Photos from Gillespie Week Events

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Monday October 24, 2011:  
Gillespie Week Kick Off Party at O'Leary's
 

Wednesday October 26, 2011:  
Hartman Gallery Photo Exhibition Opening
 

Saturday October 29, 2011, 3-7pm: 
Palm Avenue Street Party


Saturday October 29, 2011, 7:30pm: 
The Macallan VIP Scotch Whisky Tasting at Caragiulos Restaurant  

Sunday October 30, 2011: Lunch in Rosemary Cemetery

Sunday October 30, 2011: Gillespie Park Neighborhood Walking Tour

Gillespie Week Street Party Saturday - Rain or Shine!

Palm Avenue Street Party Today from 3 - 7pm

Free Event and Free Parking in the North Palm Avenue Parking Garage!

The Jacobites!

Live Music!

• Jacobites Bagpipe and Drum Band
• Scottish Highland Dancers
• UnEven LaNes – Classic Rock and Blues
• Sarasota Music Academy – Student Violinists
• Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences – Traditional Dance Club

Food Vendors!

• Caragiulos Italian Restaurant – beer, wine, water, lunch and dinner
• Nancy's Bar-B-Q – Carolina pulled pork and chicken sandwiches; baked beans with pork; edamame succotash
• Cupcakes A-Go-Go – freshly baked and frosted cupcakes
• Hukilau Hut – Hawaiian shaved ice

Trolley Tours! 10am and 1:30pm, highlighting J.H. Gillespie's contributions to the development of the City of Sarasota with narration by historian Ron McCarty. Advanced Ticket Required. Call for reservations (941) 953-8727. $19 Donation. www.historicsarasota.org

Natasha and Joy from the Sarasota Music Academy

Photography Exhibition "Gillespie's Sarasota"! William Hartman Gallery, 48 South Palm Avenue,
featuring photographs of Sarasota from 1886 – 1926. Free Event.

Church of the Redeemer Tea and Scones - Book Signing - Tour - Scottish Ballads!
Serving complimentary tea and scones from 3 - 5pm with on-going church history tours. Jeff LaHurd will sign his new book "John Hamilton Gillespie, The Scot Who Saved Sarasota" as Bobby Brader performs Scottish and Victorian ballads on the pianoforte. The Church of the Redeemer, 222 South Palm Avenue. Free Event.

Scotch Whisky Tastings in the Scotch Garden!
From 5 - 7pm complimentary scotch whisky tastings will be served at Caragiulos Restaurant Patio, 69 South Palm Avenue. Free Event.

5:30pm Official City of Sarasota Gillespie Proclamation!
Sarasota Mayor Atwell will present the John Hamilton Gillespie Proclamation to The Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson on behalf of the Church of the Redeemer at Caragiulos Restaurant.

Exhibitors and Special Offers!

All Event Rental & Design/Bee Ridge Florist - Special Offer Gillespie Week: 10% off Rentals and Florals
Art to Walk On - Special Offer Saturday October 29, 3 - 5pm: Refreshments and Victorian Rug Display, 64 South Palm Avenue
Eliett's on Palm - Special 20-50% Sale Saturday October 29, 45 South Palm Avenue
Empire Ballroom Studios
ExPress PAK SRQ - Special Offer Saturday October 29: 20% Off Decor Direct Furniture and 10% Off Talavera Pottery, 32 South Palm Avenue
Florida Studio Theatre
Friends of Sarasota County History Center
Nicole Salon on Palm - Special Offer Gillespie Week: 20% Off Any Service, 65 South Palm Avenue, 941-330-9551
Parker's Books and Bazaar - Special Offer October 24 - 29: 10% Discount on ALL Golf Books, 1488 Main Street
Preserving Our History
Remarkable Photography
Richard Strong American Graphic Artist - Special Offer Saturday October 29: 10% Discount on works purchased at the Street Party and a 20% Discount on orders placed.
Sara DeSoto Chapter DAR / SAR
Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation 
Sarasota Architectural Salvage - Special Offer Gillespie Week: Free Gift or 10% Discount with Proof of Attendance, 1093 Central Avenue
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Traditional Dance Club
The Sports Page - Special Offer Gillespie Week in the Bar and Package Store, pouring Special Scotch Brands Chivas Regal 18yr., Glenlivet 12yr. & 15yr., & Aberlour 12yr., 1319 Main Street
Venice Olive Oil Company
Vintage Cars - Model A Restorer's Club, Sara-Mana Chapter
Write-On Sarasota - Special Offer Saturday October 29: Free Wine and Cheese and 15% Store Discount, 1423 First Street

Tee Time in Paradise - Exhibit Opening Thursday October 27

Head on out to the Bobby Jones Golf Course Thursday evening from 5:30 - 7 pm for the opening reception of "Tee Time in Paradise: The Early Years of Sarasota Golf". Featuring Keynote Speaker: Tony Jacklin, Four-Time PGA Tour Winner! 
 

This fine exhibit of Gillespie memorabilia is brought to you by The Sarasota County History Center. Historian Jeff LaHurd will be signing copies of his new book "John Hamilton Gillespie - The Scot Who Saved Sarasota" and light refreshments will be served. 

Did You Know? In December 1885, John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in the village of Sarasota bringing his hickory golf sticks with him from Scotland. By May 1886 he had constructed a two hole golf course between what is now Main Street and Ringling Boulevard. By 1888 the number of golf holes increased to four and a practice range was added to the mix. This course increased to 9 holes and a clubhouse by 1901 and by 1906 a full 18 hole course was in operation.

