Mandarin Oriental
500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL, United States
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Voices For Children Foundation returns to the Mandarin Oriental, Miami to host the organization’s 26th Be A Voice Gala; a signature event in the Miami community that gathers hundreds of the city’s most philanthropic and influential individuals. The importance of this gala goes beyond a wonderful evening of celebrating with friends. By joining our efforts, you play a pivotal role in changing the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children. You become a part of a network of caring citizens committed to ending the cycle of abuse for children in our community.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156, Coral Gables, FL, United States
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Join us for one of the most beautiful and magical events in South Florida. Fairchild’s Gala in the Garden raises critically needed funds to support our mission of harnessing the power of plants for humankind.
Revered for over 25 years, our annual Gala in the Garden is one of the most beautiful and magical events in South Florida. Set amidst the lush tropical foliage of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, this breathtaking event is noted as one of the “Top Five Must Attend” galas by Miami Magazine.
Limited exclusively to 400 guests, Gala in the Garden is a “who’s who” of South Florida philanthropists and community leaders. Its renowned reputation and limited capacity make it a sell-out event months in advance.
The lakeside venue is reimagined each year by talented artists who create the glamorous décor and delicious cuisine. Guests enjoy a silent auction, gourmet dinner, and dancing under the stars to a full orchestra.
We invite you to partner with us by generously supporting this year’s Gala. The proceeds of your sponsorship will allow us to continue our mission on Earth and beyond.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Drawing on the undeniable karmic energy of a group of people gathering for good, Moonrise harnesses the power of our collective positive energy to bring awareness to and raise funds for HANDY & HOMES.
A modern disco on the sand, Moonrise is an open-format dance party featuring organic-meets neon décor with tropical greenery and disco balls glittering in the moonlight.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is an iconic and historic landmark. With 700 feet of private beach access, HANDY & HOMES will create a true “toes in the sand” experience in a uniquely Fort Lauderdale venue unlike any other.
Guests will enjoy entertainment, music, food stations, and specialty cocktails at this soirée while supporting HANDY & HOMES programs. The mission-driven pillars of HANDY & HOMES are Education, Employment, Housing, Mental Health, and Life Skills. MOONRISE directly supports and focuses on two of the five pillars: awareness and education of mental health and youth development.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st St., Miami, FL, United States
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) will host its 'Afterparty', an evening of art celebration, cocktails, and dancing immediately following the conclusion of the museum's annual fundraising gala 'The 365 Party' on Saturday, March 4th at 9 PM in the ICA Miami sculpture garden.
Proceeds from ICA Miami’s ‘The Afterparty’ benefits the museum’s mission of providing free and open access to contemporary art. Each ticket for this event is priced at $100 and includes cocktails, and musical stylings by the fusion band 'Rock with U'.
For more information/ to purchase tickets, see here: 365.icamiami.org/
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will celebrate inaugural “Sound of Success” arts and culture advocates who champion musical creativity and innovation as part of its 25th anniversary gala to benefit its artistic, community engagement and education initiatives on Wednesday, March 29, at 6 p.m. at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The gala will feature an exquisite dinner accompanied by an intimate concert by Grammy award-winning artist Zuill Bailey.
SFSO’s inaugural “Sound of Success” honorees from Fort Lauderdale and Miami are John Evans, chairman and CEO and Steven Wozencraft, executive vice president of John D. Evans Foundation, Stradivarius Society; Jackie Grimm, co-founder and former board member, Stradivarius Society; Jerry Laskey, Stradivarius Society; Phillip Dunlap, director of Broward County Cultural Division; Charles "Chuck" Lane, board chair, senior VP/senior relationship strategist with PNC Private Bank; Beth Holland "SFSO Godmother," Stradivarius Society; Wilton Manors City Commissioner Don D’Arminio, Marc Martorana, Mark Turner, and Chuck Nicholls, Stradivarius Society; and Brenton Ver Ploeg, founding partner, Ver Ploeg & Marino, Stradivarius Society.
