NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoree Tony Bennett and Honorary Chair
Kristin Davis of acclaimed show Sex and The City will join St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital on Thursday, May 28th 2009, 8:00pm at Capitale to present
their inaugural wine and chocolate gala, 'A Chocolat au Vin Affair'. It's a
first for New York as guests and celebrities gather to enjoy a live orchestra
with a musical performance by the legendary Tony Bennett, gourmet tastings by
chef extraordinaire, Daniel Boulud along with some of the most intricate wine,
chocolate and cheese pairings ever assembled. This sweet night of Dancing,
Desserts and Dreams is being held to benefit St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers.
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As wine and chocolate connoisseurs from around the world arrive, they will
indulge their senses in a ballroom draped in chocolate themed decor, Godiva
chocolate fountains, intricate floral designs and an array of wine, chocolate,
cheese and meat stations. For wine and chocolate lovers, there will be 12
vineyards offering their wines and a custom Mocha Liquor Bar serving cocktails
beyond a dream. VIP patrons and ticket holders can enjoy access to the
celebrity pre-event cocktail starting at 7 p.m. that will include tastings of
exclusive vintage wines, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and hors
d'oeuvres by Daniel Boulud, renowned chef of New York's four-star Restaurant
DANIEL.
Event chairs Richard Estevez and Molly Birkenes have announced gala sponsors
for the event which include Ferrari, Godiva, Napa Valley Vintners, Artisanal
Cheese, Garden Design, Brick City Bakery, Phoenix Partners Group, Blue
Parallel, Milk Studios, Trusted Translations, Chateau Poochie, Ramsey Asset
Management, Heeb Magazine, DrivenEco, Corporate Services, Fame Route and
Aligned Global.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is welcoming New York to enjoy this
sweet night for a cause close to our hearts and yours. To purchase tickets,
information on sponsorship opportunities or to donate items for the silent
auction, please call 212-239-3239 ext. 103, email leanne.stella@stjude.org or
visit www.stjudewineandchocolate.org
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its
pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other
catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center
to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer
Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis,
Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical
communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research
center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No
child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St.
Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more
information, please visit www.stjude.org.
SOURCE St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Molly Foreman, 1-888-243-4451, for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
