A Brazilian Theme, of sorts
"Flying Down to Rio!" was the theme of this year's gala, which featured some fantastic entertainment. The evening started out with a cocktail reception and silent auction, which is always a lot of fun.
above: In the ballroom, a live band played latin sounds with a retro '50's feel.
above: Broadway singer/performer Sam Harris performed a montage of songs with a Brazilian/Samba flair.
Celebrities Galore
The evening saw celebrities such as Actresses Betty White, Judith Light, America Fererra, and International singer/performer Charo and Broadway singers Patricia Morrison and Sam Harris.
above left: America Fererra (TV's "Ugly Betty") and above right: Betty White speaks to the audience. Betty White was hilarious.
above left: Sam Harris sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and really belted it out. Above right: Actress Judith Light and America Fererra pose for photographers after Judith accepts her Humanitarian Award.
Charo...Charo...Charo!
above: The headline entertainment was Charo, who was incredible. She was so vivacious and fun; her lively singing brought the place to life.
above: Charo brought a company of Samba dancers with colorful costumes.
above: Charo was really really funny. She told one joke about this tight fitting costume she was wearing and how she could barely breath. She quipped: "I came to America to make money to eat. now that I make money I cannot eat" (reference to having to diet constantly to fit into her costumes). She fires-off jokes and one-liners so fast that I was barely able to stop laughing.
10 comments:
i love events like this. the only ones i have been to have not had the big names involved though, looks like such fun!
smiles, bee
WOW! Sounds like a great time you had! I can't believe how good Charo looks! Amazing! She is quite the lady, isn't she?
A friend and I were talking about Charo this weekend, yeah I know, you can't say that everyday! Anyway, I said she must be in here 60's.... you have now seen her, your thoughts?
And Sam Harris.... LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry you didn't win anything in the auction. I hope the event was a success.
Braziliant!
I love Betty White. A classic TV star for sure, although she's starting to get really up there in years, but she's still very sharp and active which I love.
Ah yes, Charo, from Murcia, Spain.
Gotta love her too.
Charo looks sexy in that dress. fun pictures!!!!
Fun pictures from another great event. Boy do you get around!
Charo looks amazing! So life-like! ;-)
Betty White rocks!
America Ferrera is so pretty. :)
wowzers...I didn't know Chara was still kicking around...
I remember her "Love Boat" days..lmaooooo.
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