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January 26, 2007

For Immediate Release

Morikami's Taishi Members & Friends of the Festival Group Mingle, Raise Funds for Respective Causes at Ra Sushi

Delray Beach – January 2007 – On Thursday, Jan. 11, RA Sushi at Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens was the lively scene where members of The Morikami’s Taishi young professionals auxiliary teamed up with the new Friends of the Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) group to raise funds for their organizations.

Held from 6-8 p.m., the mingler at the stylish sushi bar and restaurant raised funds for The Morikami’s education department’s programs, which reach diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups; as well as the PBIFF and upcoming local film students.

Attendees enjoyed sake and other libations, as well as a menu of fresh California rolls, pineapple cheese wontons and additional sushi and non-sushi items. Raffle prizes included gifts from RA Sushi, complimentary membership to Taishi, admission to The Morikami’s March 14 Howaitodei (White Day) Celebration and a $200 VIP pass to attend the 12th Annual Film Festival.

“The event at RA Sushi was extremely successful," said Cary Roman, special events chairperson for Taishi. "We were very happy to bring the two groups together! Taishi and the Friends of the Festival benefit the community and are great for both business and social networking. These are the hottest two groups for young professionals in Palm Beach County."

“The Friends of the Festival were honored to partner with such an established friends organization such as Taishi in a wonderful setting like RA Sushi. Our goal for the new Friends organization is to reach out to more diverse audiences throughout the entire county, and this event accomplished that goal!” said Randi Emerman, PBIFF executive director.

Taishi is a support auxiliary composed of young professionals, aged 20s to 40s, who are committed to the mission of The Morikami and expanding memberships of The Museum. Members have the opportunity to chair or join a committee, become involved with Taishi events, as well as network among other Members and the community. For more information, call Christine Mally at 561-495-0233 ext. 214.

Upcoming Taishi events include the March 14 Howaitodei (White Day) Celebration at the Saki Lounge and Restaurant, 401 Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach; the May 4 two-hour Sushi & Sail Intracoastal cruise on the luxury vessel Lady Atlantic, and the July 20 Ocean Day reception and turtle hatchling release at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Details can be found on The Morikami’s Web site at www.morikami.org.

Friends of the PBIFF, an organization of “upwardly social” singles and couples from Boca to Palm Beach, offers an array of events to raise funds and awareness on a year-round basis for the PBIFF, and to help support upcoming local filmmakers. For further information on the Friends of the PBIFF, visit www.pbifilmfest.org.

Located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, in between Linton Boulevard and Clint Moore Road off Jog Road in Delray Beach, The Morikami encompasses a 16-acre park of renowned Japanese gardens and the Museum, which is dedicated exclusively to the living culture of Japan. For more information on The Morikami, its exhibitions and programs, call 561-495-0233 or visit www.morikami.org.

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