The Art Museum of South Texas will host GALA 2017 on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 7-11 p.m. at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. This year’s Gala features a silent art auction, live auction, cocktails, dinner, and a private concert from Shinyribs, an American country-soul, swamp-funk band from Austin, Texas. The annual event raises funds for AMST’s exhibition and education programs. For information about sponsorshipopportunities contact Sara Morgan by phone 361.825.3500 or by email at sara.morgan@tamucc.edu.  Tickets go on sale October 1.