Fort Lauderdale, FL (June 24, 2010) –Please join us Sunday Evening, July 25^th at Cinema Paradiso, (503 SE 6 Street, downtown Fort Lauderdale), as The New River Orchestra presents a concert in their Summer Serenade Series to benefit The Cooperative Feeding Program/ LifeNet 4  Families! The Cinema Presidio provides a wonderful venue to relax and enjoy the magnificent sounds of the New River Orchestra, while supporting our fight against hunger in Broward County!

Cinema Paradiso is South Florida’s most unique theater, originally the home of the First Methodist Church of Fort Lauderdale in 1905. The heart and soul of Cinema Paradiso is its role as Broward County’s only full time Art House theater, showcasing the finest in Independent and Foreign films, along with Documentaries and classic films not shown anywhere else on the big screen. But, this programming only touches the surface of what the theater provides to the community, as is seen with its support of The New River Orchestra and the Cooperative Feeding Program/LifeNet 4 Families!

The cost of the ticket/ donation is just $20.00 per person and we urge you to arrive early at 6PM to experience the organization and efforts that an orchestra accomplishes before the performance. It is spellbinding how the orchestra unites its individual musicians into the performance it showcases. The different parts blend into and become the concert. The actual concert begins at 8PM.

THE NEW RIVER ORCHESTRA

A classical orchestra in Fort Lauderdale established in 2006, the New River Orchestra is the living experience and the collaborative efforts of an organization mobilized by dedicated instrumentalist musicians for themselves in order to create a vehicle for the continued study and performance of classical music. The orchestra differs from other orchestras in that it does not have an artistic director…the musicians themselves are the artistic directors. This is the fundamental sprit on which the orchestra is grounded.

THE COOPERATIVE FEEDING PROGRAM / LIFENET 4 FAMILIES

The Cooperative Feeding Program/ LifeNet 4 Families is a Fort Lauderdale-based agency whose mission is to be a part of a seamless system of care, in Broward County, to reduce the pain and suffering of individuals and families in poverty by providing the necessary food and ancillary services. Among the programs offered are: an Emergency Food Pantry; a School Readiness Program that provides back-to-school supplies and clothing; a Daily Hot Meal program; a Food Stamp Center and a Job Search Kiosk. Showers, haircuts and mail service are also available. More information about the agency-and how to make a donation- can be found at www.lifenet4families.org, or by calling 954-792-2EAT.

Dear Friend of PACE Broward,

We hope you can join us at Cinema Paradiso on Monday, November 23 for PACE Broward’s first   “red carpet” premiere.  We are grateful to the film’s director Israel Dayan, the event’s title sponsor McKinley Foundation Health Care Consortium and the generous donations received from many local individuals and companies that made this program possible.  The girls are very excited to be the star of the show!  Admission is free.  Please RSVP by Thursday, November 19.

I look forward to seeing you on the red carpet!

Chadia Meroueh

PACE is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls. Our mission is to provide girls an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. For more information, please go to: http://www.pacecenter.org

Jan Bullard would like to personally invite you to two of her favorite upcoming events:

ALL ABOARD! ANNUAL GALA October 23

It’s time for The Cooperative Feeding Program’s “Paradise Found” Annual Gala aboard the Sundream Yacht Catalina on October 23 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, dancing and moonlight cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway makes for an evening of good times and memories. Dance to the music of Jimmy Stow and The Stowaways, dine on a tropical feast and enjoy an exciting live and silent auction. Special Honoree of the Year is Rocki Rockingham of Jarden Consumer Solutions. Proceeds benefit The Cooperative Feeding Program and the needy individuals and families served by its many programs. Donation is $100 per person and tickets can be purchased by calling 954-792-2328- ask for Scott or Lisa. Party the night away with us while helping those in need.

COME SEE THE STARS SHINE BRIGHTLY! October 23-November 11

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will be celebrating its 24th year this October 23 – November 11, 2009.  Over 100 films representing over 30 countries will be presented during the 2009 event.

Screenings this year will be held at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 Street, downtown Fort Lauderdale, with the exception of opening night at Miniaci Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets will be available to purchase as of October 1, Visit www.FLIFF.com or call 954-525-3456.

The Opening Night Gala for the 24th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is the event you don’t want to miss. From 9:30 p.m. until after midnight, guests can mingle with stars, producers, directors and film buffs at the Signature Grand in Davie. Feast on an elegant buffet, dancing to the music of Joe Kules. featuring Lisanne Lyons, playing a variety of music from standards to rock to blues to jazz. Live and silent auctions complete the evening. A full cash bar will offer a wide selection of beverages. The opening film “TiMER”, a romantic comedy directed by Jacqueline Schaeffer, will be shown prior to the Gala at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Boulevard, Nova Southeastern University Campus in Davie. Special Guests attending the screening and Gala: TiMer star Michelle Borth and Jac Schaeffer, director. Kevin McCarthy (FLIFF Lifetime Achievement Actor), Mario Tosi (FLIFF Lifetime Achievement Cinematographer) Plus our Opening Weekend filmmakers Paul Osborne (Official Rejection), Camille Brown (Thank You For Washing), Laurie Handlers (Tantric Tourists), James Mottern (Trucker), Darko Lungulov (Here & There), Scott Sanders & Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite), Allan Richards (Lessons From South Africa), Adam Smalley, Anna Karin, & Will Bledsoe (I Do), Jake Goldberger (Don McKay), David Louis Williams (Beyond The Pole), Isaack & Eva James (Hungry Years). Gala dress is black tie or Hollywood glamorous. Gala includes a sumptuous buffet, a live band. Gala tickets are $60, FLIFF members. $75, non-members in advance; at the door $80. Tickets include the film and gala.