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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
James Belushi and the Sacred Hearts Band to Headline
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The 27th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous has announced an extraordinary entertainment lineup including Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts Band as the headlining performers for the Saturday Night Gala, and Jessica & Mike Busacca and Steve M. Mariano as the event chairs. The event will return to Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas, taking place November 13-15, 2014. Last year’s event was a smashing success, and this year is again shaping up to be a truly memorable weekend for all those who attend.
Additionally, James E. McDonnell IV will be honored by Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for his service over the past decade and contributing over 1 Million dollars. Mr. McDonnell will be inducted into the Dream Makers Society at the gala on Saturday during the Rendezvous. Dream Makers inductees are individuals who have established a long term commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs for at least ten years, have played a vital role in the development of a program or event that has had a significant impact on the success of the organization and have personally contributed funds in excess of one million dollars. Friday will feature a Denim & Diamonds themed party, featuring gourmet food stations and live entertainment by No Limits.
“The ShowBoats International Rendezvous is all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and is the largest gathering of mega-yachts for charity in the world. The event has raised more than $30 million to date for our organization and the 12,500 at-risk youth it serves,” said Brian Quail, President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.
Jim Belushi is known worldwide for making people laugh as a regular on “Saturday Night Live,” his long-running comedy series “According to Jim” and many film appearances. In addition to his film and TV career, Belushi joined forces with House of Blues regulars, The Sacred Hearts Band. Belushi and The Sacred Hearts Band have played for notable figures including Al Gore, former President Bill Clinton, and former Governor of California Gray Davis and frequently headline shows at The House of Blues.
According to Rita & Rick Case, Founders of the Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous, “We’re thrilled to return to the beautiful Atlantis resort and marina in the Bahamas. With a tremendous Saturday Night Gala featuring headlining entertainer Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts, this is sure to be a truly incredible celebration – the biggest and best Rendezvous yet and a memorable weekend for those who attend, all for a much deserving cause.”
Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts Band
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The deep-water Atlantis Marina where the most luxurious mega-yachts dock, is capable of handling 63 yachts over 200 feet in length, making it the perfect venue for the 27th anniversary of the Rendezvous. With plenty of space to accommodate more mega-yachts of all sizes, the 27th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous is sure to be the most spectacular yachting event in history. As an added bonus there will be no cost for dockage and utilities will be half price during the Rendezvous, plus any boats that participate in the Rendezvous will be able to stay at the Atlantis Marina with dockage at half price anytime from October 1, 2014 to December 1, 2014.
The 27th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous will include traditional weekend favorites such as the famed “Dine Around the Docks” Yacht Hop on Thursday evening at Atlantis Marina, where Rendezvous attendees go aboard the magnificent yachts and are treated to the ‘good life’ as yacht owners and captains do their best to out-do one another and truly impress their newly boarded guests. Island-inspired entertainment will be provided while guests mingle over cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres.
Guests of the 27th ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous will have their choice of a variety of accommodations, or may also opt to spend the weekend on their yacht. Regardless of where guests choose to stay, they will enjoy full access to the wonders of the entire resort throughout the weekend, from spa retreats to gambling, world class golf and shopping.
For more information on how to attend the 27th Annual ShowBoats Boys & Girls Club International Rendezvous, please visit www.YachtRendezvous.com.
Airfare via Bahamasair and accommodations at Atlantis’s many facilities will be offered to guests of the Rendezvous at special low rates.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) private agency, dedicated to helping young people improve their lives by building self-esteem and developing values and skills during their critical period of growth. Serving more than 12,500 at-risk youth, ages 6-18 each year from its 12 Broward County-area clubs, their purpose is to inspire and enable children to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Chosen as the #1 youth agency in the country four years in a row by The Chronicle of Philanthropy and one of the best run non-profit agencies in a study by Fortune 500. Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is located at 877 NW 61st Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. For more information please call (954) 537-1010 or view the website at www.bgcbc.org.
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