Celebrity host Melissa Rivers will lead this inspiring and elegant evening to honor farm animals, promote compassion, and enjoy fabulous vegan cuisine. One of the most unique and enlightening events of the season, the Gala for Farm Animals features an award presentation, a special musical performance by Shawn Colvin, a farm animal-inspired silent auction, and a three-course gourmet vegan dinner. The growing list of celebrity supporters includes Emily Deschanel, Loretta Swit, Peter Max, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Coolidge, Lisa Edelstein, Swoosie Kurtz, Rue McClanahan, Kevin Nealon, Eric Roberts, Daniela Sea, Ally Sheedy, True Whitaker, Persia White and Debra Wilson Skelton. They will be joined by key legislators, artists, animal advocates, and public figures in media and culture. For more information call 607-583-2225 ext. 221, contact gala@farmsanctuary.org or visit www.farmsanctuary.org/gala08. WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2008; 6 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Cipriani Wall Street, New York, NY PROGRAM: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. General Reception and Silent Auction 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Gourmet Vegan Dinner 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Celebrity Presentations 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Twilight Reception and Entertainment TICKETS: $400 per guest About Farm Sanctuary Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, we have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and legislative actions, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Our shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. More information can be found at www.FarmSanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225. |