BUCK N’ BALL AWARD & HONOREE

Proudly born and raised in the East End of Houston, Texas, Johnny Carrabba III was raised in his parent’s family-owned grocery store, Carrabba’s Friendly Grocery, and attended St. Thomas High School. In 1986, Johnny opened The Original Carrabba’s on Kirby Drive. The second location on South Voss Road opened its doors in 1988. In 1993, Outback Steakhouse created a joint venture partnership consequently opening over 250 Carrabba’s Italian Grill Restaurants nationwide. Johnny and his family continue to own and operate the two original Carrabba’s locations. In 2012, the family’s new fast-casual concept, Mia’s Table, opened one block behind the Original Carrabba’s on Kirby. In 2014, Grace’s, affectionately named after Johnny’s grandmother, Grace Mandola, opened its doors forging the fourth family-owned and operated restaurant for the Carrabba family. Mia’s Table continues to grow with five additional locations as well as the original in Upper Kirby. Mia’s proudly serves in the greater Houston area including Shenandoah, Webster, Katy, Memorial City, and Cypress. Johnny is a philanthropist at heart and gives back to the community through many venues and charities, especially those benefiting children.

CHAIRS
Kate and Jim Lykes

AUCTION CHAIRS
D’Lisa and John Johnston

SPONSORSHIP

COPPINI SPONSOR $100,000

Head table for 10 and tickets to Friday VIP experience for you and all your guests
Recognition as Title Sponsor on Gala promotional materials and Museum website
Verbal recognition during program
Presenting sponsor for an upcoming exhibit at The Bryan Museum
Champagne preset at your table and personal butler service
Corporate Membership to The Bryan Museum for one year
Recognition in The Bryan Museum’s Annual Report

LEONE SPONSOR $50,000

Prominent table for 10 and tickets to Friday VIP experience for you and all your guests
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on Gala promotional materials and Museum website
Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Hidden History Lecture Series
Verbal recognition during program
Personal butler service
Corporate Membership to The Bryan Museum for one year
Recognition in The Bryan Museum’s Annual Report

PAPA SPONSOR $25,000

Preferred table for 10 and tickets to Friday VIP experience for you and all your guests
Name/Logo on all Gala promotional materials and Museum website
Sponsorship of one Museum collection piece of your choice
One Archer Membership to The Bryan Museum for one year
Recognition in The Bryan Museum’s Annual Report

DEGRAZIA SPONSOR $10,000

Table for 10 and invitation to Friday VIP experience for you and 3 guests
Name/Logo on all Gala promotional materials and Museum website
One Empresario Membership to The Bryan Museum for one year
Recognition in The Bryan Museum’s Annual Report

LUCCHESE SPONSOR $5,000

Gala Tickets for 4
Name/Logo on all Gala promotional materials and Museum website
One Alcalde Membership to The Bryan Museum for one year
Recognition in The Bryan Museum’s Annual Report

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

$5,000
Program Back Cover

$5,000
Valet (Sponsor name displayed at drop-off and pick-up)

$5,000
Signature Cocktail (Create and name the drink!)

$2,500
Named Bars (Sold)

$2,500
Welcome Champagne (Sold)

$2,500
Flowers

$2,500
Napkins (Sold)

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

March 24 – Friday Night Kick-Off Celebration
Carrabba: An Italian-American Success Story
Hosted by J.P. Bryan with Johnny Carrabba
$200 Each (Limited Availability)

March 25 – Individual tickets for GALA
$1,000 each (Limited Availability)

Individual tickets only available after January 15.
Butler Service available for any table for $500

Auction items will be available for preview online and proxy bidding

Funds raised benefit the museum’s education department. The Bryan Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Images: Doug McLean’s Hope sculpture honoring the lost sculpture of Pompeo Coppini, Victims of Galveston. Other Images: Coppini’s, Littlefield Fountain and the Alamo’s Cenotaph