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The 2010 Spotlight Spectacular!, the Huntington’s annual benefit event, took place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers on Sunday, April 25, 2010, and a spectacular time was had by all!
Chaired by Huntington Trustee Carol Deane and Huntington Overseer Bryan Rafanelli, this year’s event raised nearly $625,000 to help us support the Huntington’s productions and programs, specifically our award-winning Youth, Education and Community initiatives.
It was a wonderful event, during which the 8th Annual Wimberly Award was presented to both an artist, Director Kenny Leon, and a funder, Bank of America, who have made significant contributions to the Huntington. Actress Jasmine Guy (from TV’s “A Different World” and the Broadway revivals of Chicago and Grease) delivered two powerhouse performances, supported by members of the Boston Pops Gospel Choir. Huntington Education student and Poetry Out Loud finalist Amose Pierre gave an inspirational performance, and the dynamic Boston band Eye 2 Eye had guests dancing long after the program ended.
Board President Bill McQuillan expertly served as our live auctioneer for the 8th consecutive year, and not only raised much-needed funds, but also kept everyone entertained. The live auction featured many unique items, including:
- An opportunity to have James Beard Award winning chef Barbara Lynch, owner of several Boston culinary outlets including the critically acclaimed No. 9 Park, cater a multi-course, in-home dinner for ten guests.
- A “Come as Your Favorite President” cocktail party with Dick and Doris Kearns Goodwin for 30 guests on one of the Huntington’s two stages.
- A Walk-on Role in What’s Your Number, starring Anna Faris and Chris Evans, filming this summer in Boston.
As part of the live auction, guests pledged more than $86,000 for the opportunity to “Sponsor-a-Class” for our Student Matinee Series, which brings more than 6,000 Boston-area students to Huntington productions each season. And for the fifth year in a row, our online auction allowed friends of the Huntington to preview items and place bids during the weeks leading up to the event.
Many thanks to all those who attended, supported, donated, and helped to make this a wonderful and successful evening.
Watch for details about the 2011 Spotlight Spectacular! You won’t want to miss it!
For more information, or to reserve a table for next year’s event, please contact Michelle Cicerano, Special Events Manager.
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