This year’s “Shaq’s Mama Said Knock You Out Golf Tournament“ and “Soulful Midday Soiree” will feature the ever-popular and exciting golf tournament at Shingle Creek Golf Club, followed by a fun-filled and nostalgic afternoon of good food, good music and good friends. Evoking a 1930s-style “Cotton Club” atmosphere, the “Soulful Midday Soiree” will feature smooth jazz, a hearty buffet of soul food favorites, as well as friendly back-room poker, table games, dancing and more. The cost is $3,000 for a golf foursome which includes the soiree and $75 per person to attend the Soulful Midday Soiree only. For more information, visit www.rosenshinglecreek.com or call 813-968-4934.

When: Friday, September 16, 2011 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Shingle Creek Golf Club and Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 32819

The Orlando Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) announces the return of "The Grand Tour Gala: Celebrating a World of Hospitality -- Argentina." This year’s gala will celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of Argentina with world-class cuisine, high-quality entertainment and concierge-level service. In addition, four new members will be inducted into the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame: Jim D. Atchison, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Harris Rosen, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Carolyn Fennell, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Mark McHugh, Gatorland. Proceeds will benefit education scholarships at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Tickets are $175 per person or $300 per couple. A table of ten sponsorship is $2,500. For more information, visit www.grandtourgala.com or call 407-332-5212.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746

At the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
To Benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
October 7th-9th 2011
www.festivalsofspeed.com

Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception
Orlando International Airport
Friday, October 7th 8:00pm -11:00pm
Staged inside an actual aircraft hangar, guests experience a fabulous display of vintage & contemporary aircraft & automotive design all amongst full catering top shelf open bar, live jazz entertainment, and more.

Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner
Primo Restaurant, Orlando, Grande Lakes
Saturday, October 8th 7:30pm-11:00pm
A four course meal will be served with each dish being paired to a specially chosen wine to fully enhance the dining experience. At the meals conclusion, guests will enjoy fine cigars under the stars, and a special “Louis XIII de Remy Martin” after dinner cognac tasting.

Sixth Annual Festivals of Speed Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Sunday, October 9th 10:00am - 4:00pm
A gathering of the world’s finest vintage & contemporary automobiles, motorcycles and watercraft set for display on the pristine lawns of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

For tickets or more information on the Festivals of Speed,
please visit www.festivalsofspeed.com or call 305-814-2367

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