Tasting Notes raises record $52,000 for S.C. Phil
April 3, 2018
The South Carolina Philharmonic had its most successful fundraising event ever March 26, 2018, when the sixth annual Tasting Notes at the S.C. State Museum raised a net of more than $52,000.
Tasting Notes also broke an attendance record, completely selling out and even surpassing its attendance limit of 550. The S.C. Phil limits attendance to avoid congestion during the wine and food tastings.
Special thanks to Tasting Notes 2018 grand sponsor Ameris Bank, and gold sponsor Schmoyer & Company, LLC. Silver sponsors were BB&T, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, Centaurus, Colonial Life, Elliott Davis, FACES, Hoyt & Liz Wheeler, Marcia Stine, McDowell-Pearman, LLC, Mustard Graphics Studio, NBSC, Palmetto Health, Southern Valet, and Terminix. Media sponsors were Columbia Metropolitan and WXRY.
The S.C. Phil would also like to thank its generous restaurant partners from around Richland and Lexington counties: 116 Espresso & Wine Bar, Alodia’s Cucina Italiana, Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood, Bourbon Columbia, Grill Marks, Main Street Public House, Miyo’s & M Vista, Motor Supply Co. Bistro, Mr. Friendly’s, Pearlz Oyster Bar & Kaminsky’s Dessert Café, Ristorante Divino, Tallulah, Terra, The Melting Pot, The Oak Table, Thirsty Fellow, Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, Twisted Spur, and Villa Tronco.
The seventh annual Tasting Notes is expected to take place Monday, March 25, 2019. An event venue and additional details will be announced by fall 2018.
About the S.C. Philharmonic
The South Carolina Philharmonic entertains, educates, enriches, and excites diverse audiences through live symphonic music. As the Midlands’ only professional orchestra, the S.C. Phil is a non-profit, 501c3 that has served the community’s needs for cultural development, education, and entertainment since 1964. The introduction of Music Director Morihiko Nakahara in 2008/2009 ushered in a new era of artistic excellence that has allowed the orchestra to move forward and become the Midlands’ pre-eminent performing arts organization. The S.C. Phil believes exposure to the arts is an essential element that helps people realize their full potential, connect to others in the community, and be introduced to new cultural experiences. The S.C. Phil’s vision is to see lives changed through the transformative power of music and has established education and outreach programs designed specifically to engage and educate diverse groups throughout the Midlands.
