What is Party on the Plaza? If you don't know the answer to that question, we're probably not friends on Facebook. Party on the Plaza was created as a way to bring young professionals into Coral Gables and promote local artists. Our first year, we only sold one ticket the week before the event ... but the night of the event, the community came together with more than 500 young professionals rushing through the door to attend. After about eight liquor runs and a lot of excitement, our first ever Party on the Plaza was a huge success. We raised $25,000 for the Coral Gables Museum that night and started a tradition that has carried me through my tenure as president for the Young Associates.
On Friday November 1, 2013 the Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum hosted their Third Annual Party on the Plaza Masquerade. This was our most successful event to date, with more than 700 guests in attendance, raising over $37,000. This year, we featured local artists Miguel Paredes, Ruben Millares, Victor Alarcon, Gaudi Castro, Michael Halley, Alsonso Villagram, Cynthia Fleishmann and Natessa Amin.
Local restaurant favorites Sushi Samba, Bulla, Swine, Morton's Steakhouse, El Novillo, John Martin's, Books and Books and Green Gables Cafe provided guests with bites and a real taste of Coral Gables fare. Drinks were provided by Bacardi, Hatuey, Jojo Tea and Vita Coco. Guests tore up the dance floor thanks to the wonderful sounds of DJ Blaze and enchanting dance and drum performance by Stephanie Mas, Carlos Saballos and Javier Rosales.
This year was extremely special for me since it was my last as President of the Young Associates. After three years of hard work, it is time to give someone else a chance to take the group to the next level and I am confident that Zak Mann will do an incredible job. Go get 'em Tiger!
Special thanks to Coral Gables TV for coming out to cover the event : http://bit.ly/19HgFhc
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