Linda Lane PR & Marketing: JUDY’S JOURNEY ENCHANTS SUPPORTERS AT LUNCHEON BENEFITTING KIDSANCTUARY CAMPUS

Renowned artist and designer, Judith Murat Grubman packed the house at Club Colette with a luncheon and book launch to benefit KidSanctuary Campus on Tuesday, February 26.

The seascape inspired event included an underworld setting by the famous and talented Bruce Sutka of Sutra International Design and a fashion show courtesy of Sabella Mikesell Couture. The fashion show, emceed by Emmy Award Winner Toni May featured both made-to-order and off the rack looks for both day and night by designers Lon Sabella and Daniel Mikesell. While Toni spoke about each current look for Spring, Judy described her stunningly creative pieces of jewelry, of which several are showcased in her new book, Judy’s Journey Into The Land Of Murat.

Co-authored by the designer and Charles (Sunny) Castor, Judy’s Journey Into The Land Of Murat is a fable about little Judy’s mystical adventures and the creatures that lead her on her voyage. Each guest received an advanced copy of the book autographed by Judith Murat Grubman and Julie Rudolph was the lucky winner of a pair of 18 karat gold butterfly earrings from the “Murat’s Garden” collection. The room burst into applause as Julie hugged Judy and said, “I never win anything and this is such a treasured gift!”

Judith Murat Fine Jewelry is currently available at A.R.T. Worth Avenue and 10% of all sales of the Judith Murat Fine Jewelry Line will benefit KidSanctuary Campus through April 30, 2013.

Says KidSanctuary Campus President, Connie Frankino, “Judy’s spirit, enthusiasm, and passion is evident in both her exquisite jewelry designs and her new book. KidSanctuary is thrilled to call her a partner in our mission to build a safe harbor for kids who have been removed from their home because of neglect and abuse.”

To learn more about KidSanctuary Campus, LLC, please contact Executive Director, Toni May by calling 561.653.8274. To learn more about KidSanctuary Campus via the internet, please visit the website at: www.kidsanctuarycampus.org.

About KidSanctuary Campus, Inc.:

KidSanctuary Campus, Inc. is a charitable organization located in Palm Beach County committed to assisting children who have been removed from their home because of neglect and abuse. With land donated by Palm Beach County, and a capital campaign currently in place, the first house, sponsored by the J.M. Rubin Foundation opened in December 2012. The Dodero Family Cottage will be the second home to be built on the property with a ground breaking estimated to take place in the fall of 2013. The capital campaign, lead by Capital Campaign Chairman Edward M. Ricci, Esquire, will continue to raise the necessary funds for the construction of two additional homes and a recreational/ therapy building.

About Judy Grubman and Judith Murat Fine Jewelry:

Judith Murat Grubman began a career as a model and actress, appearing in hundreds of commercials and modeled with both the Eileen Ford and William Morris Agency. As a young adult, her talents evolved further into the arts where Grubman studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Arts Student League of New York, and The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach where she honed her skills as an accomplished portrait artist and sculptor.

Over a decade ago, Judy was inspired by a friend to design jewelry and Judith Murat Fine Jewelry was brought to life with collections inspired by travels, inspirations, dreams, and wishes. Judy first unveiled Judith Murat Fine Jewelry exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue – first in Palm Beach and then in Boca Raton, North Palm Beach and Houston, Texas. She has also gone on to show successfully in New York City, throughout the Hamptons and in Beverly Hills at eponymous fine jewelry houses including: Fortunoff, Greenleaf & Crosby, Hamilton Jewelers, London Jewelers, Rose Jewelers, Scully & Scully, Torneau, and more. Many celebrities have adorned themselves with Grubman’s jewelry while walking the red carpet including: Anne Hathaway, Tyra Banks, Lisa Guerrero, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Hudson. Her reputation as a uniquely talented and original designer has put the artist in the spotlight by creating distinctive one-of-a-kind pieces that communicate personality and style.

For more or information or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at 612.308.4159 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com.

Photos Courtesy of Lucien Capehart Photography:

9435: Lori Corrigan and Margie Allinson

9391: Judy Grubman and Connie Frankino

9404: Bruce Sutka, Judy Grubman, Sunny Castor

9438: Sharon O’Neil and Stephen Lindsay

9444: Paola Bacchini and Margie Allinson

9447: Diann Scaravilli and Kay Grabber

9457: Jimmy Tigani and Pamela McIver

9466: Elizabeth Dennis and Ruby Rinker

9469: Trish Donnelley and Linda Salandra Dweck

9475: Arlette Gordon and Elizabeth Bowden