An Evening in White

The Alzheimer's Association An Evening in White gala raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care and support and research. As a patron you'll also be treated to valet parking, scrumptious food and live music. The evening will include a live auction.

Food Menu

Passed Hor D'Oeuvres
Watermelon, Feta, Balsamic
Spoonful of Mango, Avocado, and Scallop Salsa
Mini Crabcakes, Spiracha-chive Aioli

Heavy Appetizer Stations
Cuban Parisian Finger Sandwich
Artisan Cheese Boards and Antipasto Table
Mucho Taco Station
Slider Station

Dessert Stations
White Chocolate Mouse
Chocolate half-sphere
Lemon and Passionfruit Tart with Dark Chocolate

Drink Menu

In addition to an open bar, complementary wine will be provided by Josh Cellars wine.

Brain Passion
The aviation variation
Fresh lemon juice
Simple syrup
Maraschino liqueur
Creme de violet
Served with choice of Gin or Vodka

Memory Maker
Blueberry and rosemary smash
House-made blueberry and rosemary syrup
Fresh lemon juice
Dash of cassis
Served with choice of Gin, Vodka, or Bourbon

Music

La Lucha, a Tampa Bay based trio, will be performing at this event.

La Lucha consists of three best friends from three different parts of the world; Colombia, Mexico & United States. Its members are Alejandro Arenas, bass; John O'Leary, piano; and Mark Feinman, drums. Their repertoire is a diverse mixture of Latin inspired rhythms with Jazz standards, twisted arrangements of pop songs and original compositions. Each member of the trio has extensive national and international performance experience, including a tour of Italy and France with performances at the "Umbria Jazz Festival" and "Jazz a Juan" in Juan Les Pins.

La Lucha aims to create music that transcends genres and classifications. They consider music to be live art, which will continue to breathe, grow and evolve with their commitment to it.

La Lucha was awarded Creative Loafing's "Best of the Bay Jazz Ensemble" in 2013, 2014 & 2015; the "Think Small to Think Big Grant," by Creative Pinellas; featured presenters at TEDxTampa Bay (2014) & TEDxUSF (2015); and were recently honored by a grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, to present a multi- media project raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease.

Their debut album, "A Cup of Fuzzy Water" was released in 2009 and their second self-titled album was released in June 2012. Their third album, "Standards, Not-Standards," featuring vocalist Jun, was released January, 6th 2015 on Blue Line Music.

The Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter serves 16 counties with education and support as well as raising funds for research.

Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for those affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Our Florida Gulf Coast Chapter is here to help. We provide education and support to all those facing Alzheimer's and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals and families.

We are also committed to advocating for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer's disease and advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.

The Alzheimer's Association is here all day, every day for people facing Alzheimer's disease through our free 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900. Our Helpline provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance, such as individuals living with memory loss, Alzheimer's or other dementia, caregivers, health care professionals and the public.

The state of Florida has the second highest incidence of Alzheimer's. Within the 16 counties that comprise the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs estimates that in 2016 there were 177,489 people living with Alzheimer's disease. That means that 1 in every 33 people of all ages has Alzheimer's disease in areas served by our chapter. These numbers do not include the snowbirds who reside in the region during the winter months.

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter meets the challenge of such overwhelming numbers through a dedicated staff out of four regional offices and the Memory Mobile, a mobile classroom and office, that serves rural and inner city communities.

For more, visit our website at alz.org/flgulfcoast.

Located in the heart of Tampa's Downtown Arts District, The Vault is a unique, beautiful place for the gala. The historic space combines elegant architecture with a contemporary feel. Floor to ceiling window walls offer stunning views of the Tampa Bay skyline.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Patron

The Barnett Family

Platinum Patron

Zingbox

BayCare

Cerner

Silver Patron

Cigna

The Sembler Company

RealAdvice

Hawkins Construction

Hands Across the Bay, Gold & Diamond Source

Amethyst Patron

Arthur J. Gallagher

Wells Fargo

Baker McKenzie

Hayes Family, In Loving Memory of Hula Henton

CX Insurance Services

Bank Of America

Silva & Associate - Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.

Thank you to Franklin Valet for their In-Kind Donation.

Thank you to Josh Cellers Wine for their In-Kind Donation.

Thank You to Artistic Florist of Tampa.