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A Madcap Evening 'You Bet Your Life"'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:30 p.m. March 13, 2012
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This year's "Madcap Evening" will be a truly 'ducky' party. Chairman is Harold Ronson; honorary co-chairs are Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert and Victoria and Harry Leopold. Features include: great moments from Groucho Marx's famous TV series 'You Bet Your Life' and such famous movie characters as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush and Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding. Singers from the Sarasota Opera will perform and as always there will be a few surprises. Dinner by Phil Mancini of Michael's on East, open bar, fun silent auction and more ...
Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Co-Chairwoman Molly Schechter
Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Co-Chairwoman Molly Schechter
Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron, Dennis Stover and Bunny Skirboll
Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron, Dennis Stover and Bunny Skirboll
Todd Abrams and David Blehar
Todd Abrams and David Blehar
Decor chair Jewel Ash and honorary Co-Chairwoman Victoria Leopold
Decor chair Jewel Ash and honorary Co-Chairwoman Victoria Leopold
The silent auction featured items from 80 different organizations, shops, individuals and businesses.
The silent auction featured items from 80 different organizations, shops, individuals and businesses.
Madge and Bill Berman
Madge and Bill Berman
Charlie Boothby and Ann Koehler
Charlie Boothby and Ann Koehler
Sylvia Cohodas
Sylvia Cohodas
Jane Icely, Susanne Wise and Erika Wise Borland
Jane Icely, Susanne Wise and Erika Wise Borland
Jane Johnson and Mickey Friedman
Jane Johnson and Mickey Friedman
Lillian Richman and Doris Kaplan
Lillian Richman and Doris Kaplan
Marty Katz' husband, Rabbi Johnathan Katz, pointed out his wife's Playboy Bunny tattoo.
Marty Katz' husband, Rabbi Johnathan Katz, pointed out his wife's Playboy Bunny tattoo.
Rob and Marla Katz
Rob and Marla Katz
Rabbi Jonathan Katz and his wife, Marty
Rabbi Jonathan Katz and his wife, Marty
Jackie LeClaire
Jackie LeClaire
Jackie LeClaire
Jackie LeClaire
Harry and Victoria Leopold
Harry and Victoria Leopold
Bruce and India Lesser
Bruce and India Lesser
Carol Maher and Debbi Benedict
Carol Maher and Debbi Benedict
Groucho Marx artwork adorned the walls of the Senior Friendship Center.
Groucho Marx artwork adorned the walls of the Senior Friendship Center.
John Mason and Scott George
John Mason and Scott George
Charlie and Diane Messina with Sunny O’Flynn
Charlie and Diane Messina with Sunny O’Flynn
Raul Molina
Raul Molina
Paul and Ellen Parrish
Paul and Ellen Parrish
Veronica Pastore and Rachael Ferguson Brown
Veronica Pastore and Rachael Ferguson Brown
Veronica Pastore and Rachael Ferguson Brown
Veronica Pastore and Rachael Ferguson Brown
Douglas Pressman and his mother, Barbara Pressman, Bob Berns and Dennis Stover
Douglas Pressman and his mother, Barbara Pressman, Bob Berns and Dennis Stover
Lillian Richman and Doris Kaplan
Lillian Richman and Doris Kaplan
Ed and Elizabeth Roberts
Ed and Elizabeth Roberts
Renee Sheade and Harry Kartoz
Renee Sheade and Harry Kartoz
Molly Schechter and Harold Ronson
Molly Schechter and Harold Ronson
Sally Schule
Sally Schule
Sally Schule and Veronica Brady
Sally Schule and Veronica Brady
Sally Schule and puppies for adoption
Sally Schule and puppies for adoption
Mort and Bunny Skirboll
Mort and Bunny Skirboll
Angela Smith Harrison and Raul Molina
Angela Smith Harrison and Raul Molina
Jocelyn Stevens and honorary Co-Chair Harry Leopold
Jocelyn Stevens and honorary Co-Chair Harry Leopold
Jennifer Tarasi wore shiny black-and-white stilettos.
Jennifer Tarasi wore shiny black-and-white stilettos.
Ken and Jennifer Tarasi with Co-Chairman Harold Ronson
Ken and Jennifer Tarasi with Co-Chairman Harold Ronson
Ken and Jennifer Tarasi with Co-Chairman Harold Ronson
Ken and Jennifer Tarasi with Co-Chairman Harold Ronson
Dr. Richard Van Buskirk and Monica Slater Van Buskirk with Margaret Wise
Dr. Richard Van Buskirk and Monica Slater Van Buskirk with Margaret Wise
Conrad and Ursula Wiet
Conrad and Ursula Wiet
Conrad and Ursula Wiet
Conrad and Ursula Wiet
Margaret Wise wore a lovely pair of earrings.
Margaret Wise wore a lovely pair of earrings.
Bill Wise and Starry Night Series co-chair Margaret Wise
Bill Wise and Starry Night Series co-chair Margaret Wise

 

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