Imagine an evening where culture comes alive, music fills the air, and communities come together for a cause that matters. Join Greater Life of Fayetteville for its spectacular black-tie fundraising gala, “An Evening With the Arts: A Night of Jazz,” an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture and community on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Country Club Community Outreach Center at 651 Country Club Drive, Fayetteville, NC.
Hosted by Guest Master of Ceremonies Gilbert Baez, acclaimed television and radio personality, this signature gala will offer an unforgettable evening of exceptional arts and entertainment. Guests will enjoy an enticing selection of cultural hors d’oeuvres, dancing, exciting silent and live auctions, door prizes and the smooth, soulful sounds of live jazz performed by Pete Everett & The Total Package Band.
This gala is more than a night of celebration through the arts. It is an opportunity to connect, inspire, and create meaningful change in the lives of youth, families, and communities throughout Cumberland County. Every contributing guest and sponsor helps advance Greater Life of Fayetteville’s mission by supporting year-round programs, initiatives and workshops that expand access to community resources, positive support, practical information and developmental opportunities for the communities we serve.
“When we invest in the potential of our youth and families, we create pathways to opportunity, empowerment, and lasting change,” said Georgeanna Pinckney, founder and CEO of Greater Life of Fayetteville in a press release. “The transformative power of giving allows us to strengthen the work we do every day by creating brighter futures for those we proudly serve. Together, we can inspire positive change... one life, one family, and one community at a time.”
Individual tickets and contributing sponsorship opportunities are available now.
Guest Contributor — $50 per person
Community Contributor — $500 | includes 2 Guests
Bronze Contributor — $1,000 | includes 4 Guests
Silver Contributor — $2,500 | includes 6 Guests
Gold Contributor — $5,000 | includes 8 Guests
Platinum Contributor — $10,000 | includes 12 Guests
Detailed benefits and recognition associated with each contributing level are available through Eventbrite:
GLOF-Gala2026.eventbrite.com.
Reserve your seat today and join us for an extraordinary evening where the arts inspire, community connects and generosity creates opportunity.
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