WEAVER’S HONORS SHARED AMONG FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES
The debut of the fifth installation in The Legacy Series afforded community leaders a great opportunity to rally around Delores Barr Weaver, Leadership Jacksonville and its trustees. The Legacy Series highlights the life and times of Weaver, from her work as a local philanthropist, historic preservation advocate, NFL franchise owner and longtime champion for economically […]
A ‘SWEET’ EVENT HELPS NURTURE SUPPORT
There was a battle to be the best, the best “Chocolatier of the Year” to be exact, at the 11th Annual Taste of Chocolate Challenge. The big fundraiser, held this year at the Haskell Corporation headquarters on Riverside Avenue, drew quite the crowd in support of the Family Nurturing Center. As guests paired sweets with […]
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PLAYS FOR A CAUSE
The San Marco Chamber Music Society held its sixth annual appreciation celebration for its donors at the home of board member Marjorie Broward on Jan. 12. Eric and Ellen Olson, the music directors of the Society, along with Steve Merrill, principal percussionist for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, performed a short concert sampler of the Society’s […]
ILLUSIONS OF INDIA WARM PATRONS HEARTS TO CAUSE
The opening night party was unforgettable Friday night affair at the 2013 Art & Antiques Show, presented by BB&T Bank. The festive occasion, highlighted by amazing art and antiques, featured over 47 different collections throughout the Southeast and beyond. The Young Collectors collection, designed and styled with a backdrop by Crosby Designs for Hugo’s Interiors […]
CARING AWARDS RECOGNIZE SERVICE GIVEN WITH NO STRINGS ATTACHED
The 2013 Dr. George S. Trotter Founder’s Award was presented to the Duval County Medical Society at We Care Jacksonville’s 4th annual Caring Awards on Nov. 14. Two awards of service were given, one to Daniel B. Lestage, M.D. and one to North Florida Surgeons, recognizing health care volunteers in the community. The event raised […]
CONDUCTORS CLUB PATRONS MEET GUEST CONDUCTOR AND VOCALISTS
Members of the Conductors Club gathered to meet guest conductor Robert Moody and guest vocalists Christina Major and Troy Cook in the Davis Gallery. Moody led the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven’s “Eroica” and Vaughan Williams’ choral symphony Dona Nobis Pacem in late October.
JPLF HOLDS OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW DIRECTOR
Supporters of the public library were invited to meet new executive director C. Suzanne Hudson-Smith and enjoy holiday sweets in a new venue. This new space in the Jacksonville Main Library, formerly used as a bookstore run by the Friends of Jacksonville Public Library, recently underwent a facelift by Perdue Office Interiors. It was re-introduced […]
21st Annual event honors The Frisches
Arlene and Dr. Tony Adelson and Diane and Dr. Mitchell Rothstein combined forces to co-chair the 21st River Garden Gala, honoring Lilo and Harry Frisch. The Nov. 16 event, held at the Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Hall of Fame property, is the foundation’s major annual fundraising event in support of River Garden’s mission […]
