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Morgan James Kicks Off Sinfonia Fall Concert Series

October 19, 2020 by Abby Eller

Sinfonia Gulf Coast kicks of their 15th Anniversary Season with a Fall Fresco Series. The 2020-2021 season begins with four intimate events featuring an amazing line-up of musicians.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call (850) 460-8800.

The first three events in the Fall Fresco Series, aptly called the Moonlight Serenade Series, will take place on the lawn at Bijoux Destin. Friends, family, and fellow music-lovers are invited to enjoy the performances under an elegant clear-top, open-sided tent with reserved table seating spaced with social distancing parameters. The series closes out with its fourth and final show in the Coastal Ballroom at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. 

Fall Fresco Series:
Oct 29 & 30 || Moonlight Cabaret ft. Morgan James
Nov 15 || Moonlight Serenade: Classi-Palooza ft. Sinfonia Gulf Coast
Nov 19 || Moonlight Serenade ft. Violectric
Dec 13 || Holiday Gospel Brunch ft. D'Vine

Moonlight Cabaret ft. Morgan James
October 29th & 30th; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Lawn at Bijoux Destin
Tickets: HERE

$295 per person. The evening includes a sparkling wine reception, four-course meal prepared by Bijoux Executive Chef/ Owner Jack McGuckin, wine, and all gratuities. Cash bar available.

The spotlight will again shine brightly on the Sinfonia stage with the return of soul songstress, Morgan James. From the Broadway stage to Berry Gordy, Jr. signing her to highlight the roster at Epic Records, Ms. James has released multiple studio albums and maintains millions of views on her digital music platforms. The Wall Street Journal heralds her as “the most promising young vocalist to come along so far this century.” 

Moonlight Serenade: Classi-Palooza ft. Sinfonia Gulf Coast
November 15; 5 - 8 p.m.
The Lawn at Bijoux Destin
Tickets: HERE

$75 per person. Ticket price includes Bijoux bento box with savory & sweet bites. Bijoux is offering a special post-concert three-course meal for those interested in dining after the performance.

The greatest hits of the 18th - 21st centuries hosted al fresco by Sinfonia assistant conductor Aaron King Vaughn. Ten musicians from Sinfonia’s orchestra will perform snippets of the most famous and popular “classi” music of our time. This light, humorous, and educational program is sure to have surprises around every corner (or page turn). The program will include a curated musical timeline including everything from Baroque to Broadway.

Moonlight Serenade featuring Violectric
November 19; 8 - 11 p.m.
The Lawn at Bijoux Destin
Tickets: HERE

$75 per person. Ticket price includes Bijoux bento box with savory & sweet bites. Bijoux is offering a special pre or post-concert three-course meal for those interested in dining before or after the performance.

VIOLECTRIC illuminates the stage and the audience’s senses through the use of cutting-edge technology and interactive experiences. Their repertoire spans arrangements of classical music to classic rock ‘n’ roll from The Beatles to Queen, to Maroon 5 and Lady Gaga. Electrify your evening with VIOLECTRIC whose performances consist of proprietary arrangements you won’t hear anywhere else!

 

Holiday Gospel Brunch featuring D’VIne
December 13; 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Coastal Ballroom at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Tickets: HERE

$95 - $125 per person. Ticket price includes performance, brunch and all gratuities. Cash bar also available. Hilton Sandestin executive chef Dan Vargo will create a tantalizing brunch menu to set the mood.

The National Endowment for the Arts describes D’Vine as an American masterpiece, whose artistic excellence and significant contribution to its artform has left a lasting impression on the national landscape. Paula Saunders, Pam Deas and Sheryl Pollard Riggins have performed for millions of people around the world. From the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, to Athens, Greece, D’Vine has traveled the world delivering songs that linger in the hearts of audiences long after the group has left the stage.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast was founded in 2005 on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast with the mission of redefining the symphony experience. Under the guidance of founder and Music Director Demetrius Fuller and a dedicated board of directors, the nonprofit orchestra is in its 15th season of innovative musical programming, designed to entertain, educate and inspire the community. Since its founding, Sinfonia Gulf Coast has presented more than 575 concerts and events that have reached over 350,000 patrons, has collaborated with numerous nonprofits and businesses throughout the community and has reached more than 150,000 children through its Sinfonia Guest Artists in the Schools program/music education outreach initiatives.

For more information on Sinfonia Gulf Coast, visit SinfoniaGulfCoast.org, call (850) 460-8800 or e-mail info@sinfoniagulfcoast.org. Follow Sinfonia Gulf Coast on Facebook to stay up to date on fundraisers, events, and more.

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Abby hails from nearby Niceville and loves the beach as much as anyone that ever lived. Her background in event planning, branding, and marketing allows her to share her love of the beach with the world.

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