Sinfonia Gulf Coast Announces Fashion Icon and Cabaret Sensation Isaac Mizrahi as Guest Artist for Crescendo! A Cultural & Culinary Event Extravaganza
Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce more delicious details for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary Event Extravaganza, slated for March 1-3, 2024. The annual “fun-raiser” weekend culminates with Crescendo! Main Event set for Sunday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach. A highlight of Crescendo! Main Event is the live performance showcase by the special guest artist.
Café Thirty-A Raises Record-Breaking $64,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton
Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, presented by honorary sponsors All Access Coach Leasing and Mercantile, was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and raised a record-breaking $64,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an organization that provides food and financial assistance to area families and individuals in need. The sold-out event welcomed over 300 guests to the festively decorated restaurant, courtesy of The Grove Salon. Ticket holders were greeted with complimentary valet,
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation Emerald Ball Raises $172K for New Medical Equipment
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised approximately $172,000 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for children and adults. The Foundation held the Emerald Ball at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Saturday, February 4, where guests enjoyed a curated dinner with filet and grouper, dancing to Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters, Epic Photo Booth, a wine and bourbon pull. The black-tie event was
Funds Raised at ECCAC’s Signature Gala and Golf Weekend Surpasses all Previous Records
The community, sponsors and supporters of the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) rallied at this year’s Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend to raise an impressive $685,000. This substantial amount broke all previous records at ECCAC’s annual signature event that has been ongoing for 24 years. Julie Porterfield, ECCAC CEO commented, “We are so thankful for the incredible generosity of our sponsors and guests. The weekend benefited children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties to help ECCAC provide
Mark your calendars for ECCAC’s signature Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on their annual signature Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend, this year presented by George and Janice Hendricks. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Guests will enjoy dinner and live entertainment by popular local musicians, The Will Thompson Band, live auction, as well as a featured guest speaker. The Gala is an
Save The Dates For Sinfonia Gulf Coast Annual Fundraiser Crescendo! 2023: A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza!
Crescendo! 2023 Kick off Thursday, Jan. 26 Crescendo! Vintner Dinners Friday, Feb. 24 Crescendo! Main Event Sunday, Feb. 26 Crescendo is “the highest point reached in a progressive increase of intensity” and an apt name for the event of the 2023 Northwest Florida social season. Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce the full lineup for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, slated for February 24 & 26,
Tickets Now on Sale for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, April 27 - 30, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, taking place April 27 – April 30, 2023, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® (not to be confused with the Sandestin resort or Sandestin wine festival). Pre-sale ticket prices are good through Dec. 31, 2022. With more than 600 quality wines to taste over four days, this annual award-winning charity event delivers a wine experience unparalleled among Northwest Florida wine festivals. In addition to the vast selection of wines from
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Donates $40,000 to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
The annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival donated $40,000 to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) to support 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida on Aug. 31, 2022. The charity wine festival, founded by Chan Cox of Wine World, designates DCWAF as the sole recipient of the net proceeds of the event. More than 4,500 people attended the 2022 festival. “Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is honored to be the beneficiary of South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival. As the
Sinfonia Gulf Coast and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Welcome Zandra Wolfgram as First Director of Marketing and Communications
Since taking the helm of Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) as CEO in December 2020, Sinfonia Gulf Coast Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller has grown patron and sponsorship support, elevated programming, and is increasing the brand awareness and reach of both art organizations by adding to his staff. As part of a synergistic partnership, Zandra Wolfgram has joined Sinfonia Gulf Coast and MKAF as Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are thrilled to welcome someone who is both a seasoned
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Ball Raises Nearly $200K for CT Scanner at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised $190,666 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for Pediatric and Adult patients. The black-tie event was presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center, Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Jim and Tammy Pierce. More than 290 community members, physicians and supporters of the hospital attended the event. The Emerald Ball was held at the Hilton
Celebrity Winemakers and Seminars Announced for South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
Featured winemakers and distillers have been announced for the 2022 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, taking place April 21 – 24, in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center. Celebrating 10 years, the charity festival is known for attracting top winemakers and master distillers from around the world. Festival attendees can meet these renowned winemakers and industry experts to discuss their wines and spirits, while tasting them. The festival once again has winemakers representing wineries from the globe’s