The Austin arts community recently turned out in full force for an evening of black-tie elegance at Ballet Austin’s Fête 2025. The premiere annual fundraising gala, held at the JW Marriott, was attended by more than 350 guests and raised nearly $500,000 to support artistic programming and education initiatives, critical funding at a time when arts programs nationwide are facing historic cuts. The decadent evening celebrated 25 years of artistic leadership by Stephen Mills and featured a preview of the highly anticipated world premiere of his upcoming “Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles.”
Attendees enjoyed cocktails and champagne toasts, followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner. The evening included an exciting auction featuring extravagant items such as a King Air 350 and luxurious vacation destinations, including Little Dix Bay and Porto Portugal.
The celebration continued with an energetic, upbeat set by DJ Cassandra, keeping guests on the dance floor late into the night.
For more information on Ballet Austin and the March 2026 world premiere of “Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles”, please visit balletaustin.org.
