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Sarasota Opera patrons enjoy cocktails, dinner and a show

The Double Co-Producer Dinner was held March 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 4:34 p.m. March 11, 2019
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The Sarasota Opera double co-producer patrons gathered March 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. 

The evening started with cocktails on the patio of Jack Dusty. Then, guests took their seats inside the Ca’ d’za Room for dinner and entertainment. The Sarasota Opera principal artists, Rochelle Bard, Andrew Surrena and Anna Mandina, played three pieces – “Chi, il bel sogno di Doretta," “Una furtiva lagrima" and “Song to the Moon."

The double co-producers are patrons who sponsor two or more shows in a season.

Rachael and Donald Worthington
Rachael and Donald Worthington
Bill and Annette Lloyd and Brad Goddard
Bill and Annette Lloyd and Brad Goddard
Ellyn Drummond and Scott Bushey
Ellyn Drummond and Scott Bushey
Ellie Faber with Chris and Margo Light
Ellie Faber with Chris and Margo Light
Aline and Arthur Siciliano
Aline and Arthur Siciliano
Chili beef was served before dinner.
Chili beef was served before dinner.
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
David and Jacqueline Morton
David and Jacqueline Morton
Gordi and Elton White
Gordi and Elton White
Guests dined in the Ca’ d’za Room of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Guests dined in the Ca’ d’za Room of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Unique florals centered the tables.
Unique florals centered the tables.
The double co-producers sponsor two or more shows a season.
The double co-producers sponsor two or more shows a season.
Joan and Wally Kraemer, Victor DeRenzi, Carla Koeffler and John Suhre
Joan and Wally Kraemer, Victor DeRenzi, Carla Koeffler and John Suhre
Deanne Kaplan and Edie Chaifetz
Deanne Kaplan and Edie Chaifetz
Roz Bokoff and Luke Adelstein
Roz Bokoff and Luke Adelstein
Syble DiGirolamo, Gordie White, Joe and Nora Stephan and Elton White
Syble DiGirolamo, Gordie White, Joe and Nora Stephan and Elton White
Kristin and Roger Kaufman
Kristin and Roger Kaufman

 

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