Local support drawn to chamber music soiree
The home of Steve and Diane Halverson became the epicenter of an ensemble of talent and guests who appreciate the sound of music. As the only all African-American Chamber Music Society in the United States, The Ritz Chamber Players are a unique asset for the city. Jacksonville is blessed with this cast of outstanding, talented […]
Jacksonville Symphony annual Guild Association meeting
The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony Association held its annual meeting and luncheon at San Jose Country Club. In addition to the installation of board members for the 2014-15 season, the luncheon honored the many Guild members who have volunteered countless hours to benefit the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Guild President Allene Groote presented a […]
Pine Castle at TCC
The biggest day in horse racing coincided with the biggest day of fundraising for Pine Castle, as the second annual “Run for the Roses” soiree took place at the Timuquana Country Club May 3. Patrons donned their best with the ladies wearing their best Derby hats as the gents tied up bowties, some even pulled […]
The Great McGala a hit for Ronald McDonald House
The Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach was transformed into the celebratory event of the season as the The Great McGala took place May 3. The event helps to share the success stories and the role Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville has played for all of its 25 years, helping children and families […]
RiverHops supports NFSSE, celebrates a milestone
Patrons at the North Florida School of Special Education’s annual fundraiser were blessed with beautiful weather, a stunning location and gourmet pairings sure to please any palate. Guest chefs Matthew Medure and Steven Schaefer teamed up to provide the evening’s menu as guests enjoyed the experience of two seasoned chefs as they plated the fine […]
Gala sheds moonlight on natural resources
Black Tie and Blue Jeans was the order of the evening on Apr. 3 as guests enjoyed an evening at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in support of the North Florida Land Trust. The Moonlight on the River gala offered an evening of dinner, dancing and auctions to benefit the conservation of local […]
Annual SMPS Beautification Awards acknowledge the efforts of locals
In a moment of déjà vu, for the second year in a row Diane Martin, immediate past president, opened the spring meeting of the San Marco Preservation Society at Aardwolf Brewery. The agenda was short and sweet: talk about accomplishments, present beautification awards, induct new officers. Among the accomplishments mentioned were some serious efforts: review […]
Land of the Tiger fitting venue for gala
Guests of the 19th annual ExZOOberation fundraiser mingled – safely – with leopards and tigers for a night of roaring good fun as they bid and outbid each other for rights to name and adopt a giraffe, a zebra and leopard cubs among other animals at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens. The Apr. 12 Tigers […]