“Sound of Success” is part of South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s anniversary season of firsts. In this milestone year, the growing symphony announced its new Miami home at the Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall at the New World Center (500 17th Street in Miami Beach) and received a commemorative proclamation from the City of Miami Beach. Last month, SFSO received a first-time National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000 for its Symphony in the Schools educational initiative, “Preserving Our Coral Reefs.” Since its founding, this signature music education program has reached over 100,000 students from underserved communities and has provided more than $3.5 million in services and resources in the past five years.
The esteemed South Florida Symphony Orchestra, founded and led by Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, also recently made history as the first Partner in the Arts at The Parker, which completed a stunning $30 million renovation in 2022.
Tickets for South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Gala start at $300 per person and include the champagne reception, multi-course dinner, intimate concert featuring GRAMMY award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, dessert reception and complimentary valet parking. Tables of 10 start at $3,000 and include prime gala seating. Additional ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/gala.
Seminole Hardrock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, United States
Global sensation punk rock band Gogol Bordello is set to perform Saturday, April 22 as part of a benefit event for Ukraine war victims presented by Hard Rock Heals Foundation at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Olympic Gold Medalist, International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee, and two-time World Champion Heavyweight Boxer Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine will host the fundraising event.
Gala tickets include dinner, an open bar, entertainment, and a silent auction with items signed by celebrities, including Bryan Cranston, Billy Joel, Pitbull, and Maluma. Gala tickets cost $250 per person.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the Gala, please visit the Hard Rock Heals website at hardrockheals.org/Ukraine or call 954-248-5965. Ticket URL: https://hardrock.home.qtego.net/
Friends of Medicine Announces its Annual “Enchanted Summer” Soirée benefitting the Friends of Medicine Foundation 501c3 on Advocating Mental Health & Well-Being among Healthcare Providers taking place on Saturday, June, 17th, 2023 at the InterContinental Miami Hotel
Friends of Medicine (FOM), an organization focused on advocating mental health and well-being within the healthcare industry, through networking events, community, and inter-professional resources, is in its final stages of opening the curtain to its Annual Summer Soirée-themed “Enchanted Summer.”
Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at the InterContinental Miami Hotel, located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am is brand partnered by leaders and innovators from several industries that support the Friends of Medicine Foundation 501c3 mission of implementing programs to assist healthcare students and medical professionals in any areas of their life to foster a supportive community in challenging times.
The event will feature an Enchanted Forest theme and is expected to draw rising stars in the healthcare, business, music, tech and art industries seeking to do business with and learn from fellow entrepreneurs in a timeless setting.
This luxurious production is designed to provide an evening of unforgettable enjoyment for busy healthcare professionals while also providing a platform for genuine connections to be made within the industry with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Friends of Medicine Foundation 501c3.
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from three ticket options that can be purchased here: www.FriendsofMed.com as well as bid on silent auction items, donate to the Friends of Medicine Foundation, and sponsor medical/nursing/dental residents and students.
Seminole Hardrock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, United States
Water safety and drowning prevention take center stage during the YMCA of South Florida’s annual Beach Ball, presented by Nicklaus Children's Hospital, on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood.
Themed “Rock with Us!,” the Beach Ball benefits the Y’s Aquatic Financial Assistance program, which provides free lessons and water safety instruction for at-risk children, teens, families and caregivers in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Since 2016, funds raised have made it possible to provide swim lessons and water safety education to over 150,000 children in local communities.
The Beach Ball is the YMCA of South Florida’s signature fundraiser and one of the hottest social events of the season in South Florida. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, live musical entertainment, dancing and a live auction. In addition, a silent auction, which will include a wide array of high-quality items, will be available starting 10 days prior to Beach Ball 2023 and will run through the event. Silent auction items can be previewed by visiting https://one.bidpal.net/beach23/browse/featured.
Tables and tickets for the event are selling quickly. Individual tickets to Beach Ball 2023 are $550. A limited number of sponsorships for Beach Ball 2023 are still available. This includes a Platinum Sponsorship for $10,000, which consists of event seating for 10 guests at the general reception, program book ad, and acknowledgement on event media and materials. Ruby, Gold and Silver sponsorship options are also available for $7,500, $5,000 and $2,000, respectively.
