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Midnight Tides: A Night Beneath the Waves

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Welcome to Midnight Tides: A Night Beneath the Waves! Join us at the Lakeside Pavilion for an evening of oceanic elegance and aquatic enchantment. Step into an underwater dreamscape where shimmering lights, flowing drinks, and curated bites await. Let the rhythm, color, and mystery of the sea sweep you away as you mingle, dance, and celebrate in style. Dress to impress in your gala attire and support the future of our Aquatics and Recreation Center with a night you won’t soon forget.

Friday, September 26th
6 PM Doors
Dress Code: Black Tie & Oceanic Elegance
Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Dr, Chico 

Ticket Information

Buy Tickets

Single Ticket: $150

  • Dinner and cash bar ($10 per drink ticket)
  • Communal seating

VIP Single Ticket: $200

  • Dinner and open bar
  • Communal seating

Table Sponsorships

DeGarmo Park Table: $5,000

  • Reserved table for up to 8
  • Dinner and open bar
  • Custom watercolor portrait
  • On-stage recognition during event
  • Recognition in program, website, and social media

Hooker Oak Table: $2,500

  • Reserved table for up to 8
  • Dinner and open bar
  • Custom watercolor portrait

Sycamore Table: $1,000

  • Reserved table for up to 4
  • Dinner and open bar
  • Custom watercolor portrait
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Local musical talent Decades

An Enchanting Evening of Ocean-Inspired Entertainment

Let the current carry you through a night of captivating entertainment. Dance the night away to the timeless sounds of Decades, a beloved Chico band performing hits from the 1940s to today. The evening reaches a sweet crescendo with our ever-popular live dessert auction, where the region’s most decadent confections are presented in a spirited bidding affair.

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Decadent confections for the live dessert auction gala 2024

For our sponsored guests, artist Megan McArthur of Miss Megan Studios will create exquisite custom watercolor portraits — an elegant keepsake from an extraordinary night. Capture the moment in our beautifully styled photobooth, and conclude the evening with a breathtaking grand finale.

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Guests dance the night away at our Roaring Into the Future 2024 gala

Coastal Flavors and Crafted Cocktails

Savor a gourmet dining experience catered by the renowned Randy Peters Catering, offering a menu that reflects the richness and beauty of the sea. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to delight the senses and complement the evening’s refined ambiance.

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Guests dress up in their best roaring twenties attire for our 2024 fall gala

Raise a glass to the night’s enchantment with our signature ocean-themed cocktails — the Mermaid’s Kiss, Sea Breeze, and Tropical Rum Punch — each crafted to evoke the mystery and allure of the deep blue. Whether enjoying elegant fare, sipping something sparkling, or indulging your sweet tooth, every detail is designed to immerse you in a world beneath the waves.

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