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HALO – Virtual Art Auction, “Defying the Odds

February 25th was the date for HALO’s Virtual Art Auction, “Defying the Odds.” The action-packed evening featured live and silent auctions, the premiere of the HALO Documentary Short Film, Ziere, and special guest appearances by Oprah Winfrey, Salma Hayek, Bryce Dallas Howard, and more. Participants enjoyed musical performances by Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary, Blessing Offor, Tigirlily, Tenille Townes, and more. HALO provides housing, healing, and education to thousands of homeless and at-risk children around the world.

Bryce Dallas Howard, special guest, donated movie set collectibles from Mandalorian and Jurassic World for the live auction. (Photo Credit: Marc Hom)

 

Blessing Offor, special musical guest, performed, “Brighter Days,” and “Little Bird.” (Photo Credit: Robby Klein)

 

Gillian Flynn, special guest, donated books from her private collection for the live auction. (Photo Credit: Heidi Jo Brady)

 

Tenille Townes, special musical guest, performed, “The Most Beautiful Things,” and “Come As You Are.” (Photo Credit: Lauren Dunn)

 

Nigel Barker and Jack Barker, special guests

 

Kendra Slaubaugh and Krista Slaubaugh, Tigirlily, performed, “Somebody Does.” (Photo Credit: Jared Olson)

 

Tamara Day, special guest (Photo Credit: Paul Versluis)


Featured in the April 16, 2022 issue of The Independent.

 

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