We are delighted to announce Rebecca Gardner, founder and creative director of Houses & Parties, as the distinguished speaker for Ballet San Antonio’s 8th Annual Luncheon! Known for her imaginative approach to design and celebration, Rebecca brings her signature blend of elegance, wit, and theatrical flair to every project she touches.
Her creative vision has established her as one of today’s leading tastemakers in event design, interiors, and retail. Join us as Rebecca shares her perspective on artistry, inspiration, and the joy of creating unforgettable experiences — a perfect complement to Ballet San Antonio’s own spirit of beauty and performance.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Where Your Support Goes
All proceeds from Ballet San Antonio’s 8th Annual Luncheon directly benefit Ballet San Antonio and its beloved community initiative, Send the Kids to the Ballet.
Every child deserves a moment of magic—a moment when the lights dim, the music swells, and a story unfolds through movement and music. For many children in our city, that moment happens because of you.
Send the Kids to the Ballet gives underserved children across San Antonio the chance to experience a live ballet performance—often for the very first time. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, Ballet San Antonio provides free tickets and transportation for schools and youth organizations, ensuring that financial, personal or geographic barriers never stand in the way of a child’s imagination.
When the curtain rises, something extraordinary happens. Children lean forward in their seats, eyes wide, completely captivated. Some see dancers who look like them for the first time. Others leave the theater talking about dreams of becoming artists, musicians, or storytellers.
It’s more than an afternoon at the theater—it’s a spark. A moment that can open a child’s heart to possibility and creativity that lasts a lifetime.
When you support the luncheon, you’re not just funding a performance. You’re sharing beauty, inspiring curiosity, and shaping the future of the arts in San Antonio—one child, one performance, one dream at a time.
Rebecca Gardner presents her debut book, A Screaming Blast, a stunning visual journey through twenty of her most imaginative and extravagant gatherings. From whimsical parties with brass bands and pink-poodle themes to intimate, off-beat dinners filled with elegance and surprise, Gardner shares her love of entertaining in a signature style that’s unapologetically bold and brilliantly creative.
With a foreword by Sofia Coppola and vivid photography by Adam Kuehl, this book celebrates the art of hospitality — not as a “how to,” but as an invitation to “why not?” — and encourages readers to bring their own flair, wonder, and joy to every occasion.
Rebecca Gardner
ABOUT REBECCA
Rebecca Gardner is the founder and creative director of Houses & Parties, a full-service events, interior design, and retail collective based in Savannah, Georgia and New York City. She has been named a top event designer by VOGUE and Harper’s Bazaar.
Her design work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, T Magazine, Elle Decor, Town & Country, and The Financial Times.
Her online shop, Houses & Parties, offers unnecessaries for devotees of the elegant and unusual in shoppable collections that feature the same style, wit, and treasure that defines her client work.
Ballet San Antonio’s 8th Annual Luncheon
Chaired by Caroline Alexander and Clara Ostrander
Host Committee
Nancy Lee Archer
Burkley Fitzsimons
Allegra Hawkins
Maggie Kelleher
Mary Larkin
Marie Mays
Bonnie Muecke
Margaret Ann Prowse
Caroline Satel
Alegra Volpe
Karen Lee Zachry
Emily Carpenter
Adrianna Grossman
Claudia Hendry
Mollie Kelleher
Carolina Lewis
Emily McMurray
Rebecca Nathan
Ashley Quintanilla
Alyse Sellers
Elaine Vornsand
Caroline Cochran
Triana Grossman
Meredith Howard
McKenna Kinder
Sallie Lewis
Claire McNab
Emilie Petty
Ruthie Rubin
Gloria Steves
Griffin West
Maddie Allen
Federica Covey
Carrie Hancock
Liza Huey
Emma Grace Kiolbassa
Rachel Mannix
Mary Mitchell
Joannah Pickett
Jayme Russell
Natalie Trevino
Kelsie Westmoreland
Purchase A Table!
PRIMA BALLERINA ASSOLUTA
$25,000
Celebrate the art of dance in true style with our VIP Premier Sponsorship — an exclusive package designed to honor our most distinguished supporters!
Your VIP experience includes:
Premier Seating for Ten
Enjoy a reserved table for ten (10) guests at the Ballet San Antonio Luncheon
Stylish BSA Tote Bags
Each guest receives a beautiful, limited-edition Ballet San Antonio tote
Premium Recognition
Prominent acknowledgment throughout the event and across event materials
Performance Privileges
Twenty (20) tickets to a 2026–27 Ballet San Antonio performance of your choice at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts with ten (10) complimentary valet parking passes
Exclusive Backstage Experience
Meet the dancers up close with an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour and meet & greet during the 2026–27 season (some restrictions apply)
PRIMA BALLERINA
$10,000
Your sponsor experience includes:
Premier Seating for Ten
Enjoy a reserved table for ten (10) guests at the Ballet San Antonio Luncheon
Complimentary BSA Tote Bags
Each guest receives a beautiful, limited-edition Ballet San Antonio tote
Special Recognition
Special recognition at the Luncheon
Performance Experience
Ten (10) tickets to a 2026–27 Ballet San Antonio performance of your choice at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts with five (5) complimentary valet parking passes
Exclusive Backstage Experience
Meet the dancers up close with an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour and meet & greet during the 2026–27 season (some restrictions apply)
CORPS DE BALLET
$5,000
Your sponsor experience includes:
Luncheon Seating for Ten
Enjoy a reserved table for ten (10) guests at the Ballet San Antonio Luncheon
Recognition at the Event
Performance Experience
Six (6) tickets to a 2026–27 Ballet San Antonio performance of your choice at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, with three (3) complimentary valet parking passes
SOLOIST
$7,500
Your sponsor experience includes:
Premier Seating for Ten
Enjoy a reserved table for ten (10) guests at the Ballet San Antonio Luncheon
Recognition at the Event
Performance Experience
Eight (8) tickets to a 2026–27 Ballet San Antonio performance of your choice at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, with four (4) complimentary valet parking passes
APPRENTICE
$3,000
Your sponsor experience includes:
Luncheon Seating for Eight
Enjoy a reserved table for eight (8) guests at the Ballet San Antonio Luncheon
Recognition at the Event
Performance Experience
Four (4) tickets to a 2026–27 Ballet San Antonio performance of your choice at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, with two (2) complimentary valet parking passes
*Limited number of Apprentice Table Sponsorships available
Sponsors
Underwriting Opportunities
Guest Speaker
$15,000 - Sponsored
Dessert Sponsor
$5,000
Decor
$5,000
Printed Materials
$3,000
Photography
$1,500
Paddle
$10,000
Floral
$5,000
Lighting Sponsor
$5,000
Book Signing Sponsor
$3,000
Pianist Sponsor
$1,500
Auctioneer
$10,000
Valet
$5,000
Culinary Sponsor
$5,000
Party Favors
$2,500
Rose Sponsor
$1,500