The commencement of the winter season also means ushering in a different season all together: event season. Dozens of great black-tie galas and charity balls will be held throughout Tampa Bay in the coming months.
Each event is a new opportunity to enjoy elegant entertainment and dining at its best. Charity events feature:
- Live bands
- Orchestras
- Guitarists/Spanish Guitarists
- Ballroom Dance Exhibition
- Harpists
Tampa Bay's 2008/2009 Featured Events
- 2008 Aqua Eve
Date & Time: December 31, 2008, 9:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Charity: The Florida Aquarium
Ticket Price: $80 until Dec. 9, $90 until Dec. 23,
$100 after Dec. 24
Description: Ring in the New Year with
food, drinks and fireworks.
Contact: 813-273-4568
- The Perlman Music Program
Sarasota Celebration Dinner & Gala
Date & Time: January 3, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Opera House, Sarasota
Charity: The Perlman Music Program
Ticket Price: TBD
Description: Annual celebration concert and dinner with cocktails. Dinner catered by Michael’s on East.
Contact: Elizabeth Powers at 941-955-4952
- Bayfront On Vine
Date & time: January 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Bayfront Medical Plaza, 603 7th Street S.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Charity: Bayfront Health Foundation
Ticket Price: $150 per person
Description:
An evening of fine wine tasting and epicurean delights from local
favorite restaurants, including a silent auction to benefit the new
Bayfront Baby Place
opening in 2009.
Contact: 727-893-1648
- Heroes Among Us Dinner
Date & Time: January 24, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Location: St. Pete Yacht Club
Charity: St. Petersburg Bar Foundation
Ticket Price: $150 per person
Description: Annual dinner with cocktails, dancing and fun.
Contact: 727-823-7474