Bright Side of the Road Foundation » First Waltz http://brightsideoftheroad.org Dedicated to ALS prevention, education, and cure Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:50:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Guest Bartenders Raise $28,957 in Los Angeles! http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2010/03/02/guest-bartenders-raise-28975-in-los-angeles/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2010/03/02/guest-bartenders-raise-28975-in-los-angeles/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:35:43 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=855 Thank you to everyone who supported our bartenders in their mission to raise research funding for ALS!

Debbie Williams and her team of guest bartenders blew out all expectations with our fund-raising event at the Mint Nightclub in Los Angeles.

The dedicated group raised $28,957 in tips to be used to support ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research initiatives.

Special congratulations go out to our top five individual fund-raisers for the night:

Greg Hester
Nicole Privett
Ken Koprowski
Lee Pasteris
Debbie Williams

Thanks to everyone who attended this fun event with lots of laughter, cocktails, and love. Our founder Barry Winovich was in attendance, and he loved greeting everyone. From old co-workers to new friends on the West Coast, from current friends to old high school buddies, Barry valued each and every one of you who found the time to stop by and support his mission.

Thank you as well to Bright Side’s new celebrity friends who added some Hollywood sizzle to the night: Brian Van Holt of ABC’s Cougar Town, Sarah Lancaster of NBC’s Chuck, and Trina Dolenz of VH1’s Tool Academy.

An especially warm thank you also goes out to everyone who couldn’t attend, but found it in their heart to share a “virtual tip” online with their favorite bartender.

And to our team of guest bartenders; we love you and we appreciate your efforts more than you can ever know. Our success is entirely your success, and you will always be a special part of Bright Side!

Don’t forget, our bartenders’ tip jars will remain open for a few more days! Click to send them a virtual tip online.

The ongoing struggle to find a cure for ALS is a daunting task, but we won’t give up if you don’t give up.

Together we will make a brighter tomorrow for those afflicted with this disease.

Barry Winovich and the Bright Side of the Road Foundation

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2010/03/02/guest-bartenders-raise-28975-in-los-angeles/feed/ First Waltz 2009 Photos http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/11/30/first-waltz-2009-photos/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/11/30/first-waltz-2009-photos/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:33:18 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=811 Enjoy this visual scrapbook of the First Waltz 2009, our rock&roll fairy tale at the House of Blues. It was another incredible night of sharing the joy of live music with all of our friends and supporters. Thank you for the memories!!! The Bright Side of the Road Foundation can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

To view the individuals photos, click here.

The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com also posted photos and event coverage here.

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/11/30/first-waltz-2009-photos/feed/ Thank You For Being Part of the First Waltz http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/11/23/thank-you-for-being-part-of-the-first-waltz/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/11/23/thank-you-for-being-part-of-the-first-waltz/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:39:20 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=807 “It isn’t what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.”
~ author unknown

Thank you for being part of our rock & roll fairy tale that was the First Waltz  at the House of Blues.

It was another incredible night of live music, celebration and fellowship. Watch for our photos of the night to be posted on the website very soon!!!

We value your continued financial support of our mission, but it is your love and shared commitment to our dream that allows us to bravely walk on the bright side of the road.

Forever Grateful,
Barry Winovich and the Bright Side of the Road Foundation

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/11/23/thank-you-for-being-part-of-the-first-waltz/feed/ First Waltz 2009 Event Info http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/10/02/discount-first-waltz-tickets-now-on-sale/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/10/02/discount-first-waltz-tickets-now-on-sale/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:57:59 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=782

Your presence is requested at the party of the year! Don’t wait as the tickets to the 09 First Waltz are selling fast!!!

Click Here to PURCHASE your First Waltz Tickets Today!!!

Please join the Bright Side of the Road Foundation for another magical evening of music, friends, auction items at the House of Blues Cleveland! Our grass roots organization is targeting to have raised over 1 Million Dollars for ALS research by 2010, and we want you to help us celebrate this accomplishment.

WHEN:
Friday, November 20th
7pm-1am

WHERE:
House of Blues Cleveland

Evening festivities to include:

Concert & Dancing
Once again, we’re booked both stages at the House of Blues with six bands playing Rock, R&B, and your Dance favorites!

Auction Event
We’ll have a giant array of auction and raffle items in all price rances

Plus be part of a special participatory team art event with Quinn Stilletto!

Ticket price $125 each.

Each ticket includes 2 drink tickets, heavy appetizers, and complete access to the party of the year!

Click Here to PURCHASE your First Waltz Tickets Today!!!

Dress for the First Waltz:
Smart, FunkyCool Casual (No BlackTie Allowed)

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/10/02/discount-first-waltz-tickets-now-on-sale/feed/ Nicki Henry and Birdies Fore ALS http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/08/16/nicki-henry-and-birdies-fore-als/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/08/16/nicki-henry-and-birdies-fore-als/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:44:37 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=737 My name is Nicki Henry and I LOVE to golf.  I truly love all aspects of the game and it has taught me some of my largest life lessons.  I would rather be on the golf course than anywhere else, but my mother said I have to go to school; therefore, school is first on my list of priorities and golf is second.

