Cummer Ball Celebrates the Permanent Collection
[su_slider source=”media: 36532,36533,36531,36530,36529,36528,36534,36527,36526,36525,36524″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] It was an evening fit for a garden party and soiree, as patrons participated in fun and fanfare along the St. Johns River in the enchanted Cummer gardens. Complete with outstanding weather and tremendous turnout, the festivities included a bagpipe performance. This year’s ball paid respects to the countless […]
ExZOOberation Celebrated in White
[su_slider source=”media: 36519,36521,36520,36518,36517,36516″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] From unique dance routines to beautiful artwork on display, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens annual ExZOOberation gala April 4 was an evening to remember. With a tremendous turnout and patrons donning their best White Party attire, the annual soiree paired celebration with conservation, in a truly unique setting. The […]
Stroking checks to help leave strokes behind
[su_slider source=”media: 36413,36420,36419,36418,36417,36416,36415,36414″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] A “Florida Affair: Citrus Groves and Salt Water Coves,” was the theme for the 2017 Heart & Stroke Ball, held March 4 at the Sawgrass Marriott. The 59th annual ball brings together two organizations – the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association – which will benefit from […]
Tebow takes stage for Florida Forum season’s final event
[su_slider source=”media: 36405,36410,36409,36408,36407,36406,36404″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Jacksonville residents love their Florida Gator quarterback, two-time national champion and Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. This was never more evident than on March 13 when Tebow was the final speaker of the Women’s Board 25th Annual Silver Anniversay Florida Forum Speaker Series. Tebow, who now plays for the […]
Bright Lights, Big City at JCA Gala
[su_slider source=”media: 36395,36401,36400,36399,36398,36397,36396″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Partygoers wore their best “urban chic” to Bright Lights, Big City, the Jewish Community Alliance’s annual fundraiser Feb. 25 at the JCA. After sweeping through an entrance draped with flowing white curtains, reminiscent of Miami Beach’s Delano Hotel, guests congregated in JCA’s courtyard, adorned with twinkling lights, as well […]
Annual Red Rose Ball was ‘some enchanted evening’
[su_slider source=”media: 36221,36223,36222,36220,36219,36218,36216,36215″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The 36th Annual Red Rose Ball, themed “Champagne in the Enchanted Garden,” was hosted by the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation Feb. 3 at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint. The enchanted evening of black tie and gowns featured a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing to music by The RiverTown Band, […]
Annual charity ball celebrates Silver Anniversary
[su_slider source=”media: 36198,36196,36204,36203,36202,36200,36199,36197″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Catholic Charities hosted the 25th annual Black & White Ball Feb. 25 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, a popular event venue and the location of Catholic Charities’ Jacksonville office. Honorary chairs for the gala were Julie and Joe Helow. Event Chair was Paola Parra Harris and Mistress of […]
Two more join ranks of Children’s Champions
[su_slider source=”media: 36210,36213,36212,36207,36206,36205″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Established in 2006 by Episcopal Children’s Services, the Children’s Champion Award recognizes individuals and organizations which work passionately to elevate the welfare of children in the community. Honored at the 2017 event were Deborah Gianoulis, president and CEO of the Schultz Center, and Davalu Parrish, former president and CEO […]
