World-renown soprano leaves symphony guests glowing with praise
[su_slider source=”media: 38680,38685,38684,38683,38682,38681,38679,38678″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] The Jacksonville Symphony’s “Evening of Grandeur” began with a VIP reception before a performance of classical and contemporary works starring guest artist Renée Fleming, and conducted by Music Director Courtney Lewis. The GRAMMY-winning soprano wowed the audience with selections from Strauss, Puccini, Dvořák, […]
Baseball executive draws large crowd at Florida Forum
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Delicious Destinations delivers funds for community outreach
[su_slider source=”media: 38659,38660,38658,38657,38656,38655,38654,38653,38652,38651″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] After a four-month postponement, the 16th Annual Delicious Destinations was held Jan. 6, at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, a founding partner, along with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in partnership with Miller Electric, W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Wells Fargo, Bank of […]
‘Continental’ dinner series benefits Cummer Gardens reconstruction
[su_slider source=”media: 38640,38648,38647,38646,38645,38644,38643,38642,38641,38639″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] The first of three unique dinner parties to benefit reconstruction of the Cummer Gardens, heavily damaged in September 2017 by Hurricane Irma, was held Jan. 11 to a sold-out crowd of 180 diners. La Dolce Vita – The Sweet Life – began with […]
Nemours supporters celebrated at annual holiday event
[su_slider source=”media: 38367,38370,38369,38368,38365,38364,38363″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] Nemours Children’s Specialty Care held a donor appreciation reception Dec. 7 at Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club to celebrate generous individual, corporate and community donors in 2017. Approximately 60 guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and holiday cheer to music by Steven Amburn […]
Local restaurant group, Jaguars host benefit to kick hunger
[su_slider source=”media: 38356,38360,38359,38358,38357,38354,38353,38352″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] An empty pantry is no fun at any time, but it seems so much worse during the holidays. When the pantry itself is gone due to hurricane damage, the prospects of a happy holiday are bleak. Thanks to Black Sheep Restaurant Group and […]
Art & Antiques weekend a boon for Women’s Board
[su_slider source=”media: 38349,38347,38345,38344,38343,38342,38341,38340,38339,38338″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] While all of Great Britain was keen with the news of Prince Harry’s engagement to actress Meghan Markle, Northeast Florida’s own philanthropic celebrities turned out for the Royal Affair Gala, kicking off the 41st Anniversary Art & Antiques Show, themed “London Calling.” This […]
Annual ‘White Party’ raises funds for youth with ASD
[su_slider source=”media: 38331,38335,38334,38333,38332,38329″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] Guests came dressed in all hues of white to support the Jacksonville School for Autism’s 5th Annual “Dinner Under the Stars” White Party Dec. 2 at The Museum. In 2013, JSA established the “Dinner Under the Stars” fundraiser to support its Musical & […]
