Erin Brockovich headlines RCLA appreciation event

The Ringling College Library Association hosted a platinum appreciation event on Dec. 7.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:18 p.m. December 8, 2022
Town Hall chair Brinda Pola, speaker Erin Brockovich and RCLA Executive Director Lauren Kurnov
Town Hall chair Brinda Pola, speaker Erin Brockovich and RCLA Executive Director Lauren Kurnov
Photo by Harry Sayer
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Ringling College Library Association supporters enjoyed an evening of appreciation at the Sarasota Opera House on Dec. 7.

The Platinum Appreciation event brought hundreds of RCLA platinum subscription ticket holders together to hear from a notable figure — environmental activist Erin Brockovich.

Brockovich met with close RCLA supporters during a sponsor reception before delivering a 40 minute presentation to the assembled audience. 

The RCLA's upcoming 2023 Town Hall lecture series starts with an appearance from Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa on Jan. 17.

Town Hall chair Brinda Pola, speaker Erin Brockovich and RCLA Executive Director Lauren Kurnov
Town Hall chair Brinda Pola, speaker Erin Brockovich and RCLA Executive Director Lauren Kurnov
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Suzanne Manzi, Claudia and Ed Swan and Tricia Mira
Suzanne Manzi, Claudia and Ed Swan and Tricia Mira
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Lora Wey, Tanya Williams and Gigi Ortwein
Lora Wey, Tanya Williams and Gigi Ortwein
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Nelle Miller, Flora Major and Felice Schulaner
Nelle Miller, Flora Major and Felice Schulaner
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Lori Turkovics and Susan Hines
Lori Turkovics and Susan Hines
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Amanda Reyes-Martin and Hallie Matthews
Amanda Reyes-Martin and Hallie Matthews
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Zeila Trueb and Jeney Slusser
Zeila Trueb and Jeney Slusser
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Rebecca Abrahamson, Mischa Kirby,Michele Demperio and Karl Bernhard
Rebecca Abrahamson, Mischa Kirby,Michele Demperio and Karl Bernhard
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Emily Walsh and Pat Robinson
Emily Walsh and Pat Robinson
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Delesa Morris and Chris Cremer
Delesa Morris and Chris Cremer
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Shannon McNees and Julee Breehne
Shannon McNees and Julee Breehne
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Molly Maginn and Larry Thompson
Molly Maginn and Larry Thompson
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