TUCSON, ARIZONA -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson will hold its 16th Annual “The Event” on April 30th, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at La Encantada, located at the northwest corner of Campbell and Skyline Drive in the Tucson Foothills. Sponsored by Nova Home Loans, “The Event” is best described as an evening under the stars featuring food from over 50 of Tucson's best restaurants, wine tastings, with live entertainment and dancing.
It is Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson’s largest fundraiser of the year with all proceeds used to benefit the youth of our community.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson has been in the forefront of youth development in Tucson for over 50 years, providing affordable after-school and summer programs to over 6,000 youth across Tucson and serving over 4,000 active Club members each year at its six Clubhouse locations. Programs are year-round to provide safe, fun and affordable programs for all youth.
Bruce Suppes, Vice President at CBRE in Tucson, has served on the Club’s board for six years and is the current Board president, as well as, this year’s co-chair for “The Event”.
“There couldn’t be a more perfect place to hold ‘The Event’ than at La Encantada,” Suppes explained. “Not only because of its enviable views of the Catalina Mountains, but we also couldn’t be more pleased to work with La Encantada’s staff. They are great community partners and believe in giving back. La Encantada is an integral partner of Tucson and we appreciate them allowing us to use La Encantada as an incredible venue for our biggest fundraiser of the year, ‘The Event’.”
La Encantada is a premier outdoor shopping center with destination retail and dining restaurants that are always popular stops. North Italia and Blanco Tacos + Tequila in the Fox Block and RA Sushi, Firebirds, and Living Room in the Main Courtyard are all foodie destinations.
Just to name a few of the other participating restaurants this year, there will be Charro Steak, Gentle Bens, Batch, aka Deli and Bakeshop, El Cisne Mexican Restaurant, Mama Louisa’s Italian, Pastiche, Flemings’ Prime Steakhouse, Contigo Cocina Latina, Vero Amore, Sir Veza’s Taco Garage, P.F. Chang’s, Augustin Kitchen, Frost Gelato, UME from Casino Del Sol, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Saguaro Corners, Hub Downtown, Azul, Las Margaritas, Popped, Union Public House, Monsoons Tap & Grill, Wildflower and more.
Last year was a huge success and a sellout; and this year’s “The Event” is expected to be the same, with approximately 1,800 guests attending. Click here to see photos of last year's “The Event”.
It’s not too late to get tickets, but hurry because they are going fast! For more information or to buy tickets, call 520.573.3533 or click here The Event Tucson.