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Dalí and Schiaparelli Brunch
To end the fashionably fabulous October weekend opening of the spectacular “Dalí and Schiaparelli” exhibit, guests shared their
experiences with glasses of champagne at the Mahaffey Theater before returning to the exhibit for another look at its unforgettable
treasures. The display continues through January 14th at the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg.
Dancing with the Stars
Julie Weintraub of Gold and Diamond Source presented her eighth annual record- breaking fundraiser, Tampa Bay’s “Dancing
with the Stars,“ to benefit her Hands Across the Bay foundation. The event is patterned after the popular television show where
celebrities are partnered with professional dancers. Many guests arrived wearing colorful and elaborate outfits in honor of this
year’s Bollywood theme. Besides Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay foundation, the evening also benefited Habitat for
Humanity of Pinellas County, Pepin Academies, Bikers Against Child Abuse and Project No Labels.
Dr. Joe Fitzgerald and his wife Elif of
PureLife Medi-Spa were the major sponsors
of this popular fundraiser that benefits
Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay.
Professional dancer Matthew Garfinkle
led Kelly Woodruff of PureLife Medi Spa
to winning the People’s Choice award
at the competition.
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Steve and Julie Weintraub of the Gold and
Diamond Source in Clearwater were thrilled
with this year’s overwhelming turnout for
Julie’s “Dancing with the Stars.”
John Barger II was proud that his son,
John William Barger III, who authored
What is Couture?, was a consultant on this
project and a key member of the team.
Suzanne and Jim MacDougald were event
patrons who helped to make this blockbuster
exhibit a not-to-be-missed fashion and
art collaboration.
Carlos and Beverly Yepes were patrons for
this special opening that highlighted the
friendship shared by Elsa Schiaparelli and
Salvador Dalí.
Photography by Marc Mencher