Events: Community

Funding Arts Broward's Season 23 Kickoff Celebration

Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - English

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Funding Arts Broward will host a celebratory rooftop reception to launch its 23rd season.

Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres al fresco, along with an exclusive performance by Carbonell Award-winner Tim Davis, executive artistic director of New City Players. The reception is free and open to new, returning, and prospective members. Since its founding, FAB has invested more than $5.7 million to championing arts advocacy and enriching Broward’s cultural landscape.

Guy Harvey Foundation's “Love the Blue Gala”

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - English

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The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) will host its 17th annual Love The Blue Gala on Wednesday, October 29 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club to benefit its ocean research and education initiatives. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and silent and live auctions featuring original Guy Harvey artwork, exclusive trips, and unique gift items. In addition, the Foundation will pay homage to the 50th anniversary of the blockbuster film Jaws. Renowned marine and environmental conservation advocate Wendy Benchley, wife of the late Peter Benchley – author of the Jaws novel which the film was adapted from, will be the keynote speaker.

GHF Founder and Chair Emeritus, Dr. Guy Harvey, will join his daughter, Foundation CEO Jessica Harvey, in sharing captivating stories of their recent ocean explorations and highlighting a year that was marked by groundbreaking research and transformative education initiatives. Two honorees who have made significant contributions to ocean conservation and marine science education will also be recognized.

Individual tickets ($425) and sponsorships (start at $4,500) can be purchased at website.