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Intergenerational Idols attracts large crowd at Marriott DTC
The Intergenerational Idols event was in full swing May 7 at the Marriott DTC thanks to a host of chairs and volunteers. The event co-chairs were Adam Angelich, LaFawn Biddle and former first lady Frances Owens. Attendees were busy checking out the numerous silent auction items gathered by co-chairs Mary McNicholas and Lou Walters.
During the silent auction the Vista Village Chime Ringers Choir provided music from Mountain Vista Retirement Community and Cherry Creek High School Band and Orchestra Ensembles. The Mile Highlanders led the attendees to the dining room decorated by Rosalina Diecidue, Martha Kelce and Kay Ray. Amy Zhou provided dinner music.
Performers must be older than 65 or younger than 18 years of age. Stephanie Riggs was the emcee for the stage show. Performers were LaFawn Biddle, Eli Acosta, guitarist; Duchesses of Windsor dancers, Sophie Johnson-Grimes, vocalist with Lori Lynne Lawson, piano accompanist; Wayne Stratton, vocalist; Colorado Dance Sport presented Amber Goldsmith and Drayton Harvey; Michelle Rahn, vocalist, accompanying herself on guitar; Gus Freebern, vocalist; Sound Idea Barbershop Quartet, Tom Graesser, Terry Suwyn, Claude Barnes and Jerry Lippert. St. Mary's Academy Honor Choir, Salpi Bocchieriyan and Lauren Morris were the stage managers. The talent co-chairs were Jamie Angelich and Linda Holloway.
The event will benefit the work of Bessie's Hope, formerly Rainbow Bridge, the only organization in the country that enhances the quality of life for nursing home/assisted-living elders and brings generations together in mutually rewarding relationships by training and working with youth groups, families, individuals, companies and other organizations. Bessie's Hope makes dreams come true for nursing home/ assisted living elders; many that only receive one visit per year by family members. The video was very touching to see the interaction of the young visitors at the nursing homes and the senior residents.
Talent of All Ages
The Intergenerational Idols Dinner Show, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. May 7 at the Marriott–Denver Tech Center, features 10 acts with performers under the age of 18 or over 65. The sixth installment of the event includes a Lone Tree grade school student and a woman who was named Ms. Senior America in 2004.
Amy Zhou, a 12-year-old virtuoso pianist, astounded the crowd last year, receiving a standing ovation after her performance at Intergenerational Idols. She consistently wins first place in regular competitions, and plans to wow the audience this year. Senior Michelle Rahn will also bring her talents to the big stage.
The event benefits Bessie’s Hope, a Denver-based organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for nursing home and assisted-living residents and bringing generations together in mutually rewarding relationships by honoring the human spirit. Bessie’s Hope, formerly known as Rainbow Brigde, provides volunteer opportunities for youths, families, individuals, community organizations and businesses. Piano prodigy Zhou volunteers for Bessie’s Hope playing for and visiting with the nursing home elders.
Pomp and circumstance will abound as the Pipes and Drums of the Mile Highlanders lead guests from the silent auction to the ballroom for dinner. Highlands Ranch resident Andy Ross plays the pipes, and volunteers for Bessie’s Hope by visiting those in the nursing homes and assisted-living communities.
For seats to the event or for volunteer information, call 303-830-9037.
Who's Got Talent?
LaFawn Biddle, Frances Owens and Adam Angelich are looking for a few talented people — singers, dancers, musicians, storytellers or magicians —- to star in Intergenerational Idols, a May 7 dinner and show benefiting Bessie's Hope
Click to Read Article
Arts and Entertainment
The Marriot DTC was the scene of the old and new teaming up for a sensational talent show, April 30. The stage show benefitted Bessie’s Hope, formerly known as Rainbow Bridge. The Denver nonprofit raises the quality of life for nursing home/assisted living elders and mentors with various youth groups. more...Intergenerational Idols to benefit Bessie's Hope
SUBMITTED BY LINDA HOLLOWAY
The 2009 Intergenerational Idol’s event to benefit the work of Bessie’s Hope will be happening in metro Denver on Thursday, April, 30, at the Marriott DTC, 4900 S. Syracuse St. Silent Auction and reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by gourmet dinner with wine; and topped of with the incredible Intergenerational Idols show. Performers must be older than 65 or younger than 18 years of age. more...
Intergenerational Idols attracts large crowd at Marriott DTC
The Villager
By Gerri Sweeney
During the silent auction the Vista Village Chime Ringers Choir provided music from Mountain Vista Retirement Community and Cherry Creek High School Band and Orchestra Ensembles. The Mile Highlanders led the attendees to the dining room decorated by Rosalina Diecidue, Martha Kelce and Kay Ray. Amy Zhou provided dinner music.
Performers must be older than 65 or younger than 18 years of age. Stephanie Riggs was the emcee for the stage show. Performers were LaFawn Biddle, Eli Acosta, guitarist; Duchesses of Windsor dancers, Sophie Johnson-Grimes, vocalist with Lori Lynne Lawson, piano accompanist; Wayne Stratton, vocalist; Colorado Dance Sport presented Amber Goldsmith and Drayton Harvey; Michelle Rahn, vocalist, accompanying herself on guitar; Gus Freebern, vocalist; Sound Idea Barbershop Quartet, Tom Graesser, Terry Suwyn, Claude Barnes and Jerry Lippert. St. Mary's Academy Honor Choir, Salpi Bocchieriyan and Lauren Morris were the stage managers. The talent co-chairs were Jamie Angelich and Linda Holloway.
