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Asolo throws penthouse party for Starry Night Dinner 2

The latest event in the Asolo Repertory dinner series celebrated the company's newest production, "Born Yesterday."


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:34 p.m. January 30, 2017
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The Asolo Repertory Theatre supporters who were lucky enough to snag a spot at the second Starry Night Dinner on Jan. 30. Were in for a special treat.

Inspired by the new production “Born Yesterday,” which takes place in a penthouse, the dinner was held at the luxurious La Bellasara penthouse, owned by Koni and Cary Findlay. Tickets sold out quickly, and after a brief walk through the residence, it’s clear why. After walking under a sea of color-changing stars the first thing guests saw were two elegant tables that seemed to go on forever. The tables were covered in a sparkling emerald tablecloth, gold silverware and floral centerpieces in various warm pastel colors.

Before dinner, guests were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres a couple floors below at the home of George and Judith Hofmann.

Carolyn Keystone, Jim Meekison and Heather Reid
Carolyn Keystone, Jim Meekison and Heather Reid
Carol Phillips and Co-Host George Hofmann
Carol Phillips and Co-Host George Hofmann
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
Co-Hosts Koni and Cary Findlay
Co-Hosts Koni and Cary Findlay
Jen Rust and Steve Johnson
Jen Rust and Steve Johnson
The signature cocktail of the evening, the Gin-Basil Smash, was created by Asolo Special Events Manager Laura Stuart Wood.
The signature cocktail of the evening, the Gin-Basil Smash, was created by Asolo Special Events Manager Laura Stuart Wood.
Tere Reis, George Kole and Co-Host Judith Hofmann
Tere Reis, George Kole and Co-Host Judith Hofmann
Janis and Skip Swan
Janis and Skip Swan
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
Dr. Russell and Susan Samson with Myrna and Dr. John Welch
Dr. Russell and Susan Samson with Myrna and Dr. John Welch
Peter and Sandy Heckman with Norm Boucher
Peter and Sandy Heckman with Norm Boucher
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
Angel Hissom, Christina DeCicco and Cocktail Hour Co-Host George Hofmann
Angel Hissom, Christina DeCicco and Cocktail Hour Co-Host George Hofmann
Jeff Boyd and Ken Abt
Jeff Boyd and Ken Abt
Peter Powers, Jay Brady and Susan Buck
Peter Powers, Jay Brady and Susan Buck
Joan Wood, Peggy Abt and Stephanie Shaw
Joan Wood, Peggy Abt and Stephanie Shaw
Pamela Hughes and Deborah Beacham
Pamela Hughes and Deborah Beacham
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
The color scheme for the dinner was emerald and gold, which was partially inspired by the color of the artwork and other decor in the Findlay’s penthouse.
Jim Buck and Roger Strober
Jim Buck and Roger Strober
Joanna Glass and Tiffany Wenzel
Joanna Glass and Tiffany Wenzel
Julie Milton and Patricia Laughlin
Julie Milton and Patricia Laughlin
Nancy Kotler, Ron and Rita Greenbaum and Philip Kotler
Nancy Kotler, Ron and Rita Greenbaum and Philip Kotler
Veronica Brady, Director Peter Amster and Bob Bartner
Veronica Brady, Director Peter Amster and Bob Bartner

 

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