For further information on Beach Ball 2023, including tickets and sponsorships, please visit ymcasouthflorida.org/beachball. For sponsorship opportunities or additional questions, please contact Aimee Fretwell at AFretwell@YMCASouthFlorida.org or at 954-334-9622, ext. 1045.
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Conrad Fort Lauderdale
551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, United States
To support students in their pursuit of a career in hospitality, the Motwani family will host the annual R. Motwani Family Gala from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale to raise funds for students enrolled in the R. Motwani Family Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Broward College.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner and an evening filled with successful student accomplishments.
Tickets (starting at $400 per person) and sponsorships are available at giving.broward.edu/gala.
The Addison of Boca Raton
2 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL, United States
The Walk of Recognition 2023 is a ceremony and reception for the 2023 inductees who have demonstrated a significant long-term commitment to serving the interest of Boca Raton and enriching the lives of its residents.
DATE: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
TIME: 6pm
LOCATION: the Addison, 2 East Camino Real, Boca Raton
COST: $125
The Parker
707 N.E. 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
The sights, sounds and cuisine of Morocco come to life at the 14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée, “Moonlight in Morocco,” presented by UKG on Saturday, November 4 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Parker, 707 N.E. 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale.
The Ghost Light Society’s annual soirée is one of the most anticipated events of the year bringing together more than 250 emerging philanthropists and community and business leaders to raise funds for arts-in-educations programs that serve more than 100,000 students annually at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
This year, the unique evening of dining and dancing onstage at The Parker will be even more exciting, as guests will also enjoy a live, intimate performance by multi-faceted musician, producer and songwriter Michael Glabicki and guitarist Dirk Miller of the multi-platinum band, Rusted Root. Formed in 1990, Rusted Root, led by Glabicki, inspired audiences around the world with its polyrhythmic, multicultural rock-and-soul music. Long-time fans and new listeners alike will enjoy hearing the duo perform the old Rusted Root favorites in an up-close setting.
In addition to Presenting Sponsor UKG, event sponsors to date include Platinum Sponsors Akerman LLP, AutoNation and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. as well as several Gold and Silver Sponsors. Additional sponsorship opportunities are currently available, with individual tickets available for $325 each. For more information, visit www.browardcenter.org or email ghostlight@browardcenter.org.
Founded in 2009, the Ghost Light Society’s mission is to engage and inspire a new generation of patrons to take an active role in promoting, celebrating and supporting the performing arts. The annual Soirée raises funds to support arts-in-education at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which has the largest FREE arts-in-education program in the nation serving more than 3.5 million Broward County students to date.
The Breakers Palm Beach
One Breakers Row, Palm Beach, FL, United States
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes America’s standout dogs-often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether it’s saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight or hearing to a human companion, or helping people achieve their goals. The field of 25 canines has now been whittled down to five finalists who will compete to take home the title. The winner will be announced at a star-studded awards show at the Breakers Palm Beach that will be broadcast on national television.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, FL, United States
Mark your calendars for a night of STEM magic under the Miami Beach stars!
We're delighted to announce the FIRST® Robotics & i.am/Angel Foundation Gala, happening on Wednesday, December 6 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel during Art Basel Miami.
Join us for a night that celebrates innovation, creativity, and the incredible young minds shaping our world.
With will.i.am and Dean Kamen leading the charge, expect an evening packed with robotics-inspired fun, a dazzling silent auction, and a fireside chat that will explore the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for our future.
To secure your spot, head over to firstinspires.org/gala. Let's light up Miami Beach together, celebrating the intersection of STEM and the arts in style. Cheers to sparking young minds and having a blast while doing it!
