Get Happy! Judy Garland’s 100th — Coffee

PROGRAM INFO

Daniel Wiley, JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor

Joan Ellison, Vocalist

In her 47 years of life, Judy Garland became an American icon as an actress and singer. Now Joan Ellison, who Cabaret Scenes Magazine calls, “a singer who’s been obsessed with Judy Garland since childhood, who is Judy-esque in appearance, and who’s a near voice double for her idol” joins the Symphony to celebrate Judy’s 100th birthday. Hear Joan sing classics like “Over the Rainbow,” “For Me and My Gal,” “The Man That Got Away” and many more. Whether you’re a Garland fan or not, you won’t want to miss this magical concert.

Jacksonville Symphony "Coffee Series"

Broadway Classics & Lunch At The Cummer Museum

Eighteen members of the MWCA enjoyed an afternoon of Broadway Classics on January 14th, 2022. The program was filled with show tunes from the Twenties to present day performed by the Jacksonville Symphony complemented by a pair of singers who drew from the likes of “Oklahoma, “ “ South Pacific“ and more favorites from “The Great White Way.”

Valentine Dinner At La Cocina International Restaurant

Chef Norberto Jaramillo delivers sensational Latin cuisine through La Cocina International Restaurant. His years of experience and his culinary expertise result in a captivating harmony of exquisite taste and stunning presentation. We enjoyed a three course meal and a complimentary glass of Champagne.

Wine and Tapas

Social Committee Brings Cheer To The Community Park

On December 20th, The Marsh Creek Chorale Held A Christmas Concert

Our Social Committee, led by Martha Halcrow and Tracy Gallagher, baked cookies and served hot chocolate. The Chorale performed 16 songs to a brave crowd on a cold and windy winter day.

DeLand Day Trip

Stetson Mansion’s Christmas Spectacular & DeLand Walking Tour With Gary Sass Of Adlib Luxury Tours

On November 10th, we spent a fun-filled day in DeLand where our two groups each enjoyed a self-guided tour of the Stetson Mansion’s Christmas Spectacular, a walking tour of DeLand with tour guide Gary Sass and a scavenger hunt through the downtown shops. Mid-day, we all met for lunch at The Table, a charming restaurant overlooking a mosaic water fountain depicting life-sized manatees and turtles. Later, there was time left for shopping, strolling and exploring historic DeLand.

The MCWA partnered with DeLand’s Main Street Association to create a gift basket filled with local gifts for a giveaway contest and Gary Sass added a second prize, “Daring Daughters: St. Augustine’s Feisty Females” by Karen Harvey. Congratulations to Anne-Marie Parramore who took the most photographs of local butterflies which earned her the gift basket while photo runner-up, Dianne Batchelder won the book.

A large thank you to our amazing Social Events Committee Co-Chairs Martha Halcrow and Tracy Gallagher, event organizer Susan Whittle and the Main Street DeLand Association for their hard work in creating and executing the day. Also, thank you to Angel Calderon for providing coffee and Mimi Ianuzzi for supplying wine for the bus ride home.

We enjoyed a day fun-filled day in DeLand. Our two groups enjoyed a self guided tour of the Stetson Mansion’s Christmas Spectacular, a walking tour of DeLand with tour guide Gary Sass and a scavenger hunt through the downtown shops. We all had lunch at The Table in downtown DeLand overlooking a mosaic water fountain of life-sized Manatees and Turtles. Thank you to our amazing Social Events Committee Co-Chairs Martha Halcrow and Tracy Gallagher, organizer Susan Whittle and the Main Street DeLand Association.

Woman's Exchange Luncheon

The Woman’s Exchange hosted a wonderful luncheon in their covered outdoor garden at the Pena Peck House in downtown St. Augustine on Thursday, November 4th, 2021.

Fried Chicken Kitchen catered the luncheon and served their signature fried chicken.

The event featured local author Ann Colby who wrote “Wicked St Augustine”.  It is a historical book about life in the early days of our special city. Ann entertained us with an interesting presentation and had her book for sale.