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9/23/2024 4:00:00 AM Member News

11th Annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Raises Over $47,000 For The Historic Florida Theatre!

JACKSONVILLE, FL (September 20, 2024) –– The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre raised over $47,000 during its 11th annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ event last week at Bowing Oaks.  Many thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, members, and Theatre supporters who donated their services and purchased tickets to this amazing fundraiser!

 

Publix Charities was the Presenting Sponsor of the September 12th event benefitting the historic Florida Theatre.

 

This is the second year Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ has been at Bowing Oaks as it was very well received last year.  Bowing Oaks has been a Corporate Partner of the Florida Theatre since 2019. 

 

"Despite the rain, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ was a tremendous success. The spirit of fun shone through, proving that nothing can dampen our collective passion for supporting the Florida Theatre. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who braved the weather and made this event unforgettable." — Numa Saisselin, President of the Florida Theatre

 

Attendees of this annual event enjoyed an electrifying evening of live Blues music from the Snacks Blues Band, Mark Dennison Blues Duo, and Neil Dixon, unlimited local BBQ, the best craft beer, and a curated bourbon selection.

 

The Florida Theatre wishes to thank all the generous vendors and sponsors below who made this wonderful event possible:

 

VENDORS…

 

Blues

Snacks Blues Band

Mark Dennison Blues Duo

Neil Dixon

 

Brews

AIBC (Amelia Island Brewing Co.)

Ancient City Brewing

Bold City Brewery

Legacy Ale Works

Mocama Beer Company

Ruby Beach Brewing Co.

Seven Bridges Grille

Veterans United Craft Brewery

Wicked Barley Brewery

 

Bourbon/Spirits

Manifest

V Pizza & Bourbon Bar

 

BBQ

Bono’s Pit BBQ Since 1949

Mojo BBQ

Seven Bridges Grille

The Bearded Pig

The Grub Brothers Creative Catering

V Pizza

Wicked Barley Brewery

 

Desserts

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Small Cakes

 

Venue

Bowing Oaks

 

Miscellaneous

Jacksonville Jaguars

 

SPONSORS…

 

  • Auld & White Constructors – Blues Sponsor
  • AVL – In-Kind Sponsor
  • Brown & Brown – BBQ Sponsor
  • Community First Credit Union – VIP Sponsor
  • Florida Financial Advisor – Sampling Sponsor
  • Publix – Presenting Sponsor
  • The Sonic Planet – Media Sponsor
  • UNATION – Media Sponsor

 

Click here to see photos of the event.  All proceeds from the annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser go to the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.

 

Since its inception in 2013, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ, (formerly Blues, Brews & BBQ), has raised $399,446.98 for the Florida Theatre.

 

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About the Florida Theatre

There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre.  From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre annually offers over 200 cultural and entertainment events for every taste and age.  For tickets or to learn more about our educational performances for schools, rentals, membership, or the nonprofit corporation that manages this majestic place, please visit us at www.floridatheatre.com.