Jorge Saiz & Todd Reeves

Vicky Kerlagon, Demetrius Fuller & Myra Williams

Fran Schrader & Robert Black

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t was a night of dancing and Big Band music at the free community concert series held 
by Sinfonia Gulf Coast on September 29. The evening, dubbed “Sinfonia Swings on 
the Boulevard,” featured the Joe Gransden Big Band. Guests enjoyed the best view 
in Grand Park with the VIP experience which included reserved seating during the 

performance and a 3-course prix fi xe meal at Vintij Food & Wine, and also had fun with 
family and friends and danced under the stars to some great big band tunes.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast is committed to entertaining, educating and inspiring the community 

through imaginative and innovative musical programming. The organization’s goal is to 
enrich and expand the traditional orchestral experience through unique artistic disciplines 
and collaborations, enhancing Northwest Florida’s cultural vitality. Some of the acts this 
2018-2019 season will be The Classical Connections feat. Accordionist Hanzhi Wang, Chris 
Mann, will be featured at the Holiday Pops, Jane Lynch, Violinist Alexi Kenny and many 
other outstanding musicians.

Sinfonia Swings on 

the Boulevard 

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

Sandy & Brian Lumbatis 

   VIP Destin at Grand Boulevard

Lon Wilkins & Violet Monroe

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Jennifer Dannelly & Holly Brannan

Shae Brannan & Jeff Dannelly

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