Author: Zandra Wolfgram

Little Black Dress Party

Little Black Dress Party Aug. 25, 2014 Five local charities received a total of $50,000 in donations thanks to White-Wilson Medical Center’s 5th Anniversary Little Black Dress celebration hosted by Clemenza’s Uptown. A champagne toast was raised to the generous…

Chicken Soup for the Soul

You’ve seen the books, products and forums for Chicken Soup for the Soul. They have made a brand out of sharing inspirational stories of those who have made a difference in someone’s life. Well, here is one for the pot,…

Pork & Pinot

Pork & Pinot Mar. 9, 2014 Donned all in white, guests lounged on creamy sofas on the Kelly Green at Alys Beach enjoying libations, roasted pork by Café 30A and live entertainment by Kyle LaMonica. The event culminated with a…

New Works Project Reception

New Works Project Reception Feb. 21–23, 2014 Northwest Florida Ballet launched the debut of an innovative multi-media program celebrating choreography, dance, art and music called The New Works Project with a reception held in their dance studios in downtown Fort…

Emerald Coast Cattle Barons Ball 2014

Emerald Coast Cattle Barons’ Ball 2014 Mar. 15, 2014 Cowboys and cowgirls in their finest western duds headed to the “ACS Ranch” at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to give cancer the boot and lasso some funds and awareness for…

Get Going to the Places You’ll Go

It’s cheesy, but I love Dr. Seuss’ book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” You know, the one that everyone gives at going away parties to inspire you to bravely navigate life’s uncertain road? I have made peace with most “roads”…

Wine Women & Shoes

Wine Women & Shoes February 7–9, 2014Emerald Coast ladies put their best foot forward to benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s music education programs at this three-day celebration designed especially for women who love fine wine, gourmet food, great style and —…

Grand Opening of Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville

Grand Opening of Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville February 17, 2014 Parrot Heads, officials and Destin locals “cheered” the official opening of the 27,000-square-foot Margaritaville overlooking the Destin Harbor in HarborWalk Village with what else … a margarita! Inspired by the lyrics…

BE-ach My Valentine

BE-ach My Valentine February 15, 2014 Art lovers and their sweethearts sipped cupid cocktails, danced to heart-stirring live music by Something Fishy and bid on “romantic” raffle prizes under the stars in the beachfront garden and gazebo at Bud &…

Festival of the Arts 2013

Festival of the Arts Oct. 26 & 27, 2013 For the first time the 18th annual Festival of the Arts was held in the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Art, food, live music, collaborative exhibits, raffle…

Artists for Animals

Artists for Animals Nov. 14, 2013 Lovers of art and animals gathered under twinkling trees at Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet to raise funds and awareness for Sinfonia Gulf Coast and Alaqua Animal Refuge. Guests enjoyed gourmet “chow stations,” an…

Girls Night Out Nights

Girls’ Night Out Nights Sept. 26, 2013 Proffitt PR’s 7th Girls’ Night Out transformed the Elephant Walk pool deck into a sexy Arabian-themed extravaganza and raised $12,501 for Shelter House. Photos by Zandra Wolfgram

South Walton Fashion Week

South Walton Fashion Week Oct. 10–13, 2013 South Walton Fashion Week showcased local emerging designers and premier clothing boutiques through a series of trunk shows and competitions judged by national fashion industry icons. The event, which benefits the Cultural Arts…

Savor the Season

Savor the Season Nov. 6, 2013 Friends, family and fans of Brian and Kathy Haugen gathered poolside at Alys Beach’s Caliza Restaurant under a harvest moon to mix, mingle and raise funds for the Taylor Haugen Foundation. Guests enjoyed silent…

The Art of Giving

The Art of Giving Sept. 26, 2013 Artist Justin Gaffrey donated more than 100 original works of art that were auctioned and raffled at an art party at his Santa Rosa Beach studio raising more than $100,000 for Food For…