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Van Wezel Foundation hosts dinner before Jay Leno performance

Supporters of the foundation celebrated at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 13.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 3:35 p.m. January 14, 2017
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Dozens gathered on the Sunset Terrace at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 13. for a pre-dinner cocktail hour with quite a view. Guests got to watch the sunset over Sarasota Bay while sipping, socializing and perusing the collection of antique cars on display.

After cocktail hour, guests adjourned to the Grand Foyer for dinner, then headed to the Roskamp Auditorium to enjoy a stand-up performance by Jay Leno.

Jurgen Otto, Martin Godbey and Chuck Freeman
Jurgen Otto, Martin Godbey and Chuck Freeman
Tom and Sherry Koski
Tom and Sherry Koski
Roger and Lynn Stool
Roger and Lynn Stool
Richard and Kathy Rhoades
Richard and Kathy Rhoades
Hans Hauri and Van Wezel Foundation Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations Barb Brosius
Hans Hauri and Van Wezel Foundation Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations Barb Brosius
Mario Parker, Susan and Joe Brielmann, Melody Otto, Ellen Parker and Charis and Ed Rosenblaum
Mario Parker, Susan and Joe Brielmann, Melody Otto, Ellen Parker and Charis and Ed Rosenblaum
Lee and Mary Jo Marchessault
Lee and Mary Jo Marchessault
Rod and Lisa Dimon
Rod and Lisa Dimon
Casey Taylor and LA Decker
Casey Taylor and LA Decker
Marcia and Michael Corrigan
Marcia and Michael Corrigan
Sharyn Weiner and Ann Logan
Sharyn Weiner and Ann Logan
Volunteers Marguerite Andrich and Tessa Coutu
Volunteers Marguerite Andrich and Tessa Coutu
Maryann and Jim Armour
Maryann and Jim Armour
Roger and Dee Carter
Roger and Dee Carter
Alexis Kim and Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Alexis Kim and Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Emily Acquavita, Jake Adelstein, Daniel Ben-Chitrit and Edie Chaifetz
Emily Acquavita, Jake Adelstein, Daniel Ben-Chitrit and Edie Chaifetz
George Ameres and Rick Bell
George Ameres and Rick Bell
Jill Underwood and Terry Penningroth
Jill Underwood and Terry Penningroth
Jackie Lewis and Caroline Jackie Crow
Jackie Lewis and Caroline Jackie Crow
Cathleen Mai and Aimee Sicora
Cathleen Mai and Aimee Sicora
Mike and Lori Moran
Mike and Lori Moran
A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster was on display.
A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster was on display.
A 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster was on display.
A 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster was on display.
Several antique cars were on display during cocktail hour at the Van Wezel Sunset Terrace Jan. 13.
Several antique cars were on display during cocktail hour at the Van Wezel Sunset Terrace Jan. 13.

 

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