MUSICAL MEMORIES • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
The Gray Robinson, PA
Winterfest White Party ®
The Marriott Harbor Beach of Fort Lauderdale opened its doors to the exclusive Winterfest® kick-off celebration. Sixth Star Entertainment transformed the courtyard and Ocean Ballroom into a White Winter Wonderland with models from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, signature bars from Absolut and Moët & Chandon Ice with a lounge area from Balmelli Creative. The aroma of the room captivated the audience with delicacies from Timpano, SAIA, Las Olas Wine Cafe, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Fort Lauderdale Country Club, Sea Level, Anthony’s Runway 84, Elite Cake Creations and The International Culinary School at the Art Institute, creating tantalizing delights with Stubb’s, Florida Beef, Ciao Bella, Perrier and Malibu Rum.
Guest and Jay Marsella
Moët & Chandon Ice Bar
Some highlights - Gray Robinson, P.A. representative Robyn Vines welcomed guests as Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Jack Seiler and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino president, Phil Madow, unveiled this year’s poster with Winterfest® chairman Bob Leider. Artist Susan Sommer-Luarca was on stage along with Big105.9 FM’s Paul Castronovo serving as M.C.
Michael and Robyn Vines
Glitz, Glamour, and something a little “wicked” seminole hard rock Winterfest® black tie ball On Saturday, December 8th, guests were “Dancing Through Life” as they donned their bow ties, ball gowns, dancing shoes then boogied down at Hard Rock Live for the most elegant and most anticipated highlight of the Fort Lauderdale social season – the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Black Tie Ball, presented by Moët & Chandon, in association with Absolut Vodka and Estancia Wines. Guests started their night off right by enjoying the JM Lexus Welcome Reception. “Thank Goodness” the only ice we saw that night was the ice bar featuring a variety of Southern Wine & Spirits products, such as Absolut Vodka, Estancia Wines, Simply Naked Wines, Malibu Rum, and Avion Tequila.
Belle of the Ball Lily Pardo with Bob Leider
Guests bid on an array of amazing silent auction items in the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction featuring more than 250 coveted items, such as sparkling jewels, travel packages, art, sports memorabilia, and so much more. Those looking for a truly unique experience made sure to participate in the Live Auction featuring fabulous items such as a 2013 JM Lexus ES350, a shopping spree at Carroll’s Jewelers, and a Winery Estates Tour Package from Southern Wine & Spirits. Starting at 8p.m., guests were welcomed into a breath-taking, awe-inspiring ballroom that was “Defying Gravity” thanks to the vision of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino special events team. Guests were treated to a gourmet dinner and became enchanted by a spell-binding “WICKED” performance, featuring Glinda & Elphaba straight from Broadway.
2012 Winterfest Ball Committee
The 2012 Belle of the Ball – Lily Pardo, who along with Winterfest® Black Tie Ball Chairwomen Susan Renneisen and Kara Wolf, were dazzling in gowns designed by Zola Keller. The “Wonderful” Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Black Tie Ball was the perfect way to capture everyone’s favorite “Musical Memory” and the essence of the South Florida holiday spirit, leading up to the 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade.
Susan Renneisen, Ken Schulman, Lisa Scott-Founds, Gene Robinson and Kara Wolf