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Julie Weintraub’s
Hands Across the Bay
Steve and Julie Weintraub,
the owners of the Gold and
Diamond Source, created
Julie’s Hands Across the
Bay, a charity that has raised
funds through its “Dancing
With the Stars” event for six
years to aid a wide variety of
charities.
Most people have good intentions, but Julie Weintraub of the Gold and Diamond
Source in Clearwater is a person who has put her heart and soul into helping
others and positively impacting their lives. Her organization assists and mentors
hardworking families in need and spreads love with various acts of kindness.
Through her efforts, she hopes to inspire others to become more compassionate,
empathetic and charitable.
The Florida Orchestra
Gala and Concert
Tickets are now on sale for The Florida Orchestra’s second annual fundraising
Gala, which is is being held on Saturday, January 30th at St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey
Theater. The Orchestra’s new Music Director Michael Francis will be conducting
the concert that stars the multiplatinum-selling artist, vocalist and pianist Michael
Feinstein. Last year’s concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma sold out quickly. To buy tickets,
call (727) 892-3337 or (800)-662-7286.
Michael Feinstein will be performing the American pop standards for which he is known at
The Florida Orchestra Gala and Concert.
Festival of Trees
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is
holding its annual Festival of Trees
at the Long Recreational Center on
Belcher Road in Clearwater from
Friday, November 20th through
Sunday, November 22nd. This beloved
fundraiser features over 100 decorated
Christmas trees in various sizes that
are sold to benefit The Arc Tampa Bay,
which supports and empowers people
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. For more information or
tickets, call (727) 797-8712.
Toys for Tots
Holiday Concert
The Fifth Annual Rock and Roll
Concert to benefit Toys for Tots will
be held on Thursday, December 3rd
at the Largo Cultural Center. This
show is produced by Richard Nader
Entertainment and will feature Tommy
Mara and the Crests, who are known
for their hits such as “16 Candles” and
“Cara Mia;” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer
Terry Sylvester of the Hollies; along
with Paul Wilson of the Wilson Van and
songwriter Nick Dukas. This will be
an intimate show with its comfortable
cabaret seating. U.S. Marines will collect
new unwrapped toys for their Toys for
Tots program. For tickets, call the Largo
Cultural Center at (727) 586-6793, or visit
www.largoarts.com. 9
40 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015
AJ MAST