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Perlman Music Program Suncoast returns with Celebration Dinner

The music program put on its celebration concert followed by a dinner on Jan. 5.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 11:15 a.m. January 8, 2023
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The Perlman Music Program Suncoast celebrated its winter residency with a dinner fundraiser at the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus on Jan. 5.

The Celebration Dinner — held for the first time since the pandemic — came after a concert performed by PMP students in the program's winter residency. 

Some of the string musicians then joined donors and supporters at the USF campus for an evening of recognition, which started with drinks and light bites before attendees took to their seats. 

Following the dinner and a paddle raise, founder Toby Perlman took to the stage to perform with fellow artists.

Laurie Scott and Danae Meijering
Laurie Scott and Danae Meijering
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Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins
Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins
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Rita and Peter Anderson
Rita and Peter Anderson
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Janet and Doug Smith with Jan and Kris Loeber
Janet and Doug Smith with Jan and Kris Loeber
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Nancy Wolk and Sheree Zavlasky
Nancy Wolk and Sheree Zavlasky
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Rachel, Robert and Holly Smith with Margaret Roth
Rachel, Robert and Holly Smith with Margaret Roth
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Co-chairs Michael Ritter, Nancy Wolk, Fran Lambert and Seymour Ziegelman
Co-chairs Michael Ritter, Nancy Wolk, Fran Lambert and Seymour Ziegelman
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Amanda Michael and Clint Mallard
Amanda Michael and Clint Mallard
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Kelly Busch, Michael and Amanda Kulaw
Kelly Busch, Michael and Amanda Kulaw
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David Chaifetz, Joyce and Rob Weiss
David Chaifetz, Joyce and Rob Weiss
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Lynn and Randon Carvel with Manuel and Anne Spindel
Lynn and Randon Carvel with Manuel and Anne Spindel
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Roger and Ellen DeRose
Roger and Ellen DeRose
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Mike Holmes, Linda Davis, Carol Cohen, Janette and Jack Gatesy
Mike Holmes, Linda Davis, Carol Cohen, Janette and Jack Gatesy
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