: When and where is the next Gone to Texas?
A: Gone to Texas 2007 is on Saturday, March 24 at Gilley's Dallas (1135 South Lamar Street). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Our chairman is Amy Turner Carreker.
Q: Who benefits from Gone to Texas?
A: Proceeds from Gone to Texas benefit Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, Dallas' only living history museum. We're proud 25,000 schoolchildren visit us every year to learn about Texas history in a lively and engaging, hands-on manner. Dallas Heritage Village is one of only five museums in the city of Dallas accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Q: What happens at Gone to Texas?
A: The evening begins with an open bar, appetizers and the opportunity to buy chance tickets for spectacular luxury items, including jewelry and trips. Guests will be invited to enjoy a Texas feast from G-Texas Catering. A fast-moving acution follows dinner, then Robert Earl Keen takes the stage.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: Individual tickets are $175, $300 and $500. For more information on tickets, contact Mark Leopando, Development Assistant, at 214-413-3663. Individual tickets may also be purchased online. Sponsorship packages start at $3,500. For more information on sponsorship opportunities please call Vice President of Development and Capital Giving, Nancy Farina, at 214-413-3662.
Q: Is the public invited?
A: Yes - if tickets are purchased in advance, no later than Thursday, March 15. Tickets will not be sold at the event.
Q: What is the attire?
A: Jeans and boots or fancier western wear. This is a casual, Texas-style evening - leave your tux at home!
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