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Southside School Foundation for the Arts hits the right note

Sandy Cameron, a renowned violinist, played at an SSFA fundraiser on April 13.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 12:18 a.m. April 15, 2019
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It was a once in a lifetime experience to hear Sandy Cameron in such close proximity.

The Southside School Foundation of the Arts hosted an Art Immersion night at Art Ovation Hotel on April 13. Guests mingled during a cocktail hour and perused the raffle item options before the concert while the Southside Elementary jazz band played in the background. 

Ainsley Costello, a former Southside student, performed for the group first, and then Sandy Cameron followed. Cameron is a famous violinist, who played at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall with Chris Botti last year. 

The fundraiser benefitted a deepening arts program at Southside Elementary. 

Violinist Sandy Cameron played for the fundraiser towards the end of the night. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
Violinist Sandy Cameron played for the fundraiser towards the end of the night. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
Executive board members Brian Hersh, Rachel Feldman, Kevin Harlan, Deanna Creaturo and Jenn Stutler
Executive board members Brian Hersh, Rachel Feldman, Kevin Harlan, Deanna Creaturo and Jenn Stutler
Ainsley Costello, a former Southside Elementary student, sang for the fundraiser.
Ainsley Costello, a former Southside Elementary student, sang for the fundraiser.
There was a raffle with packages for experiences around town.
There was a raffle with packages for experiences around town.
Kevin Harlan with Erin and Keith Zolner
Kevin Harlan with Erin and Keith Zolner
Emily Werner, Deanna Creaturo and Dani Sobolewski
Emily Werner, Deanna Creaturo and Dani Sobolewski
Laura DeLeo, Melinda Zeitler and Julie Piccirillo
Laura DeLeo, Melinda Zeitler and Julie Piccirillo
Frank Piccirillo and Joe Feldman
Frank Piccirillo and Joe Feldman
The Southside Elementary jazz band played through the reception.
The Southside Elementary jazz band played through the reception.
Kerry McCarthy, Storm Tentler, Cary Woods and Von Kolpe
Kerry McCarthy, Storm Tentler, Cary Woods and Von Kolpe
Trevor and Sylvia Dolan with Malele Nzeza and Southside Elementary principal Jennifer Nzeza
Trevor and Sylvia Dolan with Malele Nzeza and Southside Elementary principal Jennifer Nzeza
Dara Spiro and Peter Fassbender
Dara Spiro and Peter Fassbender
Dennis and Patricia Blanco
Dennis and Patricia Blanco
Brian and Laura Hersh
Brian and Laura Hersh
Jennifer DeFranco and Tracy Wolfe
Jennifer DeFranco and Tracy Wolfe
Guest artist Karen Chandler had an art display before the concert.
Guest artist Karen Chandler had an art display before the concert.

 

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