Caribbean Education Foundation 2009 Benefit, “Jamaica Farewell” Boston Premiere - A Huge Success

Caribbean Education Foundation 2009 Benefit, “Jamaica Farewell” Play Boston Premiere - A Huge Success at the Calderwood Pavilion

The Caribbean Education Foundation Benefit Performance of “Jamaica Farewell” Play premiered with huge success in Boston on November 21, 2009!

Jamaica, Farewell opened with rave reviews and strong support from the Massachusetts community. Proceeds raised from the benefit will provide scholarships to poor high school students in Jamaica for 2010 school year. The funds will pay school fees, books, supplies, meals and transportation.

The evening commenced with a VIP Reception of delicious Jamaican Cuisine catered by Pepper Pot Catering including Caribbean dishes: jerk chicken, curry goat, rice and peas, tofu and vegetable curry stew. Dessert flowed with amazing Jamaican Rum Cake and Bread Pudding from Lenny’s Bakery.

A Silent Auction continued throughout the evening showcasing exotic Caribbean Vacations, Discount Airfares, Restaurant Gift Certificates and Sports Memorabila featuring sports greats such as: Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

A Spectacular performance of Jamaica Farewell Play was presented by award-winning actress, Debra Ehrhardt to standing ovation!

After the Play, patrons proceed to the After Party Reception to meet the actress and listen to great roots reggae music by the Dis N’ Dat Band with electrifying performances by Los Angeles-based reggae artist, Bum Roots and Boston-based artists, Journalist Bandoo and Iron Zion.

The Caribbean Education Foundation would like to say a SPECIAL THANK YOU to the following companies and individuals who played key roles to ensure our successful event:

SPONSORS
BOS LEGAL Law Firm
Jamaica, Farewell Play
Basil Anderson Educational Fund
BNN TV
Top Notch Graphics
Smithsonien Network Funding Advisory Group
Touch 106.1 FM
ZYNC TV

CEF PLAY COMMITTEE
Malcolm Medley, Esq., Chair
Nikiki Bogle, Esq.
Deron Jones
Erica Lee
Richard Sans Soucy Jr., Esq.
Samere Reid
Denzil McKenzie, Esq.

"SPECIAL THANKS" TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
Debra Ehrhardt, Basil Anderson, Junior Rodigan, Barbara Murray, Sun Shine, Nicola Williams, Marcia Brathwaite, Nina LaNegra, Rosalind Smith, Recording Artists, Bum Roots, Journalist Bandoo, Iron Zion, Dis N' Dat Reggae Band

"HEARTFELT THANKS" TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES:
Calderwood Pavilion, MEMB Associates, The Williams Agency Inc., Massachusetts Minority Contractors Association, Eash Enterprises Computing Services, Big City Radio, Boston.com, Jamaicans.com, BosTix, ArtsBoston, Hot 97 Boston, Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts, Caribbean Professionals Network, Bay State Banner, Pepper Pot Restaurant, Lenny's Bakery, Boston Business Journal, South Florida Caribbean News, Felt Restaurant and Lounge, Silent Auction Companies

MANY THANKS to Patrons, attendees, supporters and donors for helping the Caribbean Education Foundation educate needy children in the Caribbean.