Talbot Hospice will celebrate “la dolce vita” with a black tie benefit on October 21 at 6 p.m. at The Talbot Country Club. Guests will be transported to “An Evening in Italy,” thanks to the creative vision of co-chairmen Hynda Dalton and Sheila Monahan.

The benefit will feature a seated gourmet dinner, Italian wines and desserts, open bar and dancing to the show-stopping band, NightLife. The chairmen will transform the Talbot County Club into a visual extravaganza that echoes the sparkling sophistication of Milan. Tickets are $200 per person, $100 tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit Talbot Hospice patients and families.

“At Talbot Hospice we are all about ‘celebrating life’ and making the most of every day,” said Sheila Monahan who is chairman of the Development Committee and co-chairman of the fundraiser. “We thought it was only fitting to bring that element into our event as well.”

NightLife Band is a super high-energy performance dance band that specializes in current music, as well as the best music from the 40s to present. This lively, choreographed show band is just as much fun to watch as it is to dance to. Be prepared for their “wow” factor!

The seated dinner will include an heirloom tomato and burrata tart, filet of beef, polenta cake with tomato and caper relish and glazed broccolini with salsa verde. Dessert will include Italian cheeses, fruit, assorted Italian pastries, Grappa and Limoncello.

Seating is limited. To inquire about ticket availability, visit www.talbothospice.org/events, or contact Kate Cox, Director of Development, at 410-822-6681 x15 or kcox@talbothospice.org.