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STAGE DIVAS & Cops 4 Causes Unite to Foster Kids

By: Mar. 08, 2015
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Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille and his wife artist/author Stacia will be honored at the "Golden Ticket" Show featuring "Frank Marino's Divas Las Vegas," featuring some of the most talented female impersonators representing the most iconic & legendary performers of our time - Joan Rivers, Diana Ross, Cher, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Liza Minnelli, Reba McIntyre, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, and more, March 13 from 6pm-9:30pm.

The event being held at the Avalon Hollywood will be hosted by 17 time EMMY winner FOX 11 LA anchor Christine Devine and will benefit LA County foster youth and their families.

The Avalon Theatre (Formerly The Palace) is located at 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 and may be contacted at (323) 462-8900.

Tax-deductible tickets for the Golden Ticket Benefit featuring Diva's Las Vegas ($25 - $400) are on-sale now at www.Cops4Causes.org.

"Luc & Stacia Robitaille truly embody the mission of our Golden Ticket program and have empowered countless foster youth via their Echoes of Hope foundation. As an organization representing 1st Responders, we are thrilled to have Luc and Stacia join us at our Golden Ticket benefit and to honor them both for their tireless efforts to help foster youth achieve great heights. They, have been strong advocates for foster youth and we are honored to have them be a part of this special night to help support LA County foster youth."

A former left wing for the Los Angeles Kings, Luc currently serves as the King's President of Business Operations. On March 7th, he will become the seventh Los Angeles sports icon to be honored with a statue in Star Plaza at Staples Center. In 2007, Luc and his wife Stacia founded the non-profit organization Echoes of Hope. Stacia serves as Board Chair. Echoes of Hope strives to awaken the spirit of hope in the lives of emancipated youth and youth in need by providing the resources, knowledge, skills, love, and support they need to reach their full potential.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit Cops 4 Causes "Golden Ticket" initiative. President Founder and LA County Deputy Sheriff, Christopher Landavazo, said. "This program is committed to fostering a network of support for at-risk-youth, including Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) by providing life-changing connections with police, fire and military professionals for both groups to attend theatre with theatre organizations like The Pasadena Playhouse. Deputy Landavazo also stated, "The support of the L.A. County Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) and our theater community in Los Angeles has been amazing. We are looking forward to working together to provide foster youth with enrichment opportunities to experience the magic of live word-class theater."

Vegas Legend Frank Marino: Known as the "Queen of the Strip," Frank Marino sizzles in Divas at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The 75-minute show features an all-star cast of superstar female impersonators who not only recreate celebrities like Britney Spears, Cher, Diana Ross and Beyoncé. As the show's emcee (Joan Rivers) Marino changes between every act bringing an international whirlwind of couture to the stage with each spectacular entrance. Marino is also an accomplished author, news commentator, columnist and spokesperson. His book "His Majesty, the Queen" was published in 1997. He also appeared in the movie "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous." FrankMarino.com

The Avalon Theatre is one of Hollywood's most historic landmarks. From The Beatles first West Coast performance in 1964 to ABC's hit television variety show 'The Hollywood Palace' to Sasha's first West Coast DJ residency, the theater at Hollywood & Vine has been a show business epicenter since opening in 1927.

About Cops 4 Causes: The first law enforcement, non-profit organization to be created to collectively highlight the philanthropic efforts of law enforcement. Our organization is comprised of all levels of peace officers, public safety officials, and friends and family of law enforcement who seek to raise funds and awareness to give back to our communities, support our military troops & veterans, and to aid families of law enforcement officers killed or gravely disabled in the line of duty. Cops4Causes.org



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