PAWS4you a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer, donor-subsidized animal rescue organization in partnership with Pai Shau presents: "PAWS on Board"
a glamorous gala aboard the luxurious Seafair Mega Yacht on Saturday, January 27th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Embrace the Miami Chic atmosphere as the night unfolds with a cocktail hour starting at 7:00 PM, followed by a delightful dinner and live auction at 8:00 PM. At 9:15 PM, the Seafair Mega Yacht will leave the dock, providing guests with a casino, silent auction and nightclub experience on the water.
The yacht will return to the dock at 11:00 PM, concluding the night's festivities. This annual gala raises funds for PAWS4you in support of its mission to save dogs from the threat of euthanasia. PAWS4you serves the community by rescuing abandoned and neglected animals while nurturing them back to health through love and state-of-the-art care.
For more information about tickets and sponsor opportunities, please visit:paws4you.network, forgood.com or contact Joyce Roseman, at joyce@paws4you.org.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156, Coral Gables, FL, United States
Gala in the Garden
February 3, 2024
6:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
About Gala in the Garden
Revered for over 25 years, our annual Gala in the Garden is one of the most beautiful and magical events in South Florida. Set amidst the lush tropical foliage of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, this breathtaking event is noted as one of the “Top Five Must Attend” galas by Miami Magazine.
Limited exclusively to 400 guests, Gala in the Garden is a “who’s who” of South Florida philanthropists and community leaders. Its renowned reputation and limited capacity make it a sell-out event months in advance.
The lakeside venue is reimagined each year by talented artists who create the glamorous décor and delicious cuisine. Guests enjoy a silent auction, gourmet dinner, and dancing under the stars to a full orchestra.
We invite you to partner with us by generously supporting this year’s Gala. The proceeds of your sponsorship will allow us to continue our mission on Earth and beyond.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
South Florida Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 26 years of excellence in the arts at its “Ode to Joy” Gala on Sunday, March 3, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA). The black-tie optional event, commencing at 5 p.m., prior to SFSO’s milestone musical performance of Beethoven’s choral masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 and Grand Opera Arias, will honor this year’s “Sound of Success” regional arts advocates.
SFSO’s 2024 “Sound of Success” honorees from Fort Lauderdale and Miami are Marc Grossman, Marie and Robert Gallager, Francis Buckely and Bill Wolfolk (in memoriam), Robert Smith, Sandra Simon, T.J. Walsh, Robert Wilson and Peter Zupcofska, and Dr. Alan Mason.
This year’s gala will include pre-show Champagne and hors d’oeuvres on the Wendt Terraces and a 6 p.m. multi-course dinner in the Porter Riverview Ballroom. Immediately following will be the 7:30 p.m. musical milestone performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 featuring one hundred voices from South Florida Symphony Chorus, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios, including talented singers from Barry University, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, and the community. Soloists Amy Shoremount-Obra (soprano), Rebecca Ringle Kamarei (mezzo-soprano), Adam Diegel (tenor), and Luis Ledesma (baritone) will also perform grand opera arias from Bizet’s Carmen, Verdi’s Rigoletto, Puccini’s Turandot and Tosca, and Delibes’ Lakmé. A post-concert dessert reception will take place in the Porter Riverview Ballroom.
Following its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, including sold-out shows, the launch of its “Sound of Success” recognition awards, and a celebrated performance accompanying award-winning alt-rock indie vocalist Natalie Merchant, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its musical journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages.
Tickets for SFSO’s “Ode to Joy” Gala start at $350 for the pre-show reception, dinner and post- show reception and $475 (with a prime seating concert ticket) and are available to purchase at https://bit.ly/OdeToJoyGala.
For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.
SEE THE FUTURE OF DANCE TODAY! 25 years ago, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) changed the way the dance world looks for talent. Today, it is the #1 source of talented dancers for the world's dance schools and companies, with 450 YAGP alumni dancing in 80 companies around the globe, including The Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.
The YAG 25th ANNIVERSARY GALA is a spectacular evening of dance featuring a stellar international cast from the world's leading dance companies. See electrifying young dance talent ("Stars of Tomorrow") share the stage with today's most celebrated dance stars ("Stars of Today").
