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AKOYA BOCA WEST AMONG SPONSORS FOR “THE CONCERT FOR THE CHILDREN” FEATURING JAY LENO AND RAISING OVER $1.2 MILLION FOR LOCAL CHARITIES Boca Raton, FL – (April 2015) – Siemens Group, developer of the new luxury condominium Akoya, breaking ground soon at Boca West Country Club, was among sponsors at The Concert for the Children. The fundraiser featuring iconic comedian Jay Leno, took place on Tuesday, March 31st at the Akoya Amphitheater on the Great Lawn at Boca West. The concert was organized by the Boca West Foundation and raised over $1.2 million for 14 area children’s charities. Doors opened at 6 p.m., and guests of Akoya were invited to an exclusive cocktail hour in the Boca West Clubhouse featuring top-shelf cocktails and light bites. Promptly at 8 p.m. The Atlantic City Boys, known for their rock-n-roll harmonies of classics from the 1960’s and 70’s, took the stage. The talented quartet wowed the audience with their dance moves and renditions of classic songs like “California Dreamin’” and “Sherry.” The legendary comedian, Jay Leno, then took the stage – built specifically for the
event and sponsored by Akoya – leaving the audience in stitches throughout his hour-long performance as he poked fun at current events and hot topics. Following his performance, guests of Akoya were granted access to an exclusive meet & greet with Mr. Leno, where he graciously posed for pictures with fans. The charities benefiting from The Concert for the Children, as well as the Annual $100,000 Charity Golf Challenge that took place at Boca West on March 30, included: Boca Helping Hands , Boca Raton Police Athletic League , Boys and Girls Club of Boca Raton , The Caridad Center, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, The Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation , The Giving Tree, Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Children’s Services, SCOPE, SOS Children’s Village – Florida, Unicorn Children’s Foundation, The Wayne Barton Learning Cent, and Youth Activity Center. Photo Credit: ©Michele Sandberg
ARTISTS FOR OTHERS BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY AND HOLY GROUND SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS Manalapan, FL- (April 2015)- Guitarist Lincoln Brewster, recording artist Kip Winger and “America’s Got Talent” performance painter, David Garibaldi, entertained a full house recently when Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa hosted the annual Artists for Others benefit for Children’s Home Society of Florida, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm County and Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless. The benefit event is hosted by Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa every year to raise funds for charity. During the cocktail reception, guests enjoyed Perfect Vodka cocktails and a lavish presentation of hors d’oeuvres while bidding on their favorite silent auction items. As they made their way into the ballroom to listen to T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang, they indulged in a sumptuous buffet that was displayed around the ballroom. 52
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Performance painter David Garibaldi created two paintings on stage that evening, Audrey Hepburn and Frank Sinatra, both of which were sold during the live auction that was led by auctioneer Stan Crooks. The enthusiasm was brought to another level as Mr. Crooks helped sell a trip to Israel, a trip to France, a Rolex watch, a Palm Beach Exotic Race Car Experience, a night of poker with legendary poker player Jamie Gold and a fashion shoot with award winning photographer, Adam Opris. Photo Credit: ©CAPEHART