Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents 2nd Annual Wine, Women & Shoes, Feb. 7-9, 2014
“Sole Sisters” Kick Off Lunch on January 16 at Fleming’s Grand Boulevard
Proceeds Benefit Sinfonia and its Educational Programs
Sinfonia Wine Women & Shoes 2014 local Rls
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2013) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast invites ladies to their best foot forward
for a great cause with Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Wine, Women & Shoes-Sandestin, Feb. 7-9, 2014. The
event is one of the California-based Wine, Women and Shoes events held nationwide, which have
raised more than $15 million dollars for non-profits across the country. Serving the region with an
entirely professional symphony orchestra, Sinfonia is synonymous with presenting high-caliber events
and Wine, Women & Shoes will help raise funds for much-needed educational initiatives throughout
the community.
On Thursday, January 16 at 11:30 a.m., Sinfonia will present a preview “Sole Sisters Lunch” at
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The luncheon will feature
dazzling jewelry from Destin Jewelers, a fashion preview courtesy of W by Worth, door prizes and a
delectable culinary experience courtesy of Fleming’s Chef Partner Innocent Utomi. Tickets are $50
each and include all food and gratuities.
The Wine Women and Shoes event weekend will kick off on Friday, Feb. 7, with multiple Vintner
Dinners hosted in elegant homes and restaurants throughout the region. Some of the country’s best
vineyards such as Blackbird, Swanson, Ferrari Sparkling, Pott, Jericho Canyon, Orin Swift, Peter
Lehman, Justin, Lola, Pali and Peju, will be paired with recognized chefs. The evening’s culinary
maestros include regional chefs Tim Creehan of Cuvee Bistro, Ken Duenas of Café Thirty-A, Paul
Stellato of Firefly, Gary Serafin of Emerald Coast Catering, Nikhil Abavula of Roux 30A, Christopher
Holbrook of Signature Catering 30A, Jude Tauzin, Executive Chef for Tony Chachere and Jude
Wilmoth, Chef/Owner of Restaurant Cook in St. Helena, California.
The Signature Event will be on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 2-5 pm in the Magnolia Ballroom at Sandestin’s
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Patrons can expect an extravaganza of fashion, wine and retail
(shoes) sales, silent auction, wine tastings, sole mates (shoe guys), delectable hors d’oeuvres and a
fashion show from W by Worth and Dennis & Company. All-inclusive tickets are $65 or $100 for VIP
reserved table seating and champagne/dessert service during the fashion show.
For more information or to purchase tickets for Sinfonia’s Wine, Women and Shoes event, visit
www.winewomenandshoes.com/sinfonia or call (850) 269-7129. Tickets for each event can be
purchased separately or as a package that includes all of the events listed above, including VIP
tickets for the Signature Event for $750, which also includes a VIP Wine Tasting with featured
vintners.
Co-Chairs for the 2014 event are Jennifer Howard, Demetria McNeese and Elaine Tucker. Krueger,
Fosdyck & Associates of Merrill Lynch, The Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Cox
Communications and Visit South Walton are the presenting sponsors for Sinfonia’s 2014 Wine
Women and Shoes.
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About Sinfonia Gulf Coast:
Sinfonia Gulf Coast was founded in 2005 on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast with the mission of
redefining the symphony experience. Under the guidance of Music Director and Founder Demetrius
Fuller and a dedicated board of directors, the nonprofit orchestra is entering its eighth season of
innovative musical programming, designed to entertain, educate and inspire the community. Notable
guest artists have included Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, R&B icon Roberta Flack, Mary
Wilson of the Supremes, Chris Brubeck, the Sao Paulo String Quartet, classical-crossover sensation
Time for Three, Manhattan Piano Trio, Tony Award-winning vocalists Gary Mauer and Debbie
Gravitte, Grammy-nominated violinist Caroline Goulding, Grammy-Award winners John Pizzarelli,
Howard Levy, the Parker Quartet and iconic big band Pink Martini. Since it’s founding, Sinfonia Gulf
Coast has presented more than 300 concerts and events, has collaborated with numerous nonprofits
and businesses throughout the community and has reached more than 37,000 children through its
Sinfonia Guest Artists in the Schools program/music education outreach initiatives. More than 750
families have benefited from Sinfonia’s Students4FREE program, which provides complimentary
tickets to live orchestral performances and musical events. Sinfonia Gulf Coast is also a proud
collaborator throughout the Northwest Florida community and has recently partnered with Sacred
Heart Hospital along the Emerald Coast in their Arts in Medicine program.
About Wine Women & Shoes:
Wine Women & Shoes is one of the fastest-growing event series in the country. The events are
festive and always for a noble cause. Inspired by the classic country ballad “Wine, Women and Song,”
Elaine Honig, a scion of the prominent California wine producing family, created the event. Now in its
ninth year, the WW&S team has produced over 120 events, which have helped net an astounding $15
million for various non-profits across the country.
Media Contact: Tracy Louthain, tracy@tlc-pr.com, 850-635-1239
