Community Corner
Sixth Annual Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase to be Held Sept. 9-11
This year's event to feature several new activities for families.
Spectacular yachts from renowned boat companies and designers will be on view and for sale during the sixth annual Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase, to be held at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, this coming weekend, September 9, 10 and 11, 2011.
In addition to the amazing watercraft on exhibit, this year’s event will feature several new activities for families, including kayak and canoe excursions, fly fishing demos, Audubon’s Nature Exploration Station and live animal shows sponsored by .
The event will also feature special land attractions including a $2 million 1963 Corvette Rondine Concept Car, courtesy of Carriage House Motor Cars; fine marine artwork from the J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, Inc.; and highlights from Saks Fifth Avenue of Greenwich’s fall collection. What’s more, the works of artist Leonard Mizerek, known for his colorful seascapes, will be on display throughout the weekend. Refreshments from some of the area’s best restaurants and chefs will be available for purchase.
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A kick-off preview party benefiting and its efforts to protect and restore the Long Island Sound will be held from . Tickets for the preview party, which includes entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by top area restaurants and caterers, are $75 per person. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Audubon Greenwich and its Long Island Sound campaign. In addition, a silent auction of ten select items will also benefit the cause.
The showcase continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 10 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, September 11, at no charge to the public. On Sunday at 12 noon, Greenwich High School student Stephanie Sandor will sing the National Anthem and representatives from Audubon Greenwich and Wildlife in Crisis will release a bird back to nature in honor of 9/11.
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“This year’s showcase will provide an incredible experience,” said Cristina Kelleher, director of sales of the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, in a release. “In addition to the magnificent yachts, visitors and their families will enjoy both in-water and on-land activities, plus learn about the efforts of Audubon Greenwich to restore and protect the Long Island Sound, which the Delamar is pleased to support.”
For more information or to purchase tickets for the preview party, call TMK Sports & Entertainment at 203-531-3047 or visit www.thedelamar.com.
