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PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective Sarasota Ballet


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 3:18 p.m. November 25, 2013
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The Sarasota Culture Collective held its second event of the season Saturday, Nov. 23., at the Sarasota Opera House. Members were invited to a pre-show party before enjoying the Sarasota Ballet’s performance of Blanchine and Ashton. The program included compositions by George Balachine and Sir Frederick Ashton that were originally created for the New York City Ballet.

Eleni Sokos and Mark Morgan
Eleni Sokos and Mark Morgan
Eleni Sokos with Lynn Bates and Mark Morgan
Eleni Sokos with Lynn Bates and Mark Morgan
Young Sarasotans came together for the love of art
Young Sarasotans came together for the love of art
Peter Menke, Christie Sirus, Jennie Baumberger and Jeff Walker
Peter Menke, Christie Sirus, Jennie Baumberger and Jeff Walker
Scott and Amanda Parrish
Scott and Amanda Parrish
Stacy Fladhammer and Alexis Clarke
Stacy Fladhammer and Alexis Clarke
Yana Dennison
Yana Dennison
Young Sarasotans came together for the love of art
Young Sarasotans came together for the love of art
Jasmine Park and Rachel Assi
Jasmine Park and Rachel Assi
Jon and Jessica Patella
Jon and Jessica Patella
Kamuran Sokmensuer
Kamuran Sokmensuer
Kanak Bal and Rebecca Williams
Kanak Bal and Rebecca Williams
Kathryn Moroney and Danica Killelea
Kathryn Moroney and Danica Killelea
Katie and Chris Chiaro
Katie and Chris Chiaro
Kelly Romanoff with Thomas and Mandi Arthur
Kelly Romanoff with Thomas and Mandi Arthur
Jaclyn Ohman and Natalie Roderick
Jaclyn Ohman and Natalie Roderick
Japhi Kendall and and Andrea Hayes
Japhi Kendall and and Andrea Hayes
Kelsey Wilson and Ben Klingbeil
Kelsey Wilson and Ben Klingbeil
Kyle Hudson and Al Letizio
Kyle Hudson and Al Letizio
Lisa Rossi and Kimberly Bleach
Lisa Rossi and Kimberly Bleach
Members enjoyed cocktails and conversation before the show
Members enjoyed cocktails and conversation before the show
Mike Marraccini and Jaszy McAllister
Mike Marraccini and Jaszy McAllister
Penny Johanesen and Sherrie McKinley
Penny Johanesen and Sherrie McKinley
Peter Macias with Jamie Molnar
Peter Macias with Jamie Molnar

 

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