Social Events

Many of the top social events in the area.

Nemours Evening of Promise

Nemours Evening of Promise

The beautiful moonlit riverfront gardens of The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens was host to more than 350 physicians Nemours Foundation board members, business and community leaders and philanthropists for an Evening of Promise on Aug. 15. Proceeds from the spectacular fundraiser will help the Foundation reach its $1 million goal for The Endowment […]

Women’s Center of Jacksonville: A celebration and surprise announcement

Women’s Center of Jacksonville: A celebration and surprise announcement

The celebrations came in threes on the evening of Aug. 22 as guests at Deerwood Country Club helped the Women’s Center of Jacksonville honor its 19th annual Celebration of Women, as well as the 94th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment (women’s suffrage). Then, a special announcement regarding a memorandum of agreement with […]

Women ruled 9th annual St. Vincent’s Physicians Cup

Women ruled 9th annual St. Vincent’s Physicians Cup

In a field of more than 124 players, the women ruled the 9th annual St. Vincent’s Physicians Cup Golf Classic in May. First place, sponsored by Drs. McClow, Clark & Berk, P.A., went to St. Vincent’s Medical Center radiologists Becky Hoch, Allison Vogt and Honey Moore. The Cup is a joint tournament by the St. […]

Sulzbacher Give a Good Night holiday card artist chosen from center children

Sulzbacher Give a Good Night holiday card artist chosen from center children

The Southside Women’s Club was the venue for the 17th annual “Give a Good Night” fundraiser for the Sulzbacher Center. Celebrity judges, including Dan Murphy, senior vice president and treasurer for Fidelity National Financial, Inc., chose artist Sadie Stokes’ design representing her “dream home for the holidays.” Stokes is one of the homeless children who […]

Cocktails for Cause embraces Vision for Excellence

Cocktails for Cause embraces Vision for Excellence

Attorneys and guests joined Public Defender Matt Shirk at The University Club’s Cocktails for a Cause on July 11 to support Vision for Excellence Summer Camp. Shirk created the nonprofit in 2010 with the vision of “preventing some of our youth today from becoming our clients of tomorrow.” The program provides young people with educational […]

A big night for the Gate Hospitality Group, River Club

A big night for the Gate Hospitality Group, River Club

The River Club, one of a number of clubs under the umbrella of the Gate Hospitality division of the Gate Corporation, celebrated a milestone for the iconic “club in the clouds”. Corporations and building titles have come and gone, but one thing has remained constant – the River Club presence on the top two floors. […]

Local support drawn to chamber music soiree

Local support drawn to chamber music soiree

The home of Steve and Diane Halverson became the epicenter of an ensemble of talent and guests who appreciate the sound of music.  As the only all African-American Chamber Music Society in the United States, The Ritz Chamber Players are a unique asset for the city. Jacksonville is blessed with this cast of outstanding, talented […]

Jacksonville Symphony annual Guild Association meeting

Jacksonville Symphony annual Guild Association meeting

The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony Association held its annual meeting and luncheon at San Jose Country Club. In addition to the installation of board members for the 2014-15 season, the luncheon honored the many Guild members who have volunteered countless hours to benefit the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Guild President Allene Groote presented a […]