Press Release Source: Charitybuzz
Dave Matthews, Paul McCartney, Glenn Close, Martha Stewart, Bette Midler, Peter Max, Christie Brinkley and Their Friends Headline Gala Third Annual Chevy Chase Earth Day Auction
Thursday April 20, 3:33 pm ET
BEDFORD, N.Y., April 20 /PRNewswire/ – Based on their prior successful auctions, Jayni and Chevy are thrilled that scores of their friends from the world of Hollywood and professional sports will be participating in The Third Annual Chevy Chase Earth Day Auction which is now live online at http://www.charitybuzz.com. In addition, this year, Earth Day Network and The New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches have joined forces in what is anticipated to be the leading Earth Day event of the season.
Have you ever been invited by Dave Matthews as his VIP guest to see him in concert? Would you want to dress up with Bette Midler and attend her Hulaween Ball in style? Would you enjoy getting painted by Peter Max, have brunch with Blythe Danner, lunch with Bob Newhart or laugh with Sandra Bernhard? Fans of everyone from Glenn Close to Neil Patrick Harris to Nine Inch Nails will find an experience for them. Gourmet cooking lessons with Jayni and Chevy in their kitchen will certainly be in demand and the world’s most adorable Yorkshire Terrier is offered for adoption. This auction truly has something for everyone!
From the television world, Martha Stewart will give a personal tour of her show. Special packages are also available with Jon Stewart, Dave Letterman, Tony Danza, Larry David, SNL and even General Hospital.
Sports fans can bid on Mohammad Ali autographed gloves or they can enjoy a round at Trump International or even play golf with Pat Boone in his tournament. Bud Collins will give a tour of the US Open, Chris Evert is donating tennis lessons and Christie Brinkley will lead a kayak tour through East Hampton. New York City insiders can attend a Yankees game in the owners’ box. Additional lots are included from Ed Norton, James Blake, Judge Judy and more with additions being made daily.
Fabulous trips are included ranging from Beverly Hills to an African Safari. Steve Case’s Miraval is donating a luxury trip and Dan Akryod’s House of Blues is a feature attraction in New Orleans. The leading environmental blogger, Graham Hill is even offering an internship with treehugger!
Visit http://www.charitybuzz.com now.
Be Bette Midler’s VIP guest at the 2006 Hulaween Gala in New York
Description: One of the world’s best-loved and most versatile entertainers, Bette Midler has garnered accolades in all quarters of show business. She’s earned four Grammy Awards including Song of the Year (1989: “Wind Beneath My Wings”; 1990: “From A Distance”) and Record of the Year (1989: “Wind Beneath My Wings”); two Academy Award nominations, three Emmy Awards, one Tony Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine American Comedy Awards. Her SRO tours have placed historically in the Top 5 grossing concerts in a calendar year. Ms. Midler has sold more than 14 million albums over the course of her career and holds 25 gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA for her albums and singles including her most recent gold album, Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook . Equally famous off the stage for her humanitarian work, Bette has just celebrated ten years restoring parks in New York City with her New York Restoration Project which she founded and continues to lead with vision and unbridled enthusiasm. Her annual Hulaween Gala is truly one of the hottest tickets in town. The Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria is transformed into a spectacular island fantasy. For her 2005 Tenth Anniversary Hulaween Gala which also celebrated her 60th Birthday, Elton John performed and Sting and Trudie Styler were honored for their environmental work. Hundreds of friends of The Divine Miss M including Mariah Carey, Martha Stewart, John McEnroe, Yoko Ono, Glenn Close, Eartha Kitt, Marlo Thomas and Jayni and Chevy Chase showed up to celebrate in their best costumes! Now as an incredible donation for The Third Annual Earth Day Auction, Bette and The New York Restoration Project are donating two VIP tickets (valued at $2500 each) for the 2006 Hulaween Gala to be held at the Waldorf Astoria the evening of October 31, 2006. These VIP tickets are very hard to get- and this truly is an incredible opportunity to dress up in your wildest costume and han g out with the most famous names in the entertainment industry. Start working on your costume today so you can get your picture taken with your favorite celebrities as they celebrate Hulaween with Bette!
Donated by: Bette Midler
Terms: Hulaween Gala is on October 31, 2006 at the Waldorf Astoria. Two very hard to get VIP tickets include seating up close to everything!
Sales tax will apply to residents of the State of Connecticut.
