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Artist Series Concerts Friends Ups the Tempo at 2020 gala

The annual gala was held March 11 at Michael's On East.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:30 a.m. March 12, 2020
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Artist Series Concerts Friends celebrated its young musicians at its annual gala March 11 at Michael's On East.

This year's function, which had a bright red "Up the Tempo" theme, continued the group's mission of supporting its young artists with scholarships, programs, and concert opportunities. The night started with a cocktail hour where guests lined up for photos at the step-and-repeat before a dinner program that included a performance from Andrew Landers and Jennifer Kreider.

Chairwoman Patty Glah, Executive Director Marcy Miller and Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS president Cyndi Mumm
Chairwoman Patty Glah, Executive Director Marcy Miller and Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS president Cyndi Mumm
Jim and Board Chair Jane Hunder
Jim and Board Chair Jane Hunder
Suzy Phillipes and Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS president Cyndi Mumm
Suzy Phillipes and Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS president Cyndi Mumm
JoAnn Burhart and Lee Dougherty Ross
JoAnn Burhart and Lee Dougherty Ross
Josh and Sora Yelin
Josh and Sora Yelin
This year's event had a red theme.
This year's event had a red theme.
Judy Dick and Helen Beljean
Judy Dick and Helen Beljean
Jim and Pat Chiarella
Jim and Pat Chiarella
JoAnn and Don Burhart with Kandy Kaak
JoAnn and Don Burhart with Kandy Kaak
Olivia Swaan
Olivia Swaan
Andrew Landers and Jennifer Kreider
Andrew Landers and Jennifer Kreider
Chris and Stefanie Guido
Chris and Stefanie Guido
Vlatka Sawchak and Susan Padalik
Vlatka Sawchak and Susan Padalik
The event had a wine wall.
The event had a wine wall.
Judit Turan and Stefanie Guido
Judit Turan and Stefanie Guido
JoAnn Burhart, honorary chair John Fischer and Executive Director Marcy Miller
JoAnn Burhart, honorary chair John Fischer and Executive Director Marcy Miller
Antonette Cunningham and Bobbye Schmidt
Antonette Cunningham and Bobbye Schmidt
Helena Panoyan, Alina Otal, Ellie Faber and Karin Murphy
Helena Panoyan, Alina Otal, Ellie Faber and Karin Murphy
Joseph Holt, honorary chair John Fischer and Brent Greeno
Joseph Holt, honorary chair John Fischer and Brent Greeno
Erik and Victoria Arroyo
Erik and Victoria Arroyo

 

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