Sarasota Orchestra held its annual brunch Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.Â
About 240 guests began mingling in the atrium at 10:30 a.m., followed by an offering of a variety of breakfast and lunch items.Â
Co-chairs of this year's event were Gene and Kathy Jongsma, Rick Miners and Jeri Sedlar.Â
WIth serving and carving stations placed around the perimeter, guests filled their plates and then headed into the ballroom to hear music provided by Sarasota Youth Orchestra musicians and the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
Aside from the music, patrons enjoyed the illustrations and notes students with the Sarasota Youth Orchestra drew on the paper tablecloths covering each table. Proceeds from the event benefit Sarasota Orchestra education programs.
Co-chairs Gene and Kathy Jongsma, Jeri Sedlar and Rick Miners take time for a photo before their guests arrive.
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Brenda Griffiths and Eileen Hampshire stop for a photo with board member Dr. Deborah Hamm.
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Board Chair Tom Koski and John LaCivita
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Guests are entertained by Sarasota Orchestra musicians.
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Sarasota Orchestra Board Chair Tom Koski and Peter Oundjian, Creative Partner of the Orchestra.
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Director of Donor Engagement, Individual & Special Events, Mary Hoffman, and Nicole Eibe, VP of advancement and strategic initiatives.
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Youth Orchestra Conductors Claton Deleu, Christopher Allen, and Susan Heinz with Alyson Rozier, director of education.
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Long-time supporters Richard Reston and William Haraf
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Chef Jimmy Shawver serves prime rib to guest supporter Bonnie McIntyre.
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Steve Dixon and Peggy Allen
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Supporter Roz Goldberg looks forward to the music program.
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Pamela Hart and Ed Andershock
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Megan Howell with Jeff Stern
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Lydia Landa, Marcelina Suchocka, and Principal Percussionist Marcelina Ryan are all smiles as they head into brunch.
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Julie Harris
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Howie Madsen, board member Alison Madsen and Brian Lipton.
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Recently betrothed and all smiles are Melody Genson and board member Peter Kretzmer.
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Supporter Albert Cohen with President and CEO Joseph McKenna.
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Lana Em and Richard Davis are long-time supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra.
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Board Chair Tom Koski, Peter Oundjian and Sherry Koski.
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Violinist Carlann Evans with Faith Reynolds
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Gorgeous flowers placed in large bowls were the centerpieces at each table.
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The Sarasota Youth Orchestra members decorated the table-top centerpieces with drawings and messages for the guests.
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The Sarasota Youth Orchestra members decorated the table-top centerpieces with drawings and messages for the guests.
