Atlantic Center for the Arts honors
Doug McGinnis
10 AM, January 12, 2025
Pabst Visitor Center and Gallery
1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
About the honoree:
Doug McGinnis is a second-generation Floridian and lifelong Volusia County resident who became an active worker in the honey and citrus industries through his family-owned business, Tropical Honey, which was established in the 1940s. Doug also possesses a strong performing arts background.
He participated in the Atlantic Center for the Arts’ artist residency program in 1982 with playwright Edward Albee and again in 1986 with actress and dancer June Havoc; he continues to advance the arts by serving on the ACA Board of Trustees since 2006.
Doug is an active educator and historian at the Helen and David K. McGinnis Museum of Beekeeping, named in honor of his parents, at the University of Florida Honeybee Research and Extension Laboratory.
In 2007, he established a thriving apiary on the ACA campus, where he shares his extensive knowledge of which native flowering plants that produce the sweetest and most complex tastes of honey– his bee walks and talks are famous at ACA and beyond!
Doug continues to serve as a wonderful reminder that arts programming and the natural environment are related and need protecting.
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The celebration will include:
live music, honey tasting, visits to the hives, and the following buzzworthy brunch by ACA Chef Morgan:
Menu
Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar
assorted fresh-pressed fruit juices, ACA house Bloody Mary Mix,
assorted goodies to customize your cocktail
Biscuit Bar
ACA honey, compound butters, homemade jam, Doug`s famous Calamodin Marmalade,
ham, bacon, sausage gravy, honey whipped cream and fresh strawberries
Fruit Platter
fresh fruit displays with honeycomb yogurt and granola
Assorted Frittatas (with Vegan options)
caramelized onion, local squash, goat cheese & sage
gruyere, tomato, leek
Arugula Salad
pomegranate, roasted honey walnuts, shaved parmesan, farro
ACA house shallot vinaigrette
Baked Stuffed Tomato
crab, herb fresh bread crumb, basil oil drizzle
Smoked Salmon Bar
smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, assorted toppings
Mexican Hot Chocolate, and Coffee Bar
assorted coffee cookies & creamers
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Past honorees include renowned artists, patrons, and community leaders, who have made significant contributions to the arts and humanities. This prestigious award honors those who embody the spirit of creativity, community, and artistic excellence.
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