Blues, Brews, and BBQ benefit Florida Theatre
On Aug. 19, the annual Blues, Brews and BBQ once again entertained patrons with music, dining and drinks, while they worked to outbid each other in a silent auction, all to raise funds in support of The Florida Theatre.
“The bands set the perfect mood for an evening filled with delicious local food and beverages, and the crowd in attendance seemed to savor every minute,” said Jake Brown, the theater’s director of marketing. “We raised $45,000 in funds that will be used to support the nonprofit Florida Theatre.”
The more than 350 guests enjoyed BBQ prepared by the area’s best restaurateurs, drinks from a range of brew vendors and sweets while listening to the Snacks Blues Band and Beale Street. VIP guests enjoyed a special liquor tasting with sweets. A silent auction offered enticing items such as autographed memorabilia and gift certificates.
“The funds raised from the event support costs such as restoring the building, subsidizing Title 1 schools to attend Theatreworks programs and subsidizing the rent for other charities to use the building for their own fundraisers and nonprofit programs,” said theatre president Numa Saisselin.