Leadership Jacksonville honors three in community
Leadership Jacksonville held its 24th Annual Celebration of Leadership April 16 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center to honor three leaders in the community. Alberta Hipps, LJ Class of 1993; David Miller, LJ Class of 2008, and Darnell Smith, LJ Class of 2000 were celebrated for their contributions to the nonprofit and the community at […]
Colorful, cheerful gala supports day school
San Jose Episcopal Day School hosted its annual gala and fundraiser March 9 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center. “Color Me Happy!” was the theme and guests complied, wearing bright pinks, greens, blues and yellows, outdoing the colorful decorations throughout the downtown venue. The event, which raised over $84,000, supports the school through ticket sales […]
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus celebrates Fat Tuesday in style
Complete with masks, beads, a jazz band and Cajun cuisine, Fat Tuesday was celebrated early when the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus held its Mardi Gras gala at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall March 2. During the event, guests were serenaded by the Jacksonville Children’s Touring Chorus, led by Artistic Director Darren Dailey. They also had the […]
Symphony gala guests rub elbows with international cellist
World-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein joined Music Director Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony for its annual gala March 2 at Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. The benefit was chaired by presenting sponsor Bank of America/Merrill Lynch’s Martha Barrett, a Jacksonville Symphony Board member. The event featured a Red Carpet […]
Mukti Freedom Gala enjoys overwhelming support
Rethreaded’s 8th Annual Mukti Freedom Gala, chaired by Chantelle Kammerdiener, was a sold-out affair at the Glass Factory March 2. More than 500 leaders of the Jacksonville community and supporters of Rethreaded enjoyed an evening of dining, dancing, shopping and stories of human trafficking survivors while helping Rethreaded achieve more than 70 percent of its […]
Black & White Ball helps transform lives
Catholic Charities, the largest provider of emergency assistance to residents of Northeast Florida, raised over $300,000 at its 28th Annual Black & White Ball, held March 9 at the US Assure Club East. Honorary Chairs and Presenting Sponsors for the event were Karen and Greg Montana, who joined 475 supporters in giving families in crisis […]
Camp Blanding provides inspiration for patriotic benefit
The 4th Annual Corks & Forks Charity event to help fund St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County was held March 22 at the Hilltop Club and Restaurant, where guests were treated to food and wine from top chefs at Northeast Florida restaurants. Hosted by St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation, the benefit’s theme honored generations of Camp […]
Red Rose Ball celebrates 38 years in fine floral fashion
The St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation rolled out a beautiful evening at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint, as sweethearts spent time Feb. 15 enjoying good company. The mission and ministry of outreach is supported by all attendees, including Co-Chairs Stephanie and Christian Harden, Susan and David Heekin, Colleen and Andrew Sutter as well as Jennifer and […]
