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30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 4:30 p.m. November 10, 2014
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Our 30th Anniversary Luncheon will feature dazzling entertainment with internationally known soprano, Mary Wilson performing with a string quartet from the Sarasota Orchestra and Key Chorale Co-Founder, Ann Stephenson-Moe on the harpsichord. Our theme is "Celebrating the Past - Endowing the Future" with Joseph Caulkins, Artistic Director. Our annual Silent Auction will begin the luncheon and many treasures will be available for bidding.
Denise Barker and Albert Marsh
Denise Barker and Albert Marsh
Judith Bell, featured artist Mary Wilson and Joseph Caulkins
Judith Bell, featured artist Mary Wilson and Joseph Caulkins
Judy Cuppy and Jeanette Hyde
Judy Cuppy and Jeanette Hyde
Jorgen and Gundrun Graugaard
Jorgen and Gundrun Graugaard
Lee Holden, Jane and Jim Hunder and Lorraine Murphy
Lee Holden, Jane and Jim Hunder and Lorraine Murphy
Diana Lager, Flori Roberts and Carol Buchanan
Diana Lager, Flori Roberts and Carol Buchanan
Carmen Letelier with Joan and Roger Hayward
Carmen Letelier with Joan and Roger Hayward
Mary Maisel, Steve Remis and Gayle King
Mary Maisel, Steve Remis and Gayle King
Co-Chairs Marita Marsh and Richard Storm
Co-Chairs Marita Marsh and Richard Storm
Cecilia McErianey and Roberta Benninghoff
Cecilia McErianey and Roberta Benninghoff
Edward and Jaga Mues with Susan Brainerd
Edward and Jaga Mues with Susan Brainerd
Lorraine Murphy, Lee Holden and Barbara Driscoll
Lorraine Murphy, Lee Holden and Barbara Driscoll
Nancy Olson and Bev Crawford
Nancy Olson and Bev Crawford
Sherie Philpott, Laurie Cheiffetz and Co-Chair Marita Marsh
Sherie Philpott, Laurie Cheiffetz and Co-Chair Marita Marsh
Alice Rau and Alan Quinby
Alice Rau and Alan Quinby
Featured artist Ann Stephenson-Moe, Carolyn Placeway, Rebecca Taysi and Judy Bloch
Featured artist Ann Stephenson-Moe, Carolyn Placeway, Rebecca Taysi and Judy Bloch
Brenda Terris and Charlie Huisking
Brenda Terris and Charlie Huisking
Silent Auction Co-Chairs Kelsey and Kathy Van Praag and Aida Coleman
Silent Auction Co-Chairs Kelsey and Kathy Van Praag and Aida Coleman
Kelli Veit, Piero Rivolta and Karen Gary
Kelli Veit, Piero Rivolta and Karen Gary
Featured artist Mary Wilson and Joseph Caulkins
Featured artist Mary Wilson and Joseph Caulkins

 

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