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We are incredibly grateful to this group of dedicated volunteers whom without Encore! Madly Marvelous - A Retro Bash would not be possible!
Encore Co-Chairs
Julianne Roth
Rebecca Selig
Encore Committee
Melanie Ellis
Gene Evans
Kathy Frederick
Barb Laurain
Brittany Stephenson
Denise Tovlin
Betsy Udal
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open Bar
Passed / Stationary Hors D'Oeuvres
Silent Auction
Live Performances by the Sugartones & Latanya Farrell Band
7:30pm Transition Upstairs
7:45pm
Cash Bar
Dinner
Wine on Table
8:45pm
Welcome - Encore Co-Chairs
Performances
Remarks - Co-Founders
POP Star Award
Live Auction/Paddle Raise
9pm Silent auction closes
9:45pm Transition Downstairs
10:00pm:
Dessert
Special Performance
Snap Seat Photo Booth
Dancing til Midnight with Latanya Farrell Band
11:00pm
The Cocktail Party
Open Bar 6pm - 7:30pm
Stationary Hors d'oeuvres
deviled eggs display | french onion dip with house chips | spiced smoked nuts
crudité with assorted dips | assorted cheeses, meats with breads
Passed Hors d’oevures
asparagus crème with pumpkin seeds | spam bites wrapped in bacon with spicy aioli
lamb curry lollipops | oysters rockefeller | fig puree & goat cheese crostini
The Dinner Party
wedge salad
rolls & butter
Surf & Turf
6-ounce filet with roasted garlic herb demi-glace | 3- ounce lobster tail with drawn butter
mashed potatoes | heirloom carrots
Vegetarian Option
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Grilled Endive
Red & White Table Wine
Cash Bar 7:30pm - 12am
Dessert
assorted mini cheesecakes | assorted gluten free fudge | chocolate tulip cups filled with brigadeiro
coffee | tea
Late Night Dance Party
french fry bar with assorted aiolis & ketchup
waffle fries | steak fries | sweet potato fries | yucca fries
Cocktail Hour:
The Sugartones- Rachel Ballasy Jerilyn Boudreau Kara Nielsen
Dinner
Music by Alan Mendez
Program:
Alan Mendez Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
Susan Haefner - Cheek to Cheek
Julia Solecki & Kenneth Galm - Stupid Cupid
Olivia Ciaffagione- Hound Dog
Hillary Ekwall, Amanda Forker & Olivia Fenton- Many a New Day/Wash That Man trio
Chelsea Pollard - What a Little Moonlight Can Do
Kenneth Galm - All I Need is the Girl
Jasmen Hunter - Creep
Olivia Fenton - Two Cents
Susan Haefner - Tenderly
Eric Clinton & Cast - Saturday Night Fish Fry
Paddle Raise
The Name Game -Tori Mooney
Vocalists accompanied by Melanie Guerin with Kris Allen on bass
Stage Manager- Amber Gebert-Goldsmith
Latanya is an ordinary woman with an ordinary life who brings an extraordinary voice to the music scene during live performances and on her debut album “Feelin’ Alright”. Uplifting melodies and powerful vocals are the hallmark of her songs about life, love and happiness. Latanya Farrell has emerged as a band leader full of energy who is uniquely gifted at engaging audiences with her bright smile and impeccable style. Blending Latanya’s original music with popular cover tunes, she performs to packed houses throughout New England. Her presence is infectious and the energy keeps flowing throughout the entire performance with music that ranges from soulful classics to urban contemporary to her inspiring originals.
Extraordinary Voice
Latanya's powerful performances are packed with people both far and near who come to hear her incredible vocals. Dubbed the “Queen of Summer Concerts” by the Hartford Courant in 2013, Latanya Farrell is a multitalented gifted singer, songwriter, and performer with genuine passion, energy, and a love for music and life.
Since winning Connecticut Star Search in 2003, Latanya has had leading musical roles which include performing “Songs in the Key of Life” at the Bushnell Theater as well as other large venues sharing the stage with amazing artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Air Supply.
Latanya has been featured on several albums including her longtime friend and world-renowned saxophonist Jimmy Greene’s Grammy Award nominated album, “A Beautiful Life”, which was dedicated to Jimmy and Nelba Márquez-Greene’s beautiful precious daughter, Ana Grace, who was tragically lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Energetic Performer
Latanya's award-winning vocal talent and style have been influenced by Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Jill Scott. With performance roots in her family church and community events, her career took off shortly after she was named Champion of the 2003 Connecticut Star Search competition.
