HAPPENINGS
THE GREATEST SHOW
A Black-tie Gala on the Bay
By Cindy Cockburn
Guests will board the luxury yacht StarShip from a red carpet on Friday,
March 11th at the Port of St. Petersburg for a black-tie gala to benefit
local charities. Producer Alessandro “Alvin” Alvino has chosen Brooke’s
Butterfly Bash, Heels to Heal, Shawn Brown Foundation, ILSP Emergency
Relief Fund, St. Pete Fools Charity, Pinellas PAL and Remember Honor Support
9/11 as the beneficiaries of this event. Originally from Italy, Alvin has produced
similar events worldwide. He has lived and worked in St. Petersburg for the last
six years and wants to give back to the community.
The evening extravaganza will take place on all three decks where guests will
enjoy four-course dinners accompanied by wines selected by Alvin as they cruise
the bay, along with live entertainment from a band and musicians such as Ariella
and Nic Kraster, Shawn Brown, Daniela Soledade, Nate Najar and James Suggs.
Additional entertainment will be the Boris & Sax Show, a burlesque show, magic
show and the #NoFilter Show Band. The evening will conclude with an exclusive
after-party, where local DJ Fresh will showcase his music. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greatest Show has a variety of sponsorships, VIP and vendor
opportunities. For more information and tickets, visit thegreatestshow.org.
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The March 11th event will be aboard the yacht StarShip.
Alessandro Alvino, who is known as
Alvin, is producing an entertainment
filled cruise to benefit area charities.
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