Destin Charity Wine Auction Raises $2 Million in Hybrid Live-Virtual Event
The 16th annual northwest Florida auction marked a new beginning for in-person events while raising more than $2 million for local children s charities hit hard by the pandemic About 250 auction-goers watched the event from Henderson Beach Resort, raising paddles and glasses. (Courtesy Destin Charity Wine Auction) By May 4, 2021
The Destin Charity Wine Auction made a strong comeback following an uncertain year for live events, raising more than $2 million for 16 local children s charities. Organizers refocused their efforts by introducing a hybrid model that combined in-person events with virtual auctions, and it paid off by raising nearly $700,000 more than last year s $1.35 million.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT April 17
10th annual Music in Pictures
The 10th Annual Music in Pictures student art exhibition is on display through April at Amavida Coffee and Tea, Rosemary Beach; Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach; Freeport Public Library, Freeport; and Ascension/Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Miramar Beach.
ECTC’s Mary Poppins Jr.
“Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr.” will be staged, April 17 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and April 18 at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $12/advance and $15/door; ECTC Teen Program tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Ages 4 and under are free, must sit on an adult s lap.
DESTIN EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT April 17
Destin City Hall
All city meetings are being held at the City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, until further notice. All meetings are subject to change or cancellation. To virtually view the meeting, https://www.cityofdestin.com/. To view/stream is www.youtube.com/CityofDestin.
City Council, 6 p.m. April 19
Special Magistrate Hearing, 5:30 p.m. April 20, City Hall
Town Center CRA-AC, 5:30 p.m. April 21
Parks & Recreation, 4 p.m. April 27
Harbor Capacity Steering Committee, 5:30 p.m. April 29
Locals First
Destin Snorkel s SecondAnnual Locals First free Dolphin Cruise and food drive to benefit Harvest House will be April 17-18. Non-perishable food items will be accepted to benefit the local food bank. Call 269-2329 to lock in your seat. A local Florida ID or Military ID must be presented at check-in.
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Charity Wine Auctions Refocus Efforts for 2021
The nation s top charity wine auctions are embracing a hybrid model, combining in-person events with virtual auctions as vaccination efforts increase Vintners gathered on stage for a wine lot at Emeril Lagasse s Carnival du Vin in 2019; organizers hope for a live event in 2021. (Courtesy Emeril Lagasse Foundation) By Mar 16, 2021
How do you plan when you don t know? That s what the nation s top wine charity auctions are grappling with in an uncertain 2021. But experts are optimistic about the months ahead following a tough year of cancellations and postponements and new virtual strategies. Nationwide vaccinations are part of what s driving that outlook. But while we might see guests returning to in-person events this y