Mimi Kennedy at "A Celebration of the Little"
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Date/Time:
Tue, 10/23 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS, AUTHOR AND ACTIVIST MIMI KENNEDY TO BE HONORED AT THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE LITTLE
Yearly fundraiser is an evening of celebrity, music and fun
The Little Theatre is pleased to present its annual “Celebration of the Little” on Tuesday, October 23rddoors open at 5pm, awards ceremony at 6pm and party from 7-9pm at the Little Theatre. The evening features a “Roaring ‘20’s” theme with cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, short films and a silent auction. The Little is also honoring the achievements of actress and Rochester native Mimi Kennedy.
Awards to be presented include:
THE LITTLE THEATRE FILM VANGUARD AWARD—Mimi Kennedy, Mimi is a three-career woman, as a celebrated Actress, Author and Activist. She has successfully juggled a busy life working in theatre, film and television while becoming a published author and passionate playwright. She is also the Founding National Advisory Board Chair for Progressive Democrats of America.
THE LITTLE THEATRE GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD—Erich S. Lehman of 1975 Gallery, Erich is the owner and curator of 1975 Gallery. A member of the Sweet Meat Co. art collective, Erich also sits on the board for Friends of the Roc City Skatepark and is an organizer for the WALL \ THERAPY mural project.
THE LITTLE THEATRE FRIEND OF THE LITTLE AWARD—Ron von Perlstein
Ron considers himself to be a "Social Entrepreneur" because he continuously uses the profits from his small business pursuits to fund various social programs. Ron has participated in more than thirty not-for-profit organizations on local, national and international levels.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to recognize three very special people who have made so many contributions to the arts,” said Norm Silverstein, president of WXXI. “As we honor them and their achievements, we also celebrate the new partnership between The Little and WXXI in support of arts and culture and independent media in our community.”
Doors open at 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 23rd. Tickets are $100 each and can be ordered by calling 258-0252 through October 19th
Awards to be presented include:
THE LITTLE THEATRE FILM VANGUARD AWARD—Mimi Kennedy, Mimi is a three-career woman, as a celebrated Actress, Author and Activist. She has successfully juggled a busy life working in theatre, film and television while becoming a published author and passionate playwright. She is also the Founding National Advisory Board Chair for Progressive Democrats of America.
THE LITTLE THEATRE GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD—Erich S. Lehman of 1975 Gallery, Erich is the owner and curator of 1975 Gallery. A member of the Sweet Meat Co. art collective, Erich also sits on the board for Friends of the Roc City Skatepark and is an organizer for the WALL \ THERAPY mural project.
THE LITTLE THEATRE FRIEND OF THE LITTLE AWARD—Ron von Perlstein
Ron considers himself to be a "Social Entrepreneur" because he continuously uses the profits from his small business pursuits to fund various social programs. Ron has participated in more than thirty not-for-profit organizations on local, national and international levels.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to recognize three very special people who have made so many contributions to the arts,” said Norm Silverstein, president of WXXI. “As we honor them and their achievements, we also celebrate the new partnership between The Little and WXXI in support of arts and culture and independent media in our community.”
Doors open at 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 23rd. Tickets are $100 each and can be ordered by calling 258-0252 through October 19th
