Event Title: Doodle For Hunger® X. Event Description: On Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., colorful and original signed works of art, or ‘doodles,’ created by actors, artists, and sports icons will be auctioned off at “Doodle For Hunger® X,” taking place in the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green. The tenth annual charity auction, hosted by the Capuchin Food Pantries, now helps feed and shelter 5,000 underprivileged families in New York each week. This special event, hosted by Fox 5’s Ernie Anastos, will include a cocktail party, Doodle preview, a silent and live auction led by acting great Tony Lo Bianco. New York Ranger superstar and NHL Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert is the evening’s Guest of Honor. Mo Willems, writer, animator, and children’s books author/illustrator, will be presented with the Artist of the Year Award. Doodles by Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hanks, Randy Jackson, Cher, Conan O’Brien, and others will be up for bid. To purchase tickets, call Joseph Sano at 212-279-6171 by October 30, 2009. In attendance will be John Catsimatidis, Ernie Anastos, Rod Gilbert, Wendy Williams, Leroy Neiman, Tony Lo Bianco, Rosanna Scotto and more. Based in midtown Manhattan, the Capuchin Food Pantries have additional locations in Harlem, Chelsea, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island. The Pantries also distribute free clothing, diapers and toiletries; host a breakfast program and a number of holiday meals and parties throughout the year. In addition, the Pantries work with social workers to help serve clients’ needs which range from employment training to interventions for addictions and/or abuse. Time: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Co-Chairs and Honorees (when applicable): Location: Tavern on the Green Central Park at West 67th Street (Crystal Room). Ticket Price: $250 in advance, $300 at the door (Ticket includes dinner buffet, open bar, Doodle preview, silent and live auction). Contact: Joseph Sano Email: Phone: 212-279-6171 Website: Click to Visit |
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