Interfaith Caregivers to Host a “Best of Broadway” Fundraiser on August 5

HAMILTON, N.J. - July 20, 2015 - PRLog -- Local nonprofit Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) will host a “Best of Broadway” fundraiser  on Wednesday, August 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Nottingham Ballroom, located at 200 Mercer Street in Hamilton. The benefit will help raise money for activities to support the mission of the Hamilton-based organization, which is to promote the independence and dignity of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life.

Soprano Joanna Latini, a rising star who recently graduated from CarnegieMellonUniversity with honors, and baritone Michael Maliakel, a professional actor-singer based in New York City, will sing hits from Broadway musicals.  Joanna’s performances are gaining recognition on the operatic, recital and competition stages. She has performed with the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Miami Summer Music Festival, and was a national semi-finalist in the Classical Singer competition. Michael, who performs in musical genres ranging from traditional musical theater to contemporary pop to opera, was the winner of the 2014 National Music Theater Competition and also won a top prize in the 2015 Lotte Lenya Competition. Both singers are Hamilton natives.

Adding to the fun of the evening, guests will be served dinner and wine by celebrity servers and sommeliers that will include Assemblymen Daniel Benson and Wayne DeAngelo; Mercer County Freeholders John Cimino, Pasquale Colavita and Andrew Koontz; Detective Quincy Hendryx from the Hamilton Police Department; Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes; Hamilton Councilman Dennis Pone; Cathy DiCostanzo, President of the Mercer County Chapter, Sunshine Foundation; Dan Keelan, President of E&T Services; John Strycharz, Chairman of Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission;  Lauretta Lucchesi, Senior Vice President, Grand Bank, NA; and Liz Tindall, President of Liz Tindall and Associates, LLC.

Jane Latini, ICGMC Executive Director and Eileen Thornton, ICGMC Development Committee Chairperson, both of Hamilton, commented, “Last year, we hosted a similar fundraiser, an “Evening of Amore.” Much to our welcome surprise, the response was so huge that we had to change venues to accommodate more than 200 guests. This year, we are looking forward to another outstanding event for our community to gather, network and enjoy exceptional area talent and support the mission of Interfaith Caregivers.”

Tickets for the event are $35 which includes dinner, wine and entertainment. Due to the high turnout of guests last year, those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets early to guarantee admission to the event. Checks can be made payable to ICGMC and sent to ICGMC at 3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 16, Hamilton, New Jersey08619. For more information or phone reservations, please call Jane Hargraves at ICGMC at 609-393-9922. Advanced arrangements can be made for table reservations. Sponsorship opportunities for this fundraiser are also available. Visit www.icgmc.org for more information about Interfaith Caregivers and the event.

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About Interfaith Caregivers of Greater MercerCounty (ICGMC)
ICGMC relies on more than 350 dedicated volunteers from 28 interdenominational congregations throughout MercerCounty, as well as individual, corporate, foundation and government support. Its mission is to promote the independence and dignity of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life. To request services, volunteer, or support Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, visit www.icgmc.org or call 609-393-9922.