An Elevated Friendraiser Brings Music, Flavor, and Community on the Eve of the Fall Equinox
Utica, NY – September 2, 2025 — Celebrate the change of seasons in style with an unforgettable evening of music, food, and community at An ELEVATED Friendraiser on the eve of the Fall Equinox Monday September 22nd from 6-9p. This exclusive event benefits The Abraham House, a nonprofit providing comfort, dignity, and 24-hour end-of-life care at no cost to individuals and families in Utica and Rome.
The event features cocktails, specialty appetizers, raffles, and live music by Speakerboxx, showcasing powerhouse vocalists Chris Perez (Handsome Bob) and Jessica Brown (Root Shock). With only 200 tickets available, guests are invited to enjoy a one-of-a-kind night out while directly supporting Abraham House’s mission of compassionate care.
$50 BASIC Ticket (only 110 available) Includes:
- Three hours of live entertainment by Speakerboxx featuring Chris Perez and Jessica Brown
- Three complimentary drinks
- Access to creative appetizer stations, including:
- Dublin Dippers: Corned beef, cabbage, and mashed potatoes beer-battered and fried, with mustard Harp cream sauce
- Tots Bar: Crispy tots with bacon, scallions, cheddar jack, sour cream, and more
- Individual Charcuterie Cups
- Veggie Cups with ranch dip and fresh veggies
- Chicken Tenders on Skewers with assorted dipping sauces
- Brownie Triangles for a sweet finish
- Raffle tickets and Habanos cigars available for purchase
$75 VIP Ticket (only 90 available) Includes all Basic perks, PLUS exclusive upstairs access for one hour featuring:
- Bourbon tasting
- Specialty crepes and crème brûlée by Ancora
- Boozy Affogato
- Mimosa Bar
Event Highlights
- When: Eve of the Fall Equinox Monday Sept 22nd 6-9pm
- Where: Celtic Harp, 805 Varick St, Utica NY 13502
- What to Expect: A vibrant celebration blending craft cocktails, inventive small bites, luxury tastings, and live music energy
- Purchase Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-equinox-evening-under-the-stars-tickets-1636792724099
About The Abraham House
Abraham House operates social model hospice homes in Utica and Rome, NY. As a nonprofit organization, it is dedicated to providing free, compassionate, end-of-life care in a secure, loving, home-like setting. Guests receive 24-hour physical, emotional, and spiritual support from surrogate caregivers who are both highly trained and deeply compassionate.
Serving an average of 145 guests and their families each year, Abraham House removes the financial burden of care by offering services entirely free of charge. The organization relies solely on community support and donations to sustain its mission and maintain its homes. With a bold vision to operate 10 homes by 2035, Abraham House continues to expand its impact through the generosity of the local community.
For more information, visit www.theabrahamhouse.org.
