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e are all so fortunate to have Symphony of the
Americas in our community for the past twenty-eight

seasons. Fabulous concerts, under the wonderful baton of
Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, are given monthly at the
Broward Center for the Performing Arts

A strong arm of the orchestra is the Symphony Society,
founded in 2003. It provides great support through
volunteerism and special fund raising. The group meets
traditionally the third Thursday of each month at
Lauderdale Yacht Club. Come join us for a delicious lunch,
a variety of programs such as holiday gifts, flowers and
fashion shows, musical performances, and skin care to
only mention a few.

A special Symphony Society event will take place on a
“cruise to nowhere!” February 6, 2016 will find the
attendees on one of the beautiful Holland American ships
at Port Everglades. What could be better? -- a delicious
luncheon, terrific music on the stage of their performance
theater, and a chance to enjoy being a “passenger” for a
short while!

There are additional exciting dates to remember in the New
Year: Sea Ranch Lakes Progressive Dinner, February 21;
Celebrity Waiter Happy Hour, March 10; Style & Substance
Luncheon, April 8; Kentucky Derby Party, May 7.

A monthly newsletter is available to update you on the
happenings of the Symphony and Society. For more
information contact SOTA at 954-335-7002 or www.sota.org.

The Rose Miniaci Legacy Award
Presented by Symphony of the
Americas Society

R

ose Miniaci has spent a lifetime making a difference.
Her passion for education and the arts is legendary.

Many organizations, too numerous to mention, have
benefited from her commitment and generosity to our
community. Rose has created an educational endowment at
the Broward Center for the Performing Arts which allows
school children from all socio-economic backgrounds to
take advantage of learning through the arts. She has
provided funds for high school students to pursue their
education in the arts. To this day, Rose continues to enrich
the lives of all who reside here and embodies the true spirit
of philanthropy and service.

A tribute luncheon In Rose’s honor will be held on April 8,
2016 at The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. As the pinnacle
of Style and Substance and in recognition of her
remarkable achievements – The Rose Miniaci Legacy
Award – will be presented to her by the Symphony of the
Americas Society at the luncheon.

Rose Miniaci has been a generous
supporter of the Symphony of the
Americas, establishing the Maestro’s
Chair through a major gift. Now in its
28th season, the Symphony of the
Americas, Broward’s own professional
orchestra, has been designated as a
Broward County Major Cultural
Institution. Since it was founded in
1987, the orchestra has brought the best of classical music
to South Florida.

For more information about The Rose Miniaci Legacy Award or the tribute
luncheon, call 954-644-9049. You can also visit the Symphony of the Americas
website: www.sota.org.

Neighbors and Friends

Symphony of the Americas and the

Symphony Society

by Nancy Voneida