Selby tree lighting brightens attendees' holiday spirit
The new event was hosted by Selby Gardens Associates
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Niki Kottmann
| 12:56 a.m. December 9, 2016
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Attendees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ new “Illumination” event got the first look at the gardens’ bromeliad tree in all its Christmas glory Thursday, Dec. 9.
The annual tree lighting was followed by an intimate evening of hors d'oeuvres, desserts and music by John Patti, also featuring a silent auction and Dine On Us drawing.
Alicia De Mirza and Patricia Star
The bromeliad tree remains dark before being officially lit.
The bromeliad tree shines in all its holiday glory after being officially lit.
Jim Paone and Susan Chapman
Mike and Donna Baker with Frank and Katherine Martucci
John Patti plays the steel drums for guests.
Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins
Robert and Isabella Nelson with Paula and Douglas Griffin
Mike Baker and Robin Connor
Phyllis Kirtley, Carmen Baskind and Dave Muolo
Jeff Jones and Nathalie McCulloch
Guests take photos of the bromeliad tree after being lit.
Nancy Bushnell and Vic Reiling
Bryna and Howard Tevlowitz with Bart Levenson
Guests enjoyed delectable desserts such as holiday cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels and macarons.
Vivian Black, Alex Hill and Jacinta Kavanaugh
Milton and Margaret Sheridan
Dave Scoltis, Michael Ann Wells and Chris Rothstein
