WHITE APRON NIGHT 2026 - What an Incredible Success
What an incredible night of art, music, friendship, and celebration!
The Apollo School Foundation's White Apron Night 2026 was a tremendous success, and we couldn't have done it without the incredible support of our community!
It was especially exciting to welcome so many new faces and introduce them to the charm, history, and importance of the Historic Apollo School. Seeing everyone come together in support of preserving this special piece of Hobe Sound's history made the evening truly memorable.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, talented artists and musicians, donors, and everyone who attended. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and hard work helped make this event such a wonderful success!
Beyond the fun and festivities, the evening was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for a common purpose.
And the excitement doesn't end here! Thanks to the overwhelming success and enthusiastic response to White Apron Night, the Apollo School Foundation is already making plans to turn this wonderful celebration into an annual tradition! We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another unforgettable evening.
From all of us at the Apollo School Foundation, thank you for making White Apron Night a night to remember! Together, we are helping preserve the past while building a bright future for the Historic Apollo School.
Why do we save old buildings, anyway? [Midweek Meander]
by Steve Mickley, FAIBD is the AIBD Chief Staff Officer, founder of HousePlans.Guru, and an award-winning residential building designer based in Hobe Sound, Florida.
It was Saturday evening. I had a drink in one hand, a plain white apron in the other, and absolutely no idea what I was about to walk into.
As I wandered from artist to artist, each one sketched a little piece of Florida directly onto the cotton. By the end of the night, my apron was covered in ink, and I was curious about more than the artwork.
I was at White Apron Night, a fundraiser for the historic Apollo School in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Originally known as Olympia School, it served Hobe Sound’s children until 1962. Today, it brings people together in different ways.
While I waited for an artist’s sketch to take shape, a question hit me: Why do we go through so much trouble to save old buildings anyway?
Nostalgia is part of the answer. But standing there, I began to think it went deeper.
To understand why this little school matters, it helps to know the much bigger dream that brought it into being.