Our jazz-club theme jazzes up our annual fundraiser on April 5 at Beth Elohim.
Just like the art form of jazz itself, it takes a lot of talented people to make beautiful music.
Our 2014 PTA fundraiser is going hip, with a jazz-club look that is going hit all the right notes. The party space will be enhanced with an amazing jazz trio: Nat Jannoff, Taymur Phell and Chris Carroll, who were lined up by co-chair Natalia Orlova-Silbfarb.
Natalia has also created our online auction website. Dig:www.biddingforgood.com/ps39/auction2014
Jody Matthews Schwartz created the “club look” of our event, including our attractive invitation and poster, with sweeping music notes and awesome colors.
New PS 39 mom Christiana Cobean has jumped right in to help. She has event planning experience, but has never helped plan an auction (“it’s an animal all its own!” she tells us).
Auction bidding closed as of March 30, and it was the first time in auction history that all items were posted online (a select few will be available for bidding during the event).
Item highlights include the Pawn Stars Cuss Jar and Disney’s Frozen plush snowballs. As well, there are gift certificates to local businesses, gourmet gift packs, and a selection of classes, camps and after-school programs.
All along, Natalia and her team have been tirelessly receiving, logging, photographing and posting the numerous donations coming in.
PTA prez Jo Goldbarb, along with her procurement team, have done an outstanding job of working with parents and local businesses to produce an outstanding selection of items for bid.
Luckily for us, treats will be donated by Vera and TJ Obias, a husband-and-wife team who own the Du Jour Bakery at 365 Fifth Avenue. (tempations include assorted flavors of French macaroons and the Obias’ signature almond bread pudding with maple butterscotch sauce). The cafe specializes in French classics and American comfort and has been a welcome part of the nabe since August 2012.
Last but certainly not least, our Jeremy Dubroff, an expert mixologist, will grace us with a signature drink created especially for this party.
This year’s event promises some real jazz fusion. See ya there. Bring your beret.
You can still bid on the online items, and buy tickets for the live event here.
