On Saturday April 9, The Robert & Claire Peter Foundation will present the ultimate cocktail party featuring extraordinary cuisine, special guests, dancing, a silent auction and more – all to make life brighter for those in need.
The 2nd annual A Night for Humanity will honor the following native South Africans: international celebrity event designer, Colin Cowie; Grammy Award winning jazz and R&B artist Jonathan Butler; the Absa National Choir of South Africa, and Certified Master Chef Edwin and Allison Scholly.
Robert & Claire Peter Foundation to Present A Night For Humanity, April 9
The event will be held at the B&O Railroad Museum, located at 901 W. Pratt St in Baltimore from 7-11p.m. Approximately 300 to 400 guests will dine on samosas from The House of Audre, heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with cocktails from Charles Levine Caterers and treats prepared in live demonstrations by Scholly, who has managed culinary and hospitality operations around the world during his 26-year career. As a member of the German National Team, Scholly earned medals in all categories. He currently concentrates as an executive chef, teaching the culinary arts at premier colleges and consulting throughout the United States.
Cowie, a long-time House of Audre’ friend and customer, will give guests insight into his style expertise. His company has designed and produced events for top celebrities including: Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Elton John, John Travolta, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise, Quincy Jones, Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Kelsey Grammer, Charlie Sheen, Paula Abdul and Michael Jordan.
Butler will perform with Mongezi Chris Ntaka, an accomplished South African guitarist, arranger, composer and record producer, and the award-winning Absa Choir, which comprises members of Foundation partner Absa Bank. Adding to the fun, Bill Gross will delight with strolling magic.
Tickets for the event are $100 and can be purchased by calling 410-945-2945 or visiting www.randcpeterfoundation.org.
The Robert & Claire Peter Foundation is a Catonsville-based 501 (c) 3 organization that ships medical equipment and supplies to disabled children and adults in the United States and South Africa. Audrey and Martin Peter are native South Africans who relocated to Baltimore in 1991 to seek treatment at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins for their children, Robert and Claire, who were struck by uncontrollable seizures and lost the ability to walk and talk. Robert died in 1999: amazingly, Claire celebrated her 22nd birthday on May 5, 2010.