10th Annual Miami Magic
Benefiting the Junior League of Miami


The Junior League of Miami, a community fundraising and volunteer powerhouse for nearly 87 years, welcomed nearly 300 guests to its 10th Annual Miami Magic event at Avenue D Jazz and Blues. Attendees enjoyed the evening’s 1950s Vintage Hollywood glam theme, live music, casino tables, raffles and more, all while raising money to support the mission of the Junior League of Miami.
“It was so inspiring to witness Junior League members, as well as friends in the community, having such a good time, all while supporting the work and the mission of the Junior League of Miami. We hope to continue making an impact in our community for another 87 years, and we are grateful to have so many partners helping us accomplish that goal,” said Leanne Tellam, President of the Junior League of Miami.
Miami Magic is one of two fundraising events the Junior League of Miami hosts each year. Local business and community leaders, together with members of the organization gathered for the evening to raise funds to support the Junior League’s mission-related work, which includes training women to be catalysts for lasting change in our community, as well as community-based

Miami Magic attendees enjoyed fabulous live music from the Frost Studio Jazz Band directed by Stephen Guerra, and took advantage of poker, blackjack and craps tables in support of the cause. Attendees also participated in a raffle, vying for the chance to win such prizes as two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a private fishing charter with Captain Rick Killgore, and a two-night stay at the Viceroy Hotel.

Amanda Kessler and Deborah Koch, Co-Chairs of the 2013 Miami Magic Committee led the organization of the event. Among the evening’s generous sponsors were Bacardi USA, Posiedon, The Ferraro Law Firm, Alvarez Arrieta & Diaz-Silveira LLP, JPMorgan, Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Sweet & Tipsy Cupcakes, Bill Seidle Automotive Group, Erin Knight, and David and Julia Bianchi. An International menu was prepared by PCS Events and Relish Miami, and members of the 2013 Miami Magic committee were treated to hairstyling and makeup by Elle Air Blow Dry + Makeup Bar.
Junior League Past-President, Loretta Nido, arrives at the event
Junior League Sustainer, Maria Maloof, and Past-President, Michelle Ramirez-Patricios
Junior League President, Leanne Tellam, discussing the impact of the League in the community
Special guest speaker and member of the Junior League family, Karina, with Junior League President, Leanne Tellam, and Miami Magic Co-chairs, Deborah Koch and Amanda Kessler
Guests at Miami Magic enjoyed adding to their already-glam outfits with props from the photo booths, and took home drawings by a caricature artist.
Junior League of Miami Foundation President, Karen Throckmorton, purchases her raffle tickets for a chance to win one of ten packages.
Event attendees getting in on the action at one of three blackjack tables
Gaby Sosa and Emilie Wernick, Junior League VP of Community, enjoy taking some silly photos.
Helen Picard, Marco Malfavon and Carla Kuru
Back in Style.com's Sheffield MacIntyre, and 2013 Miami Magic Co-Chair, Deborah Koch
League member, Helen Picard, and husband, Marco Malfavon, dance to music by the Frost Studio Jazz Band
Jane Bhatt, Junior League of Miami Recording Secretary
Junior League Past-President, Dana Martorella, and husband, Tim.
Junior League members Michael de Armas and Dr. Regina Mendoza try their luck at the craps table.
Sheffield MacIntyre of Back In Style.com and Mom, Dolly MacIntyre, have fun with the photo booth!
Miami Magic partygoers tried their luck at a variety of casino tables, with all proceeds benefitting the mission of the Junior League.
Members of the 2013 Miami Magic Committee take a moment to relax and enjoy the event!
Junior League Sustainer, Maria Maloof, and Past-President, Lauren Harrison Genovese
Christine Connor and Rafael Bazan
Flora Serebrennik and Adam Fox
Erin Knight, Past-President Junior League of Miami and Sustainer, Carol Pawley
Bryan Miraben of The Ferraro Law Firm enjoying the poker table
Dr. Regina Mendoza and Michael de Armas
Emilie Wernick and Gaby Sosa
Karen Throckmorton, President, Junior League of Miami Foundation
Rudy Vila and Meghan Clarke
Michelle McClaskey and Kai Jacobs