Saturday, November 13, 9pm-2am – Space Park, 298 NE 61st St, Miami
Kelly Blanco & Johnny Archer hosted The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars Gala 2021: Riviera Maya with a special performance by five-time Grammy nominee Flo Rida at Space Park Miami, a magical, open air oasis located in Miami’s Magic City Innovation District.
The Hearts & Stars Gala raised over $850,000 throughout the evening, including $100,000 via the Hearts & Stars Gala Matching Grant, started by the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Advisory Board members, which matched $50,000 in funds raised at and leading up to the event. Additionally, Bob Zangrillo made an impromptu $100,000 match donation.
Over 1,500 guests, including special guests Flo Rida, Michael Bay and Damon John, attended this Black-Tie Gala and experienced Tulum vibes and atmosphere with 5 hours of open bar including amazing products from Tita Italia Wine & Delicatessen, live entertainment from DJs Pietro and Noel, Int’l Nephew and Oya Baby and incredible food from Mau Miami, Delicious Caterer, Jealous Fork, Kosushi Miami, Est.33 Thai Craft Brewery, Paperfish, Dr Smood, and Miso Picante.
A refreshing open bar featured Tita Italian Wines, Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Stella Artois, Estrella Jalisco, Bud Light Seltzer, Bulldog Gin, Espolon Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, Maker’s Mark, Basil Hayden, Celsius, Fiji Water, Chinola, Rosaluna Mezcal, and the corporate partner of the year, LaCroix Sparkling Water.
Between performances, Hasbro’s Estefania Monch received the Shining Light Award and Joseph Hamam was recognized as the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year. During the live on-stage auction of an incredible villa from LVH Global, the Little Lighthouse Foundation raised over $30,000, and one lucky winner took home the Ahau Tulum VIP Raffle Package, which included 4 Days/3 nights in an Ahau Tulum suite and an Art With Me Miami VIP Experience. #HSGala #LLFoundation @LLFoundation