Events – Tools For Tomorrow

Celebrate Friendship!
2024 Vision for the Future Award Gala

Monday, February 26, 2024 – 5PM to 8PM

Agua Caliente Resort Spa Casino in Rancho Mirage

4:30PM – Doors Open

5:00PM – Silent Auction and Champagne Reception

6:00PM – Doors open to the Cahuilla Ballroom for Dinner Show

Honoring Joe Giarrusso “Patron Saint of Charities” throughout the Coachella Valley. He has a passion for giving back. Joe was the longtime President of the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre Board, and has been a dedicated supporter on The LGBTQ Center of the Desert Board, and Tools For Tomorrow Board. He is currently the board President for Palm Springs International Piano Competition. A classical composer and pianist, his music has enriched children throughout Coachella Valley. Tools For Tomorrow is proud to honor Joe Giarrusso.

Champagne Reception
Silent Auction
3-course Dinner with Wine
Stage Show

The stage show, emceed by KESQ’s Parick Evans and directed by Joyce Bulifant, will feature musical entertainment provided by Tools For Tomorrow’s Theatre Troupe and renowned singers Gilmore Rizzo and Francesca Amari.

Gala Dinner and Concert Tickets – $250

Sponsorship Opportunities and Digital Tribute Ads available

For More Information Call: 760 601-3954

Past Events

Tools For Tomorrow VISIONARIES Picasso Party

Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 3-5PM

An exclusive party for Picasso members and their guests only.

Celebrating Tools For Tomorrow’s 25th Year and our Founder Rachel Druten’s 90th Birthday.

The party will be held at a Private Home in BIGHORN Country Club.*

Members – FREE

Guests – $75

RSVP by November 27 to visionaries@toolsfortomorrow.org or 760-601-3954.

*Directions will be given in December to guests who have RSVPed.

La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE

November 16-19, 2023

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.laquintaartcelebration.org

200 Premier Artists from 32 States and Five Countries Invite You to the Largest Celebration of Art in the Coachella Valley.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join our fun, spirited, enthusiastic, organized and artsy team for a fun-filled art event. Participation includes free t-shirt and admission.

To SIGN UP NOW go to: www.laquintaartcelebration.org/volunteer

DATE:
November 16-19, 2023
Thursday – Sunday
10 AM – 5 PM DAILY

LOCATION:
La Quinta Civic Center
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253

TICKETS:
Adult Tickets/Multi-Day Pass $25

PARKING:
Valet & Paid Self-Parking

TICKETS AND MORE INFO:
laquintaartcelebration.org
info@scopeevents.org
Helpline: 760 628-7770

Tools For Tomorrow VISIONARIES ParTee-On

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Enjoy putting, bocce ball, music, food and drink at historic

Shadow Mountain Golf Club in Palm Desert.

Membership Welcome Back and Thank You Party is open to members of TFT VISIONARIES arts education support group and prospective members.

Includes:

Appetizers – Veggie and Fruit Platters, Chips and Salsa
Taco Bar
Wine, Beer and Pitchers of Margaritas

LIVE MUSIC • 18 HOLE PUTTING • BOCCE BALL • CORN HOLE TOSS

Shadow Mountain Golf Club

73-800 Ironwood Street

Palm Desert, CA 92260

TICKET SALES ON SALE NOW at THEROOSTCC.com

Drag Brunch $99 • Dinner Show $149

(plus handling fee)

For more information call Tools For Tomorrow at 760 601-3954.

La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE – March 2-5, 2023

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.laquintaartcelebration.org

200 Premier Artists From 32 States And Five Countries Invite You To The Largest Celebration of Art In the Coachella Valley.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join our fun, spirited, enthusiastic, organized and artsy team for a fun-filled art event. Participation includes free t-shirt and admission.

To SIGN UP NOW go to: www.laquintaartcelebration.org/volunteer

DATE:
March 2-5, 2023
Thursday – Sunday
10 AM – 5 PM DAILY

LOCATION:
La Quinta Civic Center
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253

TICKETS:
Adult Tickets/Multi-Day Pass $25

PARKING:
Valet & Paid Self-Parking

TICKETS AND MORE INFO:
laquintaartcelebration.org
info@scopeevents.org
Helpline: 760 628-7770

CLICK HERE to view and purchase the photos from “A Night at the Moulin Rouge”

CLICK HERE to read the Article in the CV Independent

A NIGHT AT THE MOULIN ROUGE

Monday, February 27, 2023 – 5PM to 8:30PM
(Doors Open at 4:30PM for Silent Auction Preview)

$250 per person
($150 may be tax-deductible)

Honoring Jeff McDonald & Charles Thomas with the Vision for the Future Award at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino in Rancho Mirage

Includes:

Champagne Reception
Silent Auction
Dinner choice of filet mignon, sea bass or vegetarian
Dinner show featuring Gennine Francis with her fabulous band
Emceed by KESQ’s Patrick Evans
Surprise performers
Complimentary Valet Parking

EVENT SPONSOR: David W. Bryant

VENUE SPONSOR: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Rancho Mirage

** DIGITAL TRIBUTE ADS – $350 – DUE February 15, 2023 **

About Jeff McDonald & Charles Thomas of The Roost Foundation

In 2021 and 2022, The Roost organized Christmas in July brunches, wreath auctions and dinner concerts to benefit Tools For Tomorrow’s free after-school and online arts literacy program.

Through Jeff and Charles’ passion and the generosity of their patrons, The Roost also raises funds for Rio Vista Elementary School, Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City, Cathedral City Senior Center, Angel View, Desert Cancer Foundation, Stonewall Ministries, Animal Samaritans, Martha’s Kitchen, Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Brothers of the Desert, Cake 4 Kids and the Keisha D Foundation. In addition, they recently formed The Roost Foundation.

For more information email Carol@toolsfortomorrow.org
or call 760-601-3954

To Reach, Teach, and Inspire Children
Through the ARTS

Celebrate Friendship!
2024 Vision for the Future Award Gala

Past Events

Tools For Tomorrow VISIONARIES Picasso Party