WHAT:                  “The Big Event,” one of the social season’s largest and liveliest parties, brings together community leaders to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami.  The popular fundraiser to benefit more than 7,000 children, families and volunteers features an cocktail reception that will take the form of a mini-food and wine festival, fine cuisine, an over-the-top silent auction village, including 100 bottles of wine from the private stashes of local movers and shakers, celebrity chefs, poolside fireworks, and lively entertainment.  Prominent artist Burton Morris, known for his eye-popping art, serves as the event’s signature artist, creating a one-of-a-kind event design that will be raffled during the event.  The Big Event promises to live up to its name.   

Micky and Madeliene Arison are honorary event chairmen. Co-chairing the gala are Jeanie Hernandez, Tim Brown, Bonnie Crabtree, Joy Spillis Lundeen and Frank Weber.  Sponsors to date include Carnival Cruise Lines, Comcast, Baptist Health South Florida, IBM, Korn/Ferry International, and others too numerous to name.  A full sponsor list is available upon request.  

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2009

                                7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

WHERE:            Fontainebleau Miami Beach

                                4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

COST:                   Individual tickets: $750

                                Tables range from $50,000 for Title Sponsorship to $7,500

RSVP:                   To Karina Alvarez at (305) 644-0066, ext. 294 or kalvarez@bbbsmiami.org