Compass is celebrating its 35th anniversary as an organization and we are going to party together at the Stonewall Ball!!!

This year's theme is "Back to Our Future". Prior to the last several years, our community had made tremendous progress. 50+ years of fighting for our rights had made the future for LGBTQ+ people bright. As the hateful political rhetoric and laws limiting our rights are passing all over the United States, we are focusing on getting BACK TO THE FUTURE for which we fought so hard!

As always the evening promises great company, delicious food and drinks, a fabulous silent auction, live entertainment, an awards ceremony, and much more!

Come dressed to impress and, if you'd like, keep this year's theme: Back to the Future, in mind! 

The purpose of Stonewall Ball is to raise funds to sustain programs and operations for Compass Community Center. Compass Community Center has been serving the LGBTQ+ community in Palm Beach County for 35 years. Funds raised support LGBTQ+ people with programs such as: HIV/AIDS Insurance premium and co-pay programs and peer-support groups, youth groups and activities, transgender resources and support, free mental health services, and cultural competency trainings for government agencies, corporations, and small businesses. 

We hope you can join us for a celebration that will be talked about well into our future! 

To support our Silent Auction, please find our submission link in the section below or email [email protected].


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Important Information for the Night of Stonewall! 

Address and Directions

The 20th Annual Stonewall Ball will be held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium at 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.

If you are coming from the north:

Take I-95 Southbound
Exit 68 at Southern Blvd and head east to Parker Ave.
Turn right heading south on Parker Ave until you reach Summit Blvd.
Head west on Summit Blvd about a half mile. You will see signs for the Palm Beach Zoo and for the Cox Science Center.
Turn on to Dreher Trail and continue until you see the Cox Science Center.

If you are coming from the south:

Take I-95 Northbound
Exit 66 at Forest Hill Blvd and head east to Parker Ave.
Turn left heading north on Parker Ave until you reach Summit Blvd.
Head west on Summit Blvd about a half mile. You will see signs for the Palm Beach Zoo and for the Cox Science Center.
Turn on to Dreher Trail and continue until you see the Cox Science Center.

Timeline 

7:00 - 8:30pm - VIP Reception with Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres

8:30 - 9:00pm - VIP Award Ceremony

9:00 - 12:00am - Dance Party with entertainment & performances

Our Emcee and Awardees will be announced as the Ball gets closer.

Parking

Parking will be available at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

Please drive responsibly. If you enjoy yourself too much, please have a designated driver or use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to get you home safely.

Attendees

Check-in is in the lobby, alphabetical by name (there are no physical tickets). Only attendees who purchased tickets or are the named guests of those who purchased tickets will be allowed into the Stonewall Ball. People who have not pre-purchased tickets will not be allowed inside the event under any circumstances.

Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door. All volunteers and sponsor attendees need to be registered in advance. If you have any questions about this, please email Adrienne at [email protected].

Security Section

Please note that everyone’s safety is our primary concern and there will be enhanced security at the Stonewall Ball. In addition to the security that already exists at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, we will have uniformed security on-site, enhanced security check-in, and only confirmed ticket holders will be allowed into the event (tickets will NOT be available at the door).

Silent Auction

We are gratefully accepting donations for our silent auction. Get your products or services in front of the LGBTQ community of Palm Beach County by offering an item for the silent auction. All the details and submission form are available at https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=1752 


Where is the Stonewall Ball?

Saturday, June 25, 2022

VIP Award & Cocktail Reception 7:00 -9:00 pm
Dance Party 9:00 pm - 12:00 am

Location: Cox Science Center and Aquarium
4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Theme: Back to Our Future
Dress Attire: Cocktail Attire and Costumes

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The Divas

The hottest divas in Palm Beach County will be taking the stage at this summer's premiere LGBTQ+ event: The Stonewall Ball!

The First Lady of the Palm Beaches Melissa St. John, Miss Florida FI at Large Velvet Lenore, and Miss Palm Beach Pride 2018 Rianna Petrone will be performing alongside a number of other surprise elements that you won't want to miss.

Party with DJ Legato!


We are excited to announce that DJ Legato will be joining us to make Comapss' 35th Anniversary at Stonewall Ball THE event of the summer! 

About DJ Legato:

When working with clients like Jonathan Cheban, NFL receiver Antonio Brown and The Chainsmokers just to name a few; being versatile is the primary talent DJ Legato brings to the table. Currently getting booked in parts of Canada and Brazil along with his local south Florida gigs one thing he knows is looking at a room and managing a crowd. Corporate clients include playing at events for Coca-Cola and Burger King also working Pride Events in Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale & Miami.

Within the first two and a half years of his career Legato was booked in places like Miami, New York, California, Nevada and Canada. Also, in that time he was able to spin and host his own radio show on four different college campuses including UCF, FSU, Lynn U and Barry U. He was seen on Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club Miami as their official DJ. Major market radio experience includes being an on-air talent for Miami’s Hits 97.3.

