Green Drinks NYC 2009 Annual Holiday Party
What:
Featuring Keynote Speaker, renowned Oceanographer, National Geographic "Explorer in Residence", and 2009 TED prize recipient Dr. Sylvia Earle.

Introduced by Award winning Author and Founder of Blue Ocean Institute, Carl Safina

Listen to Dr. Sylvia Earle illuminate the critical issues that face our oceans, by sharing her incredible experiences having logged over 7,000 hours underwater.

Private book signing with Dr. Sylvia Earle.

Enjoy a delicious selection of organic, vegetarian hors d'oeuvres provided by Amaranthine, Counter Restaurant, and Whole Foods.

Open bar featuring organic, local, and fair trade spirits by 44° North Vodka, Bluecoat Gin, Martin Scott Wines, Six Point Brewery, Sambazon, Purity, and I.O. Organics.

Live entertainment choreographed by the Buglisi Dance Theatre and Alessandro Pellicani with additional compositions performed by Max ZT on Hammered Dulcimer. Emcee for the evening will be Cristina Carlson.

Silent Auction Fundraiser including Scuba certification by NAUI, Sailing course at Manhattan Sailing School, artwork by Tatyana Murray, eco-excersions and more!

Take Action at our interactive stations including highlighted content from the extraordinary work of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Natural Resources Defense Council, Riverkeeper, Oceans in Google Earth, New York State Marine Education Association, Pew Environment Group, and Shark Savers.

Dress Code is Holiday Chic.

Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Our Non Profit Beneficiary
Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) works to build widespread citizen understanding and advocacy for policies and actions designed to manage and protect our natural resources and public health.
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When:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 7pm - 11pm.
Where:
The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street between Park and Madison, New York, NY. See Map
Cost:
$50 in advance, $65 at the door. Buy Tickets Here

Dr. Sylvia EarleIn recent decades we've learned more about the ocean than in all previous human history combined. But as our knowledge has exploded, so too has our power to upset the delicate balance of this complex organism. Modern overexploitation has driven many species to the verge of extinction, from tiny but indispensable biota to magnificent creatures like tuna, swordfish, and great whales.

Since the mid-20th century about half our coral reefs have died or suffered sharp decline; hundreds of oxygen-deprived "dead zones" blight our coastal waters; and toxic pollutants afflict every level of the food chain. Fortunately, there is reason for hope, and what we do—or fail to do—in the next ten years may well resonate for the next ten thousand.

The ultimate goal, is to find responsible, renewable strategies that safeguard the natural systems that sustain us. – Sylvia Earle

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Center for Environmental Research and Conservation
PrintResponsibly.com
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Roger Smith Hotel
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Shark Savers
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Pew Environment Group
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Deep Search Foundation
The Ocean Alliance
In-Kind Sponsors
44 Degrees North Vodka
Martin Scott Wines
Bluecoat Gin
Sambazon
Whole Foods
Theo Chocolate
Counter
Jivamuktea Cafe
iojuice.com
Purity Organic
Six Point Craft Ales
Black and White Cookies
Silent Auction Items
Voltaic
Solar Backpack
The Voltaic Backpack is solar charger built tough for use on a weekend hike bag or computer bag. There are pockets and wire channels for multiple electronic devices and 1,850 cubic inches of storage space.
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Oceanblue Divers
NAUI Scuba Diver Course
Welcome to the adventure of your lifetime! Our basic NAUI Scuba Diver course (equivalent, PADI Open Water) consists of five sessions for a total of approximately sixteen hours of class and pool time. Learn from experienced instructors to become a safe and confident scuba diver!
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Manhattan Sailing School
Sailing Course
Basic Sailing is taught on J/24 sailboats in New York Harbor. Our instructors are trained professionals who specialize in communicating the concepts of sailing in a relaxed and informative manner. Each course is limited to 4 students per instructor. You will get plenty of personalized attention and hands-on experience.
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Ella Vickers
Recycled Sailcloth Bags
Handcrafted bags made of tough, recycled sailcloth from Americas Cup boats, Maxi yachts, high performance racing boats and cruising yachts.
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Stephen Colbert Tickets
"The Colbert Report" touted by The New York Times as "one of the best television shows of the year" and praised as "The Best Show of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly, "The Colbert Report" has garnered ratings and critical success as one of the top shows on television.

 

LED Light Etched Original Artwork by Tatyana Murray

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Custom commissioned sea urchin chandelier by Helen Bilt

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