Asolo throws swinging shindig for upcoming ‘Beatsville’
The third and final Starry Night Dinner of the season entertained guests on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 9:15 p.m. April 17, 2017
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There were no cubes in sight at the final Starry Night Dinner of the year on April 17.
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s dinner series went out with a bang — beatnik style — at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse along the shores of southern Siesta Key.
Guests began the evening with drinks, hors d'oeuvres and mingling on the second floor patio overlooking the Gulf. Several cocktails such as the “Beatnix Collins,” the gin-based signature drink made with grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water and fresh mint, were served.
Eventgoers also enjoyed music and tours of the modern home, which features an extensive art collection (and wall of cocktail shakers that Bill Crouse started collecting some 15 years ago).
After cocktail hour, guests adjourned to the backyard patio for dinner by Innovative Dining and several performances by artists from the upcoming Asolo production of “Beatsville.”
Hosts Elaine and Bill Crouse
“Beatsville” Bookwriter Glenn Slater and Director Bill Berry
Alex and Linda Beavers with Asolo Repertory Theatre Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and Gary Sweetman
Guests at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse enjoyed “Beatnix Collins,” a gin-based signature drink made with grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water and fresh mint.
Guests at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse parked near the Sanderling Club tennis courts and took a trolley to the event.
Dennis Dirks and Judy Rudges
Peter and Patricia Laughlin
"Beatsville" cast member Michael Thomas Holmes and Jules Price
Debbie and Larry Haspel
Veronica and Jay Brady
Innovative Dining employees served several hors d’oeuvres such as chipotle BBQ chicken potstickers at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
Ann and Larry Garberding with Elenor and John Maxheim
Asolo Repertory Theatre Special Events Manager Laura Stuart Wood designed the table settings with a black and white theme with pops of color at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Special Events Manager Laura Stuart Wood designed the table settings with a black and white theme with pops of color at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
Nancy Markle with Judith and George Hofmann
Joanne and Peter Powers
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Jim and Terry Chandler
Margaret Wise with Deborah and Walton Beacham
Kat Sherrell, Tom and Ann Charters and “Beatsville” Composer and Lyricist Wendy Wilf.
Jen Rust and Steve Johnson
Musicians serenade guests before dinner at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Special Events Manager Laura Stuart Wood designed the table settings with a black and white theme with pops of color at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
Guests at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 at the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse enjoyed breathtaking views of the Siesta Key shoreline.
Guests at Starry Night Dinner 3 on April 17 took tours of the venue, the home of Elaine and Bill Crouse.
