The Chic & Unique Ball - Step Into Burlesque
Schedule
Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL | Hollywood, FL
The night begins with a VIP reception featuring special performances by GMCSF Artistic Director Gabe Salazar and award-winning singer-songwriter Matt Alber. Guests will then enjoy a red-carpet welcome, open-bar cocktails, a three-course dinner, and an exhilarating live auction hosted by Whitney Dutton. The main program features the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida in a one-of-a-kind performance that celebrates artistry, resilience, and community. The evening concludes with a spectacular poolside after-party under the iconic Guitar Hotel, complete with cocktails, live entertainment, and the Guitar Light Show.
This year’s Ball is chaired by Erick Eldridge, Director of Special Events for Seminole Hard Rock and GMCSF Board Member. The evening will also spotlight honorees who embody the Chorus’s mission. The Douglas Jackson Pew Community Leadership Award will be presented to The Bears of South Florida. CAN Community Health, our Diamond Sponsor, Mainstage Concert Series Sponsor, and Annual Ball Presenter, will be honored with the Corporate Crescendo Award.
VIP admission is $500 per person or $5,000 per table of ten, which includes the VIP reception, prime dinner seating, exclusive performances, luxury table gifts, premium open bar, and private cabana access at the after-party. Premium admission is $300 per person or $3,000 per table of ten, and includes red-carpet arrival, premium dinner seating, an open bar, and access to the after-party. Guests will also have the chance to bid on incredible live auction items, including a Panama to Belize Luxury Cruise for Two (donated by Brand g Vacations) and an Iceland Adventure for Two (donated by Impact Encounters Luxury Tours).
“The music, performances, and creativity on display will not only entertain but also remind everyone of the power of the arts to bring people together and uplift LGBTQ+ voices,” said Kerry Waldee, GMCSF Board Chair. Proceeds from the evening directly support GMCSF’s performances and outreach programs, advancing our mission to inspire audiences, open minds, change hearts, and affirm our common humanity.
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