LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Actress Sofia Milos will host a benefit for The Joy Foundation at the Grand Opening of the Allure Banquet and Event Center on Thursday, March 10th.
The Joy Foundation helps children with special needs by bringing together families, healthcare providers and community leaders to promote mutual understanding through education, workshops and therapeutic services.
“I’m honored to have this support from Sofia and the team at Allure for our children,” said Maria Lupe Ibarra-Smith, founder of The Joy Foundation. “Our organization is grateful for their kindness.” Also on Joy’s board is actress Apollonia Kotero (“Purple Rain”).
The Allure Banquet and Event Center (www.AllureBanquet.com) is a new, state-of-the-art venue available for premieres, concerts, filming and private functions. It is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley on Van Nuys Blvd. and features fine dining and catering with international chef, Joel Mouradyan.
“Our goal was to create a unique event location in this up-and-coming metropolitan area,” said Andy Bableyan, co-owner of Allure. “We are confident this will help our community flourish.”
Sarkis Semerjyan, also a co-owner added: “We are dedicated to our city, which is why our opening will benefit The Joy Foundation. We are proud to help support this important cause.”
Milos starred in “CSI Miami” on CBS, “The Sopranos” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on HBO, “Caroline In The City” on NBC, and in several movies including “The Border “and “Passionata.”
The evening will feature Angelo Pagan y su Orchestra from TLC’s “It’s All Relative,” the award-winning Top-40 band “Weekend Celebrity,” as well as singer Karen Boksian, and singer-songwriter Christian Galve.
Comedienne Kiki Melendez is an organizer and board member of The Joy Foundation.
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Allure Banquet and Event Center
6939 Van Nuys Blvd,
Van Nuys, CA 91405
SCHEDULE:
5:30-6:00 pm Press Check-in
6:30-7:30 pm Red Carpet Arrivals
8:00 pm Networking Cocktail, followed by Dinner Buffet/ Live Entertainment