"To me being a deejay is not about becoming famous, it's about musically hitting the souls of people whether it’s a private party of ten or a nightclub of one thousand." - DJ Legato



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Compass' 35th Anniversary Celebration at Stonewall Ball


All tickets are purchased through Eventeny by clicking the button below. If you purchased Palm Beach Pride tickets this year, you will be able to sign in with the account you created for them. When you go to purchase Stonewall Tickets, you may be asked to create an account. It is a quick process and you will be able to manage your tickets from Eventeny.

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Elected Official's VIP Award & Cocktail Reception Ticket

7:00 pm - 12:00 am - $500.00

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During the VIP Award & Cocktail Reception we will be honoring an awardee for the Michael Brown Faces of the Community Award, Compass Leadership Award, The Compass Lifetime Achievement Award, Premium Open Bar, Hors d'oeuvres, Live entertainment, Dancing, & Silent Auction. 

**Elected officials only need to purchase this ticket if they would like to have their name included in the Stonewall Ball marketing prior to the event and at the event. If an elected official would like to come but not have recognition on our print materials, they are welcome to buy any of the other tickets being offered.

Influencer

7:00 pm - 12 am - $1,000.00

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The Influencer ticket will include The Electric VIP Award & Cocktail Reception Ticket and name recognition. The Electric VIP Award & Cocktail Reception will be hosted by FayWhat?!, a lesbian activist, Latina radio show host and host of the weekly FayWhat?! YouTube show.

(The Influencer ticket will include The Electric VIP Award & Cocktail Reception Ticket and name recognition)




VIP Award & Cocktail Reception Ticket

7:00 pm - 12:00 am - $300.00

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During the VIP Award & Cocktail Reception we will be honoring an awardee for the Michael Brown Faces of the Community Award, Compass Leadership Award, Premium Open Bar, Hors d'oeuvres, Live entertainment, Dancing, & Silent Auction. 

Dance Party 

9:00 pm - 12:00 am - $45.00

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All attendees are welcome for Cocktails (Cash Bar), Dancing, Live entertainment, & Special Performances all night long. 



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Compass' 35th Anniversary Celebration at Stonewall Ball Sponsors


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The Stonewall Ball is Also Brought to you by:

Elected Officials

West Palm Beach City Commissioner Christy Fox

Representative Katherine Waldron

Mayor of Palm Beach County Gregg Weiss

Community Sponsors

Nicolas Coppola & David Crespo

Barry Hayes & Mauricio Busa

The 2023 Stonewall Ball Host Committee

Alicia Lewis
Collin Adams
Manuel Gutierrez
Bradley Jackson
Kathleen Joy
Joseph Kolb
Sarah Parr Malega
Amy & Ali Murphy
Julia Murphy
Pranoo Purati



20th Stonewall Ball Sponsors Levels:

Presenting - $25,000

Champion - $15,000

Defender - $10,000

Protector - $5,000

Supporter - $2,500

Influencer - $1,000  (Individual/Couples - Not available to businesses)

To view the Stonewall Ball 2023 Sponsor Packet, click here.


Stonewall Ball History

The Stonewall Ball was created in 2002 as a targeted outreach event, aimed toward decision makers and the people who speak, walk, vote or donate to support them. Compass as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization does not support, endorse or promote any candidate regardless of political affiliation. Compass’ primary mission is to promote pride in our community, encourage informed civic engagement, and create opportunities for the type of relationship building with community leaders that many others may take for granted.

Held the last Saturday in June (and in conjunction with Stonewall celebrations across the country and world during Pride Month June), the Stonewall Ball not only recognizes our collective history, but it sheds light on opportunities for our community’s future through fully inclusive social justice leadership. Annually, more than 1,500 people attend the event, and past honored guests have included Donna Red Wing, Jeffrey Trammel, and Elaine Noble.

Over the years, Compass’ mission has been supported by a number of local leaders who have moved on to become elected or appointed public officials. Along the way, some have become state senators, others who were school board members have moved on to become county commissioners, and still others, such as loyal legislative aids, have become mayors or state representatives, or both. A few have even become representatives of the United States.

More significantly, though, few who have been with us have ever left Compass or its mission behind them. Most proudly boast their place in our shared history.

Organization leaders, appointed and elected officials, and the people who support them most are under a special kind of scrutiny in the light of Florida’s sunshine. Each and every decision they make in support of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is on the record for the rest of their public or private careers. That is why it is so important to know who they are, and for them to know who we are – and more importantly, how many we are.

Each year, the Compass Leadership Award is presented to an elected or appointed official who has demonstrated a commitment to honoring and forwarding social justice initiatives that are inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Additionally, the Michael Brown Faces of the Community Award is presented to a community member who has demonstrated notable efforts toward promoting pride and a connectivity within our diverse community.