Honoring the life of John Thornton
Please join Erin Thornton and colleagues from Elsewhere Partners and the American Journalism Project for an evening of toasts & reflections to honor John Thornton’s life and legacy.
April 9, 2025, on what would have been his 60th birthday, at 5:30pm
Brazos Hall
204 E. 4th St.
Austin, Texas
5:30 p.m. CT
The livestream, available below, will begin on April 9 at approximately 6 p.m. CT.
Play video
For questions, please contact Charlotte Suarez.
A tribute to John Thornton, venture capitalist and local journalism pioneer
In lieu of flowers, Erin, Wyatt, and Wade would be honored if you would consider supporting the organizations that John shaped and that shaped him:
Or consider contributing to:
Sound Off, a mental health organization dedicated to supporting those otherwise reluctant to seek care. Sound Off provides anonymous clinical and peer support to those who have served our country, a cause that John and Erin have supported and cherished.
In case helpful, here are some hotels located near Brazos Hall:
- Thompson Austin, by Hyatt (3min walk)
- The Westin Austin Downtown (4min walk)
- Hilton Austin (5min walk)
- Austin Marriott Downtown (6min walk)
- W Austin (8min walk)