The Macallan Single Malt Portfolio

This event has been Sold Out!

Randolph Adams sipping The Macallan 18 year.

 In Honor of John Hamilton Gillespie, 

The Scot Who Saved Sarasota 
  
You’re Invited to
The Macallan VIP Scotch Whisky Tasting and Food Pairing 

Saturday October 29, 2011

7:30pm

Please join us for a very special private tasting of The Macallan Single Malt Portfolio paired with foods such as smoked salmon on crudite, lamb chop lollipops and Belgium chocolate. Join Randolph Adams, Macallan’s Brand Ambassador, as he takes us on a spirited tour of truly exquisite 12, 15, 18, 21 and 25 year old Scotch whiskies. Mr. Adams, an entertaining storyteller and whisky enthusiast, reports that his occupation is “without a doubt the best job on the planet!” This event is limited to only 30 people so be sure to reserve today.


Thank you to the Caragiulo family for arranging this festive and exceptional event.

Caragiulos Restaurant, upstairs
69 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL

Free parking in the North Palm Avenue Parking Garage.

Hosted by: Randolph Adams, Macallan Brand Ambassador for the Southeastern United States and Paul Caragiulo, Caragiulos Italian Restaurant

$30 Advance Reservation Required
*100% of each ticket will be donated to the Friends of the Sarasota County History Center.

Make checks payable to: FOSCHC (Friends of the Sarasota County History Center) 

Mail checks to: Deborah Dart, 50 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Checks must be received no later than Wednesday October 26.

For more information, call 941-587-1952 or email owenburns2010@gmail.com.

Two Weeks To Go-Go 'til Gillespie Week!

Most of the upcoming Gillespie Week's Events are free but there are a few you'll need to reserve in advance. Join the party - reserve today!

Make your reservations for these special events – Go to the Events page or click here for details:
Historic Buildings Tour & Dinner - Tuesday October 25
Kiwanis-Gillespie Golf Tournament & Dinner - Friday October 28
Trolley Tours - Saturday October 29
The Macallan VIP Scotch Tasting & Food Pairing - Saturday October 29
Gourmet Lunch in the Cemetery - Sunday October 30

Lunch in the Cemetery!

Rosemary Cemetery, 851 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Florida

Sunday

October 30, 2011

12 - 2pm

You’re invited 

to a gourmet box lunch from Derek’s Restaurant, served under the pergola and oak trees. Listen to Jeff LaHurd talk history and Pat Ball talk conservation during this special tour. Rosemary Cemetery, platted in 1886, is a 2-acre National Register of Historic Places district and the burial site of Sarasota pioneers and founders including John Hamilton Gillespie and Owen Burns.

Please include your sandwich choice on your check from the menu above.

Rosemary Cemetery
851 Central Avenue
Sarasota, FL

Free street parking on Central and Florida Avenues.

Hosted by Ball Construction

$20 Advance Ticket Required 

($3.00 per ticket is tax-deductible)

Make checks payable to: FOSCHC (Friends of the Sarasota County History Center)

Mail checks to:
Deborah Dart
50 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 

Checks must be received no later than Wednesday October 26.
For more information, call 941-587-1952.

October 29, 2011: Gillespie Week Street Party

The first Gillespie Week Palm Avenue Street Party poster has been posted. Only 4 weeks to go!

Save the Date: October 26, 2011 Hartman Gallery Reception

Join your friends for the opening reception of "Gillespie's Sarasota", a photo exhibition at the William Hartman Gallery. The show will feature photos of Sarasota from 1886 - 1926 in honor of John Hamilton Gillespie Week. Admission is free with a cash bar by Caragiulos Restaurant. Free parking in the North Palm Avenue parking garage.

William Hartman Gallery

48 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL

941-955-4785

Business hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm

Hartman Gallery will be open during the Palm Avenue Street Party, Saturday October 29 from 3 - 7pm. Stop by for a visit!