Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara Shines at Landmark on Main Street's Annual Spotlight Gala

Kelli O'Hara Sparkled in Landmark on Main Street's Annual Spotlight Gala. A sold-out audience gathered for "South Pacific" star Kelli O'Hara's Port Washington debut at Landmark's Spotlight Gala on November 7th - setting a new fundraising record with unprecedented community support.

The evening was hosted by author Susan Isaacs, and Tiffany & Co. awards were presented to honorees Angela and Scott Jaggar and Phyllis and Joel Joseph by Executive Director Sharon Maier-Kennelly, former Town Supervisor May Newburger, and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
Ms. O'Hara's beautiful cabaret performance was sponsored by Dot & Ed Slade in celebration of Ed's 65th birthday. Her rendition of "Happy Birthday" to "Edwardo" in Italian brought roars from the audience as did a comedic song about a country singer who makes an accidental operatic debut. Other favorite songs included "Wonderful Guy," "Make Someone Happy," and her encore: "I Could Have Dance All Night."

The gala party for 300 followed in the Spotlight Club tent - with a culinary feast prepared by H on the Harbor; music by the Max Paymar Quartet, joined briefly by jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini; and gorgeous floral arrangements by Joan Smith Flowers. Three of Ms. O'Hara's Broadway shows set the theme for the festivities: the "South Pacific" stations served dim sum, sushi and sake, the "Light in the Piazza" buffet featured Italian delicacies with wine and prosecco; and "The Pajama Game" menu included irresistible All-American desserts by the Main Street Bakery. Spectacular twenty-foot projections of the shows' artwork illuminated the tent's ceiling.

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Kelli O’Hara with author and host Susan Isaacs, husband Elkan Abramowitz and Chairs Leslie and Andy Abramowitz

Kelli O’Hara with WFUV’s John Platt and wife, Sheila

Kelli O’Hara with Pall Corporation’s Eric Krasnoff and Sandra Marino

Kelli O’Hara with Chair Judith Sloan

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Kelli O’Hara with Gala Honorees Angela and Scott Jaggar and Landmark’s Honorary Chair, Lillian McCormick