The Clarence Clemons Classic! Gala & Auction Presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Benefit Home Safe Will Take Place on May 8

 Clarence Clemons, sax legend for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Will host his fifth and final South Florida Classic!

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The Clarence Clemons Classic! Gala & Auction to benefit Home Safe will be hosted by Clarence 'The Big Man' Clemons – sax legend for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on Saturday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL.  The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood is the title sponsor for The Clarence Clemons Classic! Gala & Auction.   

This will be Clemons' fifth and final year as host of this prestigious event. In true Classic! fashion, it promises to be a spectacular evening, entertaining yet business casual, with a special farewell tribute to The Big Man himself. An anticipated 500 attendees will enjoy a live and silent auction, celebrity jam sessions and entertainment from extraordinary artist Michael Israel and the Rainbow Circus, as well as a celebrity guest list including NBA Superstar Roy Hinson, music producer and drummer Narada Michael Walden, and NFL Great Leonard Marshall. Past guests have included the E Street Band, Vernon 'Ice' Black, Lita Gilette, NFL Great Sean Hill, Monkees' Pop Star Davey Jones, famed director Don Reo, Dizzy Reed of Guns & Roses and many more. 

"In these difficult times, having a celebrity like Clarence Clemons aboard means we can help those kids who need us now more than ever before," said Matthew Ladika, CEO of Home Safe, a non-profit which is dedicated to serving children impacted by abuse, neglect, abandonment, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and domestic violence. Clarence has always been an advocate for children, donating his time to many local and national causes benefiting the youngest members of society. There is no telling what will happen this year – Clemons has been known to take the stage with his musician friends and play a few songs. The financial goal for 2010 has been set at HALF OF A MILLION DOLLARS!

"While we are saddened by the departure of Clarence Clemons, we are truly grateful for his years of dedication to The Classic! and to Home Safe," said Co-Chair Bill Berger, Esq. "Not only will guests be able to take part in a high-energy, star-studded farewell to Clemons, but they will also witness the passing of the baton to a very special, newly-named event host … a highly anticipated surprise. This year's charitable event will surely be a great success and an unforgettable night for one truly amazing cause – Home Safe. " 

For more information on how to participate or for ticket information visit www.ClarenceClemonsClassic.org, or contact Kerry Jamieson at 561-383-9800 ext. 1239. The Co-Chairpersons are Bill Berger, Esq. of Greenspoon Marder, PA; Rex Kirby of Suffolk Construction; Gary Press of Alternative Revenue Solutions; Daniel Schwimmer of the Schwimmer-Halperin Group and Merril Lynch Global Private Client.

About Home Safe

For 30 years, Home Safe has been providing pioneering care and treatment to Palm Beach County's most vulnerable population, abused, neglected and abandoned children.  Today it has expanded its service continuum to include programs for youth who require specialized therapeutic residential care, foster care, independent living skills, counseling and support groups for adult and child victims of domestic violence. For more information visit www.HomeSafeforKids.org.

Clarence, who has been taking time out to recuperate from surgery and devote his time to his writing (he's the bestselling author of "Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales") and other creative projects, will continue to support Home Safe's good work in an unofficial capacity.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to PLAYHARD!  Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida's ultimate entertainment destination. Eighty-nine tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,500 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player's Club members may enjoy an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef's Table show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold 'em, limit Texas Hold 'em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock's 130 globally recognized rock 'n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 18 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 25 boutique shops, 12 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live, a 5,500- seat concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com or www.facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood.    

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