Saturday, August 14 | Hilton Downtown | 500 East 4th St. | 7pm

Experience the chill of a lifetime at Helping Austin’s 6th Annual Fundraising Ice Ball Gala benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. Ice sculptures will have transformed the Hilton Downtown into a festive winter wonderland where you can eat, drink and be merry. Dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Chicken George and enjoy the delectable cuisine provided by Kona Grill. The evening’s fabulous auction items include a MINI Cooper, hunting and vacation trips (such as a trip to Bali for you and 8 friends), and many local Austin goodies!

The Ice Ball raised more than $60,000 in 2009 and hopes to raise $100,000 this year. Tickets are $75 online and $100 at the door.

Helping Austin is local non-profit organization chartered to raise funds for and help improve the lives of youth in our community. They have been lifting hopes and hearts since their start in 2004. For more information, click here.