Jazz in Paris is the theme for the 12th Annual Gala hosted by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The Gala is Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5-7:30 pm at the Fort Collins Elks Lodge, 1424 E. Mulberry. Tickets are $75/person and include dinner and dessert with coffee. A cash bar will be available. Festivities will include live music by Lorna’s Swingset, live and silent auctions, a delicious cake auction, and fun games. For more information and tickets, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.