The Sarasota Ballet says hello to a new season

The Welcome Back Brunch was hosted Sept. 15 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 4:29 p.m. September 15, 2018
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Local organizations and nonprofits are gearing up for the new season, with The Sarasota Ballet being no exception. 

Their Welcome Back Brunch was hosted Sept. 15 at the Art Ovation Hotel. Staff members, dancers and supporters of the ballet gathered for an intimate brunch, with a multitude of breakfast foods and drinks. 

The Sarasota Ballet’s first program opens Oct. 26 at the FSU Center for The Performing Arts, starring Martha Graham, Ricardo Graziano and Galina Samsova.

Mercedita O'Connor, Micki Sellman and Martha Harrison
Mercedita O'Connor, Micki Sellman and Martha Harrison
Brunch was served throughout the morning.
Brunch was served throughout the morning.
Director Iain Webb and General Manager Chad Morrison
Director Iain Webb and General Manager Chad Morrison
Emily Helman, Mattison Bedinghus and Cadence Rolland
Emily Helman, Mattison Bedinghus and Cadence Rolland
Daniel Pratt and Lauren Ostrander
Daniel Pratt and Lauren Ostrander
The Art Ovation Hotel served a variety of pastries for brunch.
The Art Ovation Hotel served a variety of pastries for brunch.
Each guest was given a Cakes by Ron gift at their seat.
Each guest was given a Cakes by Ron gift at their seat.
Stan Katz, Ricardo Graziano and Judy Rudges
Stan Katz, Ricardo Graziano and Judy Rudges
Christopher Hird, Michael Zuckerberg and Jamie Carter
Christopher Hird, Michael Zuckerberg and Jamie Carter
The tables were adorned with a pink and white flower arrangement.
The tables were adorned with a pink and white flower arrangement.
Ivan Spitle and Filippo Valmorbida
Ivan Spitle and Filippo Valmorbida
Tom Attard, Claire Boren and Alejandro Andrade
Tom Attard, Claire Boren and Alejandro Andrade
Rachel Costin and Christina Harwaid
Rachel Costin and Christina Harwaid

 

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