A Brilliant Evening
An evening celebrating art, creativity, joy, and belonging.
Thursday, November 19, 5:30–9:00 pm
925 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Exceptional cuisine. Inspiring voices. One unforgettable night.
Join us at Bacchus for A Brilliant Evening, a thoughtfully curated celebration of Islands of Brilliance and the extraordinary neurodivergent participants at the heart of our mission.
This is not your typical gala.
You’ll enjoy an award-winning meal in one of downtown Milwaukee’s most celebrated dining spaces. You’ll hear directly from our participants, telling their stories in their own voice. These are the moments that stay with you. You will hear our annual address from Executive Director Mark Fairbanks, who pairs meaningful impact data with the kind of storytelling that has become a signature of the evening.
And when the live auction begins, you’ll find truly one-of-a-kind items, including framed student artwork and sought-after Urban Pizza Farm experiences you won’t find at any other event.
The evening includes:
A three-course dinner inspired by new American cuisine with a big heart
Inspiring stories from IOB students, families, and team members
Annual address from Executive Director Mark Fairbanks
Unique opportunities for feel-good generosity
Complimentary valet parking
This is a night to nourish the senses, lift the spirit, and invest in the future of creative, neurodivergent brilliance. We hope you’ll join us.
Corporate Sponsorships
Your sponsorship connects you to one of the most credentialed programs in neurodivergent creative education — anywhere.
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Contact us to learn more about these opportunities and secure your place at one of Milwaukee’s premier leadership events.
A Brilliant Evening is generously sponsored by:
View our Sponsorship Opportunities Here.
