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Raleigh Oscar Night – March 7 in Raleigh

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The excitement and glamour of Hollywood is coming to Raleigh on Oscar Night.   Experience the thrills and surprises of the 82nd Academy Awards® on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 7pm at the Oscar Night America party at Theater in the Park.   The event is one of 50 parties officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts that will be held across the country on Oscar Night.

Tickets are now on sale at www.theatreinthepark.com, or by calling 919-831-6058. General Admission tickets are available for $50. For those interested in attending a VIP reception prior to the start of the evening’s festivities, VIP tickets are available for $100 or a VIP Table for 8 may be reserved for $600.

The audience will watch the Academy Awards telecast on large screens courtesy of ABC-11/WTVD, the Raleigh affiliate of the ABC Television Network, which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation.  This is the 17th year that the Academy and ABC have cooperated with local charities to support official Oscar Night viewing and  the 3rd year that Theatre In The Park’s  This  party has been sanctioned by the Academy. Official Oscar Night parties last year raised more than $3 million in 52 cities, which stays in the community.

The Academy will provide guests the same official program distributed to guests at the Oscarâ presentation at the Kodak Theatre  in Hollywood.  Feel like a star  as you arrive on the red carpet, are photographed, enjoy a buffet by The Angus Barn, and an open bar by Mutual Distributing Co.  Your  host, Ira David Wood III, Executive Director and Master of Ceremonies, Larry Stogner, will entertain you and encourage you to participate in the Silent Auction and Spotlight Benefit Auctions will be there as well.

Carolina Hurricane’s host Casino Night for Kids N Community – March 14

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Doug Warf,  Senior Director of Marketing and Executive Director of Kids ‘N Community Foundation, today announced that the annual event will take place March 14 at the RBC Center from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. There are 500 tickets available for Casino Night, priced at $200 ($115 is tax deductible), with all proceeds going to benefit the Kids ‘N Community Foundation, which supports children’s charities and educational programs throughout North Carolina.

The Casino Night inclueds local wine and beer vendors and distributors who have complimentary pourning stations around the RBC floor and non-cash prize casino games such as Poker, Blackjack, Roulette and Craps.  Tickets include all- inclusive open buffet and bar. The silent auction includes nearly 100 items, highlighted by the popular “player baskets” which are made by individual players and include their “favorite things.”

Grapes for Golden’s Gala – February 27

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Our annual fundraising event for the Goldens will include a winetasting which will feature several wines, delicious food and a silent auction at one of Cary’s most popular restaurants–Daniels. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb 27 1:00p to 3:00p at Daniels on 55, Apex, NC.  Tickets are$40 per person; $75 per couple  For more information contact us at  (919) 676-7144

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (NRGRR) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping homeless golden retrievers find new homes. All dogs receive a full round of vet care prior to adoption, and we need your help.  Join us for this wonderful event and help goldens in need!

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (NRGRR) is a non-profit 401(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping Golden Retrievers who need new homes. Volunteers rescue, rehabilitate and find good adoptive homes for these wonderful, loving dogs. Join us for this wonderful event and help Goldens in need. For more information or tickets for this event – or to learn more about how you can become a volunteer, please visit the web site at www.goldenrescuenc.org or call 919-676-7144.

Jazz Concert to benefit Domestic Violence – March 19

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Lenora Zenzalai Helm, award winning jazz vocal musician, composer, lyricist and educator will perform a concert of songs from her new CD “Chronicles of a Butterfly” at Broad Street Cafe, Durham, NC on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7 pm. The concert is a benefit for Durham based nonprofit, T.I.E. (Transformation, Inspiration & Education) Resource Centers.

This organization founded by Executive Director Danita Davis, is a Durham based nonprofit with a mission to serve needs of survivors of domestic violence, moving them toward a productive, successful life.

Helm and Davis are collaborating in this 2nd of a 12 concert fundraising tour series, “The Butterfly Concerts”. The goal for each event is to raise funds for families and/or communities who have endured recent tragedies or traumas.

The concept for The Butterfly Concerts and the CD release is that of transformation from personal or community tragedies to triumphs, despite profound challenges. Each concert event in the series will have a portion of the proceeds donated to nonprofit organizations or families in crisis. The March 19th concert will be an initial fundraiser for T.I.E., for the purpose of purchasing a building, providing housing for the women and children served by their powerful restorative and transformative services.

This event will take place on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Broad Street Cafe in Durham, NC.  The cost of the event is $45 for advance tickets and $50 at the door.  Ticket price includes admission to guest reception, concert, autographed CD, dinner.  Wish to purchase tickets for this event http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/98562.

Spotlight Benefit Auctions (www.SpotlightBenefitAuctions.com) will be the professional auction firm organizing this fundraising event. For additional information call 919-416-9707.

Triangle Wine Experience for Frankie Lemmon School ~ Thursday, Feb 3, 6:30-10p

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Wine Maker Dinners Triangle Wine Experience Raises Monies for Frankie Lemmon School

The Frankie Lemmon Foundation uses an event-driven system to raise money to cover the cost of educational and therapeutic services for children ages 3-6.   Hosted by winemakers and winery owners from all over the country, this evening pairs some of the Triangle’s hottest restaurants with the world’s finest wines. Attendees will be able to choose from 30 amazing pairings of the finest wines with cuisines designed to compliment. Location Frankie Lemmon Foundation Date   Thursday, February 03, 2011 Start time 6:30 PM End time 10:00 PM

Contact Name Stephanie Styons via Email: sstyons@merrellgroup.com or by  Phone- 919-844-2775  We invite you to visit the Website www.twenc.org  for more details.