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For teachers and students, summer is a time to relax and travel or just enjoy what South Florida has to offer. Of course, everyone is still on a high and celebrating the Panthers bringng home the Stanley Cup once again and this writer for one cannot wait for next season. While those hockey celebrations continued for days, other events also took the stage.
On June 18, attendees at the Greater Festival & Events Association’s 12 Annual Conference and Exhibition, “There’s No Place Like Events,” were transported to the world of OZ. As participants entered the event held at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment, a beautifully decorated yellow brick road led them to the main event where festival planners and vendors brought magic with characters, displays and more. R Catering provided breakfast as well as a Acai Bar later in the morning while GMFEA held a 2-hour educational session that included keynote speaker Cindy Lerick, an international event expert who is a Hospitality Management professor at Kansas State University. Retta Logan, of A3 Visual, moderated a panel discussion. Panelists included Sig Greenebaum, of Sigfest, who is Director of Montreux Jazz Festival; and Alex Durant, founder of Durant Consulting who has raised more than $21 million for her clients, among whom is the South Beach Food & Wine Festival. During the event, media personality Lucy Lopez and Jeff Greene, emceed and provided fun and games while entertainment producers brought a great show during lunch.
Kudos to Executive Director Debbie Magenheimer and the GMFEA board on any impressive conference.
For those in the industry who want expand their contacts and knowledge of new trends, the GMFEA is a great resource. For more information, visit www.festivalsmiami.org.
Following the GMFEA Conference, the action moved from Hialeah to Coral Gables for the Coral Gables Woman’s Club Gringo Bingo to benefit its many charities and the Out of Foster Foundation (OOFF). This month’s Gringo Bingo was a little different with the absence of gringo, Steven Bradley; so, it was “Gringa” Bingo with this writer calling the games. Among the many attending the affair at Birdie Bistro were Out of Foster Foundation’s Secretary, Rebeca Trujillo and husband, Archie; Lynn Bauer and Dr. Hal Wanless, attorney Jerry Kavulich, Helen Reguera, Elena Leonardi, Kim Davison ,Carmen Suarez, Barbara Lapsley, Dr. Iris Torres and Ralph Rivera, Lydia Sanchez Garrett, Alida and Lawrence Fossler, Ann Ryan, Mayra Dominguez, Linda Hartwell, Jennifer Kauffman, Dede Peehl, Gloria Yacoso and Vivian Garcia.
Now being performed at Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is Shrek the Musical, a Theatre for Young Audiences production, with weekday matinees for school field
Trips at 10:30 a.m. They had a Sensory Inclusive Performance on July 13, at 2 p.m. Contact education@actorsplayhouse.org to make reservations.
Finally, as of late June, there were only 20 lanes left for the Annual Family Resource Center’s 28th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament on October 4 with an expected attendance of 300. Put together a team of 4 players for $500 for a great day of fun. Each team entry gets three games of bowling, lunch, drinks, a pitcher of beer and four raffle tickets for a chance to win gift cards. Top three highest scoring bowling teams go home with trophies, but everyone is sure to have a great time. In addition, there will be more than 100 chances to win cool prizes at the silent auction and raffle. See info below.
Finally, here are dates to save on your calendar:
August TBA -Young Entrepreneur’s Showcase at International Mall.
September 13 – LEAP’s Second Chance Gala, 6 p.m., The Hotel Colonnade, $280 pp, info@leapforladies.ccsen.
September 25 – 28 – General Federation of Woman’s Club FL, Fall Board, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL.
October 2 – Beeliver Havana Nights, The Biltmore Hotel, 6:30 – 9 p.m., $150 pp RSVP @bee.liver 305-310-3585.
October 4 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. –FRC’s 28th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament at Bird Bowl, 19275 SW 40 St, to benefit Family Resource Center www.frcflorida.org.
October 4 – Out of Foster Foundation /Citrus Family Care Network’s “Hope Under the Stars Gala” at Trump National Resort, 7 p.m.., for info www.outoffoster.org.
October 24 – The Home Team 10th Anniversary Masquerade 5 – 9 p.m., $500 pp.
October 25 – Alfalit International Groove Ball (1960’s attire), Trump National Resort, Cocktails start 6:30 p.m., contact- info@alfalit.org.
October 31 – Voices for Children Annual Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables.
November 7 – AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Jungle Island.
November 14 – GFWC FL District 11 Meeting – Miami Springs Woman’s Club.
November 13 – Miami Lighthouse’s “See the Light” luncheon at The Biltmore Hotel. For information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.
In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference!
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