400 HEARTS
The Healing Hearts project connects families during tough times, lends understanding Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common birth defect in the United States. One in every 100 children is born with one. For Duval County, that translates into roughly 125 children each year. Joy Parman’s youngest daughter, Kennedy, was diagnosed in 2012 with […]
A first for Flight of Fancy, gala celebrates legacy of Allison Haramis
Angels for Allison recently held its inaugural Flight of Fancy event that raised more than $100,000 for their mission in assisting with funeral costs associated with the loss of a child. The Flight of Fancy was held on Friday, November 19 at the Friday Musicale in downtown Jacksonville. More than 200 guests attended the sold-out, […]
For the love of music, education
When the onset of COVID-19 forced the international performers to cancel their visits to Jacksonville to perform at Riverside’s Friday Musicale, the nonprofit decided to it needed to pivot, to do something different. “Our venue depends on a Cultural Council grant and venue rentals for weddings and social affairs to maintain the facility and programs, […]
Friday Musicale celebrates 130 years with Mardi Gras good time
Mardi Gras beads, funny hats, and colorful masks were the attire of choice for nearly 200 guests during Friday Musicale’s annual fundraiser Feb. 8 in Riverside. The event was reminiscent of a grand picnic as guests selected dinner from two food trucks and then bounced between two venues – Friday Musicale’s main auditorium and L’Engle […]
San Marco Chamber Music Society sets sight for Germany
More than 60 eager patrons gathered on Jan. 13 at Friday Musicale in Riverside to enjoy “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (A Little Night Music) performed by the San Marco Chamber Music Society. Coinciding with the Society’s mission statement “to educate and enrich the lives of people of all ages and incomes by presenting world-class chamber music […]
