The Cor Leonis "Heart of the Lion" Gala is a black-tie event and a great opportunity to get dressed up for a fun, formal evening of gathering together with the CDA community. In the spirit of the Cowboys and Rangers, feel free to add some Texas chic to your attire: boots & ballgowns, suits and Stetsons. OR, in light of the athletic stadiums adjacent to our gala venue, don't be afraid to finish your formal look with some stylish sneakers or bedazzled kicks. Ladies: Full-length Gown, Formal Jumpsuit, or Cocktail Dress Gentlemen: Jacket and Slacks, Suit and Tie, or Tuxedo Footwear: Formal shoes, Cowboy Boots, Stylish Sneakers, or Bedazzled Tennies.

Yes! Gala guests may enjoy an exclusive nightly rate at the Live! By Loews hotel for $249 (about $400 off prices for March 2025). There is a limited supply of rooms at this exclusive rate, so reserve now by clicking here. The larger Loews hotel (across the street from our venue and connected by a skybridge) also may have rooms available. Prices were listed at about $330-$500 when searched recently. Early SPONSORS will be given a complimentary night to make the event a wonderful staycation! Other nearby hotel options with discounted room blocks for CDA gala guests: Hilton Arlington Room rate is $139 Booking Link Cut-off Date: March 1, 2025 Complimentary overnight parking Hyatt Place Dallas/Arlington Room rate is $129 Booking Link Cut-off date: February 22, 2025 Complimentary overnight parking and complimentary breakfast Courtyard Dallas Arlington/Entertainment District Room rate is $162 Booking Link Cut-off date: February 22, 2025 Overnight parking is $10

**Please note there are two Loews hotels across the street from each other in Arlington, Texas. CDA's Heart of the Lion Gala is at the smaller of the two hotels, called Live! By Loews. It is on the southern side of Randol Mill Road, the same side of the street as Globe Life Field and Texas Live! LIVE! BY LOEWS 1600 E. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington, Texas 76011 VALET PARKING The Live! by Loews Hotel has extended a discounted valet parking rate of $21 (originally $39) for guests of CDA's Cor Leonis "Heart of the Lion" Gala. PUBLIC PARKING ACCESSIBLE VIA SKYWALK Public Parking is available directly across the street (entrance just west of the hotel on Randol Mill) and is accessible by a beautiful indoor skywalk. Parking is $4 per two-hour period, and you will need to download and pay via an app. Once parked, proceed to the third-floor skywalk to cross over to the Live! By Loews Hotel. Coram Deo Academy's Cor Leonis "Heart of the Lion" Gala will be hosted in the Arlington Ballroom on the 2nd Floor of the Live! by Loews Hotel. The ballroom lobby has sweeping views of Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium with large, stunning water fountains and a winding river forested area between the two.

While valet and self-parking is certainly available, why not use this excuse to gather up some friends and ride together. If you are not making the night a staycation, consider renting a limo, black car service, or party bus with your gala gang. Premier Transportation is offering options that give back 10% to CDA. Simply mention that you are with Coram Deo Academy to make sure your fun & fancy ride also benefits students, staff, and programs at CDA! Email reservations@premierofdallas.com or call 214-351-7000 and mention that you are with CDA.

Thank you! We appreciate your support of CDA's Cor Leonis "Heart of the Lion" Gala. We are welcoming donated auction items and would love to receive them before February 20th, 2025. Please fill out the Donated Auction Item Form or email development@cdalions.org. Businesses: would you like to promote your company or services but don't have something tangible to give? Use our Gala Wish List to purchase an item for the auction. You will be listed as the donor, and we will promote your business when highlighting the item on social media, in emails, and with an 8.5 x 11 framed flyer next to the item at the gala! Peruse options here or choose an item that would complement your business (i.e. - home appliance for a realtor, car accessories for an auto repair shop, or STEM toys for a tutoring center). Donated items may be dropped off on campus or shipped directly to CDA's District Office: Coram Deo Academy Attn: Gala 417 Oakbend Drive, Suite 250 Lewisville, TX 75067 Questions? Call 972-441-4388

Each year, it takes a village of volunteers to pull off one of CDA's most exciting events, the Cor Leonis "Heart of the Lion" Gala. We welcome you to join us on this rewarding adventure and serve alongside fellow Lions as we prepare for the event months ahead of time, set up on the day of, or even help the week following the gala. Please email us to discuss how best we can plug you in to our volunteer team.

Please email or call Coram Deo Academy's Office of Development at (972) 441-4388.