The
Gentleman of the Garden
are in howling good cheer with the overwhelming
success of last Friday’s Devil’s Night located at
the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden
in West Palm Beach.
Over
500 Devil’s Night fans descended into the darkness
for an evening of decadent celebration with the
highly acclaimed band, Big Bang Radio, several open
bars, ice luge liquor stations, gourmet catered food
stations and a VIP section. Prizes were awarded for
best costume to Bobby Leidy who won 1st prize as
Richard Simmons, Kristin Braden for 2nd prize as
Avatar, and Kelly Murray for 3rd prize as
Vintage Barbie.
Dack Patriarca, a Gentleman of
the Garden member said, “This was definitely the
GOG's most successful event and Devil's Night to
date. We are still making the final tally but the
garden raised over $50,000.00 from the event.”
Devil’s Night at the ANSG is devilishly known as THE
best haunt in Palm Beach County. The fiendish
fantasy is known for its scarily and sexily costumed
partygoers who descend on the famous landmark each
year.
Recognizing the importance of
supporting such an important art and culture
endeavor in Palm Beach County, sponsors included the
Big Time Restaurant Group (Rocco's Tacos, Grease
Burger, City Cellar and City Oyster & Sushi Bar),
Ketel One Vodka, Chariots of Palm Beach, Downtown at
the Gardens, Monarchy, Monster Energy, Mario Nievera
Design Inc., Palm Beach Medical, Pistache French
Bistro, VIP – Very Important Paws, Hy-Lite
Productions, Inc, and United Rentals.
Organizers
included Honorary Chairman Todd Herbst, Co-Chairmen
Kevin Allen Clark and Dack Patriarca, and committee
members Loy Anderson III, Christopher Dunstan, Ryan
Bridger, James Holmes, Jonathan Cameron-Hayes, Bob
Eigelberger, Carlos Morrison and Benjamin Macfarland.
Co-chaired by Aime Dunstan and Hilary Jordan, the
Ladies’ Committee includes Amanda Boalt, Angela
Culveyhouse, Stephanie Harris, Brandie Herbst,
Kathryn Martin, Kelly Murray, Rachel Romano, Linda
Soper and Tara Tobin.
The
official after party was held at Monarchy in West
Palm Beach where Halloween revelers partied well
into the night. Proceeds from Devil’s Night
benefit the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens,
a protected Palm Beach County Landmark.
The
Gentlemen of the Garden, Inc. is an IRS- registered
501© (3) not for profit corporation. The
organization was founded in 1991. We selectively
choose our philanthropic contributions based on
specific landscaping and environmental
beautification projects. Recipients of our funding
have included Mounts Botanical Gardens, the
Preservation Foundation, The Lords Place and Locks
of Love. The GOG’s primary function is to support
the gardening activities at the Ann Norton Sculpture
Garden. Since our inception the GOG has given over
$600,000.00 in contributions.
The Ann
Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501
(c) (3) operating foundation established in 1977 by
the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton
(1905-1982). The gardens are conveniently located
at 253 Barcelona Road, at the corner of Flagler
Drive in West Palm Beach, FL. The rare palm and
sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist
studio are currently open
Wednesday-Sunday. 11- 4
p.m.