The Women’s Symphony League of Austin is pleased to announce the 69th annual Jewel Ball will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Austin Royal Court will be formally presented along with the Visiting Duchesses and their Escorts. The Ball’s festivities will be held at the Palmer Events Center in Austin. The weekend’s activities include a variety of social functions outlined in the following Calendar of Events.
We look forward to celebrating with our Royal Court and their families! Please select the appropriate fee option for your participation in the Jewel Ball and proceed to payment of your presentation fees online. If you would prefer to send payment by check, please make it payable to Women's Symphony League of Austin, and mail to PO Box 5998, Austin, Texas 78763.
Payment is due in full by May 31, 2024. For any questions, or to arrange a payment plan, please email jewelcommittee@wslaustin.org. We will be in touch through the coming months with more information.
2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday, May 17th, 2024
- Jewel Tea – This beautiful event is the official announcement of the Austin Royal Court and the Visiting Jewel Court. Royal Court ladies and their mothers will be introduced. Escort mothers are invited to attend and will be introduced if in attendance.
June 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Knights of the Symphony King’s Party – This traditional Thursday night party is hosted by the Knights of the Symphony. The Austin Royal Court will be introduced. Visiting Jewel Couples and their parents are invited to attend and Visiting Jewels will be introduced if in attendance.
Friday, September 20, 2024
- WSL Fashion Luncheon – Royal Court ladies will be presented at the Fashion Luncheon. As part of the Royal Court participation fee, two tickets, one for the Royal Court participant and one for her mother, are provided for the Fashion Luncheon. Escort mothers also receive one ticket with their participation fee. Additional tickets may be purchased.
- Jewel Ball Rehearsal – All Royal Court participants should plan to attend this mandatory late afternoon/evening rehearsal. Fathers do not attend.
- Rehearsal Dinner – Royal Court participants will join their parents for a cocktail reception and memorable dinner where the Court's parent(s) will speak briefly about their child.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Jewel Ball Rehearsal – All Royal Court participants, including fathers of the ladies of the Court, should plan to attend this mandatory morning rehearsal.
- Knights Luncheon – Hosted by the Knights of the Symphony, this luncheon is for the ladies of the Royal Court and their fathers. All the Royal Court ladies will speak briefly about their fathers.
- Pre-Ball Photography Reception – At this reception preceding the Ball, photographs will be taken of all Royal Court participants and their immediate families.
- Jewel Ball – Presentation, dinner and dancing will be enjoyed by all.
