Darien Foundation Announces Ticket Sales For 'Yacht Rock Returns'

DARIEN, CT — After a three-year hiatus, the nautically-themed "Yacht Rock Returns!" event will be held April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Tokeneke Club.

According to a news release provided by The Darien Foundation, the event will once again feature a live performance by the high-energy, six-piece band Three Sheets to the Wind: America’s Number One Tribute to Yacht Rock.

Foundation officials noted the event's popularity is evident, as standard admission tickets once again sold out within two weeks. A variety of VIP sponsor ticket options are still available for a limited time via the foundation's website.

"We could not be more excited to host our benefit once again at the beautiful seaside Tokeneke Club. The setting is perfect for our theme, and we are thrilled to welcome community members to this event – which is also a celebration of being able to be together," Darien Foundation Benefit Chair Byrne Pozzi said in a news release. "We are also grateful to our loyal sponsors, who continue to enthusiastically support the foundation’s mission. Our community is clearly ready to come together again as evidenced by our record-breaking ticket sales this year."

The Darien Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has awarded $5.5 million in grants for technology and capital initiatives which create opportunities for Darien's youth, support the town's safety and security services and enhance the overall quality of life in Darien, according to the foundation.

Recent grants have funded the launch of the K-12 Robotics initiative at the Darien Public Schools, as well as the new Darien Library Café.

"Yacht Rock Returns! serves as the perfect kick-off to summer," Executive Director Sarah Woodberry said in a news release. "This year, we are excited to honor our board chair, Ward Glassmeyer, who is celebrating a remarkable 20 years volunteering with The Darien Foundation, including 14 years of service as the board chair."

As guests dance and enjoy the smooth sounds of Three Sheets to the Wind, they will be treated to beachside cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a delicious gourmet buffet dinner prepared by Tokeneke Head Chef Maurice Hurley.

All proceeds from the benefit will be directed towards funding grants awarded by The Darien Foundation. More event details are available at darienfoundation.org, along with event sponsorship information and options for direct donations.

Bodega, The Corbin District and David and Julie Genovese, Compass - Lynne Somerville and the Hawes Team members (David K. Hawes, Holly S. Hawes, Katie C. Desalvo), Darien Crossing, Eagle Point Credit, First County Bank, Greenwich Radiology Partners, JP Morgan & Chase Private Bank, Montauk Distillery, NOLA Physical Therapy, People’s United Bank, PURE Insurance, Rand Insurance, Ten Twenty Post and Two Roads Brewery serve as sponsors for the event.