With a line-up of local celebrities from throughout Northeast Florida, Beaches Fine Arts recently announced the First Coast Dancing with the Stars will take place at WJCT Studios on Saturday, Sept. 14. A few tickets are still available for the gala, which features the Best of Jax restaurants including Bistro Aix, Moxie, Matthews, Seasons 52, Fogo de Chao, True Foods, and Bleu Chocolat. VIP and Preferred ticket holders will have access to an open bar for the evening and buffet selections by Orsay at the VIP Party. Tickets are available at www.firstcoastdwts.org/tickets.
This fundraiser supports the free concerts and educational outreach programs of Beaches Fine Arts Series. The 12 Stars will raise funds for BFAS through gala seat sales as well as “votes,” which can be purchased online in $5 increments. To support for a favorite star, visit www.firstcoastdwts.org.
Some of the stars are presenting mini-fundraisers to support their campaigns to win the Mirror Ball trophy. Three stars will conduct events at the beaches.
On Aug. 25, Amy West will host a wonderful event, “The White Party,” presented by The Hive Society and the Chris Thomas Band, at Casa Marina. All proceeds will go to BFAS, and to Amy’s campaign to win the Mirror Ball trophy. Tickets are available at www.thehivesociety.com.
On Aug. 31, Teri Secrest will host a fundraiser with live music, drinks, dinner and a great auction of clothing and jewelry, not to mention the chance to win five nights at an oceanfront villa. For information, visit bit.ly/Secrest19. For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/Secrest19tickets.
On Sept. 7, Alexei Romanenko will perform in concert fundraiser at the OCA Studio in Ponte Vedra. Tickets are available for $30 at Beachesfinearts.org/OCA and include champagne, a silent auction and raffle.
Residents are invited to support a free concert or educational outreach series to benefit the local community.