Proceeds from the Gala will go directly toward scholarships for gifted young dance students who wish to pursue a professional career in dance - and to help YAG's efforts to help displaced Ukrainian dance students.
Program features two World Premieres; one by James Whiteside with American Ballet Theatre’s Isabella Boylston, Catherine Hurlin, and Jake Roxander, and live accompaniment by pianist Matthew Whitaker; a second World Premiere by Maria Konrad, with Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s Adji Cissoko and English National Ballet’s Vsevolod Maievskyi, with music by Karen LeFrak.
Stuttgart Ballet’s Elisa Badenes, Mackenzie Brown, and Gabriel Figueredo will make their New York stage debut’s, as will Mariinsky Ballet’s May Nagahisa and Paris Opera Ballet’s Bianca Scudamore.
An elegant Gala dinner will follow with chairs Paul Arnhold and Wes Gordon, Elissa Brenner, Chelsea Clinton, Melanie Hamrick, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, Courtney Davis, Wes Gordon, Aly Gradone, Sarah Hoover, Marcella Hymowitz, Carrie Kaufman, Lindsay Kraus, Candice Miller, Colby Mugrabi, Grace Pomeranc, Lilah Ramzi, Emily Reifel, Indre Rockefeller, Priya Shukla, Lesley Thompson Vecsler, Lina Wallach, Barbara Tober, and Virginia Wettlaufer Tomenson.
Gala Benefit Dinner tickets are sold separately. Kindly visit the link below for more information.
https://yagp.org/yagp-25th-anniversary-events-at-lincoln-center/
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City, NY, United States
SEE THE FUTURE OF DANCE TODAY at this spectacular evening of dance, featuring some of the most loved pieces from YAG's 25 years of electrifying shows.
"Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow" is an annually sold-out, spectacular Gala performance featuring the top winners of the YAGP international student ballet competition and guest stars from the world's leading dance companies. Hailed by The New York Post as "the highlight of the ballet season," the YAGP Gala gives the audience a unique chance to see some today's most celebrated dancers ("STARS OF TODAY") and the most promising young dance artists from all over the world ("STARS OF TOMORROW").
The program features classical, neoclassical, and contemporary masterpieces from 25 years of YAGP performances - from Don Quixote to Lady of the Camellias - as well as a World Premiere by choreographer Joshua Beamish with Benjamin Freemantle and YAGP Alumni Philadelphia Ballet’s Sterling Baca, Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton, ABT’s Betsy McBride, SunMi Park, and English National Ballet’s Vsevolod Maievskyi, with music from Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms. Another World Premiere will be choreographed by Mexican choreographer Julieta Martínez, featuring dancers from the graduating classes of the world’s 4 leading dance academies: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of American Ballet Theatre (USA), Princess Grace Academy (Monaco), John Cranko School of Stuttgart Ballet (Germany), and Zurich Dance Academy (Switzerland). The program will also include some New York premieres.
FEATURING YAGP ALUMNI - THE STARS OF:
· Alonzo King LINES Ballet
· American Ballet Theatre
· Berlin State Ballet
· Boston Ballet
· Dresden Semperoper Ballet
· Dutch National Ballet
· English National Ballet
· Houston Ballet
· Joffrey Ballet
· Mariinsky Ballet
· New York City Ballet
· Paris Opera Ballet
· San Francisco Ballet
· Stuttgart Ballet
· The Royal Ballet
And the winners of the YAGP international ballet competition
LINK TO TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://yagp.org/yagp-25th-anniversary-events-at-lincoln-center/
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City, NY, United States
SEE THE FUTURE OF DANCE TODAY at this spectacular evening of dance, featuring some of the most loved pieces from YAG's 25 years of electrifying shows.
"Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow" is an annually sold-out, spectacular Gala performance featuring the top winners of the YAGP international student ballet competition and guest stars from the world's leading dance companies. Hailed by The New York Post as "the highlight of the ballet season," the YAGP Gala gives the audience a unique chance to see some today's most celebrated dancers ("STARS OF TODAY") and the most promising young dance artists from all over the world ("STARS OF TOMORROW").
