Project Cuddle and John Stamos will host Dinner by the Bay on February 9th, 2013 in Long Beach, CA

Jan. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Set against the backdrop of the Long Beach skyline, Dinner by the Bay is an evening of dining, dancing and saving lives and National Spokesperson John Stamos invites you to dig out those bell bottoms and tie-dye shirts for this year’s theme, “Flashback to the 70’s”. The event features a Silent Auction, Dinner and Dancing with performances by the Boogie Knights Band.

Emmy® nominated actor and producer John Stamos is an advocate for Project Cuddle.  He serves as the non-profit’s National Spokesperson and Chairman of the Advisory Board, and has been a supporter of the charity for over eight years.  Television credits include “General Hospital,” ABC’s “Full House,” NBC’s Emmy Award-winning drama “ER.”  Stamos produced and starred in ABC’s comedy “Jake in Progress” and “Thieves” and appeared in the Emmy & Golden Globe nominated adaptation of “Raisin in the Sun” for ABC.  Other notable appearances include NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU,” HBO’s “Entourage” and a multi-episode arc on Fox’s hit series “Glee.”  Stamos will appear in a multi-episode arc as Ellen Barkins’ lover in NBC’s “The New Normal.”  Stamos has had tremendous success on Broadway having performed opposite James Earl Jones in The Best Man.  He has also appeared in the Tony® Award-winning musicals Hairspray, Bye Bye Birdie, Nine and Cabaret.  Currently in development with Twentieth Century Fox, he will produce with Neil Meron & Craig Zadan a feature musical set to the music of the Beach Boys.  Additional producing credits include the Emmy nominated ABC miniseries “Beach Boys: An American Family” and the highly rated CBS telefilm “Martin & Lewis.”  Stamos has also displayed his musical talents over the past 25 years while touring with The Beach Boys.  He currently lives in Los Angeles where he recently received the honor of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The 2013 Awards to be presented are: Founder’s Choice Award  – Janet Coleman, Board Member of the Year– Gary Eisenberger, President’s Choice Award -  Kathleen Hutton-Klein.

Event Hosts are John Stamos and Debbe Magnusen and actress Tracy Lindsey Melchior will be the Master of Ceremonies for the fundraising event with Gary Eisenberger as Co- Master of Ceremonies.

Photos from the event last year by Miguel Pola– as well as many other memorable moments – are featured in the 2013 Project Cuddle Calendar, http://projectcuddle.org/pc-calendar-2013. All proceeds from the calendar and this event will benefit Project Cuddle® and help continue the mission of the organization to save the lives of babies from abandonment – as of today, 711 babies have been saved.

The evening begins with a silent auction featuring exciting items including gift baskets, weekend getaways, spa packages, dinner and hotel certificates and tons of other gifts for men, women and there is always a large assortment of baby items.  

Date: Saturday, February 9th 2013
Time: 6:30 PM Cocktails and silent auction and 7:30 PM Dinner and Entertainment

Reserved seating VIP Table for 10 is $1,350 and VIP individual tickets are $150 – this VIP seating includes a personalized and autographed photo opportunity with John Stamos, complimentary premium beverage, access to VIP Lounge and Gift Bag.    

General table for 10 is $950 and General individual tickets are $95 per person and $75 per child 12 and under.

Please call 714-432-9681 or visit web site, http://projectcuddle.org/events/dinner-by-the-bay-2013

This Event sells out every year and tickets must be purchased in advance and no tickets will be sold the day of the event.  All ticket sales are final, no refunds, and all minors must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian.