Fast cars, fine wine – brought to you by Terra
Driving, then drinking was a great mix for an evening of fun on July 15 at Terra Restaurant in Fairfax as owner Michael Thomas hosted an opportunity for patrons to first test drive one of two 2014 Maserati Quattroportes, courtesy of Maserati of Jacksonville, and then to partake in a wine tasting event sponsored by […]
Jay Fund benefit brought to Lakewood Presbyterian
Lakewood Presbyterian Church was host for the fourth of The River City Men’s Chorus benefit concerts this summer. All proceeds benefited the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, which helps families tackle childhood cancers by providing comprehensive emotional, financial and practical support. The theme, “I Carry Your Heart with Me!” appropriately reminded the audience of the […]
University Club recognizes first members, 45 years
It was an evening to celebrate, as a handful of special patrons were honored by University Club management and current members. “Life Members” were showered with cheers and thanks, as they hailed back to the beginning- in 1968. Old Hollywood Glitz and Glamour was the theme, as Oscar-theme décor set the stage for the evening […]
Kegs ‘n Eggs on the rooftop
Intuition Aleworks teamed up with the Black Sheep Restaurant on July 16 to benefit Hens in Jax, the grassroots group trying to spur change to residential zoning for chicken coops. The six-course eggs and beer dinner pairings, which included delicacies such as poutine with fried duck egg, mini truffled egg toast and Intuition Ale ice […]
Shircliff Society unites young professionals for a cause
Fun and food – especially when it’s nonperishable items collected for the St. Vincent’s Food Pantry – are a winning combination for the Shircliff Society. Young professionals donated food items for diabetics at last month’s Party for the Pantry, held at Pele’s Wood Fire. Josh Cockrell, one of the Society’s original founders, said, “We started […]
“La Caroline” friends, patrons enjoy rock opera preview
Dr. Wayne Wood and Douglas Coleman teamed up to help local author, playwright, singer and musician Jennifer Chase bring to life the rich history of the French in Jacksonville. Musical excerpts of Chase’s rock opera “La Caroline” were performed live by the cast and band at the Riverside home of Dr. Wayne Wood in late […]
Finest of the CF Finest makes $5,000 difference
Whitney Roberts of San Marco proved to be the finest of “Jacksonville’s Finest” during a recent dinner held at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel to honor dozens of young professionals who helped the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation meet its financial goal during the agency’s 16th annual fundraiser. Roberts used a letter campaign, social […]
Guild presents big check to JACKSONVILLE Symphony
The San Jose Country Club was the place to be on June 4, when the Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony celebrated the installation of new officers at its annual luncheon. In addition, outgoing president Alberta Hipps presented a check for $40,000 to Symphony president David Pierson and Chairman of the Board Richard Pierpont. Two scholarships […]
