Brittany Blashbichler, Shelley Monsees, Deah Hollan & Nicole Estelle
Kristal Edwards & Lauran Hobbs
Misty Rae & Andrew Ruthrauff
Gayle Shelton & Jamey Mattern
T
he 6th Annual Fall Wine Walkabout hosted by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation at
Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Destin was held on November 8. The rain lifted in time
to enjoy the beautiful courtyard and East Bar along with a band that had couples
dancing and singing throughout the evening. Chef Ruston Johnson created a special
menu with multiple stations fi lled with delicious hors d’oeuvres paired with desserts and fi ne
wines. With steak, chicken, lobster, shrimp, and more, there was something to love for everyone.
The wine walkabout benefi ted the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation community outreach program
with over $20,000 in raffl e prizes with travel experiences, getaways, staycations, and girls trips.
Each of the 16 trips came with personalized gifts perfect for each location adventure. There was
also a wine pull for extra prizes and ways to donate to the cause.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has customized outreach programs to provide
experiences for K-12 schools and organizations. Since 1995, they have reached over 300,000
children in 60 schools. They work closely with other programs dedicated to helping children in
Okaloosa and Walton counties with the mission statement “Building the foundation of arts and
culture in our community.” It was truly a lovely night fi lled with food, drinks, dancing, all for a
great cause.
photos & story by
Shanna Magnuson
VIP Destin at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
6th Annual
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