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NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL All Auction Proceeds Benefit Children's Charities

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Jan 102009

NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL STOKES AUCTION FEVER WITH PRICELESS AND UNIQUE LOTS
-All Auction Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities-

The Naples Winter Wine Festival, ranked as one of the top arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans by the Luxury Institute, unveiled a sampling of the priceless and unique lots up for bid at the Feb. 6-8 auction gala in Naples. The offerings are a mix of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and one-of-a-kind treasures, with all proceeds benefiting underprivileged and at-risk children through the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the festival’s founding organization.

The majority of the 65 lots feature rare wine, mostly large format, bringing together an unrivaled assortment of hard-to-find vintages including various lots that feature a 27-liter bottle from Revana Family Vineyards; five Magnums of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti; a never-before released Salmanazar, which holds a complete case of wine, from Colgin Cellars; and a single lot consisting of a hand-signed Magnum from each of the festival’s 28 participating vintners.

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked by the Luxury Institute as a top 10 arts and entertainment event for wealthy Americans, and since 2004, Wine Spectator magazine lists it as the nation’s top charity wine auction. The festival was founded by and is hosted annually in Naples, Fla., by trustees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation. Their vision was to create an exquisite event that would raise funds for area charities that assist underprivileged and at-risk children. Since the first festival in 2001, $69.5 million has been raised toward making a profound and sustainable difference for children in need.

Festival ticket packages are $7,500 per couple; $20,000 for reserved seating at the same vintner dinner for two couples. For a schedule of 2009 festivities and more information about the Naples Winter Wine Festival, please visit www.napleswinefestival.com, or call the wine festival office at 888-837-4919.

GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR CELEBRATES 95th BIRTHDAY

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Nov 292008

GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR CELEBRATES 95th BIRTHDAY WITH BENEFIT FOR JOE GIRARDI’S CATCH 25 FOUNDATION/ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH ON NOV. 19

Executive chef Sandy Ingber and General Manager Jonathan Young hosted a celebration of the famed Grand Central Oyster Bar’s 95th Birthday with a sold-out benefit for Yankees manager Joe Girardi’s Catch 25 Foundation and Alzheimer’s Research on November 19.
The Yankees skipper and Ingber joined YES Network Yankees voice/1050 ESPN Radio host Michael Kay, CBS Sports voice Jim Nantz, Cirillo World president John Cirillo and James J. Houlihan, partner Houlihan-Parnes/iCap Realty Advisors as dinner co-chairman to give a big assist to Alzheimer’s Research. All six honorees has had a parent or in-law afflicted with Alzheimer’s.

Circle Line Downtown’s Halloween Cruise

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Oct 112008

On Friday, October 31st, enjoy a night of fun and fantasy with fellow ghouls and goblins aboard Circle Line Downtown’s Halloween Cruise. This is no trick – you’re in for a treat aboard the 143-ft luxury yacht’s 2 ½ -hour costume extravaganza.

ZEPHYR’s three spacious decks are the perfect backdrop for thrills and chills on a twisted trip featuring live DJ entertainment, appetizers, two fully stocked cash bars and a complimentary drink with each ticket. A fun costume contest judged by ZEPHYR’s lively crew will reward our most dazzling and creative passengers.

Coors Light and Svedka Vodka join the festivities this year with drink specials, giveaways and models. For those who don’t want the party to stop when ZEPHYR returns to shore at the “witching hour” – your Circle Line Downtown Halloween Cruise ticket entitles you to a $10 discount off Spiegelworld’s special 12:15 am performance of the Gazillionaire’s Late Nite Lounge show. The Gazillionaire’s ticket also entitles you to free admission into Spielgeltent for an after-party – all at nearby Pier 17.

The release below contains additional information including ticket prices, departure & docking time, and how to buy tickets. News of Circle Line Downtown’s Halloween Cruise would be appropriate for calendar and event listings, stories on Halloween celebrations, specialty cruises, and much more.

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CIRCLE LINE DOWNTOWN PRESENTS CRUISE FOR A CURE

FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE

CO-HOSTED BY MICHAEL DE MEDICI OF

MTV’S “POPLIFE: THE ADVENTURES OF A DE MEDICI”

ENCHANTED EVENING FEATURES 1-HOUR SAIL, ENTERTAINMENT,

$60,000 IN LIVE AUCTION ITEMS AND GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!

