Dear Highlander Faithful! Hello!

Maggie is off prepping her outfit and stretching her hamstrings for the dance floor, so she asked me – St. Vitus, Patron Saint of Dancers (and last-minute ticket decisions) – to step in for this week’s Dear Maggie column.

So, let’s get down to business. The most burning Gala question in my inbox:

“What’s the difference between General Admission and buying a Table? Do I get dinner either way? Will there be wine? Will I be forced to sit next to someone who calls it ‘haggis’ but it’s clearly just meatloaf in a sweater?”

Fear not. I’ve got you.

GENERAL ADMISSION – $125

You’re in the room, baby.

• Dinner? Yes. You will not go hungry.
• Drinks? Beer and wine included.
• Seating? Open. Find a spot when you arrive—think musical chairs, but in a kilt.
• Vibe? Low-key, flexible, perfect if you’re flying solo or in a smaller group.

TABLE – $1,500 FOR 8 PEOPLE

Rollin’ in like Gala royalty -Though not as grand as Maggie Herself

• Reserved seating for your whole party. No scavenging, no stress.
• Dinner? Of course. But now you eat it knowing no one’s eyeing your chair.
• Drinks? FULL. OPEN. BAR. That’s cocktails, spirits, maybe even something on fire.
• Vibe? Coordinated. For the Advanced Planner. Worth it if you’ve got a group that wants to sit (and sip) together.

BOTTOM LINE FROM YOUR FAVORITE DANCING SAINT:

If you want simplicity and you’re cool meeting new friends – go GA.
If you want to lock down your crew, your chairs, and your cocktails – go Table.

Either way, we’re all ending up on the same dance floor.

And trust me, once DJ Dope Mike hits his groove, there will be no differences between ticket types – only varying degrees of dance confidence. But don’t worry, you can pray to your favorite patron saint to help you find the right moves… Until then, stay hydrated and stretch your quads.

With rhythm and reverence,

— St. Vitus (Guest columnist, Patron Saint of Dancers, and semi-professional gala-goer)