On February 27th, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Safchik, Co-Chairs of the 2007 Miami Black Tie and Blue Jean Gala, hosted a special cocktail party for sponsors and supporters of this upcoming and much-anticipated event, to be held on Saturday, April 28th, 2007, at the Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne.

The Safchiks transformed their magnificent Coral Gables home into a Moroccan paradise, and guests enjoyed delicious Mediterranean cuisine, drink and music. Various members of the gala’s committee were in attendance, including Honorary Chair Mrs. Amanda Batchelor, presenting Co-Chair
Laura Coulter-Jones along with Melissa Azrack, Lisa Brayer, Mickey Dworkin, Bella Goldstein, Manuela Mueller, Claudia Potamkin, and Adam Rosenfeld. In addition, community leaders and philanthropists such as Yolanda and Jeff Berkowitz, H. Alan Shore, Scott Sheftall, and Brian Torres were present.

Representatives of the Lucky Brand Foundation, Judy Sitzer and Karen Schneider, addressed the guests with messages from Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman, Founders of the Lucky Brand Foundation and the Lucky Brand Jeans Company. It was announced that along with the Brian Setzer Orchestra as the musical entertainment, the one and only Joan Rivers will be this year’s celebrity host/comedian. In addition, Piaget will be the official jeweler and watch company for the event.

The Lucky Brand Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money for disabled and disadvantaged children. Proceeds from the Miami Black Tie and Blue Jean Gala will benefit the Children’s Heart Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. For more information regarding ticket prices and sponsorship opportunities, please call 305-243-3956 or vcastro@med.miami.edu or pedschairman@med.miami.edu