Monday, December 5, 2011

Blondie headed to Bradenton: Rock and Roll Hall of Famers to headline fundraiser


The biggest band to come out of the late 1970s new wave movement has a special date in Bradenton.

The original members of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Blondie — starring singer Deborah Harry — will perform at Forty Carrots Family Center's Firefly Gala, presented by The Dart Foundation, on March 24 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton. The fundraising event promises to include all the fanfare of an authentic concert.

“The Dart Foundation is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for children and young adults and is proud to support Forty Carrots Family Center's mission of strengthening families. Forty Carrots' unique combination of top-ranking early childhood education and quality parenting education results in giving children a better chance at succeeding in school and life long success,” said Ariane Dart, Forty Carrots Trustee and The Dart Foundation representative, in a statement.

Following on the heels of last year's success with KC & the Sunshine Band, this year's gala combines the rock star entertainment of Blondie with world-class dining prepared by renown restaurateur and chef Sean Murphy as well as the chance to win auction items.

What: Firefly Gala starring Blondie, presented by The Dart Foundation
When: 6 pm Sat., March 24
Where: The Concessions Golf Club, 7700 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton
Tickets: TBA
For sponsorship details or information on how you can be involved email info@fortycarrots.com or call 941-365-7716. Visit our website at www.fortycarrots.org.



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