• Date: Friday, Nov. 7
• Location: Baird Center – 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

• Registration + Reception: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Join us for the online auction, free photos, Courage+ merch for sale and more!
• Program With Plated Meal + Drag Show + After Party: 7-11 p.m.

• Everyone is welcome to participate in the Courage+ online auction!
• CLICK HERE to browse all available items and to place your bids.
• The auction will close Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m.
• Winners who are not present at the event will be notified by email.
• Item Pickup: Winning items may be collected on the night of the gala or scheduled for pickup at a later date.

• As always, you pay using credit/debit via our gala site. Should you need cash the night of the gala we will have a “Drag Show Bank” available to everyone during the cocktail hour for large bill exchange.
• WE LOVE CHECK PAYMENTS!
  • When you pay by check the night of the gala, it ensures Courage+ receives 100% of your donation vs. third-party providers taking percentages of each payment. Yes, 1995 is calling, because we encourage the use of checks!

Why We Need Your Phone Number and Email

When registering, please enter both your mobile number and email address. Event updates and auction bidding notifications will be sent primarily via text.

Assigning or Reassigning Gala Tickets

1. Open the email you received when you purchased your tickets.
2. Click the personalized link in the email.
3. Review your purchased tickets on the page.
4. Click the purple Assign/Reassign button to enter guest contact details.
5. Once assigned, guests will receive a notification allowing them to update their contact information or meal choice at any time.

Finding Your Purchase Receipt

After purchasing tickets, you will receive a confirmation email that includes payment details and our tax-exempt information.

Need Help with Tickets or Table Purchases?

Email our gala team at courageplusgala@gmail.com.

• Once tickets go on sale, more details will be available regarding ticket assignment and meal choice management.
• To ensure the safety of all guests, volunteers and venue personnel, all guests must be registered to attend this year’s gala. When you arrive, our gala team will be checking in each attendee and providing a gala wristband.
• If an attendee is not registered online prior to arrival, they will be required to validate their attendance with the ticket purchaser — in person, on-site.

• There are many events being held downtown this evening. Guests may park in the hourly garages located at Baird Center or the Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown. Please note: Parking costs are not covered by Courage+.
• As always, we encourage all guests who plan to enjoy cocktails or wine to use rideshare services like Lyft or Uber to ensure everyone gets home safely. This also may help eliminate wait times due to the amount of traffic expected due to other events.
• The address to the venue is 400 E. Wisconsin Ave. Due to the number of events at Baird Center, please enter the building through the doors at the corner of West Kilbourn Avenue and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue (across from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena).

• Please be aware that Baird Center is a smoke-free facility, including the outside terrace of the Ballroom.

• Baird Center has many mobility accessible options.  See the website for more details.

• Keeping you safe is our No. 1 priority. Considering the current political climate, we want you to be aware that you will see extra security on-site during the gala. Please know that all security staff have been asked to be sensitive to our guests. As always, our staff, volunteers and security personnel are here to support you. Find anyone from our team if you have a concern or need assistance.

• We’re family, and it shouldn’t matter! It is more important to us that we’re all together versus what we’re all wearing. Dress up, dress comfortably, dress to the theme or dress to razzle-dazzle. Just be you!!