O.A.R. 2.0 “Journey to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater” – Part 2
Lots of excitement on the bus to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater! Hear from our Garden of Dreams kids as they prepare to take the stage with Marc Roberge and O.A.R.!
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Want to see the making of the band, O.A.R. 2.0? Watch Garden of Dreams Advisory Board member Marc Roberge meet and jam out with our Garden of Dreams Talent Show performers earlier this year!
Read MoreLiberty ‘Show Kids New York’: John’s Pizzeria
Eighteen children from Garden of Dreams’ partner Harlem Downing, came together with New York Liberty players, Bria Hartley and Britney Boyd, for a pizza party at John’s Pizzeria in Times Square. Together, the children and players decorated chef’s hats and noted important techniques as they watched a master chef make pizza. After, everyone had the chance to customize their own miniature pizza to enjoy!
Read MoreO.A.R. 2.0 Reunion
After rehearsing with O.A.R.'s lead vocalist and Garden of Dreams Advisory Board member Marc Roberge, O.A.R. 2.0 took the Great Stage at Radio City to perform O.A.R.'s hit song "Peace" at the 2017 Garden of Dreams Talent Show. O.A.R. 2.0 was then invited by the band to perform at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater for a special reunion on June 14th. Thank you Marc Roberge, O.A.R. and Northwell Health for providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our kids!
Read MoreNew York Liberty Chess Event
As part of their season launch, the New York Liberty hosted a special chess event with current players Brittany Boyd and Sugar Rodgers as well as assistant coach Herb Williams and NYL mascot, Maddie with Garden of Dreams children from the Department of Homeless Services. The players and children had the opportunity to learn chess from a Grandmaster, who shared advice and tips with everyone. Boyd, Rodgers and Williams also surprised a family with special tickets to the Liberty home opener against the San Antonio Stars!
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