MEMORABILIA FROM THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL - Value: Priceless
Right from the set of the Marvelous Mrs Maisel! Includes a hat actress Veanne Cox wore on the show along with her script and a swag bag full of treats. Swag bag includes a Marvelous Mrs. Maisel bag, baseball cap, t-shirt, and a jacket from The Gaslight. Truly priceless.
SUNDAY BRUNCH & MATINEE for 8 with OUR CO-FOUNDERS - Value: $1,000
You and 7 friends will be invited to join our co-founders Tracy, Sean & Darlene at Tracy’s house for a homemade champagne brunch followed by a matinee performance at Playhouse on Park & a post show q&a with the cast. Choose from a performance of The Prom this Summer or any production in our soon to be announced 2024-25 Season.
(Date is to be mutually agreed upon)
WEEKEND in NEW YORK CITY - Value: over $1500
Garden Brunch Experience for Two at The Terrace & Outdoor Gardens: includes a complimentary welcome cocktail, live band, unlimited starters from our garden display (including raw bar, pastries, & more), choice of entrée. Each guest can enjoy two additional complimentary beverages from our wine by-the-glass or cocktail menu.
Two prime location tickets to Cabaret on Broadway.
One or two nights in the lovely Hell's Kitchen apartment of Broadway actor, Veanne Cox
(Date is to be mutually agreed upon with Veanne, and pending ticket availability)
A DAY AT THE LAKE GARFIELD in the BERKSHIRES for 10 - Value: Priceless
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses for their generous contributions to our silent auction:
Adventure Park at Storrs
AC Petersen Farms
AJ Masthay
Alvarium Beer
ANDI Bags
Asylum Hill Congregational Church
Balance Massage & Wellness Center
Barb Laurain
Bartaco
Ben & Jerrys
Berkshire Mountain Gourmet
Berts Pizza
Best Cleaners
Beth Pite
Beth Rosa
Big Y
BK & Co
Black Bamboo
Bloombury Hill Farms
Bob Hilborn
Boston Red Sox
Bridgewater Chocolates
BTone
Budr Cannabis
Bushnell Performing Arts Center
Butler Florist & Garden Center
Cafe Louise
California Closets
Canterbury Liquors
Capital Grille
Carolina Brand Wines
Central Optica
Childrens Museum Group
Cinestudio
Clare Kindall
Cobra Puma Golf/ Matt Neeley
Coracora
CT Explored, Inc.
CT Forum
CT Museum of Culture & History
CT Science Center
CT Sun
Daswani
Dattco
Dave McLellan
Dave McLellan
David Aird
Delamar West Hartford
Denise and Robert Tovlin
Diane Cadrain
Diane Zannoni
Dina Anselmi
Dina Plapler & Earl McMahon
Don and Betty Draper
Don and Roberta Hutcher
Effie's Place
El Santo
Elite Island Resort
Elizabeth Gunn
Elmwood Pizza
Emma Cook
Essex Indoor Golf
Essex Steam Train
Estelle Gonsalves
Excell Fitness
Fairfield Theatre Company
Falcetti Music
Falcetti School of Music
Fire by Forge
Fit U
Fitness Class Training
Florence Griswold Museum
Frame Dimersions
Gail Mangs
Garde Arts Center
Goodspeed Musicals
Goodwin Hotel
Gouveia Vineyards
Grace Brandt
Grace Brandt
Greg & Susan Seaver
Hands on Hartford
Hartford Athletic Charitable Fund
Hartford Athletics
Hartford Stage
Hartford Stitch
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Hartford Wolf Pack
Hartford Yard Goats
Hawk Ridge Winery
Higher Ground Core
Highland Park Market
Hill-stead Museum
Hope & Stetson
Imagine Float
Integrated PT
Irene Tan
IRIS Photography
Ivoryton Playhouse
J McLaughlin
J McLaughlin
James and Patricia Bergenn
Jane Comerford & Jonathan Sporn
Jasmine Calhoun
Jenni Freidman
Joe Zannoni
Joey's Pizza
Jorgrensen Center for the Performing Arts
Joy Susan (Joy Nenna)
Kaoud
Kathy Frederick & Gene Leach
Kathy Zanonni
Kevin Doyle & Pearl Granat
Kiehl's Gift Box
Kimberly Boutique
Knit Two-Gether Judy Manfre
Lattimer Family
Le Mazet Rotisserie Restaurant
Legacy Theatre
Lego
Little Oak Cafe
Live by the Sun Feel by the Moon
Local Eight Hospitality Group
Lynn Tapper sports memorbilia
Lynne Tapper & Leland Brandt
Mandell JCC
Mark Twain House
Marriot Hotel
Max's Oyster Bar
McBride Carpets
Mecha Noodle Bar
Melanie and Matt Ellis
Melissa Donaghy
Metro Bis
Mike Michaud
Millwright's
More Italian Pasta Lab
Mr. Sparkle
Muscle Mechanic
Mystic Seaport Museum
Naomi Jewelry
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Park Brewing
New York Football Giants
Noah Webster House
Northeast Piano Movers
Northeast Piano Service
Nothing Bundt Cakes
NY City Weekend
Ovelle Coffee Company
Paper Mill Playhouse
Parkville Market
Patricia McChristian
Playhouse Theatre Academy
Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc.
