Margaret Barbieri shares thoughts at Showcase Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet luncheon was held April 15 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 1:27 p.m. April 15, 2019
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Friends and fans of The Sarasota Ballet spent their lunch April 15 at Michael's On East to hear from Assistant Director of The Sarasota Ballet, Margaret Barbieri. 

Barbieri spoke on The Sarasota Ballet's closing performance, "Giselle," a full-length romantic classic produced by Sir Peter Wright. Wright was also in attendance at the luncheon. 

"Giselle" will be performed April 26 and 27 at the Sarasota Opera House. 

Speaker Margaret Barbieri and Sir Peter Wright
Speaker Margaret Barbieri and Sir Peter Wright
Different florals decorated each of the tables.
Different florals decorated each of the tables.
Jean Volpe, Richard March and Mercedita O'Connor
Jean Volpe, Richard March and Mercedita O'Connor
Donna D'Agostino and Lauren Walsh
Donna D'Agostino and Lauren Walsh
Ann Heim, Louis DeFrancesco and Micki Sellman
Ann Heim, Louis DeFrancesco and Micki Sellman
Kim Wheeler and Beverly Fisher
Kim Wheeler and Beverly Fisher
Mary Ann Bonelli, Mary Howes, Barbara Hajjar, Mary Heinlen and Lynn Chancer
Mary Ann Bonelli, Mary Howes, Barbara Hajjar, Mary Heinlen and Lynn Chancer
Deborah Kalb and Lynda Doery
Deborah Kalb and Lynda Doery
Beverly and Michael Budin
Beverly and Michael Budin
Diana Cable, Virginia Tashian and Jacqueline D'Alessio
Diana Cable, Virginia Tashian and Jacqueline D'Alessio
Lauren Walsh and the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gifted Margaret Barbieri with a bouquet.
Lauren Walsh and the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gifted Margaret Barbieri with a bouquet.
Karen Vereb and Betty Ferguson
Karen Vereb and Betty Ferguson
Signed ballet shoes were on sale, and proceeds went towards the dancers pointe shoe fund.
Signed ballet shoes were on sale, and proceeds went towards the dancers pointe shoe fund.
Joan Mathews, Katie Couchot and Sandy Cowing
Joan Mathews, Katie Couchot and Sandy Cowing

 

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