Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
The stage is set for a night of ultra style and high glamour as the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) presents its inaugural signature fundraiser, The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.)! This exciting and creative event will be an over-the-top night to remember with fine food, cocktails, chances to bid on amazing items, and special surprises. This event benefits GMCSF’s operations, concert programming, outreach, and scholarships. Preceding the main event, a 6 p.m. VIP cocktail reception featuring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will take place at The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (2900 Riomar St.). Alex Miranda will serve as emcee for the VIP event featuring solo performances by GMCSF's best, including Artistic Director Gabe Salazar. The Red Carpet arrival at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will immediately follow at 7 p.m. with Joe Posa as Joan Rivers conducting interviews, more luscious libations, and a silent auction. The 8 p.m. seated dinner and awards presentation will lead into an electrifying dance party featuring live entertainment from Vibe City. The evening’s décor will be an elegant celebration of music, from custom guitar centerpieces that can be purchased, to tables themed to iconic music stars. The indulgent night of fun will also have drawings for luxury items, including a Hard Rock basket containing dinner for two and a stay at the famous Guitar Hotel. The gala will support the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, which will launch its ambitious new season this fall with more than 180 singers on their roster, making it the most prominent gay men’s chorus in the southeastern United States and one of the country's top 10 largest LGBTQ+ choruses. With a budget of over $1 million, the Chorus reaches more than 20,000 people each season through its mainstage concert season and numerous community appearances. GMCSF’s The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, is sponsored by The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Brand g Vacations. Individual tickets are on sale now at $200 Gala Ticket or $375 Gala VIP Ticket. A table of ten is $2,000 or $3,750 for VIPs, which includes exclusive pre-party activities. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit gmcsf.givesmart.com. For sponsorship information, contact Edward Otto Zielke at (954) 763-2266 or email sponsorship@gmcsf.org.
$200 – $375

Detox & Retox: Global Wellness Day Celebration

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and Spa invites wellness fans to Detox & Retox in celebration of Global Wellness Day (GWD) with a carefully curated program of exercise, empowerment and activity, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. Start the day off right with Sunrise Yoga on the oceanfront terrace, led by Lululemon Ambassador @TheBrinyBlonde, followed by a high intensity Beachside Cycle for Charity spin class sponsored by Cycleward. Attendees can sip and shop at the Heavenly Spa Sip & Shop Pop-Up sponsored by Pink Flamingo Rosé and Sunny Side Up Market, featuring spa relaxation stations, samples and shopping, and retox at the Westin Refuel Station offering light bites and wellness elixirs, before the morning ends with a soothing meditation designed to balance the chakras with a Sound Bath healing. All tickets include complimentary valet parking for up to five hours, one beverage and 15% off spa treatments received the day of the event. $20 full day rate parking available beyond five hours.
$35