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Rockin' Lobster digs into a good time for Children First


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:14 a.m. November 3, 2024
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What: Rockin' Lobster

Benefiting: Children First

When: Nov. 2

Where: Sharky's on the Pier


The Hershbergers show family is everything: Rob, Elaine and Reid enjoy a night of music and lobster.
The Hershbergers show family is everything: Rob, Elaine and Reid enjoy a night of music and lobster.
Janet Combs
With help from Keith Johnson it's no surprise that CEO Philip Tavill was able to auction off several 'first-in-line' table spots for $1,000 each.
With help from Keith Johnson it's no surprise that CEO Philip Tavill was able to auction off several 'first-in-line' table spots for $1,000 each.
Janet Combs
Having fun in the sand at sunset are Erik and Camilla Popham and Mark and Kathleen Lyda.
Having fun in the sand at sunset are Erik and Camilla Popham and Mark and Kathleen Lyda.
Janet Combs
Rockin' the bibs are true lobstah connoisseurs and Mainers, Susan and Irwin Singer.
Rockin' the bibs are true lobstah connoisseurs and Mainers, Susan and Irwin Singer.
Janet Combs
VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers gives an enthusiastic welcome to everyone in attendance at the 12th Rockin' Lobster.
VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers gives an enthusiastic welcome to everyone in attendance at the 12th Rockin' Lobster.
Janet Combs
Presenting sponsor JP Morgan Chase's Bonnie Bolton gives heartfelt thanks for the support directed to Children First.
Presenting sponsor JP Morgan Chase's Bonnie Bolton gives heartfelt thanks for the support directed to Children First.
Janet Combs
Sean Bruenner, Sam Schalk, Michelle Atkinson and Andrew Sweat enjoy a Gulf of Mexico sunset.
Sean Bruenner, Sam Schalk, Michelle Atkinson and Andrew Sweat enjoy a Gulf of Mexico sunset.
Janet Combs
Belle and Greg Stikeleather enjoy a night out in support of Children First.
Belle and Greg Stikeleather enjoy a night out in support of Children First.
A collection of musicians play as The Kollections and cover everything from Sinatra to Bruno Mars.
A collection of musicians play as The Kollections and cover everything from Sinatra to Bruno Mars.
Janet Combs
Scott Lowery and Joanne Kline wait in line for their lobster dinner.
Scott Lowery and Joanne Kline wait in line for their lobster dinner.
Janet Combs
Peggy Popham and Jan Shoemaker Means are enjoy a breezy evening.
Peggy Popham and Jan Shoemaker Means are enjoy a breezy evening.
Janet Combs
Barefoot friends Alexi Hornacek and Emilio Montiel enjoy a kick-back evening.
Barefoot friends Alexi Hornacek and Emilio Montiel enjoy a kick-back evening.
Janet Combs
Robert Goberman, Alici Ouellette and Jessica Blagdon
Robert Goberman, Alici Ouellette and Jessica Blagdon
Janet Combs
Sharky's servers and carvers Kaley Houston, Alex Surdu, and Lilly Bakulski prepare to fill plates.
Sharky's servers and carvers Kaley Houston, Alex Surdu, and Lilly Bakulski prepare to fill plates.
Janet Combs
Todd Keebaugh and Haley Geoffroy planned a clothing color palate most suitable for a beach party.
Todd Keebaugh and Haley Geoffroy planned a clothing color palate most suitable for a beach party.
Janet Combs
Susan Hines, Lori Turkovics and April Kidwell beam with bright smiles at this super-energetic event.
Susan Hines, Lori Turkovics and April Kidwell beam with bright smiles at this super-energetic event.
Janet Combs
Philip Tavill and Chris Moyer
Philip Tavill and Chris Moyer
Janet Combs
Chefs prepare fresh lobster for Children First's Rockin' Lobster event.
Chefs prepare fresh lobster for Children First's Rockin' Lobster event.
Janet Combs
Themed around a traditional lobster dinner served gulf-side, Children First presents the 12th annual Rockin' Lobster at Sharky's on the Pier.
Themed around a traditional lobster dinner served gulf-side, Children First presents the 12th annual Rockin' Lobster at Sharky's on the Pier.
Janet Combs
Janna and Joshua Kim with Albert and Nicole Perrella
Janna and Joshua Kim with Albert and Nicole Perrella
Janet Combs
Stan and Jo Rutstein enjoy the breezy evening and the featured lobster dinner.
Stan and Jo Rutstein enjoy the breezy evening and the featured lobster dinner.
Janet Combs
Is Cindy McCollum excited about the Maine course?
Is Cindy McCollum excited about the Maine course?
Janet Combs
Volunteer registrars include Laura Spencer, Flora Oynick, Maria Contreras and Leslie Ignatovski.
Volunteer registrars include Laura Spencer, Flora Oynick, Maria Contreras and Leslie Ignatovski.
Janet Combs
Children First staff greet guests: VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers, Assoc. Dir. of Communications Evan Ackerman, Philanthropy Engagement Officer Linda Bair and Assoc. Dir. of Donor Relations Alyssa Simon
Children First staff greet guests: VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers, Assoc. Dir. of Communications Evan Ackerman, Philanthropy Engagement Officer Linda Bair and Assoc. Dir. of Donor Relations Alyssa Simon
Janet Combs
Yvonne Harper, Capricia Whiting and Kwame Alexander sell handmade notecards benefiting Children First.
Yvonne Harper, Capricia Whiting and Kwame Alexander sell handmade notecards benefiting Children First.
Janet Combs
Children First hosted the 12th annual Rockin' Lobster at Sharky's on the Pier for 275 guests.
Children First hosted the 12th annual Rockin' Lobster at Sharky's on the Pier for 275 guests.
Janet Combs
While Sharky's on the Pier is open, the Venice Pier remains closed due to three recent hurricanes.
While Sharky's on the Pier is open, the Venice Pier remains closed due to three recent hurricanes.
Janet Combs

 

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