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  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:30 p.m. March 5, 2012
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The evening begins with live music and a 'dinner-by-the-bite' cocktail party under the stars at 5:30PM. Food and wine provided by some of Sarasota's most delicious restaurants will be a culinary delight for guests. The event continues with a special presentation at 7:00PM about The New Gompertz Theatre and the announcement of the Spelman Award winner. Following presentations there will be a special performance of the hit show, Sophie Tucker: Last of the Red Hot Mamas, in the Gompertz Theatre. After the performance, a delectable champagne and dessert reception will celebrate Florida Studio Theatre, and one of the final performances that will ever take place in the 'old' Gompertz.
Arthur Ancowitz and Ina Schnell
Arthur Ancowitz and Ina Schnell
Angelo and Marcia Cayo
Angelo and Marcia Cayo
Sherman Cooper and Casey Gensler
Sherman Cooper and Casey Gensler
Susan Coyne, Ellen Flatow and Bob Coyne with Bob and Bonny Israeloff
Susan Coyne, Ellen Flatow and Bob Coyne with Bob and Bonny Israeloff
Anita and Kelly DeVine with Herman and Geneth Bell
Anita and Kelly DeVine with Herman and Geneth Bell
Carine Eyoum wore this ring to the event.
Carine Eyoum wore this ring to the event.
Norm and Diane Foxman
Norm and Diane Foxman
Peter and Katie Hayes
Peter and Katie Hayes
Barbara and Charles Miller
Barbara and Charles Miller
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with Rodger and Patricia Courtois
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with Rodger and Patricia Courtois
Susan Morin and Renate Kirschenbaum
Susan Morin and Renate Kirschenbaum
Larry Parr and Keli Karen
Larry Parr and Keli Karen
Nanci Rand and Steve Turrisi
Nanci Rand and Steve Turrisi
Blake Ricciardi, Brando Fetzek and Charles Scott
Blake Ricciardi, Brando Fetzek and Charles Scott
Alfred and Adela Rose
Alfred and Adela Rose
Jennifer Saslaw added a toy truck to her necklace.
Jennifer Saslaw added a toy truck to her necklace.
Jennifer Saslaw, Ina Schnell and Chairwoman Carol Buchanan
Jennifer Saslaw, Ina Schnell and Chairwoman Carol Buchanan
Richard Segall and Bob Coyne
Richard Segall and Bob Coyne
Lana Shelden and Jack Tailor
Lana Shelden and Jack Tailor
Leah Sugerman and Tommy Rosati
Leah Sugerman and Tommy Rosati
Janet Tolbert, Gaele Barthold and Barbara Campo
Janet Tolbert, Gaele Barthold and Barbara Campo
Tracy Hayes
Tracy Hayes
Steve Turrisi, Rebecca Hopkins and Tom Hayes
Steve Turrisi, Rebecca Hopkins and Tom Hayes
Sally Yanowitz, Tom Ross and Sally Trout Ross
Sally Yanowitz, Tom Ross and Sally Trout Ross

 

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