Circus Arts Conservatory transforms the big top into a winter wonderland
The Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 27 at Ulla Searing Big Top.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 12:17 a.m. January 28, 2018
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Under a glistening big top in not-so-snowy Sarasota, 400 attendees dressed in white celebrated the spirit of the circus Jan. 27 at the Circus Arts Gala.
Partygoers donning white dresses and suits complemented the white decor and fake snow underneath the Ulla Searing Big Top, where they kept the circus heritage alive.
The proceeds for the night went to the Circus Arts Conservatory Outreach Programs and to help fund new flooring at Sailor Circus Arena.
After dinner, guests enjoyed a live auction and circus performances by Sailor Circus. To wrap up the gala, the circus floor was left open to guests to show off their dances moves.
Circus Arts Gala was held at Ulla Searing Big Top.
The white decor glistened under the blue lights.
Steve Koenig gets his caricature drawn by Michael White.
Grandma Pearl and Deborah Walk
Annaliese Nock and Paul Weisman
Chris Nock and Lindsay Gartrell
Krystel and Matt Beall
Asa Thomas, Tomeika Koski and Ashley Gruters
Adam and Jaime Still
Bob Collins, Jiselle Stolper, Noriko and Chuck Sidlow get their photo taken at the photo booth.
Grace Johnson and Emma Clarke
Dudley Carson, Cynthia McCague, Clarke Addison and Dickie Smothers
Bello Nock and Sheri Nadelman take a photo together.
Mechele Leonard and Judi Nofs
Bob Plunket and Carolyn Michel
Among the silent auction items were circus-themed figurines and paintings.
Gift baskets aligned the tables for the silent auction.
Siri Dal and Frances Broussard
Katy Barclay and Denis Bicard get their caricature drawn by Michael White.
Founder and Vice President Dolly Jacobs and Founder and President/CEO Pedro Reis address the crowd.
Fay Lazaris and Barb Tye
Sheri Nadelman of soul R coaster performs on stage.
