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Sarasota Orchestra premiers its first dinner series of the season

Dinner Series 1 was hosted Nov. 28 at Holley Hall.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:32 p.m. November 28, 2018
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The first Sarasota Orchestra dinner channeled the chilliness int eh air with its fall accented decor Nov. 28 at Holley Hall. 

The Dinner Series 1 welcomed special guests Ward Stare, MW2 guest conductor and Christina and Michelle Naughton, both soloists and often referred to as the Naughton sisters. 

The evening started with a cocktail hour with served hors d'oeuvres before guests were seated for the performance. After the Naughton sisters played two pieces, dinner was served. 

Co-Chairs Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins with Linda and David Green
Co-Chairs Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins with Linda and David Green
The tables were decorated in orange hues.
The tables were decorated in orange hues.
Orange roses centered the tables.
Orange roses centered the tables.
Lois Stulberg, Ward Stare and David Steves
Lois Stulberg, Ward Stare and David Steves
Nicole Eibe, Dan Jordan, John Miller and Hugh Steele
Nicole Eibe, Dan Jordan, John Miller and Hugh Steele
Marlo Turner and Mary Ann Fair
Marlo Turner and Mary Ann Fair
Edward Alley, Jennifer Simms and Aaron Tindall
Edward Alley, Jennifer Simms and Aaron Tindall
Barbara Kupferberg and Bette Hoffman
Barbara Kupferberg and Bette Hoffman
Lucy Hedrick, George Handley and Glenn and Madolyn Dallas
Lucy Hedrick, George Handley and Glenn and Madolyn Dallas
Jerry and Beathe Elden with Pamela Horton and David Steves
Jerry and Beathe Elden with Pamela Horton and David Steves
The dinner was hosted in Holley Hall.
The dinner was hosted in Holley Hall.
Laura Petty and Natalie Helm
Laura Petty and Natalie Helm
Leaves were scattered on top of the cocktail tables.
Leaves were scattered on top of the cocktail tables.
Greg Badger, Tammie Sandoval-Badger and Betsy and Ron Koepsel
Greg Badger, Tammie Sandoval-Badger and Betsy and Ron Koepsel
John Miller and Carolynne Smith
John Miller and Carolynne Smith
Leiza Fitzgerald and Lowe Morrison
Leiza Fitzgerald and Lowe Morrison
There are three dinner series scheduled for the year.
There are three dinner series scheduled for the year.
Eileen and Richard Matthay
Eileen and Richard Matthay
Kim Wheeler, Renee Hamad and Bev Fisher
Kim Wheeler, Renee Hamad and Bev Fisher
Community Foundation CEO and President Roxie Jerde gives seven reasons why she loves the Sarasota Orchestra.
Community Foundation CEO and President Roxie Jerde gives seven reasons why she loves the Sarasota Orchestra.
The Naughton sisters will be playing three concerts at the Van Wezel this weekend.
The Naughton sisters will be playing three concerts at the Van Wezel this weekend.

 

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