The Ringling and Florida State University host first black tie event in more than a decade
The Ringling Inspires – Because of You gala was hosted March 3 at The Ringling.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 6:57 p.m. March 2, 2018
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Florida State University hosted The Ringling's first black-tie event in more than a decade on March 2 at The Ringling.
The Ringling Inspires – Because of You gala celebrated the top 85 percent of donors who contributed to the Ringling's seven year campaign, The Ringling Inspires: Honoring the Legacy and Building for the Future. The donation goal of $100 million is currently at $92 million.
The evening started with a press conference announcing the new $5 million gift from Keith D. and Linda L. Monda. A cocktail reception followed, with dinner thereafter.
Jeff Hotchkiss, Chairman Richard Kalikow and Paul Hudson
Keith and Linda Monda
Steven and Lisa High
Ellen Berman and Rebecca Donelson
David and Jenn Otterness
Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless
Hors d'oeuvres included parmesan sausage rolls from Innovative Dining.
Lisa Merritt and Lewis Dean
Allen and Roberta Morton
Linnea and David McAlpin with Linda Monda
Bob Swan, Catherine Napoli, Barbara Swan and Tina Napoli
Sylvia Barber with Mike and Marie Pender
Lynnette and Dave Werning, Jennifer and Chuck Price and Sarah Cartwright
Jeff Hotchkiss, Betsy Winder and Susan and Bob Tobin
Barbara Campo and Jessica Blume
John and Mayra Schmidt
Viktoria Warren and Paul Allen
Lori Merritt and Carolyn Fitzpatrick
Roberta Morton and Eleanor Merritt
Jazzology played music for the cocktail hour.
The cocktail hour was held on the Ca d’Zan patio.
After the cocktail hour, guests went to a tent on the grounds.
Guests enjoyed an intimate dinner where they learned more about The Ringling's plans.
The top 85 percent of contributors to The Ringling Inspires campaign were invited to the gala.
Because of donations, The Ringling has opened five new spaces in less than five years.
Sally McRorie, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs of Florida State University, gives a presentation to attendees.
Tina Napoli, Carolyn Cunniffe, Cheryl Hillman and Mo Cunniffe
