June 4, 2007, Boston:
Boston's Young Peacemakers in Action Event
Hosted by Senator Jarrett Barrios at the Massachusetts State House, the celebration featured student peacemakers from 9 Boston schools who displayed their Community Service Learning projects. Guests were entertained by the Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School marching band, the Oliver W. Holmes School choir, and dancers from Cathedral Grammar School. Senator Barrios spoke about the importance of peacemaking, along with Peace Games President Eric Dawson, Peace Games Regional Director Cherie Craft, and even a few Peace Games students.
View pictures of Boston's Young Peacemakers in Action Event

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May 22, 2007, Boston:

Peace Rocks Boston

Peace Rocks Boston took place on May 22, 2007 at the Roxy. The event featured the sounds of James Montgomery and Friends, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, the Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School band, the Oliver W. Holmes School choir, and spoken word artist Sofia Snow. Peace Games board members and actors Donal Logue and Rashida Jones also made special guest appearances. Guests enjoyed cuisine provided by some of Boston's top reastaurants including Aquitaine Bis, Henrietta's Table, O-SUSHI, Trani Brands, Legal Test Kitchen, Formaggio Kitchen, Copia, and B&R Artisan Bread. Celebrities and special guests enjoyed a VIP after-party at Boston's Hard Rock Cafe.

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July 7, 2006, New York: 
Peace Games rang the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
On July 7, Richard Cardillo, Regional Director of Peace Games New York, presided over the opening bell surrounded by Peace Games staff and supporters.
View pictures of the Opening Bell Ceremony

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May 23, 2006, Los Angeles: 
3rd Annual GQ/Calvin Klein Poker tournament 
The celebrity poker tournment was held at Herb Ritts' former estate in Bel Air, and was hosted by poker pro Jim Miller.  The hottest poker pros from Vegas such as Phil Gordon, and celebs including Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Hank Azaria, and Anne Heche got in the game.  Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Lara Flynn Boyle and Nicky Hilton also came to enjoy the Grey Goose specialty drinks and catering from In-N-Out Burger.

Event hosts: Jon Favreau, Shannon Elizabeth, Jerry O'Connell and Rashida Jones
Sponsored by: GQ, Calvin Klein, CardPlayer.com, Commerce Casino and Grey Goose

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View photos from last year's poker event

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April 27, 2006, Boston:
3rd Annual School House Rocks Event
School House Rocks ROCKED the Roxy with performances on stage by Lisa Loeb, James Montgomery, Akashic Record, Brainz Davis, Jeff Timmons, DMC, PM Dawn, Nuttin' but Stringz and other amazing celebrity performers.  Also there to emcee and and enjoy the evening were Donal Logue, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Susie Castillo and Liz Walker.  The guests also enjoyed a musical performance from the Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School band, featuring students playing "Louie Louie" and "La Bamba" on guitars donated by Gibson and the Hard Rock Cafe! 

Guests feasted on cuisine provided by some of Boston's top reastaurants including Via Matta, Clio, OSushi, Eastern Standard, Olivia's Organics, Formaggio Kitchen, Petite Robert Bistro, Union Bar and Grill, and B&R Artisian Bread.  Grey Goose served specialty cocktails throughout the night at an ice sculpted martini bar.  Items such as Jet Blue tickets, a trip to St. Marteen, a "Name your own Flavor" JP Licks package and a visit to the MTV Studios were raffled off.   An amazing after party at Boston's Hard Rock Cafe featured more improv celebrity performances and friendly games of poker.  A truly unforgettable night that we hope to grow every year. 
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January 2006, Washington, D.C.:
"Something New" Screening
The first Peace Games event in the D.C. area was a huge success! Special thanks to Peace Games star supporter Joe Watson for hosting the event and to everyone at Cashman and Associates for planning such a successful benefit.  Sanaa Lathan, star of the movie "Something New," presented a special screening of her film followed by a private after party at Clyde's of Gallery Place. Over 200 VIP's from the D.C. area joined together with Sanaa to learn more about Peace Games and support the cause. "Something New" is availble on DVD.
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December 2005, Boston: 
"TENNIS, ANYONE?" ran at Boston's Kendall Cinema to benefit Peace Games
Peace Game's very own board member and champion supporter, Donal Logue (Best Actor at the Sundance Film Festival for The Tao of Steve and star of the sitcom "Grounded for Life"), made his writing and directing debut in his new film, "Tennis, Anyone?"  The movie ran exclusively at the Kendall Square Cinema in Cambridge from December 9-15 and the proceeds from the entire week's run went to benefit Peace Games.   Peace Games even made several special appearances in the movie.
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September 17, 2005, New York:
Hard Rock Times Square Grand Opening to benefit Peace Games
Peace Games made a big splash in NYC at the Grand Opening of the brand new Hard Rock cafe and theater in Times Square!  Musical Superstars Velvet Revolver gave an incredible performance, Mark Ronson rocked the turntables throughout the night and Reverend Run from Run DMC officially dedicated the new space.  Hard Rock made a generous contribution to our program which will help launch our NYC schools this semester!  
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