The Landmark on Main Street will be holding its 20th Anniversary Spotlight Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
The festivities include honors for community leaders, a concert and a post-concert dinner.
2015 marks 20 years since the historic Landmark on Main Street building was rescued, restored and repurposed.
Since its re-opening in 1995 as a combination of senior residences and community center, Landmark has become a cultural beacon with a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Port Washington. The Jeanne Rimsky Theater hosts over 35 performances each year by nationally recognized artists.
The Spotlight Gala this year recognizes three honorees who epitomize the dedication to community service that have made the Landmark what it is today:
Andy and Beth Lipset are long time residents of Port Washington. Beth has been active in school and community organizations; Andy is a Schreiber graduate, and past member and former president of Landmark’s Board.
Bob Schanzer is a member of the original Landmark Housing Development Corporation that brought the project to life. Schanzer has been instrumental in managing the building’s finances. Schanzer is currently resident of Landmark on Main.
The Port Washington Fire Department is one of the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in New York State. Its over 300 members are committed to protecting and preserving the lives and property of the residents of our community.
The gala will begin with attendees in Landmark’s Jeanne Rimsky Theater treated to the talents of Patina Miller in concert.
Miller starred as the leading player in the recent highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz’s famous 1972 musical, “Pippin,” earning a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.
Miller made her feature film debut as Commander Paylor in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2.” She can currently be seen as press coordinator Daisy Grant in CBS’ hit drama series, “Madam Secretary.”
The evening continues with a buffet supper in the tented Spotlight Club, created just for the evening in Blumenfeld Family Park adjacent to the theater.
Catered by Port Washington’s own H on the Harbor, the post-show party is the perfect cap to the evening.
The Gala is Landmark’s major fundraising event. It helps underwrite all of Landmark’s programs & services including concerts by national performers, community use of theater, meeting and gym facilities and free arts and public affairs programs for seniors and other community members.
Leadership packages offering tickets, recognitions and journal ads are available. Tickets for the evening, as well as concert-only and journal-only opportunities are available through the Landmark office at 516.767.1384 or by email at gala@landmarkonmainstreet.org.
