As the season kicks off in Palm Beach County, mark your calendars for these not-to-miss galas and society events.
DECEMBER
12/05
Adopt-A-Family’s Tree Lighting Celebration
Now in its 39th year, this event raises funds for those who face homelessness. Chaired by Karen Fischer, with Nancy Kyle serving as co-chair, the event will welcome guests with a serenade by the voices of The Kings Academy Choir. aafpbc.org
12/05
Cocktails for the Club
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach, the annual event will be held at St. Andrews Club in Delray Beach and is co-chaired by Jennifer Coulter, Virginia Costa and Whitney Garne. bgcpbc.org
12/07
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Christmas Ball
By invitation only, the annual Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Christmas Ball is happening at The Sailfish Club and chaired by Pauline Pitt. peggyadams.org
12/15
MorseLife Health Systems Annual Dinner & Entertainment Event
In its 40th year, MorseLife celebrates the generosity of our community through its yearly gala and fundraising events, bringing top talent to entertain at The Breakers. mlevents.org
12/16
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County’s Annual Ball
Scheduled to take place at The Beach Club, Palm Beach, this year’s gala is called “Christmas in Paradise ‘’ and honorary chairs are Harry and Gigi Benson. salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org
JANUARY
Jan. 6
Palm Beach Red Cross Ball
An affair dedicated to celebrating the work of the American Red Cross and its partnership with the U.S. Armed Forces. redcross.org
Jan. 18
Cocktails in Paradise Event Series
Join the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and Modern Luxury Palm Beach at the Brazilian Court for a curated cocktail party celebrating Palm Beach County’s vibrant history. pbchistory.org
Jan. 18
Cox Science Center and Aquarium Annual Gala
Cox Science Center and Aquarium presents Oceans Alive! Exploring Wonders of the Sea. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Edith Widder about conserving the wonders and magic of our seas and is co-chaired by Lorna James, Tara Vecellio and Talbott Maxey. coxsciencecenter.org/gala
Jan. 24-28
Art Palm Beach
Taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association’s Lief is Why campaign. artpalmbeach.com
Jan. 26
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Annual Gala
By invitation only, Palm Beach Zoo’s Journey to Africa Gala is a black-tie event co-chaired by Deborah Dauman and Hilary Ross with honorary chairmen Michele Kessler and Thomas C. Quick. palmbeachzoo.org
Jan. 27
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Wine in the Wild
Celebrating the annual event at their new location, Busch Wildlife Campus in Jupiter, join the sanctuary in their mission to rescue, rehab and release animals in need and educate the community. buschwildlife.org
Jan. 27
Boca Raton Museum of Art Annual Gala
The Boca Raton Museum’s signature annual fundraiser celebrates global art, culture and cuisine. This year, they are featuring award-winning Colombian chef Leonor Espinosa. bocamuseum.org
Jan. 30
Golden Heart Luncheon
Benefiting the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation co-chairs Barbara Nicklaus and Nan O’Leary will welcome actress and children’s advocate Goldie Hawn as this year’s guest speaker. The Golden Heart Luncheon will occur at The Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. nchcf.org
FEBRUARY
Feb. 3
The Norton Museum of Art Gala
With major exhibitions on view, the evening recognizes the vision of founder Ralph Norton and includes a live auction presented by Sotheby’s. The gala is co-chaired by Lorna James, Lisa Tananbaum, Silvia Zoullas norton.org
Feb. 3
Junior League of the Palm
Beaches Miles for a Mission Join the Junior League of the Palm Beaches in their quest to raise funds for those in need. The annual 5k will take place at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. jlpb.org
Feb. 5
Palm Beach Opera Annual Gala
The event is called “An Evening with Isabel Leonard,” and the co-chairs are Paulette Koch, Judy Harpel and Diane Sculley. Enjoy an elegant dinner and experience the artistry of tenor Piotr Beczała at The Breakers. pbopera.org
Feb. 7
Ballet Palm Beach Annual Gala
The Breakers will host A Venetian Masquerade. The annual gala will feature original performances from the Ballet company members and is co-chaired by Brandie Herbst and Erin McGould. balletpalmbeach.org
Feb. 15
Palm Beach Heart Ball
A centennial celebration benefiting the American Heart Association, this is the 69th edition of the Heart Ball. At The Breakers, chairs include Kathryn Vecellio, Julie Rudolph, Monika Preston, Annie Falk and Margie Allinson. heart.org
Feb. 15
Hanley Foundation Annual Palm Beach Dinner
Chaired by Chip James and Elizabeth Matthews, the 19th annual dinner at the Sailfish Club of Florida will benefit the Hanley Foundation’s mission to help needy children. hanleyfoundation.org
Feb. 16
Kravis Center Gala Featuring performances by David
Foster and Katharine McPhee with special guest LeAnn Rimes, the annual gala will support the Kravis Center’s mission. Gala chairs include William A. Meyer and Kristen and David Lambert. Honorary gala chairs are Monika E. Preston and Kathryn C. Vecellio. kravis.org
Feb. 16
The Gulfstream Drive to Provide
Hosted by the Gulfstream Region Porsche Club, the event will feature Porches on display, auctions and will benefit Gulfstream Goodwill Industries. gulfstreamregion-pca.org
Feb. 24-25
The Society of Four Arts
Featuring back-to-back evenings of glitz and glamor, The Society of Four Arts hosts two dinner dances. Co-chaired by Pamela Patsley and Jeannie Rutherfoord, “Enchanted Evening in Eternal Egypt” is on Fri., Feb. 24. The contemporaries dinner dance, “Cleopatra 1963: A Legendary Night in Luxor,” is co-hosted by Mary Willis, Jeffrey Tousey and Kristin Urrutia on Sat., Feb. 25. fourarts.org
Feb. 28
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Annual Founders Luncheon
Happening at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the 11th annual Founders Luncheon will celebrate local nonprofit partners making a difference locally. founders.yourcommunityfoundation.org
MARCH
3/6
Palm Beach Symphony Annual Gala
At the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the 50th anniversary gala will feature the Palm Beach Symphony co-chaired by Cathleen Black and Thomas Harvey and honorary gala chairs Patrick and Milly Park. palmbeachsymphony.org
Palm Beach Symphony’s annual gala returns to the area next March
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