(Palm Beach Gardens, FL) – Friends and supporters of the Center for Creative Education (CCE) gathered recently at Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens to toast Over the Big Top Goes Carnivále chairmen, Diana and Michael Perry and Tricia Quick.  

            Guests were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the store.  The evening also featured a book signing of More is More: Tony Duquette by Hutton Wilkinson, creative director and designer of Tony Duquette fine jewelry.  A percentage of the evening’s sales benefited the Center for Creative Education. 
 

            “We thank Saks for graciously hosting us to celebrate the success of Over the Big Top Goes Carnivále,” said Tom Pilecki, Executive Director for CCE.  “We are grateful for everyone who supports CCE through our fundraisers that benefit local children through in- and after-school programming with our artists.” 
 

            CCE is a not-for-profit educational organization that supports partnerships among schools, arts and cultural organizations, artists, community-based organizations, and human service providers.  CCE artists integrate the arts into academic curriculum and after school activities in Palm Beach County to help students learn in fun, creative ways.
 

            CCE’s upcoming annual Spring Luncheon will be March 24 at a private residence in Palm Beach.  The interactive benefit event is guaranteed to bring out the artist in each guest with its "Drawn to Learn" theme.    
 

            For more information on Center for Creative Education programming or upcoming events, please call (561) 805-9927 or visit www.cceflorida.org.