Kool & the Gang have influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Ladies Night,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Joanna” and “Get Down On It.” They’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018. Kool & the Gang has performed continuously for the past 43 years, longer than any R&B group in history. Their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time. 6:30pm – Raffle, Champagne & Chocolates Free glass of Champagne for every raffle purchased! Raffle tickets available for a chance to win: Diamond & Gold pendant: 3 champagne and brown marquis diamonds surrounded by 143 round diamonds- totaling 2.39 carats. Pendant hangs from a 16 inch 14kt white gold cable chain. Retail value: $5400! Courtesy of Addessi Jewelers “Me Time” package – $750 gift certificate courtesy of Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Date night: A night out with a BMW and personal driver that includes dinner for two (at Bernard’s) and tickets to a show of your choice at The Ridgefield Playhouse, courtesy of BMW of Ridgefield 8:00pm Performance – Raffle winners pulled and live performance by Kool & the Gang Presented by Ethan Allen Hotel Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity Sponsored by: Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, Addessi Jewelers, BMW of Ridgefield & Treasury Wine Estates With support from: All Season Party Rentals, Hollandia Nurseries and Whistle Stop Bakery