BRAZILIAN RESORT PONTA DOS GANCHOS

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Oct 042008

BRAZILIAN RESORT PONTA DOS GANCHOS
ADDS FIVE NEW LUXURY SEAFRONT BUNGALOWS

Silent Auction for Inaugural Stay
to Benefit Prominent Children’s Charity

Santa Catarina, Brazil, September 29, 2008. To celebrate the opening of its five new deluxe bungalows, Ponta dos Ganchos, the exclusive beach resort located on BrazilÂ¹s pristine southern coast, is auctioning the inaugural weekend stay in each Emerald villa bungalow for charity (from December 5 – 7, 2008). It’s an unprecedented opportunity for travelers to be the first to experience these incomparable villas, each perched along the water’s edge and featuring exquisite furnishings and superior amenities, while contributing to a worthy cause.

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Situated on a private peninsula along Brazil’s alluring Emerald Coast, Ponta dos Ganchos is a haven for beach lovers who appreciate laid-back elegance and seclusion. The award-winning Relais & Châteaux resort features 25 private bungalows overlooking the crystal-clear waters, each rustically refined and designed to be in complete harmony with the natural surroundings. The four new Emerald Villa Bungalows (2,455 square feet/230 square meters) and one Special Emerald Villa Bungalow (3,210 square feet/300 square meters), opening in

December, will add a new dimension of luxury to
Ponta dos Ganchos. The bungalows feature dry saunas and Jacuzzis with sea views, personal spa areas with massage tatamis, wine cellars, and private decks and plunge pools, as well as music systems, Internet connections, and flat-screen televisions. The Special Emerald Villa Bungalow also includes an in-villa fitness center. Guests who stay in any of the property’s accommodations revel in the impeccable service, fine cuisine (all meals included), and a host of activities, from water sports and nature hikes to therapeutic open-air massages, throughout their stay.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Oct 042008

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WHEN: Beginning Wednesday, October 1st through Friday, October 31st

WHERE: ALL BRG, Except Fiamma

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, participating BRG Restaurants will offer a special dessert item during the month of October and donate 75% of the proceeds from each desert to breast cancer awareness organizations in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas.

Details:

All locations will offer a special dessert for $10 served at both lunch/brunch and dinner.

BENEFIT FOR CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS

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Jun 152008

STAR CHEFS SALUTE THE MASTERS OF FRENCH CUISINE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS

America’s top chefs broke bread in Rockefeller Center to honor the Masters of French Cuisine at the annual Citymeals-on-Wheels Chefs’ Tribute fundraiser — the proceeds of which will benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels, a non-profit organization that funds the home-delivery of nutritious meals to frail, homebound elderly in New York City. This célébration de cuisine was titled “Crème de la Crème,” and featured some of the most mouth-watering dishes this side of Paris.AMERICA’S

On Monday, June 16th, legendary masters of French cuisine held court at the Rockefeller Center Plaza as more than thirty of America’s star chefs prepared a fantastique French feast in their honor at the annual Citymeals-on-Wheels Chefs’ Tribute fundraiser, Crème de la Crème.

Honored were French Chefs Jean Banchet, Georges Blanc, Paul Bocuse’s son Jerome, André Daguin, Pierre Gagnaire, Gaston Lenôtre’s son Alain, Jacques Maximin, Marc Meneau, Louis Outhier, Jean Jacques Rachou, André Soltner, and Pierre Triosgros’s son Claude. Honored in spirit wrer Chefs Gérard Boyer, Michel Guerard, Fredy Girardet, Paul Haeberlin (in memoriam), Alain Senderens, and Roger Vergé.

Cooking in celebration of all of their beloved masters were:

Hope Wine

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Mar 292008

Hope Wine, a unique charitable wine label, contributes 50 % of profits towards the fight against breast cancer, aids and autism.

In June 2007, HOPE Wine launched in the California market as a vehicle to help spread awareness and raise funds for various charities and the causes they support. The product line consists of a coastal California Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon all produced and bottled in the heart of Sonoma County. Each varietal supports a specific cause: Chardonnay supports Breast Cancer; Merlot promotes AIDS awareness, and Cabernet Sauvignon benefits Autism. Semi-annually, 50% of profits from each varietal are donated to a chosen charitable organization. Currently, HOPE Wine is partnered with: