Lightyears Gala Honors Marvin Hamlisch, Arlene Dahl, Marc Rosen & More On 11/10

Lighthouse International, the 104 year-old leading non-profit organization dedicated to fighting vision loss, will present its annual Lightyears Gala: The Lighthouse Salutes the Arts. The honorees for this year's star studded evening, expected to attract some 500 people, include Interior Designer Mica Ertegun, American Composer Marvin Hamlisch, film star Arlene Dahl and Marc Rosen, fragrance package designer. WNYW/Fox 5's News Anchor, Ernie Anastos, will emcee the event.

The event's Chairpersons include Commissioner of New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting Katherine Oliver, Interior Designer Mario Buatta, Lighthouse International Board Member Stephanie Goldman-Pittel, President of Cohen Brothers Realty Corporation Charles Cohen and his wife Clo Cohen; Public Relations & Marketing Director for Jimmy Choo shoes.

Individual tickets are $1,000 -$2,500 per person and table packages range from $10,000 to $50,000. Proceeds from the event will support the services of Lighthouse International which fights vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment. For more information on the event, tickets or reservations please call 212-821-9428.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
6:30 pm Cocktails
7:30 pm Reception

The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue and 59th Street at Central Park South, New York City

About Lighthouse International
Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment. It achieves this through clinical and rehabilitation services, education, research and advocacy. For more information about vision loss and its causes, contact Lighthouse International at 1-800-829-0500 or visit www.lighthouse.org.

Photo credit: Walter McBride