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Brooklyn Public Library’s Annual Gala
By The Changeling | November 4, 2008
Brooklyn Public Library Invites You to Celebrate the 12th Annual Gala!
I recently received this information from the BPL:
Brooklyn Public Library’s committed to serving all of Brooklyn’s diverse and ever-expanding communities. Please join us for an evening to celebrate those efforts and recognize the outstanding contribution of four exceptional people:
2008 Honorees
Russell Simmons, Chairman & CEO, Rush Communications
Lucille C. Thomas, Trustee & Immediate Past Chair, Brooklyn Public Library
Andrea Davis-Pinkney & Brian Pinkney, award-winning husband and wife author/artist team
Master of Ceremonies
Soledad O’Brien, Anchor & Correspondent at CNN
Auctioneer
Marsha Malinowski, Sotheby’s
Gala Co-Chairs
Anthony Crowell, Vice Chair & Trustee, Brooklyn Public Library
Danny Simmons, Trustee, Brooklyn Public Library
New at this year’s celebration, BPL’s Brooklyn Vanguard, the Library’s young donor group will host an exclusive Gala After Party with top-notch DJ Beverly Bond, cocktails and dancing.
Tickets begin at $500 per person. For those who wish to attend only the gala after party, tickets are $100. For more information, please contact Maggie Beaute-Lucien, Manager, Special Events & Donor Relations at 718.230.2465 or click here to visit the BPL website.
12th Annual Brooklyn Public Library Gala
November 13, 2008
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Topics: Beyond Bed-Stuy, Community Events, Drink, Food, Fundraiser, Party! |
