BESTBets Jingle Jangle Jam The Ninth Annual Jingle Jangle Jam to benefit Eckerd Kids will feature seasonal martinis, beer and wine and a gourmet holiday feast, along with decadently delicious desserts and a silent auction. Seven-time Emmy Award winner John Quiñones, ABCs First Latino correspondent, will be there to share his story with the more than 400 affluent and influential individuals who will be in attendance. Eckerd Kids promotes the well-being of children and families in need of a second chance. This year’s fundraiser will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Carillon Park, St. Petersburg on Thursday, December 1st. To become a sponsor or for tickets, call Chris Harrell at (727) 336-0322 or email charrell@eckerd.org. A Fundraising Costume Party The March of Dimes will hold its Signature Chefs Auction on Wednesday, November 16th at the TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa. The evening will feature great auction opportunities and showcase the culinary skills of top area chefs. Proceeds from the Signature Chefs Auction will support the fight to end premature births. For tickets and information, call (813) 898-4954 or visit signature chefs.org/tampa. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 39 Like No Other Guests are bound to have fun at the “Mermaid Masquerade,” a party to benefit the Kathleen Monahan Foundation, which supports cultural events in Tarpon Springs. The all-star lineup includes artist Christopher Still and his wife Kelly as the chairs and John and Mary K. Wilson as the emcees, along with a special presentation to Tampa Bay Magazine’s publishers Margaret Word Burnside and Aaron Fodiman. There will be a buffet dinner and dancing, as well as a costume and mask contest. The party will be held on Saturday, November 12th at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum. For tickets, call (727) 942-5605 or visit tarponarts.org. March of Dimes Chefs Auction Maria Zouves in Concert On December 16th, soprano Maria Zouves and her husband, the world famous opera star Sherrill Milnes, will tell classic holiday stories as Maria sings some of her favorite holiday music, accompanied by Constantine Grame. This show is ideal for the whole family. Maria is the founder of the Savannah VOICE Festival and the executive director of VOICExperience, a national voice training program. The concert will be held at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call (727) 942-5605. Maria Zouves will perform a seasonal selection of songs in Tarpon Springs, with a special appearance by her husband Sherrill Milnes.
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