The Brooke Trace Gallery & Toys in the Sun Run Hosts Annual Event benefitting Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Friday, November 17th, 6-10 pm.

The Brooke Trace Gallery and the Toys in the Sun Run will host our annual event benefiting the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation on Friday, November 17th, 2006 from 6-10 pm. The event takes place at 1098 NE 45th Street (Floranada Avenue). Refreshments and appetizers will be served. There will be a silent auction hosting a variety of items donated by local supporting businesses. Rob Robi, renowned artist will be showcasing his talents on a live model ; this is a provocative and entertaining demonstration of art meets flesh, a must see.

(PRWEB) November 9, 2006 -- The Brooke Trace Gallery and the Toys in the Sun Run will host our annual event benefiting the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006 from 6-10 p.m. The event takes place at 1098 NE 45th Street (Floranada Avenue). The artists will feature the talents of illustrator, muralist and a special live body painting exhibition by Rob Robi. Other talented artists will include Francesco Alessandro Anciani, Tim Otte, Brooke Trace, Tripp Harrison, Mike Turner, Max Gold, Ashton Howard, John Bowen, Naomi Malka Litzenblatt, Jeff Shulman, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Peter Max and more.

Rob Robi, renowned artist will be showcasing his talents on a live model during the Gallery Opening Event. This is a provocative and entertaining demonstration of art meets flesh, a must see! Robi is currently painting a mural at DiMaggio Children's Hospital. He has several designs for a mural at the Gallery. The designs will be on display during this event and the guests can vote for their favorite design!

A donation at the door is requested. There will be complementary appetizers and entertainment. Refreshments will be served. There will be a silent auction hosting a variety of items donated by the Gallery and local supporting businesses. All are invited to enjoy an evening of art and entertainment. This event will support the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation through donations at the door and the silent auction being held from 6-9:30 p.m.

We are proud of our event sponsors: Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson, Bobby Rodriguez Productions, Renaissance Festival, Allied Kitchen & Bath, Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson, Chef's Table, Fishing Headquarters, Bravo, Diamonte Day Spa, Colin & Sas Christian, Minuteman Press, Bobby B' s "Boss" HRLY'S, Center For Optimal Health, Electrical Motor Services Inc...

Anciani is renowned in Europe for his unique impressionist style of painting. The artist has generously donated one of the works, "C'era una Volta", an image of Jesus, to Apostle Charles Tolbert from Christ Found All Creation Saved. The Gallery Opening will launch the sale of raffle tickets for this painting that will benefit the Community Assistance Program for the Homeless. The new raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25 and limited to 1,000 total tickets sold. The drawing has been pushed back until the gallery opening on Dec. 8.

The Brooke Trace Gallery hosts its gallery events and exhibit openings on the second Friday of every month. Each event features new artist exhibitions and art from classic and modern masters, ranging from the fine art of Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Peter Max and others to the latest works by Max Gold and many others of The Brooke Trace Gallery's Featured Artists. Events have included featured artists meet and greet, and eclectic live entertainment from musical performances, cultural dance performances to live body painting art.

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