Join us in support of “Our Oceans” in collaboration with Green Drinks NYC
Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by AdamWallace in Community, Events
*lead photograph by David Doubilet.
We are very excited to announce that the Roger Smith Hotel is sponsoring the Green Drinks NYC holiday event and is helping them raise money for the Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment’s initiative to protect the oceans. Please join us in support for this cause by donating and by attending their holiday fund raising event.
Green Drinks NYC “Our Oceans” 2009 Annual Holiday Party
This year, Green Drinks NYC is thrilled to partner with some powerful forces, unifying to generate local attention concerning the pressing need for ocean conservation. It is our goal is to assemble, enlighten and mobilize our green community regarding the perils of the sea, and to make great strides forward in protecting our oceans and all of their inhabitants.
We are collaborating with a variety of Ocean Conservation groups to take this movement to the next level. Our featured speaker is critically acclaimed Oceanographer, and National Geographic Explorer in Residence, Dr. Sylvia Earle. Dr. Earle was named Time magazine’s first “hero for the planet,” and is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious TED prize. Sylvia will be illuminating the critical issues that face our oceans by sharing her incredible experiences having logged over 7,000 hours underwater.
She will be introduced by Award winning Author and Founder of Blue Ocean Institute, Carl Safina. Locally, we will be featuring Citizens Campaign for the Environment and their extraordinary work in prevention, protection, and preservation of our eastern coasts.
Event Details:
Venue: The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street between Park and Madison, New York, NY
Benefiting Charity : Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE)
Action Stations: CCE, Natural Resources Defense Council, Riverkeeper, Oceans in Google Earth, New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA), Pew Charitable Trust, and Shark Savers.
Cuisine: Vegetarian buffet provided by Whole Foods and local, organic caterer.
Bar: Open bar from 7 – 11pm featuring 44 North Vodka, Bluecoat Organic Gin, Martin Scott Wines, Sambazon, and Steaz.
Silent Auction Fundraiser: Scuba certification by NAUI, Sailing course at Manhattan Sailing School, artwork by Tatyana Murray, eco-excursions and more!
Entertainment: Buglisi Dance Theatre, Alessandro Pellicani, and Max ZT on Hammered Dulcimer.
Dress Code: Holiday Chic
Tickets: $50 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets, $65 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87118
