This weekend, Wynwood is getting a passport to Spain without ever leaving Miami! The Little Lighthouse Foundation is turning up the glam, the music, and the mission all for a good cause. Deco is taking you inside the Hearts & Stars Gala, where partying and changing lives go hand in hand.<\/p>\n
What do artists like Nelly, Cee-Lo Green, and Ja Rule all have in common?<\/p>\n
Ja Rule: \u201cI feel the energy right now, but I can\u2019t wait to get out there and feel it.\u201d<\/p>\n
They\u2019ve all rocked the Hearts & Stars Gala. Duh!<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cHearts & Stars Gala is the Little Lighthouse Foundation\u2019s annual gala. It is our signature fundraising event, and it happens every March.\u201d<\/p>\n
And this March, it\u2019s back again, and the gala has a brand new theme.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cThe theme: Una Noche En Sevilla. So bringing that Spanish culture through the food, the vibe, the aesthetic, the flamenco dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n
And just wait until you hear who\u2019s performing this year.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cHistorically, we\u2019ve had great performers, and this year we have two incredible talents. A live performance by the Gipsy Kings. Jan Blomqvist is just going to keep that energy. It\u2019s going to be contagious.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dress to impress, but make sure to wear your dancing shoes.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cThis is a pop-up nightclub. This is not your typical sit-down dinner gala.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year will mark the 16th anniversary of the annual event, and it\u2019s coming with a little change.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cWe\u2019ve typically have done it outside or at private residences. This year, we are taking it to Mana Wynwood. We are protected from the weather; it\u2019s going to be air conditioning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tickets start at about $260. But trust us, it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cThere is no bad ticket. The [general admission] ticket, you\u2019re getting an open bar, incredible food. And the VIP tables are for a group experience. You have that nightclub feel, unlimited bottle service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond the awesome performers and party atmosphere, guests are supporting a good cause.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Babicka: \u201cThere\u2019s a goal at the end of this party. All the fundraising from Hearts & Stars Gala goes directly to our programs so we can create magic for the kids.\u201d<\/p>\n
The fun goes down on Saturday, March 7, at Mana Wynwood.<\/p>\n