Miami, FL – March 16, 2024 – The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF), a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the South Florida community, announced its 14th annual Hearts & Stars Gala. The event took place on Saturday, March 16th, from 9PM to 2AM at the Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza. All proceeds support LLF’s mission to aid underserved children and families in South Florida facing educational, financial, and medical hardships.
This year’s gala, hosted by the acclaimed Jenise Fernandez, a six-time Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter from Local 10 ABC News, showcased a live performance by the renowned artist, songwriter, producer, and actor Busta Rhymes. The night was elevated with the electrifying music of Ibiza DJ Jordi Ruz inviting guests to dance the night away. Reflecting its Tokyo theme, the gala featured culinary delights from top South Florida restaurants and caterers, including Kissaki, Pubbelly Sushi, Suviche, and more, paired with an extravagant production for a memorable experience.
Busta Rhymes
Jonathan & Missy Babicka
Jonathan & Missy Babicka
Jonathan Babicka
Aaron Lucas & Missy Babicka
Caroline Malloy & Nicole Tate
Rob Sena
Harley Lippman & Rob Sena
Harley Lippman
Jonathan Babicka, Charlie Venturi, Harley Lippman, & Rob Sena
Harley Lippman, Rob Sena, Aaron Lucas, Jonathan & Missy Babicka, & Charlie Venturi
Rob Sena
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Jonathan Babicka & Busta Rhymes
Jonathan Babicka & DJ Irie
Busta Rhymes & DJ Irie
Busta Rhymes, DJ Irie, & Naomi Jury
Brooke Lily Brazelton
Natalia Cordero, Starr Hawkins, & Nataly Valdes
Kristina Elise & Janica Compte
Caitlin Sarian & Ann McFerran
Criselys Garcia
Celina Wagner
Erin Connors
Nino Kinklaze
Anna Dicenzo & Monica Killblane
Caroline Malloy, Jonathan & Missy Babicka
Charlie Venturi, Caroline Malloy, Jonathan & Missy Babicka, & Aaron Lucas
Karin Puleo & Nino Kinkladze
Sonja Wohlmuth
Stephanie & Erin Connors