Soiree
August Fundraisers
BAG LADIES BRUNCH
AUGUST 14 Ladies are asked to bring their best bag and girlfriends to the inaugural event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. The fashion event will feature a preview of this year’s fall fashions and local designer boutiques. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65 individual. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. 407-622-4673. wishcentral.org
BOHEMIAN BALL: LIFE, ART, MUSIC
AUGUST 15 World Classic Rockers will be featured this year at the Hospice of the Comforter’s annual fundraiser. Members of Santana, Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toto, Journey and Steppenwolf will perform. 6:30 p.m. $225 individual. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. 407-647-8911. hospiceofthecomforter.org
BOHEMIAN BALL: LIFE, ART, MUSIC
AUGUST 15 World Classic Rockers will be featured this year at the Hospice of the Comforter’s annual fundraiser. Members of Santana, Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toto, Journey and Steppenwolf will perform. 6:30 p.m. $225 individual. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. 407-647-8911. hospiceofthecomforter.org
CUP-A-THON XXV
August 7-8 The Crealdé School of Art celebrates its 25th annual fund-raising cup sale by adding bowls to the mix. Friday-Saturday 7-10 p.m. Free admission. Showalter Hughes Community Gallery, Creadlé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. 407-671-1886. crealde.org
DIAMONDS & DENIM—VEGAS STYLE GALA
AUGUST 22 The 5th annual gala features casino gaming, live music and auctions to raise funds for the BETA Center. 6:30 p.m. $150 individual. Gaylord Palms Resort. 407-398-6213. betacenter.org
MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL
ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
August 19 The Center for Drug-Free Living’s Arthur Jackson Midnight Basketball of Florida program celebrates its 18th anniversary by recognizing the achievements of youth participants, staff and sponsors. 11 a.m. $40 individual; $600 table of 10. The Ballroom at Church Street, 225 S. Garland Ave. 407-246-0014 ext. 274. cfdfl.com
TASTE OF THE NATION
August 29 More than 30 Central Florida restaurants come together for an evening of culinary samplings. The 20th annual event showcases each chef’s talent and creativity to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and the Second Harvest Food Bank. 6:30-10 p.m. $100 general admission; $125 VIP. Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, 9800 International Drive. 407-426-1259. taste.strength.org
THAT ’70S PARTY
August 29 Dig out your best ’70s groovy look and join other guests on the multicolored lighted dance floor. The night features costume and dance contests with the Orlando chapter of the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. 7 p.m.-midnight. $40 in advance; $50 at the door. Church Street Station Ballroom, 225 S. Garland Ave. 305-243-3863. thebuonicontifund.com
WINE FOR WHISKERS
August 13 The SPCA of Central Florida hosts its 9th annual casual wine and food pairing event featuring international wines, a raffle and door prizes. 6-8 p.m. $40 in advance; $45 at the door. Orlando Marriott Downtown. 407-248-1758. orlandopets.org
