VIP Destin at Bijoux Restaurant

S

infonia Gulf Coast held their 
Kick-Off Lunch at Bijoux 
Restaurant located at the Market 
Shops on January 10. The fine 

dining restaurant hosted the all-important 
fundraising event for Sinfonia Gulf Coast 
and kicked-off the Crescendo! season. 
Guests enjoyed an incredible lunch 
prepared by award-winning chef/co-owner 
Jack McGuckin, sipped elegant wines 

provided by Pip Wines of Sonoma, and 
indulged in delectable desserts. Patrons 
had the opportunity to see some high-
fashion items being modeled from Today’s 
Boutique. Velia Lala Designs and The Jewel 
also had a trunk show at the event with ten 
percent of all sales going towards Sinfonia 
Gulf Coast and its music education 
programs throughout Okaloosa and Walton 
Counties. There were also great door prizes 

and raffle items won by a few lucky ones.

Board of Directors President, Jeff 

Dannelly thanked all the sponsors, gave 
guests highlights of upcoming events, and 
introduced their special guest and keynote 
speaker Peyton LoCicero. Peyton talked 
about the impact Sinfonia Gulf Coast was 
having on the children of Okaloosa and 
Walton Counties, and also thanked all the 
generous donors in attendance.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

Kick-Off 

Lunch

Amy Douglas & Gabriella Mirea

Kirsten Mitchell & Peyton LoCicero

Heidi LoCicero & Mary Chalmers

Lynn Dugas & Candis Wilson

Velia Lala & Elaine Tucker

Sally Thiede & Diane Lauterbach

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