A Tribute to
George Rodrigue
"Blue Dog" Artist
Thursday, November 7
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Join us for "A Tribute to George Rodrigue" at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.
This one-of-a-kind evening is part of a national tour for the 1913 Rodrigue Steinway "Blue Dog" Piano. The evening will pay tribute to the Louisiana and internationally renowned artist, George Rodrigue with a live concert featuring five pianists -- Sean Dietrich (Jazz), John Ripley (Rock 'n Roll), David Seering (Broadway), Donnie Sundal (Hip Hip & Funk) and Bobby Van Duesen (Ragtime).
Chef John Carey has prepared a gourmet menu for this special event with numerous culinary stations to allow guests to comfortably meander through the Emerald Ballroom with complimentary wine served table-side.
A cash bar will be available.
Proceeds benefit the cultural and educational missions of Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts.
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Wine Pull
Wine enthusiasts can re-stock their wine cellars while supporting MKAF and GRF charitable education missions. We are inviting private wine collectors and restaurants to donate to the Wine Pull. Call MKAF at 860-650-2226 to make a wine donation to benefit this fundraiser. Bottles will be wrapped and tagged. Patrons will purchase numbered corks matching the mystery wine bottles!
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Live Auction
The live auction will feature private wine dinners in patron homes or restaurants with one of the featured Rodrigue Tribute pianists, a Louisiana Duck Hunting Trip, a New Orleans Getaway Package, a Rodrigue Print, a CBS PGA Tour Package to name a few. |
$150 per person or $135 for MKAF preferred member rate.
Tables of 8 are available to reserve.
Not-yet members join on-line and receive value added benefits throughout the year at other MKAF events.
The Hilton Sandestin is providing a special discounted room rate. To reserve your room, please contact the Hilton at 1-800-367-1271 and use the code MKA.
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