Hermes Previews Limited Edition Scarf in Honor of 25 Years of Evidence, A Dance Company

On December 3rd, 2009 Diversity Affluence and the Hermes flagship store on Madison Avenue in NYC hosted a preview event to unveil the limited edition scarf they customized in honor of Evidence, A Dance Company's 25th anniversary.

Evidence, A Dance Company's 25th Anniversary Gala

6th Annual 'On Our Toes in the Hamptons' Fundraiser

On August 22, 2009, Evidence Dance Company held its 6th Annual 'On Our Toes in the Hamptons' fundraiser, which is known as the premier African American cultural event of the Hamptons summer season. The event was attended by over 300 luminaries from across the country including the First Lady of New York Michelle Paterson, award winning actress Lynn Whitfield, Christian Dior Watches President Stephane Barraque, Uptown Magazine’s Jocelyn Taylor, National Cares Mentoring Movement Founder Susan L. Taylor, Veuve Clicquot, 10 Cane Rum, The Seafood Shop, and scores more of the Hamptons and New York City’s most glittering movers and shakers.

Evidence, A Dance Company with Executive Director Bruce Michaels

Evidence Board of Directors

Major sponsors Noel Hankin, Susan L. Taylor

and Stephane Barraque, President of Christian Dior Watches

The Honorable Bernard Jackson, guest

and Princess Keisha Omilana of Nigeria

First Lady of New York, Michelle Paterson and actress Lynn Whitfield

MET Principle Clarinetist Donates Private Clarinet Lesson for Hamptons Charity Auction

Have you always dreamed of learning to play the clarinet? Here's your chance to learn from the very best! Whether you are an esteemed Clarinetist, a newbie just starting out, or even if you weren't in line when they handed out musical genes, you don't want to pass up on this rare opportunity. In the name of charity, we are auctioning off a 2-hour private clarinet lesson with Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra!

You may recognize Anthony from his performance of "Air and Simple Gifts" by John Williams with Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and Gabriela Montero at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January 2009.

To learn more about Anthony McGill and to place a bid on this newly added auction item, please click here to visit our page on CharityBuzz. Hurry, this auction closes on September 2, 2009.

"On Our Toes...In The Hamptons" Luxury Auction Items

The luxury auction for the Sixth Annual "On Our Toes...In The Hamptons" is shaping up to be amazing. Here is a glimpse of the items you will see during the live, silent and online auction via our partner Charity Buzz

• Christian Dior Watches
• Tommy Turchin - Turchin Love and Light Collection Necklace
• Fabulous 3-night stay at the Four Seasons Punta Mita, Mexico
• Lunch with Susan Taylor (former Editor of Essence Magazine)
• Private Clarinet Lessons with Principal Clarinetist for the New York Metropolitan Opera, Anthony McGill
• Silver, Gold and Diamond Earrings from Judith Ripka
• Celebrity Makeover from Michelle Obama's Make Up Artist - Derrick Rutledge
• Basketball Academy Internship
• Attend Premier of the new movie Precious with Producer Lee Daniels
• .....and more...
  

Sixth Annual "On Our Toes....in the Hamptons"

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd for the Sixth annual "On Our Toes....in the Hamptons."

Event Description:
World Renowned Choreographer Ronald K. Brown Returns to the East End with his Internationally Acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company.

The Sixth Annual “On Our Toes in The Hamptons” featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown will take place at the home of The Honorable Bernard and Joyce Jackson on Saturday, August 22, 2009.

Benefit committee for what has become the premiere African American cultural event of the season includes Alicia Bythewood, Chair; b Michael, Harriet Michel, Brian and Mira Mullins, Donna Williams, Reginald Van Lee, Neil R. Lowe, Joyce Mullins-Jackson, Reggie Canal, Leslie Mays, Zaid Abdul-Aleem, Dwayne Ashley, Monica F. Azare, Joanne E. Hill, Andrea Hoffman, Sandra D. Jackson-Dumont, James Sullivan, Jocelyn Taylor, Ancy Verdier, Lisa B. Walker.

The mission of Evidence is to promote understanding of the African Diaspora through dance and storytelling. The company will celebrate its 25th season in 2010. Highlights include a four-week tour to Africa sponsored by the U.S. State Department and performances at the Vancouver International Dance Festival.

The late afternoon event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, auction, performance and dancing with the dancers.

For more information on Evidence, A Dance Company and the event visit www.evidencedance.com.

Time:
4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Co-Chairs and Honorees (when applicable):
Alicia Bythewood, Chair; b Michael, Harriet Michel, Brian & Mira Mullins, Donna Williams, Ancy Verdier, Gail Monroe Perry.

Emcee:
"The Early Show" co-anchor & best selling author Rene Syler

Location:
2028 Deerfield Road, Water Mill, N.Y. 11976

Ticket Price and Sponsor Packages:
$250 & $500: Sponsor packages are $25,000, $15,000, $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500.

Contact:

For tickets and sponsorships contact
Alexandra Diaz, JFM Group
Email: alexd@thejfmgroup.com
Phone: 914.235.1490, Ext. 16

You can also purchase tickets online by visiting:

http://www.evidencedance.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54

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