Wine and Jazz Festival
By Alberto Muro & Sandra Merino
The Historic Fort
Taft Abilities Partnership Team and The Fort Preservation Society hosted its annual wine and jazz festival at The Historic Fort on April 28.
wine selection for patrons.
Hors d’oeuvres, barbeque ribs, and pot stickers were one of many special dishes that Chef Geoff Dunham cooked up for the people at the wine and jazz festival.
Chef Geoff
The proceeds generated from the wine and jazz festival will benefit the TIL department’s goal of building an accessible playground equipment for students with disabilities. The rest of the earnings will go towards preservation of the Historic Fort.
Going once….
The Taft High School Jazz Band performed for the crowd at the festival. For over a year and a half, the Jazz Band have been raising funds for a trip to Washington, D.C., and with the help of TIL and Fort, they are getting closer to their goal.
TUHS Jazz band providing entertainment
Comedic favorite Miguel Lugo made his way to the stage and provided comedic relief for the audience. Despite having a disability, the people listening to Mr. Lugo’s comedy found themselves intrigued about his daily routine.
Miguel Lugo bringing the laughs
There were two types of auctions occurring at the Wine and Jazz Festival; one auction took place indoors, and it was considered a silent auction meaning guests would purchase their tickets and place them into the container of the desired item.
selection of goods for the silent auction
The outdoor auction was action packed and filled with accessories for wine lovers and family orientated prizes. As the auction continued, more prizes were revealed and the bidding wars escalated. Overall, the Wine and Jazz Festival was a success thanks to the cooperative actions of the TIL department and the Historic Fort.
Chef Geoff delicious creations