Rhythm Foundation Fundraising Gala at North Beach Bandshell
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