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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 23, No. 45
November 8, 2023
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MONDE FALL FASHION EVENT FIGHTING OSTEOARTHRITIS THROUGH FASHION By Nicole Willis
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s a Friend of Foo participant, Scout Boutique will present the glamorous MONDE Fall Fashion Event on November 9. Featuring the hottest fashions of the fall season in a stunningly curated space, MONDE promises to entertain and inspire the fashionista in all of us. Two talented women are the main forces behind MONDE—MONDE Committee Chair, Jenny Noonan, and MONDE Creative Director and owner of Scout Boutique, Julia Ussery. Noonan and Ussery played a large role in organizing the MODA fashion show during last year’s Foo Foo Fest, which benefited local nonprofit arts organization, Pensacola Opera. This year’s MONDE fashion show will benefit the Andrews Research & Education Foundation (AREF) and its fight against osteoarthritis. Hosted at Vinyl Music Hall on November 9, MONDE will showcase the season’s popular pieces and looks, styled by Ussery and her Scout Boutique team. “The cues pertaining to all inspiration for this show came from the direction of fashion for Fall 2023,” Ussery said. “As we all know, fashion takes its direction from the
art world and the times we are living in, and we are giving something new and fresh to all the viewers. It will be a very different show compared to last year. We have lots of surprises we are working on…can’t wait!” Noonan also promises this year’s MONDE event will stand out, featuring a completely different look and feel than last year’s fashion show. “We believe fully in the element of surprise. We have completely switched up the theme—colors, the vibe, the layout— everything is going to be different. You’ll still be seeing the incredible styling done by Julia and her team, but the colors, textures and aesthetic are all different,” Noonan explained. As for the meaning behind the name “MONDE,” Noonan explained that it means “world” in French. “MODA was an incredible show and the name and theme fit with what we did for the Opera (last year’s beneficiary). This year, we felt like Andrews was something that people around the world know of, so ‘monde’ fit that perfectly.” The decision to make AREF the beneficiary of the event stemmed from Noonan and Ussery’s time working in fashion in New York City. The two became familiar with AREF’s
president, Ashton Hayward, who also worked in the New York City fashion world. After learning more about the foundation, they knew that they wanted to support the work that AREF is doing. “When we were approached about the fashion show, Jenny and Julia knew of the Foundation from our President, Ashton Hayward, and were interested in supporting Dr. Andrews and AREF because he is one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the country. Since their MONDE fashion show is meant to be an elevated, premier event, they wanted to partner with an organiza-
tion equally as reputable and prestigious,” explained AREF’s Finance Director, Ellie Hartsfield. All proceeds from the event directly support AREF in its fight against osteoarthritis. MONDE will be held at Vinyl Music hall located at 2 S. Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. Doors open at 7 pm and the event kicks off at 7:30 pm. Attendees are also invited to stick around for a post-event party. For tickets and more information about the MONDE Fall Fashion Event, visit foofoofest.com. To learn more about AREF, visit andrewsref.org. ■
HAVE A MERRY-ACHI CHRISTMAS WORLD-RENOWNED MARIACHI ENSEMBLE BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO PENSACOLA By Madeleine Davis
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atin Grammy nominees Maestro José Hernández and his world-renowned Mariachi Sol de México, Embajadores del Mariachi, are bringing a spectacular holiday performance to downtown Pensacola. On November 18, the ensemble will bring their brilliance and aptitude to the Saenger Theater stage, performing a mix of mariachi classics and beloved Christmas songs such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, performed mariachi-style by one of the most critically acclaimed mariachis. Hernández is a Grammy Awardwinning, nine-time Latin Grammy nominee and world-renowned musician, composer and music educator. He founded the worldfamous Mariachi Sol de México and America’s first all-female professional mariachi ensemble, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. Under the leadership of Hernàndez, Mariachi Sol de Mexico is the only mariachi group in the world that performs in the classical music circuit. The ensemble received their most recent Latin Grammy nomination in 2022 for their latest album 40 Aniversario Embajadores del Mariachi, a collection of classic rancheras from the ensemble’s 40-year career. Now, they are spreading Christmas cheer on tour with their holiday album, A
Merry-Achi Christmas. Hernández’s family resided in the town of Miraflores, Jalisco and immigrated to the United States when he was four years old. As a seventhgeneration mariachi, he has continued the centuries-old family tradition of maintaining the longest surviving mariachi family. Hernández’s daughter is also following the family tradition, joining the Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles ensemble. Mariachi Sol de México have played sold out concerts all over the world—from Madison Square Garden to Beijing. The ensemble has also been invited to play for several U.S. Presidents, including Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. One of Hernández’s proudest achievements is establishing the symphony orchestra and bringing his spirited sound to mariachi lovers around the world. Now with his ensemble, the city of Pensacola has the opportunity to listen to some of the most vivacious mariachi music to date. Although Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández has received many Latin and American Grammy nominations, it is the passion and love of the mariachi tradition that Mariachi Sol de Mexico are concerned with sharing. When they are not performing for international audiences, they are providing education for the younger generation of musicians through the Mariachi Heritage Society. After releasing their Christmas
album in 2018, Mariachi Sol de México still tours five years later to spread holiday joy and Christmas cheer for all to hear. The ensemble is set to play Latin favorites and popular Christmas carols such as Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Llego a La Ciudidad, Joy to the World and more. “We are delighted to continue our holiday tradition bringing the most beloved Christmas and Latino music to our fans in Pensacola,” Maestro Hernández said. “For over 20 years, we continue bringing a fun, joyful show for families both young and old.” The performance will be held on November 18 at 7:30 pm at the Saenger Theatre located at 118 S. Palafox Pl. in downtown Pensacola. Tickets start at $32 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster. com or in person at the Saenger Theatre Box Office. For more details on A Merry-Achi Christmas, visit pensacolasaengar.com. ■
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