Downtown Waterloo Greenway Conservancy’s Glow In The Park Shines Bright
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tyler Schmitt of Mill Photography Studio
THE SETTING: The Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park in Austin was the setting for one of Austin’s top fall galas. The third annual Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Glow in the Park gala attracted nearly a thousand community leaders, music lovers, sociables, and philanthropists for a night of epic fun and fundraising.
THE STYLE: The “tennis shoe glam” attire invited patrons to don their favorite cocktail attire, mixed with tennis shoes, to allow guests to explore Waterloo’s world-class grounds with comfort and style. The festivities began at the Waterloo Park Pavilion with a cocktail reception where guests sipped on their favorite spirits and brimmed with anticipation for the night ahead. Revelers then made their way down to the lawn of the Moody Amphitheater for a main program al fresco. As partygoers dined on a family-style menu from MML Hospitality, they were treated to words by the event’s leaders and touching tributes about how the park has positively impacted the city. The night continued with a spirited live auction and was capped off with a performance by the platinum-selling band, The Revivalists.
THE PURPOSE: The event, co-chaired by Maile Roberts-Loring and Daisy Cho, raised funds for Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Proceeds from the event will provide free community events and educational initiatives at Waterloo Park. The 2024 Glow in the Park event will be held on October 10, 2024, and co-chaired by Gary Farmer and Katherine Farmer-Thornhill. For more information, visit WaterlooGreenway.org.
