Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) has provided an environment for happy childhoods with exceptional educational and entertainment opportunities for children and families. On Saturday, April 16th the Annual Be A Kid Again 2011 Gala will commemorate this accomplishment with the theme “It’s Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood.”
The Be a Kid Again Gala’s premier sponsor is Berkowitz Development Group and the presenting sponsor is Mastercard. Patron sponsors include: The Schejola Akin Family, Berkowitz Dick Pollack and Brant, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, FPL, Getaroom.com, Greenberg Traurig, IPC International Corporation, M.C. Velar Construction, Mickey and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, Miami Heat Charitable Fund, Pathman Lewis, The Samson Family, Suffolk Construction, Terremark Worldwide, Total Bank and Worldwide Amherst Media. Supporting sponsors include Baptist Health South Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Broad and Cassel, Carnival Cruise Lines, Coastal Construction, Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, Ladenberg Thalman, The Malamed Family, Richard and Susan Lampen, Lockton Companies, MDW Insurance, Sabadell United Bank and Eric Sisser.
Hosted by Gala Chairpersons: Gisela and Diego Lowenstein and Board President Jeff Berkowitz, the Museum invites you to its home at 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island to enjoy a celebrated evening of culinary delights and spirits amidst the museum’s galleries followed by a one of a kind performance by the legendary Village People. Through the generosity of Moet Chandon, major benefactors will celebrate in the Moet Chandon VIP Lounge, where magnums of champagne will be available at each table.
The Gala’s Host Committee is: Jennifer Boin Getz, Adrienne Bosh, Tina Carlo, Veronica Cervera, Nancy Cohen, Karla Dascal, Claudia DeSouza, Marianne Devine, Michelle Diener, Jessica Dornbush, Aaron Glickman, Stephanie Gold, Elysze Held, Allison Hift Barkus, Elsie Howard, Amaris Jones, Julia Kayton, DJ Kerr, Irene Korge, Melissa Lazarus, Flavia Lowenstein, Pam Luria, Megan Lykes, Adam Malamed, Kim Mendelson, Connie Montoya, Janet Moreira Gamble, Melissa Netkin, Adrienne Pardo, Leslie Pathman, Alisa Romano, Katharine Rubino, Lisa Schejola-Akin, Jimena Stein, Angela Maria Tafur and Chris Weinberg
“MCM has always strived to provide continuous programming of the best fun and educational experiences for children and families throughout South Florida in the hope that everyone we touch will come away richer and happier for the experience,” says
Jeff Berkowitz, Chairman of the Board for the non-profit Miami Children’s Museum. “We are looking forward to celebrating another year at MCM filled with exciting and fun exhibits and activities that all our friends in the South Florida community can enjoy.”
With the evening starting at 6:30PM, explore MCM’s 14 exciting galleries as you enjoy a bevy of delectable food and drink. Smooth music accents your way as you move through the many exciting exhibits. And don’t forget to take in the newest special interactive attraction: The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEADTM.
And then its time for the live auction. With a celebrity auctioneer and a whole host of exquisite, luxurious and unique items including two of the huge pink snails from Art Basel each decorated by a well-known artist and donated to the auction by Ca’ d’Oro. And don’t forget the Silent Auction, including many exciting gifts and getaways, will also be a highlight of the evening.
Then it’s time to enjoy a rare treat with a live concert by the Village People. The perfect end to a perfect evening. Recipients of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (between Liberace and Betty Grable), the one-of-a-kind Village People is synonymous with dance music. With their unforgettable hits such as “Macho Man,” “YMCA” and “In the Navy,” these six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun and lots of singing and dancing to provide great entertainment for all! Their songs endure and their performing talents delight audiences all over the world. Village People in concert can make anyone smile and dance and sing along.
The Be A Kid Again 2011 Gala “It Is Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood” will be held on Saturday, April 16th, beginning at 6:30PM with a fun-filled night of food, drink and entertainment followed by a thrilling concert with the legendary Village People. All proceeds of the event benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Tickets are $500.00 per person or tables of ten people for $5,000.00 and $1,000 per person or tables of ten people for $10,000 for special benefactor seating. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To RSVP for the event, contact Kelly Bresnahan at 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 142 or kelly@miamichildrensmuseum.org. The Museum is located at 980 MacArthur Causeway, on Watson Island in Miami, FL.