IRVINGTON — The Irvies is a community awards ceremony where businesses, neighbors, and our very own larger-than-life personalities are nominated and selected for awards demonstrating their unique talents, notorieties, and contributions to the greater good of Irvington. This fundraiser for Irvington Development Organization (IDO) will be hosted Sat., Feb. 24 at the Irvington Lodge (5515 East Washington Street) from 7-11 p.m.
The Irvies is an awards ceremony with entertainment, plus neighborhood support. The doors for the event will open at 6 p.m. The after party will commence at the conclusion of the awards. Included in a ticket price ($75 per person) are light hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary drinks of wine or beer, and admittance to the awards ceremony and after party. Additional drinks will be available at a cash bar.
As part of the entertainment, there will be bands performing in the cocktail lounge area as guests arrive, during intermission, and at the following after party. There will also be a photography backdrop showcasing Platinum and Gold level sponsors with a professional photographer on the red carpet.
The entire evening will be emceed by B105.7’s and Irvington’s own Sean Copeland. As the master of ceremonies, Sean will announce winners for awards, welcome guests, and guide the evening’s affairs. Tickets are $75 each and available on eventbrite.com
For more information, e-mail irvies@irvingtondevelopment.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theirvies. Follow them on Instagram @TheIrvies.