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Ringling College thanks supporters of Town Hall Lecture Series with Platinum event


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 11:14 a.m. December 13, 2024
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What: Town Hall Platinum Appreciation Dinner

Benefiting: Ringling College of Art and Design

When: Dec. 10

Where: Alfred R. Goldstein Library, Ringling College of Art and Design campus


Brinda Pola, RCAD President Larry Thompson, Emily Joslin and Phillip Lanham
Brinda Pola, RCAD President Larry Thompson, Emily Joslin and Phillip Lanham
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Flora Major, Michael Forsch and Molly Maginn attend the Ringling College of Art and Design Town Hall Platinum Dinner on Dec. 10.
Flora Major, Michael Forsch and Molly Maginn attend the Ringling College of Art and Design Town Hall Platinum Dinner on Dec. 10.
Janet Combs
Lisa Levenson, Cheryl Munday and Stephania Feltz
Lisa Levenson, Cheryl Munday and Stephania Feltz
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Steven Litwack and Denise Barth
Steven Litwack and Denise Barth
Janet Combs
Lois and Rudy Lucek attend the RCAD Town Hall Platinum Dinner held on Dec. 10.
Lois and Rudy Lucek attend the RCAD Town Hall Platinum Dinner held on Dec. 10.
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Heather and Clint Kasten
Heather and Clint Kasten
Janet Combs
Lora Weg and Miqui von Kulka
Lora Weg and Miqui von Kulka
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Jackie Corso, Rachael Feldman and Kathy Staab
Jackie Corso, Rachael Feldman and Kathy Staab
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Ellen Seifts and Charlie Wadington
Ellen Seifts and Charlie Wadington
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Sally Schule and Flora Major enjoy an evening at RCAD.
Sally Schule and Flora Major enjoy an evening at RCAD.
Janet Combs
Tricia Mire with Ann and Bill Dobbs
Tricia Mire with Ann and Bill Dobbs
Janet Combs
Ringling College of Art and Design held a Town Hall Platinum Dinner on campus at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library on Dec. 10.
Ringling College of Art and Design held a Town Hall Platinum Dinner on campus at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library on Dec. 10.
Janet Combs
Barbara Botein and Lori Blaker
Barbara Botein and Lori Blaker
Janet Combs
Barbara Campo, Aldo Massara, Barbara Edlin, Nancy and Roger Hitchcock
Barbara Campo, Aldo Massara, Barbara Edlin, Nancy and Roger Hitchcock
Janet Combs
Susan Van Trease and Jim Zilli
Susan Van Trease and Jim Zilli
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Mike and Roxie Jerde with Betsy and Bill Roe
Mike and Roxie Jerde with Betsy and Bill Roe
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Mike and Susan Sundermeyer
Mike and Susan Sundermeyer
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RCAD President Larry Thompson speaks to the guests.
RCAD President Larry Thompson speaks to the guests.
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Phillip Lanham addresses the guests with heartfelt words and a sincere toast.
Phillip Lanham addresses the guests with heartfelt words and a sincere toast.
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Larry Thompson takes time out of the Town Hall Platinum Dinner for a quick catch-up.
Larry Thompson takes time out of the Town Hall Platinum Dinner for a quick catch-up.
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Michelle Frau, Eileen Lundy, Lisa Lenveson and Cheryl Munday pass out signed copies of Dr. Anthony Fauci's book,
Michelle Frau, Eileen Lundy, Lisa Lenveson and Cheryl Munday pass out signed copies of Dr. Anthony Fauci's book, "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public "Service.
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Patricia and Peter Laughlin
Patricia and Peter Laughlin
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The Marinoccio Family: Lori Ann, Ann and Lou
The Marinoccio Family: Lori Ann, Ann and Lou
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Brad Patton with Director of Library Services Bianca Prather-Jones and Ginger Patton
Brad Patton with Director of Library Services Bianca Prather-Jones and Ginger Patton
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Joyce and Victor Rendano enjoy the Alfred R. Goldstein Library on the RCAD campus.
Joyce and Victor Rendano enjoy the Alfred R. Goldstein Library on the RCAD campus.
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RCAD president since 1999, Larry Thompson with Senior Development Officer Anthony Cancro
RCAD president since 1999, Larry Thompson with Senior Development Officer Anthony Cancro
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Jacqueline Vlaming, Michael Vlaming and Denise Barth relax.
Jacqueline Vlaming, Michael Vlaming and Denise Barth relax.
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Steve Litwack attended the RCAD Town Hall Platinum Dinner on Dec. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.
Steve Litwack attended the RCAD Town Hall Platinum Dinner on Dec. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.
Janet Combs
Long-time friends Bonnie McIntyre and Barbara Gardner enjoy the Town Hall events that are put together by Ringling College of Art and Design.
Long-time friends Bonnie McIntyre and Barbara Gardner enjoy the Town Hall events that are put together by Ringling College of Art and Design.
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Susan and David Katz are happily retired and enjoying the programs that RCAD hosts.
Susan and David Katz are happily retired and enjoying the programs that RCAD hosts.
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Barbara and Tom Gardner
Barbara and Tom Gardner
Janet Combs
Ringling College of Art and Design held a Town Hall Platinum Dinner on Dec. 10 on campus at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library with 200 guests in attendance.
Ringling College of Art and Design held a Town Hall Platinum Dinner on Dec. 10 on campus at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library with 200 guests in attendance.
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