Symphony fundraiser moves closer to home

NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra's 23rd annual fundraiser is edging closer to Crestview this year. The new Student Services Center at Northwest Florida State College hosts the food and wine tasting Feb. 23.

"A Symphony of Taste," previously held in Fort Walton Beach venues, features food samples from Destin, South Walton, Fort Walton Beach and Niceville restaurants and more than 50 wines.

The Northwest Florida Symphony Guild's main fundraising event also features a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, NFSO performances for Okaloosa and Walton County fifth-graders, the annual Concerto Competition and Stars of Tomorrow concerts.

Want to go?

WHAT: A Symphony of Taste fundraiser for the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 23

WHERE: Student Services Center, McCracken Way West, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville

DETAILS: Food and wine samplings, non-alcoholic beverages, silent auction and music by jazz pianist Sean Dietrich

TICKETS: $35 in advance at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center box office, 729-6000 or arts center website; or $40 at the door

Email News Bulletin Staff Arts and Entertainment Editor Brian Hughes, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.

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