Take a break from your hectic schedule to relax at a social event with an exceptional community of dynamic professionals at a special Global Fusion Festival Week edition of Cocktails for a Cause. This month we are partnering with Omega Optical and the Urban Philly Professional Network (UPPN) to support The Blues Babes Foundation. The brainchild of Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and poet Jill Scott, The Blues Babe Foundation was formed for the purpose of nurturing college-bound students of color, artistically and academically.” Additional information about this organization can be found at http://bluesbabefoundation.org.

Cocktails for a Cause is hosted by a unique collaboration of individuals from the social, business and nonprofit sectors committed to utilizing our time, talents and resources to heighten public awareness and raise funds for many Philadelphia nonprofits. The host committee for this event includes: Tumar Alexander, Lamont Brown, Monica L. Burch, William Carter, Esq., Kristen Hart, Raheem Islam, Loree Jones, Dr. Keith Leaphart, Roman McDonald and Joe Meade.

This event will be held at Table 31 Restaurant and Plaza Café located at 1701 JFK Boulevard from 5pm to 9pm. Guests who RSVP and make a donation onsite will receive an event wristband for a complimentary signature cocktail/martini upon check in to the Omega Optical table and enjoy  complimentary appetizers as well as food and drink specials including: $3 Coors Light; $3 Blue Moon; $5 Glasses of Champagne - Champagne Cocktails; $5 Red or White Wine; $5 Mia’s Cosmos; $7 Patron Cocktails; ½ price pizzas and sliders. We invite you to join us as we embark upon a journey to facilitate networking, socializing, and most importantly having fun with urban professionals just like you while also raising money for charity.

 When: July 15, 2011

Where: Table 31 Restaurant and Plaza Café

1701 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Suggested Donation: $10

Attire: Fashionable/ Business Casual