Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, most recently on Broadway in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, will perform. The evening also offers a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing to Valerie Romanoff's Starlight Orchestra.
Bob and Helen Appel will receive the 2011 Community Leadership Award, and Alex Appel will receive the 2011 Young Leadership Award. The 2011 Public Awareness Award will go to CBS 2 medical reporter, Dr. Max Gomez.
A special VIP reception kicks off the evening at 6 PM. Tickets start at $1,000; for more information call Karen Holland at (646) 744-2998 or visit www.alz.org/nyc. The Pierre is located at 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue.