Terminal 5, one of New York City's most exciting
new venues. It was a vibrant, thrilling and
unforgettable launch for The Joyful Revolution.
design and décor generously provided by David
Monn--beginning with a cocktail party, dinner,
and the premiere of the Joyful Revolution film by
Paul Korver; followed by a live auction, sensa-
tional musical performances by Sheryl Crow,
Lupe Fiasco, and Paula Fuga, and a rocking after
dedicated and generous personalities, decked out
in "joyful attire," including Joyful Heart Founder
& President, Mariska Hargitay, with husband and
JHF Board member, Peter Hermann, Hilary
Swank, Stephanie March, Julianna Margulies,
Mario Batali, Marcia Gay Harden and Ice T.
The long list of luminaries in attendance gives
credence to the joyful revolutionary work that has
begun. Change is coming and this was an
This time, the audience was global as Joyful Heart
Board Member Peter Hermann along with JHF
staff and program partners were invited to ring the
opening bell of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange.
NASDAQ Vice President, David Wicks, welcomed
Joyful Heart's representatives and invited Peter to
deliver a message about the organization and to
introduce the joyful revolution and its accompany-
ing message of hope and healing to the world.