On September 23, 2023, gather a table of friends, family, or co-workers to dine at the beautiful Thomasville Center for the Arts.
Dinner on the Bricks for The Vashti Center is a colorful evening that brings people together for food, music, and fun.
Tables of eight start at just $400 each for patrons, with all proceeds benefitting the children. The table, white linen tablecloth and chairs are provided, everything else is up to the patron. We highly encourage you to get creative with the table decor and let your appetites decide whether you bring your own dinner or hire a caterer. Tables will go on sale to the public August 7th, with 62 tables available for purchase. Creativity is key! Costumes are welcome! Awards in various categories will be presented to winners by our celebrity judges!
Sponsor Levels
Monarch
- Sponsor Business Name or Logo Displayed on The Vashti Center Website and social media
- Ability to compete in decor contests
- 1 table (8 guests), chairs and black table linens
- Bring a picnic for your table or purchase a BBQ plate from Vashti
- Enter drawing for $200 in Downtown Bucks
Tiger Swallowtail
- Sponsor Business Name or Logo Displayed on The Vashti Center Website and social media
- Inclusion in press releases, event coverage and marketing materials
- Choice of table locations prior to patrons
- 1 table (8 guests), chairs and black table linens
- Ability to compete in decor contests
- Fully catered dinner
- Enter drawing for $200 in Downtown Bucks
Blue Morpho
- Sponsor Business Name or Logo Displayed on The Vashti Center Website
- Inclusion in press releases, event coverage and marketing materials
- Choice of table locations prior to patrons and other sponsor levels
- Up to 2 tables (16 guests), chairs and black table linens
- Ability to compete in decor contests
- Fully catered dinner
- Enter drawing for $200 in Downtown Bucks
Your participation in Dinner on the Bricks will help children and families in the care of Vashti find peace, healing, and renewal.
100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Vashti programs
FULFILLING THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN
In 2021, 93 children were served in
our Residential Care facility.
60% transitioned back into their families.
In 2021, over 500 children and their families benefited from Vasthi’s outpatient therapeutic services in Thomas, Colquitt, Brooks, Decatur, Grady, and Mitchell Counties.
That is a 35% increase from 2020 in mental health services.
Returning Crowd Favorite,
The Bay Kings Band!
Presenting Sponsor
Blue Morpho • $2,500
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Delarber
Tiger Swallowtail • $1,200
Erik and Julie
Von Hellens
Deborah & Merrill Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. David Sofferin
Monarch • $400
Jim & Bonnie Bue
Mrs. Meredyth Earnest
Erik and Julie
Von Hellens
Mrs. Debra Bryant
Suzanne & Raymond Finger
Volunteers Needed!
FAQ
What is the earliest time of arrival?
Can you park at the event?
Primary event parking is the Jackson St parking lot for the Center for the Arts. Parking is also available on Hansel and Washington St.
The Washington St parking lot for the Center for the Arts will be limited to volunteers and handicap parking only.
Is alcohol permitted?
What can be used as decorations?
Anything! You are only limited by your imagination. That being said, decorations are limited to TABLE TOPS AND CHAIRS ONLY. There will be no room to expand outside this permitted area. Electric power will not be provided to patrons.
Tents of any kind are not permitted. Removal or modification of the table provided for the event is prohibited. If you do not wish to use the tablecloth provided, please place it under your table.
When does the judging begin? Is it required?
If you are competing in the table decoration contest, your table number must remain visible until judging is completed. Table decor must be complete by 6:00pm to qualify for judging.
And though we do encourage all Dinner on the Bricks attendees to come up with a theme for your table and have fun, you are free to do as little or as lot as you’d like. And entry into the contest is not required for enjoying Dinner on the Bricks.
What time will the event end?
The event will officially conclude at 10:00pm. All event volunteers have a great deal of work to accomplish in order to clean the event area. Please be respectful of the 10:00 pm event end time and clear your items from the Center for the Arts at this time.
Can I bring my own dinner or grill?
Food? Yes! Grill? No.
If you have purchased a table at the $300 level you are free to bring your dinner with you or you can purchase a food plate on site through the Vashti Center. Your table will also be provided a space on a nearby seperate table for all of your coolers and such should you need it.
If you have purchased a table at the $1000 level or above, your dinner is taken care of by our on site caterer. Of course you may bring any additional food or snacks with you should you desire.
Who is responsible for damages?
The Vashti Center and the Center for the Arts are not responsible for any property damaged, stolen, or left by attendees or their caterers. Items unclaimed at the end of the evening will be discarded.
What about open flame?
Open flames and candles are not allowed, with the exception of Sterno used for chafing dishes. Battery operated lighting is permitted.
What if the event is cancelled?
Contact Us
THOMASVILLE OFFICE
1815 E Clay Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 226-4634
[email protected]
BAINBRIDGE OFFICE
232 W. Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 416-4618
[email protected]