The Magic Carnevale: A Celebration of Hope

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The HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN is for The Magic Carnevale: A Celebration of Hope, the annual benefit gala for Family Shelter Service. It will take place at 6:30 pm on Friday, April 11, at The Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Route 53 & Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL. Black tie optional. Buy your ticket now! Unmasking domestic violence is the focus of Family Shelter Service?s benefit gala for 2014. "This year's theme reinforces the concept of the 'mask' that our clients affected by domestic violence must don each day in order to survive on a daily basis," said Family Shelter Service Executive Director Judie Caribeaux. "They are putting on the face of the happy mom and the competent worker while underneath they wrestle with the torment of being in an abusive relationship where oftentimes leaving can be more dangerous than staying." Rub elbows with eight members of the NFL Players Association ' advocates against domestic violence and supporters of Family Shelter Service who will be in attendance. Enjoy live music, a multi-course dinner, four-hour open bar, dancing, as well as a wide variety of other live entertainment activities and sensory delights. Be amazed by the performance of Art Beat Live (http://artbeatlive.com) a renowned, large format artist. Savor the flavors, sights and sounds of Venice during Carnevale, with costumed performers, stiltwalkers, mimes and a multi-media presentation. Bid on extraordinary vacation packages, special event tickets, one-of-a-kind items in both the silent and live auctions, or buy a raffle ticket for your choice of one of the all-inclusive, exotic, overseas vacation packages. For more information about Family Shelter Service, to purchase a ticket now to the benefit gala or to make a contribution, please visit www.familyshelterservice.org, call 630-221-8290 or email gala@familyshelterservice.net. Kindly RSVP by April 2, 2014. Your contribution will ensure that individuals affected by domestic abuse have access to programs and services that will help them rebuild their lives and break the cycle of violence in order to provide safety for themselves, their families and future generations. Since 1976, Family Shelter has provided thousands of local families with shelter, counseling and court advocacy. Please 'LIKE' us on Facebook and learn more about Family Shelter Service, our programs, services and events. http://https//www.facebook.com/FamilyShelterService