The Lore

Nestled deep in the ephemeral woods of Galladeer, an ancient Fae prince rises from a century of slumber. Enter a portal to the magnificent grottos of the Unseelie Silver Gala and pledge your allegiance to the Fae!

Awoken only to find his courtiers long dead, His Most Illustrious Majesty, soon-to-be Grand Stellarch Oberon Silverius, seeks to rebuild his Unseelie Court.

Will you swear your fealty to the new Fae king?

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The Place

Step through a portal in South Austin, TX and find yourself transported to an entirely magical world.

Featuring a blend of fantasy landmarks and classical architecture in beautifully appointed grounds, you cannot help but be immersed in this seldom-seen private oasis.

The setting for the Unseelie Silver Gala was hand built, detail-by-fantastical-detail, over 35 years. It gives us the deepest pleasure to invite you to explore this breathtaking space!

The event is being held at a private residence. To maintain the privacy of the residents, the address of the venue will be provided to you with your ticket.

The venue is located in the Shady Hollow area in the south of Austin, Texas.

What about parking?
There is a designated parking area near to the venue. A regular shuttle service will take you to and from the parking area. The address for the parking area will be provided with your ticket.

Exact address provided with your ticket

The Entertainment

Quests & Quandaries

Discover the denizens and drama of this fair, fae land: no courtly encounter is complete without its share of intrigue and subterfuge. Quests, both public and secret, may be offered to you. Do you embroil yourself in the politicking of the fragile fae peace? The choice is yours…

Bardic Brilliance

The Unseelie Silver Gala plays host to the best and brightest from across Galladeer! Be entranced by the fire mages of the Volshani Valley. Behold the performances of the faewilds’ various creatures. Bask in bardic melodies played live by gnome, elf and otherwise throughout the night!

Coronate & Cavort

The Gala culminates in the coronation of Oberon Silverius and the investiture of his Unseelie Court.

And after all that pomp and ceremony, the night descends into a dance party!

A night full of activity is balanced with plenty of opportunity for quiet exploration. Guests may be as involved or as detached in the goings on as they like. We invite you to peruse the gorgeous grounds and socialize at your leisure!

Food & Drink

Faebound Foods

The fruits of elven lands are for all to enjoy: included in the price of each ticket, light bites will be offered to all attendees. For something more filling, heartier meals will also be served. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Bounteous Bevvies

The produce of Galladeer’s vintners are the most sought-after in the known worlds. Choose from a variety of themed wines, cocktails and mocktails blessed by the Goddesses themselves. Sodas and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.

The Gala’s Chef de Cuisine:
Amanda Turner

Amanda Turner has spent over a decade cooking and creating in the Austin culinary community, working for esteemed chefs such as Tyson Cole from Uchi and “Top Chef” Season 9 winner Paul Qui. She serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Olamaie and has received many accolades, including being named a James Beard semifinalist for Emerging Chef in 2022, StarChefs’ Rising Star in 2023 and CultureMap’s Tastemaker Chef of the Year 2023. Most recently, Amanda was a contestant on “Top Chef” season 21.

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Fundraiser

Net proceeds raised by the Unseelie Silver Gala will go directly to fund the operating costs for The Tiny Minotaur Tavern, a 501(c)7 not-for-profit, artist-run, DIY private social club, immersive art installation, music and theater space in downtown Austin, TX.

Featuring over 5,000sq ft of movie set quality fantasy scenery, living NPCs, live bards, dungeon synth and delicious beverages; the Tiny Minotaur is a living world within a world!

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Saturday October 19th, 2024
7pm to Midnight

Private location in Austin, TX (address provided upon ticket purchase)