Thursday, March 17, 2005
Soap stars to return to Marco
Soap stars are returning to Marco Island for the sixth year to raise money for the Marco Island Film Festival's Young Filmmaker program.
From April 29 through May 1, you can visit with stars from All My Children, As The World Turns, One Life To Live and Guiding Light, as they mingle with Southwest Florida residents and visitors during three days of cruises, parties and fun.
Here's the guest list so far:
* All My Children: John Callahan (Edmund Grey).
* One Life to Live: Mark Dobies (Daniel Colson), Dan Gauthier (Kevin Buchanan).
* As The World Turns: Marie Masters (Dr. Susan Stewart), Sarah Brown (Julia Larrabee).
* Guiding Light: Kim Zimmer (Reva Shayne Lewis), Michael O'Leary (Dr. Rick Bauer), Mandy Bruno (Marina Cooper), Beth Ehlers (Harley Davidson Cooper), Frank Dicopoulos (Frank Cooper), Stephanie Gatschet (Tammy Winslow), John Driscoll (Henry "Coop" Bradshaw), Doug Hutchison (Sebastian), Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus Aitoro), George Alvarez (Father Ray Santos), Crystal Hunt (Lizzie Spaulding), Tom Pelphrey (JB/Jonathan Randall).
The list continues to grow.
The 2005 event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29 aboard the beautiful Ramblin' Rose with an exclusive VIP Champagne Dolphin Watch Yacht Cruise followed by a private welcome party for the celebrity guests. This event is limited. Tickets are $100.
At 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, it's a "can't miss event" with the popular Brunch In Springfield. This year it will be held at the Radisson Hotel on Marco Island and will feature photo opportunities with such residents of Springfield, Oakdale, Pine Valley and Llanview. Celebrity guests from All My Children, As The World Turns, One Life To Live and Guiding Light will be available for autograph signing, photos, Q&A, auctions and much more. This event sells out fast so get your tickets early. Tickets are $65 per person (includes lunch).
The fun continues later that night at one of Marco's popular nightspots with Celebrity Bartender Bash at Blú Fusion. Daytime celebrities will be pouring drinks all night long to raise money for the kids. Tickets are $20 and include entertainment, raffle and a party.
From noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, you'll hop aboard the Marco Island Princess for an afternoon of Cruisin', Boozin', & Schmoozin' With The Stars. This event provides the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with daytime's best during this sightseeing tour of Marco. Get autographs, photos and enter to win raffle prizes. Cruise tickets are limited at $65 (includes food).
For ticket information, call 642-3378 or visit www.marco
islandfilmfest.com.
