Home
About
Auction
Tickets
Sponsorship
Past Balls
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
Home
About
Auction
Tickets
Sponsorship
Past Balls
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
More
  • Home
  • About
  • Auction
  • Tickets
  • Sponsorship
  • Past Balls
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023

  • Home
  • About
  • Auction
  • Tickets
  • Sponsorship
  • Past Balls
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023

WELCOME TO OUR LIVE AUCTION

Get ready to raise your paddle with flair at The Chic & Unique Ball. This year's live auction will be led by none other than Whitney J. Dutton, one of South Florida's most dynamic auctioneers, known for his energy, charm, and ability to spark generosity. From luxury escapes to VIP exclusives, these one-of-a-kind items support GMCSF's mission. 


Your winning bid fuels bold performances and empowers LGBTQ+ voices through music. And if you're hungry for more, don't miss our silent auction. Let's bid big, give proudly, and make the night unforgettable.

Platinum Items

🚢 Burgundy & Provence Deluxe River Cruise

Valued at $14,398 | Sept 28 - Oct 6, 2027

Donated by Brand g Vacations

Escape on a spectacular 7-night all-LGBT+ vacation for two through the storybook villages and cities of France's celebrated wine regions. You will sail aboard the Amadeus Provence, a luxurious river ship styled in Amadeus' signature contemporary design. The experience features a deluxe cruise in a Category B1 stateroom, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, nearly all shore excursions, airport transfers, all dining, and signature Brand g entertainers. Only airfare, port taxes, and prepaid gratuities are excluded. If you have not traveled with Brand g before, expect unmatched service, quality, and warmth.


*This trip is excluded from the Golden Ticket Drawing. 

Learn more

🇮🇹🍷 Tuscany & Umbria Luxury Villa for 6

Valued at $4,595.

Transport your group of six to Cortona's rolling Italian hills for seven nights of la dolce vita. This private villa offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool, and an al fresco terrace perfect for sunset dinners with views of the Tuscan countryside. Spend your days on curated wine tours and tastings throughout Tuscany and Umbria, then return to your fully equipped kitchen to cook with ingredients from local markets. With free Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout, this villa blends old-world charm with modern comfort. Whether you are exploring medieval hill towns, sipping Sangiovese at a family-owned vineyard, or simply floating in your private pool under the Italian sun, this is the kind of experience that becomes a story you'll tell for the rest of your life. Airfare not included. View full trip details. 


*This trip is excluded from the Golden Ticket Drawing. 

Learn more

GOLDEN TICKET Items

🦁 African Photo Safari

Valued at $7,995 | Donated by Zulu Nyala

Answer the call of the wild with a six-day, six-night safari adventure for two at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge, situated in the heart of South Africa's Zululand conservation region, one of Africa's richest conservation areas. Your package includes full board with three delicious meals daily, plus two guided game viewing activities each day aboard open vehicles in the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve, led by professional rangers who know the land and its wildlife inside and out. Between safaris, take advantage of the lodge's incredible amenities, including swimming pools, bars, a gym, spa, succulent gardens, tennis court, library, and resident wildlife right on the property.


*This trip is excluded from the Golden Ticket Drawing. 

Read More

🎸 Party Like A Rock Star Gift Basket

 Valued at $7,000 | Donated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

This item features an authentic electric guitar autographed by Lance Bass. The package includes a three-night deluxe stay at the iconic Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The winning bidder will also enjoy three dinners for two, spa services at RockSpa, an exclusive one-day Bora Bora Cabana for up to fifteen guests at the Guitar Hotel pool with food and beverage credit, and assorted logo items.

🪩 Believe: A Tribute to CHER VIP Experience

 Valued at $4,000 | Donated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Experience an unforgettable night at Hard Rock Live for the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida's Believe: A Tribute to CHER on Wednesday, March 31 at 8 pm, with a VIP Box for 12. This exclusive package includes entry for 12 to the VIP Reception, a full open bar, a meet-and-greet with Artistic Director Gabe Salazar, plus a luxurious one-night stay for two at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Step into a world of music, glamour, and first-class hospitality with this extraordinary evening you will never forget.

Supper and Serenade

🍷 Supper and Serenade

 Valued at $3,000

Donated by GMCSF Board Members

Dine. Unwind. Be serenaded. An exclusive evening for you and six others, set in the intimate and beautiful home of one of our board members. Our Artistic Director, Gabe Salazar, will join you. After your meal, unwind and enjoy Gabe Salazar's beautiful voice as he performs a selection of favorites. This is an evening that you will speak about for years to come!

🌴 Key West Getaway

 Valued at $2,220

Donated by GMCSF Board Members & Various Businesses

Escape to the Southernmost City for a weekend of sun, adventure, and island magic. Your getaway starts with a two-night stay at Alexander's Guest House, a welcoming LGBTQ+ resort in the heart of Old Town Key West. Explore the island with a VISA gift card for dining and a gift card good at Nine One Five, Bagatelle, or First Flight. Dive into the crystal-clear waters with a snorkeling gift certificate from BluQ. Walk in the footsteps of a literary legend with tickets to the Hemingway Home. Savor the flavors of the island with two tickets to Key West Food Tours' Southernmost Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour. Brave the spooky side of the city with a Key West Ghost & Mysteries Tour. Unwind with spa services. 

Maestro for a Moment

🎶 Maestro for a Moment

 Valued at PRICELE$$ 

Donated by Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida

Your Moment in the Spotlight. A hush falls across a vast audience. You step center stage in the spotlight and face a fantastic chorus of 180 or more singers ready to sing for you. With a wave of your arms, you have become the conductor of the largest gay men's chorus in the southeastern United States! Maestro for a Moment is your opportunity to conduct the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida for a song during our 2026-2027 season. Take advantage of this unique and popular auction opportunity!  

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
Seminole Hard Rock
The Chic & Unique Ball
  • About
  • Auction
  • Tickets
  • Sponsorship
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023

The Chic & Unique Ball

2038 N Dixie Highway, Suite 201, Wilton Manors FL 33305

(954) 763-2266

The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, Inc. (FEIN #27-3533074) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the State of Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. If you would prefer not to receive mail from us, please call (954) 763-2266 or email us at info@gmcsf.org.


Copyright © 2026 The Chic & Unique Ball - All Rights Reserved.

VIP TICKETS SOLD OUT

Premium Tickets are available.

Get Tickets

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept