Changing lives in the name of burgers and fries
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville held its annual McGala May 21, as the Sawgrass Marriott transformed into a Mardi Gras masquerade. The organization specializes in creating a “home away from home” for children and their families undergoing challenging treatments at local pediatric hospitals. This year’s gala celebrated the nonprofit’s ability to ease the emotional […]
Casual evening for Catholic Charities gala
The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel played host to the 2016 Gala – picnic style – with a casual and sporting affair. From Lynchburg Lemonade to games of horseshoes, croquet, ladder golf, cornhole and Jenga, partygoers put on their game face for the evening’s festivities. With Michael Corrigan as Master of Ceremonies and the Str8Up six-piece […]
Celebrating the Cummer legacy at the 2016 Ball
It was a beautiful night to celebrate one of Jacksonville’s great visionaries, as patrons were treated to a tribute to Ninah Cummer. Through the current exhibit and display, “Conservation, Beautification, and a City Plan: Ninah Cummer and the Establishment of Jacksonville Parks,” the mission of one woman was illustrated throughout the evening. From artistic moments, […]
Symphony Concert Gala a Night to Remember
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra was proud to host Russkaya Noch (Russian Night), a gala concert celebrating its orchestra at the Times-Union Center Feb. 27. The concert featured world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell, who performed Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto. After the performance, approximately 300 attendees enjoyed an evening of cocktails and dinner along the St. Johns […]
Gala Guests Have Heart for Heart Disease
The annual Heart and Stroke Ball raised $450,000 for the American Heart Association on March 12 at the Sawgrass Marriott. This year’s “White Out” theme brought 300 elegant attendees together to raise awareness and funds for heart disease and stroke, the nation’s number 1 and 5 killers. The gala featured a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, […]
Honoring the past at the Red Rose Ball
The 35th Annual Red Rose Ball’s theme, Remembering our History, Embracing our Future, drew patrons to the sold-out event of the social season. Each year, the ball raises money for various projects administered by St. Vincent’s HealthCare, a member of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit healthcare system. Last year, the event raised almost […]
Late Bloomers get groovy for Greenscape
Get Groovy, Get Dirty was the 1960s theme of the 9th Annual Root Ball, presented by The Late Bloomers Garden Club, and sponsored by Greenscape of Jacksonville. Held Feb. 19 at WJCT Studios, over 250 guests arrived garbed in their hippy best to support peace, love and trees, dancing the night away with the Twist, […]
Auxiliary members gather, plan for coming year
It’s a big year for the ladies of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary as they celebrate 30 years of the annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon. The milestone was discussed, along with many other items of business, at a recent mid-morning coffee at the riverfront home of Marilyn and Pete Carpenter. The highlight of the meeting, […]
