Photography by on November 21st, 2021 in Galas, Lifestyle

Miami Beach, FL – November 11, 2021 – On Thursday night, Rhythm Foundation Fundraising Gala celebrated the dedication of the North Beach Bandshell as a historic landmark, and made a major announcement about the future of Rhythm Foundation‘s programs in the venue.

The evening began with a cocktail reception, featuring an immersive visual installation from artist Natasha Tomchin. The night was hosted by Johanna Gomez NBC reporter for “6 in the Mix” and dinner was provided by Fogo de Chao for 250 supporters and dignitaries seated at tables of six. A number of speakers presented from the stage to honor current supporters and those who have helped sustain the growth of the organization since its formation in 1988. Following these remarks, the feature content for the evening was a video presentation on the venues new LED wall highlighting the past 34 seasons of the foundation, a review of their recent work with live stream performances during the pandemic era, and a glimpse into the future capped by an announcement of their major new foundation support. It was announced that North Beach Bandshell will use leading technology to enhance its programming and create immersive experiences for local and global audiences. The upgrade is made possible through a $1.5 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in the Rhythm Foundation. The celebration was concluded with a set of global grooves performed by Erick Paredes and friends.

This event truly marks the beginning of a new era for The Rhythm Foundation.

Johanna Gomez

Johanna Gomez

Dara Schoenwald & Pedro Menocal

Pedro Menocal & Dara Schoenwald

John Elizabeth Alemán

Dan Gelber

Waldron Dunkley, Diogo Brown, Wendy Tercier, Erasmo Andres Padilla, & Erick Paredes

Waldron Dunkley, Diogo Brown, Erasmo Andres Padilla, & Wendy Tercier

Wendy Tercier

Waldron Dunkley, Diogo Brown, Erasmo Andres Padilla, & Erick Paredes

Waldron Dunkley & Diogo Brown

Waldron Dunkley, Diogo Brown, & Erasmo Andres Padilla

Laura Quinlan, Dan Gelber, David Sexton, John Elizabeth Alemán, & David Richardson

Jarrod Greene, James Quinlan, & Daniel Veitia

Laura & James Quinlan, Alina & Ed Hudak

Brandi Reddick, James Quinlan, Alina & Ed Hudak

Ximena Caminos

Laura Quinlan & Geane Brito

Aramís Lorié

Russell Galbut & Matis Cohen

Catherine & Bruce Orosz

Alina Hudak, Betsy Perez, & Ed Hudak

Pedro Menocal, Natasha Tomchin, & Jessy Nite

Laura Quinlan, Karen Feldner, Wendy Levitz, & Dara Schoenwald

Judy & Rigo Rodriguez

Bruce Orosz & Marshall Pasternack

Rene Pereda & Adam Ganuza

Leslie Zigel, Aston Barrett Jr., Rene Pereda, Adam Ganuza, Greg Johnston, & James Quinlan

Grace Hill, Greg Johnston, Laura Quinlan, Pedro Menocal, Benton Galgay, & Rene Pereda

Rene Pereda, Lindsay Goldstein, Courtney Murtha, Jason DiLuzio, Joe Carlin, & Randi Wolfson

Lindsay Goldstein, Courtney Murtha, Jason DiLuzio, Joe Carlin, & Randi Wolfson

Daniel Veitia & Maggie Hernandez

Rene Pereda, Alex Avellanet, & Jarrod Greene

Jessy Nite & Pedro Menocal

Aston Barrett Jr, Leslie Zigel, Gideon & Chelsea Plotnicki, Matt & Destiny Beck

Rene Pereda & Johanna Gomez

Matt & Destiny Beck

James Quinlan

Dana Kulvin, Daniel Ditch, Lydia & Alberto Slezynger

James Quinlan & Rene Pereda