2nd Annual Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon
Our 2nd Annual Rush HeARTS Education was an amazing success thanks to all our AMAZING supporters, we are so glad we were able to bring to life the 2,300 students in our Arts Education Programs.Once again the beautiful Grand Ballroom of the iconic Plaza Hotel provided the backdrop of Rush HeARTS Education luncheon
Justine and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons joined us as this years Honorary Chairs
CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien was the afternoon’s host.
Tamara Tunie provided our guests with a keynote speech.
Rush Kids and Rush Teaching Artists were also in attendance to celebrate their achievements with those who came to support Rush Philanthropic and provide a special featured performance to Adele’s Rolling in the Deep.
Petra Nemcova led the Rush Kids Auction where Rush HeARTS Education luncheon guests pledged $1000 to sponsor a child for a year of Rush Education programming. Pledges from many notable guests such as Tamara Mellon, Soledad O’Brien, Petra Nemcova, Kara Young and Russell Simmons himself, to name a few.
Celebrities and executives in the business, fashion, music & entertainment industries also added to the excitement of Rush HeARTS Education luncheon. Guests included: Idris Elba, Diggy Simmons, John Bartlett, Kelly Bensimon, Tamara Tunie, Angela Simmons, Miss Universe Leila Lopes, Jessica White, Petra Nemcova, Soledad O’Brien, Joseph “Rev. Run” and Justine Simmons, and Kara Young.
With the ongoing generous support of our sponsors, patrons and friends, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will continue to provide art education opportunities for even more youth and enrich the cultural landscape of our city.
The iconic Grand Ballroom at The Plaza
As is tradition, our Rush Kid is doing our sound check 😀
Our Rush Kids doing final rehearsals for their special performance
Our oldest Rush Kid :D, Co-founder Russell Simmons
#RushKidLove our supporters Idris Elba, Tamara Tunie, and our Host Soledad OBrien
Our Keynote Speaker Tamara Tunie
Time for our special performance #RushKids perform a dance to Adele’s Rolling in the Deep
Russell and Avid Supporter the amazing Tamara Mellon enjoying the Rush Kid performance
The AMAZING Petra Nemocova starts off our Rush Kid Auction!
Our Rush Kids supporters get custom made #RushKidHeARTS
Our creative souls at work, our RushKid giving tree
Special Thanks to our favorite DJ couple DJ MOS and DJ Kiss:D
Miss Universe Leila Lopes did not want to leave without a shot with our wonderful #RushKids
Special Thanks also goes out to our wonderful volunteers at City Year.
This years 2nd Annual Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon was an amazing success thanks to all parties involved. We will continue to serve our core of 2,300 students in our arts education programming, and will strive to continue to expand that core to reach the thousands of #RushKids that are still out there. Thank you!
*PS…..Save the Date, Our 13th Annual Art For Life, Saturday, July 28th 2012