In March, 2008 I read an article in Golf for Women magazine about the LPGA tournament player, Cristie Kerr and her “Birdies for Breast Cancer” foundation. Kerr counts her birdies and donates a specific amount for each, to finding the cure for breast cancer.  I was immediately inspired and started my own birdies program to donate to Kerr’s foundation.  I approached my family and friends to ask for their sponsorship, and in total I made 37 birdies for my 2008 golf season and was able to donate over $1,000 to her foundation.

In February, 2009 my grandmother, Carol Dovishaw, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is an incurable, fatal, neuromuscular disease. The cause of ALS remains unclear and no cure exists. When I found out about my grandma’s diagnosis I knew I wanted to make finding the cure to ALS my permanent birdie charity.

I’m now working with the Bright Side Foundation which assists in funding research for The Cleveland Clinic.  All proceeds I earn from my 2009, Birdies Fore ALS, will go directly to The Cleveland Clinic, my Grandma Carol’s hospital.

Your donation may not be able to help my grandmother, but we can make a difference and help others. This fatal disease needs to be stopped, so I ask for your support.

Please consider making a one time donation or a per birdie donation.  Click here to learn more and contribute to my mission!

My season will conclude at the Ohio State High School Golf Tournament on October 23 – 24.  YES, I WILL be at States this year!

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Thanks to all of our friends who spent on night on the Bright Side of the Road at Chicago’s Green Dolphin Street. It was another fun evening of cocktails, hearty appetizers, and damn fine blues as we joined together to support the research initiatives of The Barry Winovich Endowed Chair for ALS Research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/03/27/first-waltz-chicago-2009-photos/feed/ First Waltz Chicago at the Green Dolphin Inn http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/03/06/first-waltz-chicago-tickets-on-sale/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/03/06/first-waltz-chicago-tickets-on-sale/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:56:43 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=593

Join us at Green Dolphin Street for a fun evening of cocktails, hearty appetizers, and damn fine blues as we join together to support the research initiatives of The Barry Winovich Endowed Chair for ALS Research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Award-winning blues guitarist  and vocalist Austin “Walkin” Cane will perform his blues gumbo repertoire that blends in jazz, folk, soul & rock ‘n’ roll. The evening will also feature a special musical performance by Craig McConnell and Kevin Kruzenski (fresh from their Asian concert tour).

FRIDAY MARCH 20TH, 7:00PM - 11:00PM, GREEN DOLPHIN STREET

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Accommodations available at the Courtyard Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

PROCEEDS TO FUND ALS (COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) RESEARCH

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The First Waltz returns to Chicago on Friday, March 20th!

Please join us for another night of live music, good friends, food and drink as join together to support the search for a cure for ALS.

We’re moving the venue this year to the ultra-cool Green Dolphin Street in downtown Chicago. This premiere jazz club will play host to the Bright Side of the Road Foundation as we bring our favorite blues man, Austin Walkin’ Cane, to the windy city to share his unique style of “damn fine blues” that blends gumbo blue with jazz, folk, soul and old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll.

The fun starts at 7PM and runs to 11PM. But as the friends of the Bright Side know, the evening is sure to go on from there!

Tickets to the First Waltz Chicago are on sale now!

Click to purchase and help support the ongoing mission of the Bright Side of the Road Foundation!!!

Only a limited number of tickets are available for this exclusive Bright Side of the Road event!

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2009/02/10/first-waltz-returns-to-chicago/feed/ Photo Slideshow: On Stage at the First Waltz http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2008/12/10/photo-slideshow-on-stage-at-the-first-waltz/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2008/12/10/photo-slideshow-on-stage-at-the-first-waltz/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:11:36 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=551 Check out this slide show showcasing the fun on the stage (and the dance floor) at the First Waltz 2008 at the House of Blues:

You also can view all of these pictures at Bright Side’s Flickr photostream.

Special thanks to Heidi Zaller and Jen Leonard for the photos!

]]> http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2008/12/10/photo-slideshow-on-stage-at-the-first-waltz/feed/ Photo Slideshow: Friends at the First Waltz http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2008/12/10/photo-slideshow-friends-at-the-first-waltz/ http://brightsideoftheroad.org/2008/12/10/photo-slideshow-friends-at-the-first-waltz/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:13:01 +0000 Bright Side http://brightsideoftheroad.org/?p=548 Check out this slide show celebrating a night of friendship at the First Waltz 2008 at the House of Blues:

You also can view all of these pictures at Bright Side’s Flickr photostream.

Special thanks to Heidi Zaller and Jen Leonard for the photos!

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