Bobby Jones Golf Course Clubhouse, 1000 Circus Boulevard - Free Parking
Hosted by The Sarasota County History Center 
Free Event

 

Festive Hartman Gallery Opening

There was a lovely gathering tonight at William Hartman Gallery's Opening of "Gillespie's Sarasota" featuring photos of Sarasota from 1886 - 1926. Caragiulos set-up a full bar outdoors and everyone enjoyed the balmy weather. Jeff LaHurd stayed busy inscribing John Hamilton Gillespie books while the crowd posed with their favorite Gillespie photo. The exhibition will be open during this Saturday's October 29th Palm Avenue Street Party from 3 - 7pm.

William Hartman Gallery, 48 South Palm Avenue, 955-4785

Sarasota Museum Tour & Photo Exhibition Opening

2 Fun and Free Events on Wednesday October 26

Author Jeff LaHurd

4 - 5 pm

Gillespie Book Signing and Tour Sarasota's History Center Museum
Jeff LaHurd will sign copies of his new book, "John Hamilton Gillespie - The Scot Who Saved Sarasota". Be sure to take a tour of the Museum and discover Sarasota's fascinating history.

History Center Museum and Sarasota Visitor Information Center
701 North Tamiami Trail - Free Parking
Hosted by The Friends of the Sarasota County History Center
Free Event

5:30 - 7pm

Opening Reception of "Gillespie's Sarasota" Photography Exhibition
You're invited to an artful evening at William Hartman Gallery's reception and opening of  "Gillespie's Sarasota", a photographic exhibition of Sarasota from 1886 - 1926. There will be a cash bar and Jeff LaHurd will be on hand to sign copies of his new book, "John Hamilton Gillespie - The Scot Who Saved Sarasota".

William Hartman Gallery
48 South Palm Avenue, 941-955-4785
Free parking in the North Palm Avenue parking garage
Hosted by William Hartman Gallery and Caragiulos Restaurant
Free Event

Gillespie Week Begins With Great Fanfare!

Tonight was a perfect evening for the start of Gillespie Week. The Jacobites Bagpipers slowly paraded down to the beach at O'Leary's and thrilled the crowd with a rousing and spirited performance. Jeff LaHurd was on hand to sign copies of his just released book, "John Hamilton Gillespie, The Scot Who Saved Sarasota" as everyone vied for a chance to get their photo taken with the Father of Sarasota.

Next Up: Tuesday October 25th, from 4 - 6pm, is a historic buildings tour and dinner catered by the Broadway Bar and hosted by the Historical Society of Sarasota County. $20 event, call 364-9076 to reserve. And next door at 6:30pm a bagpiper will welcome guests to a free DAR Roundtable discussion about Gillespie with a reception and book signing to follow.

The Jacobites Bagpipers performed on the Sarasota Bay beach where the Scots landed in 1885.

Left: Harriet Stieff, daughter of Owen Burns, and Loren Stieff     Right: Jean Maxwell Catsakis looking festive

Pete Esthus, Jeff LaHurd, Deborah Dart, John Hamilton Gillespie, Scott Proffitt, Diane Esthus and Janet Minker

Left: Proud author Jeff LaHurd     Right: Gary Reinstrom of the Jacobites and Mr. LaHurd

The Jacobites will next perform at the free Saturday October 29th Palm Avenue Street Party from 3-7pm!

Gillespie Week Kick-Off Party on Monday October 24

Free Party at O'Leary's Officially Begins Gillespie Week!

You're invited to the Kick-Off Party from 5 to 7pm at O'Leary's Bar & Grill in honor of John Hamilton Gillespie, the Father of Sarasota and Golf. Featuring music by the Jacobites Bagpipers and new book release of "John Hamilton Gillespie, The Scot Who Saved Sarasota" by historian Jeff LaHurd.

Join your friends for a drink to start the week of events honoring Gillespie and the Scots Landing and get one of the first signed copies of Jeff LaHurd's book.  

O'Leary's Tiki Bar and Grill
Downtown Sarasota Bayfront and Ringling Boulevard
Free Parking

Hosted by O'Leary's, Marina Jack, the Owen Burns Committee and The Friends of the Sarasota County History Center. 
 

Free Event - Cash Bar

Be sure to keep the party going and stay for dinner at O'Leary's or Marina Jack.

Show your support and dress your dog and yourself in Scottish plaid!

This is only the beginning of a week of fun events!  

Check the Events page to see October 24-30 details and the  
Supporters page for Special Offers and Discounts by local merchants.

Reserve Now for Tuesday October 25th Tour, Dinner and Reception

Enjoy a Very Special Afternoon and Evening in Honor of Mr. Gillespie!
Call in your reservations today for Tuesday's special tour and back porch dinner followed by the DAR's roundtable and book signing event!

4:00 - 6:00pm
Historic Buildings Tour and Back Porch Buffet 
You're invited to a docent-led tour of Crocker Memorial Church and Bidwell-Wood House with a buffet dinner from Sarasota's historic Broadway Bar served on the back porch.

Hosted by the Historical Society of Sarasota County
Reservations: call 941-364-9076 or email Linda Garcia at hsosc@yahoo.com
Location: Pioneer Park, 1260 12th Street, between US 41 and Cocoanut Avenue.
Free Parking.
$20 advance reservation a must!

6:30pm

Gillespie Round Table, Book Signing and Reception at DAR

Then walk next door and be greeted by a kilted bagpiper and view the small cemetery and historic artifacts in the DAR's collection. The round table will feature special guest author Jeff LaHurd and moderator Clarrisa Thommason. A reception with tea and shortbread follows and Mr. LaHurd will sign copies of his new book, "John Hamilton Gillespie, The Scot Who Saved Sarasota".

Hosted by the Sara DeSoto Chapter DAR
http://sarasotadar.org
Location: Pioneer Park at 1232 12th Street.
Free Parking.
This is a free event.

In One Week The Fun Begins!

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!