Pond House Cafe
Priya Morganstern
Puma/Cobra golf
Rachel Spitzig
Raimie Weber Jewelry
Ridgewood Designs
River Bend Bookshop
Rockledge Golf Club
Salon Golden
Sand Hill Pottery
Sara Raskin
Sean Harris
School of Rock
Scotch Plains Tavern
Scott and Rebecca Selig
Second Chance Shop
Seven Barrels
Severance Foods
Shake Shack
Sharon Pope & Al Gatti
Sherry Manetta
Six Flags
Small State Provisions
Smoke Public House
Southwick Zoo
Sparrow Bar and Restaurant
Stone Age Rock Gym
Sun Do Wellness
Susan Schlank
Suzanne Aber
The Charles
The Children's Museum
The Hartford Club
The Hartford Club
The Verb is Herb
The White Rabbit
TheaterWorks Hartford
Thomas Hooker Brewery
Tony Ravosa
Total Wine
Tracy Flater & Tone Falcetti
Tree Trail Adventures Mystic
U ARE HEARD LLC
Univ. of Hartford Presidents College
Valvoline
Veanne Cox
Victoria Anderson Advanced Aesthetics
VT Salon
Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art
Warner Theatre
Waypoint Spirits
Webb Stevens Deane
West Hartford Art League
Whistle Pig
Winding Trails, Inc
Wise Old Dog
Wood-n-Tap
Zulu Safari
You can raise your paddle high at the event tonight.
Too shy? You can donate through our virtual paddle raise online here.
A very special thank you to those who donated wine to our wine pull!
Anonymous
James and Patricia Bergenn
Carolina Wine Brands
Anna Crawford and Bill Silva
Virginia DeLima
Melanie and Matt Ellis
Daniel & Leslie Gregor
Bob and Kristina Hilborn
Sherry Manetta and Brian Harvey
Tanya Penman Sterling
Sarah Raskin
Mark Raymond
Anne Schick
Noreen Shugrue and Ken Kenzenkovic
Rich Sin-Clair
Richard Thibodeau
Carol Walter
Yvette Young
A very special thank you to all of those who donated time and/or talent planning and/or implementing all aspects of tonights event. Encore! Madly Marvelous - A Retro Bash is a lot of work and we are enterally grateful for your help.
Jeanette Berger
Carol Catrini
Emma Cook
Carol Davis
Nina Elgo
Melanie Ellis
Gene Evans
Falcetti Pianos
Gretchen Fountain
Rick Fountain
Ethan Frankel
Tracy Frankel
Kathy Frederick
Barb Laurain
Sherry Manetta
Judi Manfre
Pat McChristian
Marie Mecca
Heather Nadeau
Eileen Oconnor
Liz Reynolds
Heather Schaefer
Melissa Shannon
Lisa Steier
Brittany Stephenson
Ramona Sukhraj
Denise Tovlin
Betsy Udal
Nicole Velazquez
Jean Weidlich
Tibor Zoller
We want to take a moment to acknowledge how grateful we are for our staff. The Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. staff has gone above and beyond in supporting this event. Thank you team!
