Friday Musicale celebrates 130 years with Mardi Gras good time
Mardi Gras beads, funny hats, and colorful masks were the attire of choice for nearly 200 guests during Friday Musicale’s annual fundraiser Feb. 8 in Riverside.
The event was reminiscent of a grand picnic as guests selected dinner from two food trucks and then bounced between two venues – Friday Musicale’s main auditorium and L’Engle Hall next door – for their musical pleasure. Featured entertainment for the evening was J.B. Scott’s Swingin’ All Stars band and Junco Royale. The evening also included dancing, dessert, and a silent auction. Money raised from the event benefited Friday Musicale’s free-to-the-public concert season, which is celebrating its 130th year, as well scholarships to aspiring young musicians and community outreach to local schools.