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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise Bank and The Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation Present the Star-Studded Classic Rock & Roll Party with Legendary Rocker Eddie Money as Headline Performer
Steven Bernstein, Chairman of SBA Communications Corporation, to be Honored with HomeSafe Hero Award
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (February 19, 2014) – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise Bank and The Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation will present the next edition of the unique and high- energy rock-and-roll themed charity event – The Classic Rock & Roll Party . Held at Seminole Hard Rock on Saturday, March 1 at 5:30p.m., the special event benefits HomeSafe, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence in South Florida.
Iconic Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain , returns as the gregarious and entertaining Host of the event. One of the most successful bands in music history, Iron Maiden has an unrivaled fan following and has sold over 85 million records around the globe. McBrain has long been a supporter of HomeSafe. Event Co- Chairs are Debora Kellogg, Jayne Malfitano and Laura Sylvester.
The Seminole Hard Rock ballroom will be rockin’ with legendary rock singer, Eddie Money (Two Tickets to Paradise … Baby Hold On … Think I’m in Love ) performing a private concert for attendees. A sampling of musical acts, to date, on this year’s bill include John ‘Piano Man’ Allegue , former lead singer of Judas Priest Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, American Idol Top 24 finalist Brett Loewenstern , R&B songstress Bev Rohlehr , and the McBrainiacs . Other notable guests slated to attend include Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres , actor Chris McDonald (Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore and Goose McKenzie in Grease 2 ), and golf long drive champion Mike Zeigler .
“The Classic Rock & Roll Party is about coming together to support HomeSafe, which helps South Florida children who are victims of child abuse and domestic violence. We’ve been honored to have so many amazing musicians help us create a unique event that truly gives back,” said James Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. “This year, we also remember the legendary Bill Clemons. Bill was a personal friend and my wife, Isabel, and I are deeply saddened by this great loss to music and to our community. Alongside his late brother, Clarence, Bill was also a tremendous supporter of HomeSafe.”
“We’re extremely honored to be part of this incredible event for HomeSafe, an organization very near and dear to our hearts,” said event co-chairs Debora Kellogg, Jayne Malfitano and Laura Sylvester. “This year’s event has all the ingredients to be the best one yet, with an incredible lineup of musical talent that will provide for an exciting, memorable evening to raise necessary funds to help victims of child abuse and domestic violence in South Florida.”
During the evening, Steven Bernstein, Chairman of SBA Communications Corporation, will be presented with the HomeSafe Hero Award by James Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. Allen was the recipient of the award last year. Bernstein is being honored for his dedication to HomeSafe for his years of leadership and generous financial support.
More than 500 South Florida business leaders and philanthropists will have the chance to bid on an impressive array of live and silent auction items and will enjoy an energetic and rocking celebrity jam session produced by John Colby , a Grammy and Emmy award-winning composer, producer, music director, and keyboardist. Guiding attendees through the fast-paced evening will be comedian and actor Dean Napolitano .
The March 1 event will be preceded by a VIP-Celebrity golf tournament at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club on Friday, February 28.
Event Committee members include Blair Adams, Adams Benefits; Matt Barnes, Toshiba Business Solutions FL/GA; Marta Batmasian, HomeSafe Supporter; Bill Berger, Greenspoon Marder, Julie Buser, HomeSafe Supporter; Hien Caliendo, Genoptix; Harley Davidson, FPL; Linda Davidson, City of Boca Raton; Marianna Dubois, Fashion Doctors Media Group; Eric Gordon, Akerman; Roy Hinson, National Basketball Players Association; Lynn Holcomb, HomeSafe Board Member; Rex Kirby, Suffolk Construction; Elliot Loewenstern, Power Source Marketing; Shannon McCoy, Worth Avenue Yachts; Mike Nichols, The Nichols Foundation; Val Perez, TD Bank; Gloria Pierson, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, Inc.; Mary-Suzanne Powell, Edge Consulting; Brooke Qualk, Treasures 4 Charity; Peter Salvatore - New York Stock Exchange (ret.); Mark Schuetz, Premier Beverage; Kathy Theofilos, The Theo Group; Roberto Vargas, Jones, Foster, Johnston & Tubbs P.A.; Kristin Foret Viets, Morgan Stanley; Dawn A. Zook – Dawn, Alford Zook Investigations, Inc.
In addition to presenting sponsors Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Paradise Bank and The Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation, generous support has been provided by major sponsors Premier Beverage, Stoops Family Foundation, Alpine Jaguar, James and Marta Batmasian, Budweiser, E.M. Lynn Foundation, Ocean Properties, Schmidt Family Foundation, Suffolk Construction.
Tickets for The Classic Rock & Roll Party are $500 per person, and include a full-course sit-down dinner, beverages and live entertainment. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and more information are available by visiting www.HelpHomeSafe.org , calling 561-383-9842 or emailing [email protected] .
About HomeSafe Since 1979, the nationally-accredited non-profit organization HomeSafe has protected Palm Beach County and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents – victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Through its results-driven approach, HomeSafe has grown into a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving over 16,000 infants, children and families each year. HomeSafe offers comprehensive and results-driven intervention and prevention programs. For more information, please visit www.HelpHomeSafe.org .
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to PLAYHARD! Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida’s ultimate entertainment destination. Over 90 tables offer Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker, Casino War and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Additionally, over 2,500 slots include the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non- smoking room, are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player’s Club members also have access to the exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef’s Table show kitchen. The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock hosts various games and tournaments of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 139 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting room space, Rock Spa, award-winning restaurants, high-energy nightclubs, lounges and bars, boutique retail shops, the 350-seat Paradise Live theater and the 5,500–seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com , facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood , twitter.com/SHRHollywood , instagram.com/semhardrockhollywood and youtube.com/semhardrockhollywood .
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