This upscale benefit event will be held at the New York Historical Museum on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 12:00PM to 2:30PM (VIP's 11:30AM).   100% of the proceeds will benefit the Jazz for Peace Mission: -Our benefit concert series; -Our education series which brings Jazz back into the schools; -In addition to our instrument donation program which provides musical  instruments to under privileged children.   The benefit event will host the world renowned Jazz Pianist/Vocalist “Rick DellaRatta” who will be performing with many other top notch jazz artists that day. We will be serving a light brunch, wine, mimosas and champagne.   In addition to this we will have a Silent Auction with many unique items as well as featuring more than 20 local New York artists who will be donating art works in a variety of mediums for the auction.   Please visit our silent auction page to view our Auction items in advance by visiting:     www.jazzforpeace.org/gala/silentauction.htm     To view our Ambassador Award Recipients go to:   https://jazzforpeace.org/ambassadoraward.html     To purchase tickets please go to:      www.jazzforpeace.org/currentevents.php