T

he theme this year for Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 5th 
Annual Wine, Women and Shoes series of events is 
the Mad Hatter Tea Party. Bijoux Restaurant and 
Spirits at The Market Shops hosted the Sole Sisters 

Kick-Off Luncheon & Fashion Preview with a full house of 
women attending donned in fashionable hats and shoes to 
enjoy a social gathering. Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Wine, Women 
and Shoes puts on a series of events to include the luncheon, 
followed by vintner dinners at area homes on February 17, 
Bubbles, Brews & Culinary Qs on February 18 and concludes 
with their signature event, the Mad Hatter’s Garden Party, on 
February 19.

Along with amazing door prizes, the Sole Sisters luncheon 

presented an array of fashions courtesy of Wren’s Village 
Boutique, The Dressing Room,  and Sirens at the Beach.  
Ladies jewelry and accessories were on display from Destin 
Jewelers. The culinary experience was prepared by Bijoux’s 

executive chef Jack McGuckin, paired with Pip wines from 
McNeese Distributing Company. 

Under the direction of Music & Artistic Director, Demetrius 

Fuller, Sinfonia presents the highest caliber concerts and 
events in Northwest Florida. As well, they provide much 
needed music educational initiatives to youth in area schools. 
The proceeds from Wine, Women and Shoes benefit both 
Sinfonia and its education programs throughout Okaloosa and 
Walton Counties.

Co-chairs for the 2017 Wine, Women & Shoes series of 

events are Demetria McNeese and Velia Lala. Presenting 
sponsors are Krueger, Fosdyck & Associates of Merrill 
Lynch, The Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, 
Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Visit South Walton and Cox 
Communications. 

Visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org, their Facebook page,  

 

or call 850-460-8800.

photos & story by

 

Kay Phelan

   VIP Destin at Bijoux Restaurant and Spirits 

Patti Burcham & Malpa Fuller

Kelsey & Robin Wray

Glenda & Dr. Dennis Lichorwic

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