The World of Chucko photo-bombs Dana Dalpra, Lauren Hersh and Tami and Phillip Lanham.
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Inspired by the artwork on view at the Sarasota Art Museum, this year's Art Bash was titled "Style Moderne" in honor of the winter exhibition, "Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration."
Guests were issued passports at registration and encouraged to visit different galleries on Dec. 13 to mingle with old and new friends while discovering and being inspired by new artists. Mini-experiences awaited around every corner of the three-story museum.
After a canapé and cocktail social hour, photo ops with classic cars and live performances, guests were ushered into the tent. Dinner, a paddle raise and auction, music and dancing were on the menu for 375 guests.
Co-chairs are the energetic team of Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed, Roxanne Permesly and Elisabeth Waters. They worked directly with Director of Special Events Laura Stuart Wood, the development team and Executive Director Virginia Shearer to bring the theme to life.
"I absolutely loved the evening and am so proud to be part of it," said Khalidi-Majeed.
Proceeds support the museum, which features local, national and international artists, education programs and art classes.
Event co-chairs are Roxanne Permesly, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed and Elisabeth Waters.
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John Ayres, SAM Executive Director Virginia Shearer and Deborah Ayres
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Making a grand entrance are Barbara Brizdle, Jim Heskett, Marion Levine and Sam Samelson.
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Dane Hoskins serves Bees Knees to Ionica Lazar and Wayne Gattinella.
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Frank Martucci, Pauline Wamsler, Katherine Martucci, Elenor Maxheim and David Sales enter Art Bash 2025.
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Marsha Eisenberg with Ben and Stacy Hanan.
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Rob and Virginia Reck with John and Debbie Chopka.
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Elizabeth Moore and Hermione Gilpin
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Art Bash at Sarasota Art Museum was held on Dec. 13 with 375 guests in attendance.
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Enjoying a good story together are Curtis Jordan, Willie Stanfield and Frank Martucci.
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John and Betsy Tilkemeier with Catherine and Michael Farello
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Carol Cohen dresses in style.
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Artist Janet Echelman with Bill and Elizabeth Kahane.
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Alan Spoon, Michael Klein and Dick Dickinson looking dapper and dandy.
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Paul and Alyssa Fiumano are always in style.
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Artist Jorge Blanco and his wife, Elena.
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David Denton, Jeff Schwartz and Ilene Denton
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Melonie Favorite and Conrad Kenley
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Terry McKee, Michael Chokr, Ricky Stephens and Tom Koski
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Christa Molinaro and Eszter Sziksz
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Marjorie Floyd, Carol Lackey and Paige Petersen
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Aimee Cogan with SAM's Director of Special Events Laura Stuart Wood
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Audrey Robbins elegantly attired to match the theme.
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From Sarasota Contemporary Dance are tap dancers Monessa Salley and Samantha Miller.
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Russ Herz with Patti and Harry Kasanow.
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Eduardo Anaya with Belle and Greg Stikeleather.
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Cookie Bloom and Peter Rothstein
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Gary Young has just relocated to Sarasota and is happily immersed in the vibrant social scene.
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Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed shows off her earrings for the evening.
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Sarasota Art Museum held its annual Art Bash on site on Dec. 13 with 375 guests in attendance.
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Sarasota Art Museum held its annual Art Bash on site on Dec. 13 with 375 guests in attendance.
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Decorated tables at Sarasota Art Museum's annual Art Bash with a theme titled 'Style Moderne'.
