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  • Evening Under The Stars, Fun for a Good Cause!

    Evening Under The Stars,
    Fun for a Good Cause!

  • Evening Under The Stars, First Class Entertainment!

    Evening Under The Stars,
    First Class Entertainment!

  • Evening Under The Stars, The Event of the Year!

    Evening Under The Stars,
    The Event of the Year!

  • Evening Under The Stars, Palm Springs' Premier Fundraising Event.

    Evening Under The Stars,
    Palm Springs' Premier Fundraising Event.

  • Evening Under The Stars, The Biggest Dance Party of the Year!

    Evening Under The Stars,
    The Biggest Dance Party of the Year!

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    Evening Under the Stars - Genesis
    BACK TO OUR ROOTS 
    With a Special Guest Appearance by LILY TOMLIN

    In 1993, two years after AIDS Assistance Program was founded, the board of directors decided to organize a small fundraising party to help increase AAP’s visibility and provide entertainment for the community while helping to raise funds to support their mission. It started simply – a board member donated the use of their backyard, and other board members and volunteers built a simple stage. The audience was treated to a series of performances and the event raised enough money to help fund the growing nutritional support program.
     
    The event became an annual fundraising fête and one of the most elaborate galas in the Valley with up to 1,500 guests, a formal seated dinner, and world class entertainment including Barry Manilow, Cyndi Lauper, and Gladys Knight.
     
    Post COVID, with skyrocketing costs for everything, the event as it had evolved wouldn’t ‘pencil out’ unless ticket prices were raised to $1,000, which is not sustainable and not ‘us.’ We had to reimagine it.
     
    For the 30th Anniversary of the event, we are bringing it back to our roots and having a celebration in one of the most spectacular estates in Palm Springs, with abundant food and drink and a ticket price more in line with our grass-roots nature. $200.
     
    After a three-year hiatus, the event will raise much needed funds to help AAP – Food Samaritans support the critically needed programs that improve the quality of life for low- income people living with chronic illnesses in Palm Springs and surrounding communities.
     
    Please join us for a simpler, new event in the spirit of the original Evening Under the Stars.

    Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 PM.
     
    In celebration of our supporters, we are honored to present the following with the Community Impact Award: Lori and Aubrey Serfling, and Nelda Linsk. We are honored to recognize their long-standing partnerships with us and all that they do in the community.
     
    Gratefully,
    Mark Anton, CEO

    SOLD OUT!
     
    SQ Lily headshot4Lily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, video, and social media.  Throughout her extraordinary career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: seven Emmys; a Tony for her one woman Broadway show, Appearing Nitely; a second Tony for Best Actress, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics’ Circle Award for her one woman performance in Jane Wagner’s The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a CableAce Award for Executive Producing the film adaptation of The Search; a Grammy for her comedy album, This is a Recording as well as nominations for her subsequent albums Modern Scream, And That's the Truth, and On Stage; and two Peabody Awards – the first for the ABC television special, Edith Ann’s Christmas (Just Say Noël), and the second for narrating and executive producing the HBO film, The Celluloid Closet. In 2003, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and, in December 2014, was the recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC. For more information, please visit www.lilytomlin.com
     
     
     
  • EUS History

    In the past years, 'Evening Under the Stars' has featured the talents of Nell Carter, Tyne Daly, Melissa Manchester, Jane Oliver, Lorna Luft, Suzanne Somers, Bea Arthur and our 10th anniversary spectacular highlighted Barry Manilow and his orchestra. Ms. Nancy Wilson headlined our 2004 gala with the Las Vegas Rat Pack & the Dry Martini Orchestra as our opening. 2005 showcased the legendary talents of Ms. Lily Tomlin, 2006 saw a return of Barry Manilow with his new Las Vegas Review, 2007 and 2009 showcased the legendary talents of Mary Wilson of the Supremes, and 2008 presented Pink Martini. Our 2010 event featured the music of ABBA performed by ARRIVAL (direct from Sweden) and featured some of ABBA's original musicians. Our 2011 event featured the B-52's, and the house rocked in 2012 with The Go-Go's! For 2013, the remarkable Cyndi Lauper helped us celebrate the 20th Evening Under the Stars. In 2014 we made history with The First Ladies of Disco: Alfa Anderson, Linda Clifford, Norma Jean, France Joli, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Luci Martin, Charlene Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Pamala Stanley, Jeanie Tracy, Anita Ward, and Martha Wash, while our 2015 event presented the phenomenal Darlene Love!  The 2016 event featured the world-famous Village People and 2017 was Martha Reeves and the Vandellas! For our big 25th Anniversary celebration in 2018, we featured the incomparable Gladys Knight. In 2019 we were thrilled to bring back to Palm Springs “the Music of ABBA” by Arrival from Sweden, who gave a spectacular performance!

  • 2023 Sponsors

     

    Presenting Sponsor

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    Entertainment Sponsors

    Major Sponsors

    Grace Helen Spearman Foundation
    Lampley Lomeli
    The Auen Foundation
    Hot Purple Energy
    Scott Histed
    State Farm/Gleeson Insurance
    Flooring Innovations
    Imagine It! Media

    Media Sponsors

    The Desert Sun
    The Standard
    Palm Springs Life
    Palm Springs Post

  • 2023 HONOREES

     

    Lori and AubreyCommunity Impact Award Honorees

    Lori and Aubrey Serfling

    Lori Serfling has a background in the administration of biomedical research and pharmaceutical research and development. Before moving to the Desert, Lori worked in New York as an executive recruiter for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Prior to this, she worked as an Administration and Finance Director for various Independent Biomedical Research organizations. She was appointed as a Site Review Consultant for the National Institutes of Health and consulted for other independent biomedical research institutes across the country. Lori holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration.
     
    Lori volunteers her time to various community projects and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Desert Arc. Lori also Co-Chairs the Animal Samaritans Men of the Desert Fashion Show and Luncheon and is a former board member of ACT for MS and Guide Dogs of the Desert.
     
    Aubrey Serfling served as President/Chief Executive Officer of Eisenhower Health from November 2001 until his retirement in March of 2021. Prior to joining Eisenhower, he served as Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer of Columbia-Cornell Care in New York. He also was President and CEO of California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He holds a master’s degree in Hospital Administration as well as a master’s degree in Business Administration and Finance, both from the University of California, Berkeley.
     
    Aubrey is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the McCallum Theater and a member of the Board of Directors of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Nelda LinskCommunity Impact Award Honoree

    Nelda Linsk

    Nelda Linsk has been a steadfast supporter of many organizations in the Coachella Valley. She has been a long-time friend of AAP – Food Samaritans and was a very close friend of founder Jeannette Rockefeller. For many years Nelda has encouraged others to be philanthropic by giving not only to our organization, but to many more. It is her strong belief that our quality of life is affected by what we give back to our communities. Nelda is iconic, respected, and indeed deserves many accolades.

     


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