The event will benefit the work of Bessie's Hope, formerly Rainbow Bridge, the only organization in the country that enhances the quality of life for nursing home/assisted-living elders and brings generations together in mutually rewarding relationships by training and working with youth groups, families, individuals, companies and other organizations. Bessie's Hope makes dreams come true for nursing home/ assisted living elders; many that only receive one visit per year by family members. The video was very touching to see the interaction of the young visitors at the nursing homes and the senior residents.
Talent of All Ages
Colorado Community Newspaper
by Chris Michlewicz: May 1, 2010
The Intergenerational Idols Dinner Show, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. May 7 at the Marriott–Denver Tech Center, features 10 acts with performers under the age of 18 or over 65. The sixth installment of the event includes a Lone Tree grade school student and a woman who was named Ms. Senior America in 2004.Amy Zhou, a 12-year-old virtuoso pianist, astounded the crowd last year, receiving a standing ovation after her performance at Intergenerational Idols. She consistently wins first place in regular competitions, and plans to wow the audience this year. Senior Michelle Rahn will also bring her talents to the big stage.
The event benefits Bessie’s Hope, a Denver-based organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for nursing home and assisted-living residents and bringing generations together in mutually rewarding relationships by honoring the human spirit. Bessie’s Hope, formerly known as Rainbow Brigde, provides volunteer opportunities for youths, families, individuals, community organizations and businesses. Piano prodigy Zhou volunteers for Bessie’s Hope playing for and visiting with the nursing home elders.
Pomp and circumstance will abound as the Pipes and Drums of the Mile Highlanders lead guests from the silent auction to the ballroom for dinner. Highlands Ranch resident Andy Ross plays the pipes, and volunteers for Bessie’s Hope by visiting those in the nursing homes and assisted-living communities.
For seats to the event or for volunteer information, call 303-830-9037.
Who's Got Talent?
By Joanne Davidson
Denver Post
February 10, 2010
LaFawn Biddle, Frances Owens and Adam Angelich are looking for a few talented people — singers, dancers, musicians, storytellers or magicians —- to star in Intergenerational Idols, a May 7 dinner and show benefiting Bessie's Hope
Click to Read Article
Intergenerational Idols perform for Bessie’s Hope
By Bob SweeneyArts and Entertainment
The Marriot DTC was the scene of the old and new teaming up for a sensational talent show, April 30. The stage show benefitted Bessie’s Hope, formerly known as Rainbow Bridge. The Denver nonprofit raises the quality of life for nursing home/assisted living elders and mentors with various youth groups. more...
Intergenerational Idols to benefit Bessie's Hope
The Villager: April 23, 2009
SUBMITTED BY LINDA HOLLOWAY
The 2009 Intergenerational Idol’s event to benefit the work of Bessie’s Hope will be happening in metro Denver on Thursday, April, 30, at the Marriott DTC, 4900 S. Syracuse St. Silent Auction and reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by gourmet dinner with wine; and topped of with the incredible Intergenerational Idols show. Performers must be older than 65 or younger than 18 years of age. more...
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Fundraiser always a sure strike
With the success of the past four bowl-a-thons, Bessie’s Hope, formerly Rainbow Bridge, knew this year’s fundraiser wouldn’t be a gutter ball
According to the co-founder Linda Holloway, Bessie’s Hope is the only kind of non-profit in the country that brings senior citizens and at-risk youth together for friendship and company. Click to Read Article
When it comes to organizing a silent auction, Mary McNicholas is Denver’s go-to gal. Her list of always-say-yes donors is nothing short of amazing; she can assemble a crackerjack set-up team in nothing flat, and she has a seemingly endless supply of high school students willing to volunteer their time as runners, check-out clerks and overseers. Click to Read Article
Irish Tea Gathers Rainbow Bridge
Mary McNicholas opened her home recently to Rainbow Bridge for an Irish Tea, as a gift gathering for the Intergenerational Idols benefit, April 19, at Teiyko Loretto Heights University Theatre.
The benefit evening begins with a silent auction that precedes the play about the lives of those in nursing homes, bringing attention to the isolation most of these patients feel. Click to Read Article
Rainbow Bridge talent show is one for the ages
There was no need for Paula, Randy and Simon to show their smiling-or smirky – faces when the 11 acts entered in Intergenerational Idols 2008 stepped onto the Grand Hyatt Denver’s Imperial Ballroom stage to sing, dance and play music for 400 friends of Rainbow Bridge. More
Fundraiser always a sure strike
Lakewood Sentinel: October 23, 2008
With the success of the past four bowl-a-thons, Bessie’s Hope, formerly Rainbow Bridge, knew this year’s fundraiser wouldn’t be a gutter ballAccording to the co-founder Linda Holloway, Bessie’s Hope is the only kind of non-profit in the country that brings senior citizens and at-risk youth together for friendship and company. Click to Read Article
Mary McNicholas has silent-auction magic
Denver Post: March 28, 2007
Irish Tea Gathers Rainbow Bridge
The Villager: April 5, 2007
Mary McNicholas opened her home recently to Rainbow Bridge for an Irish Tea, as a gift gathering for the Intergenerational Idols benefit, April 19, at Teiyko Loretto Heights University Theatre.The benefit evening begins with a silent auction that precedes the play about the lives of those in nursing homes, bringing attention to the isolation most of these patients feel. Click to Read Article
Rainbow Bridge talent show is one for the ages
Denver Post June 6, 2008