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Lunch ends on a high note for Sarasota Opera co-producers

The Co-Producer Luncheon was hosted Feb. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:38 a.m. February 18, 2019
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The Sarasota Opera co-producers were treated to lunch and a show Feb. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens. 

After a cocktail hour, guests took their seats for the luncheon, which included the usual banter between Executive Director Richard Russell and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and a performance by the Studio Artists. 

Delicate centerpieces decorated the tables.
Delicate centerpieces decorated the tables.
Eleanor Faber and Laurie Young
Eleanor Faber and Laurie Young
Ron Archbold with Valerie and Terry Osborne
Ron Archbold with Valerie and Terry Osborne
Carol English, Bonnie Chapman, Harriet Bernbaum and Bill Chapman
Carol English, Bonnie Chapman, Harriet Bernbaum and Bill Chapman
Margaret Barnes and Corrine McClure
Margaret Barnes and Corrine McClure
Bev Fisher and Donna Hecker
Bev Fisher and Donna Hecker
Hank and Melinda Foster
Hank and Melinda Foster
Irene and Sumner Bagby with Robin Silver
Irene and Sumner Bagby with Robin Silver
Randy Fox and Kim Nettles
Randy Fox and Kim Nettles
Joseph and Carol Kriet with Katerine Benoit and John Brooks
Joseph and Carol Kriet with Katerine Benoit and John Brooks
Joan Mathews and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
Joan Mathews and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann
Alma and Stan Abshier
Alma and Stan Abshier
Melba Jimenez
Melba Jimenez
Syble DiGirolamo with Larry and Carol English
Syble DiGirolamo with Larry and Carol English
Ganson Salmon, Annie Chester, Yvonne Trobe and Maestro Steven Aguilo-Arbues
Ganson Salmon, Annie Chester, Yvonne Trobe and Maestro Steven Aguilo-Arbues
Edie Chaifetz, Tracey McCammack and Annette Lloyd
Edie Chaifetz, Tracey McCammack and Annette Lloyd
Bonny Heet sported a unique Tommy Woods purse
Bonny Heet sported a unique Tommy Woods purse
Executive Richard Russell addresses the audience.
Executive Richard Russell addresses the audience.
The studio artists perform for guests.
The studio artists perform for guests.

 

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