Inside The Intimate Playing For Change Foundation Dinner In Partnership With Tiffany & Co.

The Playing for Change Foundation (PFCF) ushered in the season with an enchanting evening in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., marking the start of the countdown to the prestigious 2025 Impact Awards. On Thursday, November 14th, an intimate dinner and musical celebration took place at a private residence hosted by PFCF Founder and Board Chair Whitney Kroenke Silverstein and her mother, Ann Kroenke. This special evening sets the stage for the highly anticipated Impact Awards, scheduled for March 15, 2025.

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Under a canopy of stars, guests were treated to a magical dinner and stirring performances by three exceptional female musicians. These artists represented the transformative impact of PFCF’s global music initiatives. The evening’s performers included Micaela, a participant in PFCF’s and DJ Khaled’s We The Best Foundation’s two-week summer program, Valentina, a student from Miami’s Young Musicians Unite program, and Yoli Mayor, a celebrated Cuban American vocalist often referred to as the “Cuban Adele” for her soulful voice, who previously performed at the 2019 PFCF gala honoring Pharrell Williams.

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The event’s guest list featured an array of prominent figures from Miami and beyond, including Ann Kroenke, Whitney Kroenke Silverstein, Nick Silverstein, Chris Riley, Lisa and Drew Rosenhaus, Bob Bryan, Casey and Timolin Cole, Josh Taekman, and Jerry Wonda. The evening’s atmosphere radiated with purpose and unity as attendees gathered to champion the Foundation’s mission of driving social change through music.

“Partnering with Tiffany & Co. for this evening was not only a celebration of music but a testament to the shared values ​​that both our organizations hold dear—empowering young voices and inspiring communities to create positive change,” said Whitney Kroenke Silverstein. “From Miami to Uganda and beyond, we’ve witnessed the incredible impact of music. Thursday’s gathering under the stars reminds us of the power of unity and purpose as we look ahead to the 2025 Impact Awards and beyond.”

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This collaboration with Tiffany & Co. underscores both organizations’ commitment to meaningful global change. Locally in Miami, PFCF’s partnerships with Young Musicians Unite and the Overtown Youth Center positively influence over 9,000 children weekly through transformative music education programs.

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Internationally, PFCF continues its impactful work, such as establishing the Salam Music Program and building a cultural art center in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda. These efforts demonstrate the Foundation’s dedication to fostering unity and opportunity through music, even in the most challenging environments.

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As the 2025 Impact Awards approach, this intimate evening with Tiffany & Co. symbolized the shared commitment to a brighter, more harmonious future. The palpable energy of the night sets a tone of hope and anticipation for what lies ahead in Playing for Change Foundation’s journey of creating change through music.