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Saturday, April 30, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club Benefiting The Dart Foundation HEATHER MERRIMAN SABA BLACK TIE EDITOR
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et’s sum up the Firefly Gala — an outstanding gala
followed by a rock ‘n’ roll concert. What could be better than that? The sold-out event raised
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts performed at the Firefly Gala.
an impressive $62,000 during the paddle raise, and a live auction item featuring an Adele/Beyonce luxury concert in New York City sold three times for $10,000 each. The total amount raised for this year is expected
Matt and Diana Buchanan
to be record breaking. After dinner, guests made their way down to the stage, where Joan Jett and the Blackhearts performed a private concert — but the party didn’t stop there. After the show, guests made their way back to the event
Roger Capote and Antonio Pinho
tent, which had been transformed into lounge featuring cocktail bars and a DJ. It was a rockin’ good time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Event Chairwoman Ariane Dart and Forty Carrots Executive Director Michelle Kapreilian