The annual luncheon and fashion show was held at The Francis.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 10:57 p.m. December 8, 2016
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It was a sea of red at The Sarasota Opera Guild’s 32nd-Annual Poinsettia Luncheon: “Daring Divas and Dashing Dons” at The Francis Dec. 8.
Guests got the chance to peruse the auction items and indulge in some boutique shopping before enjoying lunch with the sound of keyboardist/vocalist Michael “Mike Solo” Pizzi in the background. The afternoon concluded with a fashion show showcasing the latest local styles.
Karen Iezzi, Robert Heck, Vlatka Ivanisevic and Sarasota Opera Guild President Peter Phillipes
Bobbye Schott, Louis Martorella and Patrice Burkhardt
Suzy Phillipes and Janet Huelster
Uschi Essex and Cindy Kahn
Linda Moretti and Roseanne Martorella
Dr. Marsha Kindall-Smith and Dr. Hugh Smith
Marilynn Miller and Gabe Moretti
Pat Reinhart, Pat Dodge and Virginia Reinhart
Stan Abshier and Ruth Bader
Ann Gray and Sherry Wheller
Marion June-Cyr, Joe Cyr and Marcia Frankel
Pat Dodge, Chairwoman Antoinette Dowling and Sherry Wheller
Barbara Cruikshank and Carolynne Smith
Richard and Julianne Schworm
Suzy Phillipes and Eleanor Williams
Karen Sheppard and Karin Murphy
Karen Iezzi Elaine Krajenke Ellison
Marilyn Amatucci and Janet Solomon
Cecile Adams, Carol Von Allmen, Lois Kertman and Serita Roche
An orchid arrangement valued at $150 was available through the silent auction.
Zak’s on the Avenue Jewelry from Ciao Bella salon and boutique was available for purchase.
The decorations matched the name of the event perfectly.
Gudrun and Jorgen Graugaard
Gloria Moss
Joel Reznick and Zoha Starks
Suzy Phillipes, Michael Bowers and Marge Flynn
Keyboardist/vocalist Michael “Mike Solo” Pizzi performs for guests.
