2018 started with a bang for the Historic Stranahan House Museum as its fourth annual Holiday Hangover drew more than 300 guests and generated more than $20,000 for Broward County’s oldest and most historic home.
Proceeds from Holiday Hangover and all Historic Stranahan House Museum events are used to support its preservation and continue its educational outreach efforts, which provide reduced-rate and free school programs to local students.
“In just four short years, Holiday Hangover has become one of our most popular and lucrative events, bringing a younger crowd to the House through music, entertainment and epicurean food and drinks from Fort Lauderdale’s favorite spots,” said Historic Stranahan House Museum Executive Director April Kirk. “It’s exciting to see how different generations of our community come together to celebrate Holiday Hangover. At the end of the day, it inspires a universal interest in preserving and upholding our city’s legacy.”
Presented by Broad & Cassel, Holiday Hangover offered food tastings from American Social, Aussie Blends, Beehive Kitchen, Bob Roth's New River Groves, Colada Cuban Eatery and Coffee House, Georgia Pig BBQ, Gran Forno Pronto, Riverside Market South, Sidecar Kitchen, Smoke BBQ, Temple Street Eatery and Temptations Catering.
Liquor was provided by Ocean Wine & Spirits and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Beer was donated by LauderAle and live music was performed by Chris Monteleone of Sosos. Guests also enjoyed a photo booth sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System.
Ashley Boxer and Mike Gossman served as Holiday Hangover co-chairs alongside committee members Lilia Ciciolla, Whitney Dutton, Alyse Gossman, Maggie Gunther, Chris Haerting, Jené Kapela, April Kirk, George Kress, Michael Lessne, Peter Neirouz, Everett Osceola, Anne Reilly, Mitch Taylor, Ashley Turner and Alexandra Valier.
Additional sponsors of Holiday Hangover include Cocktails for Humanity, Wells Fargo, Publix, EDSA, MSL CPAs & Advisors, TrippScott, Adventures in Voluntourism, CycleParty, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, Dutton Real Estate Services / Whitney Dutton, Ms. Doris Cotnoir, Clay Wieland Photography, Premier Digital Events, Royal Restrooms, DJ Iron Mic and the Riverside Hotel.
“We are incredibly thankful for all of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers and supporters, whose contributions have undoubtedly propelled this year’s Holiday Hangover to new heights,” said Kirk. “The impact of Holiday Hangover goes far beyond just benefitting the House. Local businesses, artists and entrepreneurs market their goods and services by participating in the silent auction, restaurateurs gain exposure and interest from prospective customers by offering food and drink samples, young professionals make valuable connections, and residents and visitors enjoy some of the greatest assets our community has to offer.”
About Historic Stranahan House and Museum
The Stranahan House was built in 1901, when Broward County was no more than a bleak southern frontier supposedly unsuited for human habitation. The existing residents were the Seminoles who traveled down the New River to Frank Stranahan’s trading post to do business. Over the years as Fort Lauderdale grew and developed, the house became a post office, boarding house, restaurant and home to the “Founding Father” and “First Lady” of Fort Lauderdale – Frank and Ivy Stranahan. Today it stands as the oldest house in Broward County and an epicenter of Fort Lauderdale’s long and fascinating history. For more information, visit www.stranahanhouse.org.
Holiday Hangover Co-Chairs Ashley Boxer and Mike Gossman
Nataniel Rivera, Tania Marin, Chef Jason Grasty of Beehive Kitchen
Vernon Little and Lisa Siegel of Riverside Market South
Temple Street Eatery Co-Owner Alex Kuk, Bernard Russell, Laura Cohen
Candace Arama and Rob Robayna of exclusive Holiday Hangover beer sponsor LauderAle
Kate Goldman, John and Sandy Benz, Maggie Gunther
Holiday Hangover volunteers Maggie and Roger Remek sell silent auction tickets
Historic Stranahan House Museum Executive Director April Kirk and silent auction winner