The program features classical, neoclassical, and contemporary masterpieces from 25 years of YAGP performances - from Don Quixote to Lady of the Camellias - as well as a World Premiere by choreographer Joshua Beamish with Benjamin Freemantle and YAGP Alumni Philadelphia Ballet’s Sterling Baca, Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton, ABT’s Betsy McBride, SunMi Park, and English National Ballet’s Vsevolod Maievskyi, with music from Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms. Another World Premiere will be choreographed by Mexican choreographer Julieta Martínez, featuring dancers from the graduating classes of the world’s 4 leading dance academies: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of American Ballet Theatre (USA), Princess Grace Academy (Monaco), John Cranko School of Stuttgart Ballet (Germany), and Zurich Dance Academy (Switzerland). The program will also include some New York premieres.
FEATURING YAGP ALUMNI - THE STARS OF:
· Alonzo King LINES Ballet
· American Ballet Theatre
· Berlin State Ballet
· Boston Ballet
· Dresden Semperoper Ballet
· Dutch National Ballet
· English National Ballet
· Houston Ballet
· Joffrey Ballet
· Mariinsky Ballet
· New York City Ballet
· Paris Opera Ballet
· San Francisco Ballet
· Stuttgart Ballet
· The Royal Ballet
And the winners of the YAGP international ballet competition
LINK TO TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://yagp.org/yagp-25th-anniversary-events-at-lincoln-center/
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,, Coral Gables
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Actors’ Playhouse 33rd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction, proudly presented by Lexus of Kendall. Scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the iconic Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, this year's event promises an unforgettable evening filled with luxury prizes and gourmet culinary experiences from the finest restaurants that The Magic City has to offer. The company will honor Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, acknowledging her remarkable dedication and unwavering support of the South Florida arts community.
Headlining the auction block is a one-year lease for a 2024 Lexus RX from presenting sponsor Lexus of Kendall. Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to bid on extravagant voyages provided by Azamara Cruises, worldwide travel packages from Delta Air Lines, a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the Périgord region of France courtesy of SLL Perigord Travel and an array of other indulgent items. Complementing the auction, attendees will enjoy an open bar sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A., all while savoring the "Tastes of Coral Gables" with culinary delights from 30 of the area's finest restaurants.
In addition to the signature prizes listed above, the auction will feature over 200 live and silent auction items including exotic trips and travel, amazing staycations, exclusive dining packages, one-of-a-kind experiences, fine jewelry, golf packages, art, home décor, and much more – all generously contributed on behalf of the theatre. Online bidding will open on Monday, April 15 at https://one.bidpal.net/APGala/welcome.
Participating restaurants include renowned establishments such as 450 Gradi, ABC Bartending Schools, Bacardi U.S.A., Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, Armstrong Jazz House, Benihana, Bulla Gastrobar, Caffe Abbracci, CalaMillor Gourmet Experience, Catering by Les, Catering by Lovables, CrêpeMaker, Edda's Cake Designs, Fogo de Chão, John Martin's Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Jamoteca, Morton's The Steakhouse, Pincho, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, R Catering & Events, Salumeria 104, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge, Seasons 52, The Capital Burger, Tropical Chinese Restaurant, TUR Kitchen, Vinya Table, Wild Fork and Zucca.
Reservations for this black-tie optional event are priced at $250 per person and include gourmet dining, open bars, and the opportunity to bid on auction items. VIP Sponsorships are available through the company's development office. To make a reservation, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org or contact the Box Office at 305-444-9293 ext. 2.
Proceeds from this year's gala will support Actors' Playhouse's youth programming, which educates and enriches the lives of over 60,000 children annually.
For the latest updates on the Actors' Playhouse 33rd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction and to preview auction items, follow Actors’ Playhouse on Facebook @actorsplayhouse, Instagram @apmiracletheatre, YouTube @actorsplayhousecg and Twitter @apmiracle. Join the conversation using #SupportTheMiracle.
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