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The Casa Monica Hotel Hosts Think Pink Weekend for the Keep-a-Breast Foundation
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (September 28, 2007) – The AAA Four-Diamond historic Casa Monica Hotel is at the heart of an artful weekend in support of breast cancer awareness with its Think Pink Weekend. Guests may enjoy a Think Pink dining experience in the hotel's award-winning 95 Cordova restaurant and spend the night at the hotel utilizing a reduced Think Pink room rate on Friday evening. Eclectic Think Pink food and beverage specials and an after party are also on the menu for this charitable weekend in support of St. Augustine’s Art Walk for Breast Cancer on Friday, October 5, 2007.
The Keep-a-Breast Foundation is a national non-profit organization which combines sculpture, philanthropy and symbolic artistry to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. “The Burlesque Hall of Fame joined forces with Keep-a-Breast and held a live casting call of legendary burlesque queens,” says Shelley Trela, local event founder. “A plaster cast was made and sent to a fine artist who further customized their one-of-kind bust.”
“We will have more than 20 of these traveling torsos on display at the After Party and during our infamous Sunday Brunch,” said Marc Bauer, general manager of the Casa Monica Hotel. “We are honored to play a major role in the community for this benefit.
Think Pink Weekend Events
The special weekend kicks off Friday evening, October 5, with the Art Walk for Breast Cancer from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring ten pieces of art from local breast cancer survivors at various galleries and at the Casa Monica Hotel. Tickets are $20 per person and guests are shuttled by St. Augustine’s Red Train to the various locations where tapas from local restaurants and entertainment will be available. Guests may also purchase raffle tickets to win the survivor art. An After Party from 9 to 11 p.m. will be held in the ballroom at the Casa Monica and will feature the traveling torsos as well as the presentation of the art raffle.
The Casa Monica Think Pink Weekend:
Think Pink Package – Guests enjoy a discounted room rate Friday evening in a deluxe guest room at $199, exclusive of tax and gratuities.
Think Pink Dining Experience – 95 Cordova's Executive Chef DeJuan Roy serves a three-course dinner Friday and Saturday evening priced at $55 with a $10 donation going to the St. Augustine Art Walk for Breast Cancer.
First Course
European Shrimp Martini
served with Red Onions, Green Apples & Pink Cognac Remoulade
Second Course
Pink Peppercorn Encrusted Grilled Omaha Filet
Served with Saffron Mash, Petit Legume with a Port Wine Reduction
Third Course
Ballon Rose
Marinated Berries with a Pink Vodka Sauce
Think Pink Sunday Brunch – 95 Cordova’s award-winning brunch is priced at $39.95 per person, with a $5 donation going to the St. Augustine Art Walk for Breast Cancer.
Think Pink Dessert – Café Cordova will feature a Pink Cheese Cake Cup Cake
Think Pink Drink – 95 Cordova Lounge will feature a Pink Martini and Rose’ Wine
For reservations please call the Casa Monica Hotel at 800.648.1888. For information about the Art Walk for Breast Cancer, please visit: www.artwalkforbreastcancer.com or contact Shelley Trela, event founder, at: 904.669.8107.
About the Casa Monica Hotel
Built in 1888, the historic Casa Monica Hotel features 138 oversized guest rooms with plush furniture, down bedding and a Bose® CD/radio, over 12,000 square feet of meeting space, 24-hour fitness center, business center, outdoor garden-style rooftop pool, valet parking, 95 Cordova Restaurant, Café Cordova and a full-time concierge.
A member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, the Casa Monica Hotel shares the legendary name and refined standards of Richard C. Kessler’s luxury hotel collection. For more information, call 800.648.1888 or visit: www.casamonicahotel.com.
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