Gala Onward

List of 8 items.

• How should I dress?

  This event is black-tie optional. 

• What time does the Gala begin?

  Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the program, dinner, and dancing to follow. 

• Where should I park?

  There will be parking attendants throughout Towson's campus directing you where to park. Guests should park Lot 8.

• Once I am on campus, where I should I go?

  The Gala will be held in the SECU Arena. The cocktail hour will take place on the concourse, while the program, dinner, and dancing will take place on the main floor. 

• What should I expect during the cocktail hour?

  Guests will have the opportunity to be served beverages while enjoying Bacon Twists artistically displayed at four different locations as well as delight on the following passed hors d'oeuvres:
  
  

  Coconut Shrimp

  Toasted Coconut Shrimp Served in a Shot Glass

  With a Mango Coconut Ginger Sauce
  
  

  Edamame Potsticker (Vegan)
  

  Crispy Edamame Wonton with a Soy Dipping Sauce and Garnished with Green Onions

  Served in a Demitasse Cup
  
  

  Day Boat Sea Scallops (G)

  Lemon Dusted with a Rosemary Beurre Blance

  Passed on a Bamboo Fork
  
  

  Goat Cheese Croquette

  Herb Crusted Goat Cheese Topped with Pear-Basil Marmalade

   

  Mini Tacos (G)

  Shredded Chicken seasoned in a Citrus-Achiote Reduction

  Topped with Avocado Crème

  Served in Petite Taco Shell
  
  

  Beef Brochette (G)

  Marinated Beef Tenderloin

  Drizzled with Chimichurri

  
  *G denotes Gluten Free

• Is there a signature beverage?

  The signature beverage is the Cardinal Smash. This drink is comprised of Stoli Vodka, Ginger Ale, and Cranberry Juice all the while being served over ice and garnished with fresh cranberries.
  
  Additionally, the bar will be fully stocked with the following:
  

   

  Liquors

  Stoli Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila,

  Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Bulleit Bourbon
  
  

  Beer

  Miller Lite, Yuengling, Corona, Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA
  
  

  Wine

  La Vieille Ferme Grenache-Syrah

  Barton & Guestier Sauvignon Blanc

  Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay

   

  Non-alcoholic Beverages

  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic, Soda Water

  Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Bottled Water & Perrier

• What will Rouge serve for dinner?

  SALAD COURSE

   

  Assorted Grilled Breads (Vegetarian)

  Served with Whipped Butter, Cream Cheese Spread and Sun dried Tomato Pesto

   

  Custom Cardinal and Gold Salad (G/Vegetarian)

  Field Greens, Roasted Red Peppers, Yellow Tomatoes, Chopped Mint and Crumbled Feta Cheese

  Tossed in a Lemon Vinaigrette
  
  

  DINNER

  Custom Chilean Sea Bass

  Grilled Sea Bass over Lemon-Cauliflower Puree

  Accompanied by Red Pepper Coulis Vegetable Bundle and Pea Shoots
  
  

  - Paired with -
  
  

  Custom Filet Mignon Pan-Seared

  Filet Mignon Mounted on our Signature Golden Pave

  Drizzled with Bearnaise Sauce
  
  

   

  DESSERTS
  
  

  Chocolate Pots de Creme

  Decadent Chocolate Custard Topped with Chantilly Cream

  Served in a Petite Espresso Cup
  
  

  Assorted Cupcakes

  A Decadent Display of scratch-made Gourmet Cupcakes
  
  

  Assorted Mousse Shots:

  Assorted Mini Desserts served in a Shot Glass
  
  

  Cookies n' Cream

  Home-made Whipped Chocolate Mousse layered with Oreo Cookie Crumbles
  
  

  Bananas Foster

  Caramelized Bananas layered with Chantilly Cream, Sunflower Seeds, Graham Cracker Crust, and Caramel Sauce
  
  

  Cardinal Jubilee

  Shortcake layered with Whipped Cream and Sweet Cherries
  
  *G denotes Gluten Free

• Who will be performing?

  Guests will be serenaded by the sounds of The Klassix following the conclusion of the program. The band will take centerstage until 11:00 p.m.