VIP Destin at Vintner Dinners
Robin & Chris Wray
Demetrius Fuller & Jimmy Chambers
Lesley Keffer, Demetrius Fuller, Janis & Don Bishop,
Demetria McNeese & Chef Nikhil Abuvala
Jim & Dottie Liufau, Heidi & Brian LoCicero
Chef Jim Richard, Yvonne King, Greg LaLa & Glenn Alexander
March 2017 | 61
photos & story by
Kay Phelan
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t was Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 5th Annual Wine, Women and
Shoes weekend of events to benefit the symphony’s music
education programs. The weekend of happenings included
vintner dinners at area homes and restaurants; Bubbles, Blues
& Culinary Q’s; and concluded with the Mad Hatter’s Garden
Party Signature Event.
Vintner Dinners
Each exclusive vintner dinner, hosted by Sinfona patrons, was
partnered with celebrity regional chefs who created an exclusive
menu to pair beautifully with wines represented by world-class
vintners.
Bubbles, Blues & Culinary Qs
Guests enjoyed a casual afternoon with wines, cold brews, culinary
stations and live music by Dread Clampitt at the Hilton Sandestin
Golf & Beach Resort.
Mad Hatter’s Garden Party
Guests stepped into their stilettos, donned garden party hats and
partook in an exciting afternoon packed with an extravaganza of
fun experiences. Activities included live and silent auctions, aerial
artists, a high-style fashion show by Today’s Boutique, vintners,
and retailer shopping. As always, guests enjoyed flowing fine wine,
which was poured by a legion of handsome Sole Mates tending to
the ladies.
Co-chairs for the 2017 Wine, Women & Shoes series of events
were Demetria McNeese and Velia Lala. Presenting sponsors were
Krueger, Fosdyck & Associates of Merrill Lynch, The Center for
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Cox
Communications, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, and
Visit South Walton. For further information on Sinfonia, visit www.
SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or their Facebook page.
Event Sponsors:
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