Boxoffice - May 2016
The Official Magazine of the National Association of Theatre Owners
The Official Magazine of the National Association of Theatre Owners
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YOUNG VARIETY OF NEW<br />
YORK 2ND ANNUAL OPEN<br />
YOUR HEART<br />
n Approximately 150 young professionals<br />
from the tristate area were<br />
treated to unlimited Brooklyn Brewery<br />
beer and tasty food from local vendors.<br />
There were amazing raffle prizes<br />
including VIP tickets and a meet and<br />
greet with Larry Wilmore. As an added<br />
bonus, this year guests flocked to the<br />
Bosco photo booth where they were<br />
able to immediately share their experiences<br />
on social media and download<br />
their photos. The event raised more<br />
than $3,000.<br />
VARIETY OF TEXAS PEACEABLE KINGDOM RETREAT<br />
FOR CHILDREN, ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK<br />
n Students (above) from University of Michigan, Northeastern University, and<br />
University of Texas sent students for an alternative spring break to help make an<br />
impact on the kids who spend their days at Variety’s Peaceable Kingdom Retreat<br />
for Children.<br />
VARIETY<br />
OF TEXAS<br />
MARCH<br />
<strong>2016</strong> REIN<br />
RABAKUKK<br />
HEART OF<br />
VARIETY<br />
FUND<br />
MEETING<br />
n Variety of Texas<br />
approved $32,000<br />
in funding for Texas<br />
children with<br />
special needs in<br />
March. Nine-month-old Ava Martinez (left) of Houston,<br />
Texas, was among the recipients who received the<br />
necessary funds to purchase a cranial helmet to help<br />
reshape the flatness in her head, which prohibits child<br />
development.<br />
VARIETY OF TEXAS VARIETY NIGHT AT<br />
THE AUSTIN SPURS GAME<br />
n Through the Variety at Work program, 200 kids with special<br />
needs attended the Austin Spurs basketball game. The Variety<br />
at Work program allows families who have children with special<br />
needs to get out into their community without the financial<br />
burden. Meet Lydia and Jack Shurtz, (right).<br />
VARIETY OF TEXAS PEACEABLE KINGDOM<br />
RETREAT FOR CHILDREN<br />
n Baylor’s Scott and White Hospital brought teens whose<br />
medical needs require frequent stays in the hospital to Variety’s<br />
Peaceable Kingdom Retreat to enjoy a much needed weekend in<br />
the Texas Hill Country.<br />
VARIETY OF TEXAS SENSORY FRIENDLY<br />
DAY AT HOUSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM<br />
n Through the Variety at Work program, 50 children were<br />
invited to experience a Sensory Friendly Day at the Houston<br />
Children’s Museum, taking in all of the exhibits with lower lighting<br />
and sound.<br />
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