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Masterworks Dinner sets the table for weekend's Sarasota Orchestra performances


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 12:29 p.m. January 30, 2025
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What: Masterworks Dinner 4

Benefiting: Sarasota Orchestra

When: Jan. 28

Where: Art Ovation Hotel


Fabiola Softa, Daniel Jordan and Anne Folsom Smith
Fabiola Softa, Daniel Jordan and Anne Folsom Smith
Photo by Lori Sax
Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero shares his insights on the weekend's upcoming program.
Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero shares his insights on the weekend's upcoming program.
Photo by Lori Sax
Pat Golemme, Barbara Bekow and Audrey Robbins
Pat Golemme, Barbara Bekow and Audrey Robbins
Photo by Lori Sax
Elaine Gustafson and Bill Chorske
Elaine Gustafson and Bill Chorske
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Sara and Mike Benesch
Sara and Mike Benesch
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Autumn Steiner, Jay Young and Nicole Eibe
Autumn Steiner, Jay Young and Nicole Eibe
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Joel Henning and Maria Ojeda
Joel Henning and Maria Ojeda
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Kat Wingert and Jim Grimes
Kat Wingert and Jim Grimes
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Alyssa Fiumano and Sherry Campbell
Alyssa Fiumano and Sherry Campbell
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Chuck Grosvenor and Josh Horne
Chuck Grosvenor and Josh Horne
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Jake Ziegler, Cheryl Corelick, Sid and Anita Holec
Jake Ziegler, Cheryl Corelick, Sid and Anita Holec
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Bob and Laurel Dove and Bobby Nunes
Bob and Laurel Dove and Bobby Nunes
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Rebecca Davis and Jerry Lazar
Rebecca Davis and Jerry Lazar
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Stephen and Sherry Ashmans
Stephen and Sherry Ashmans
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Ronald and Rita Karns
Ronald and Rita Karns
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Jeff Marvin, Wendy Babb and Gerald Fickenscher
Jeff Marvin, Wendy Babb and Gerald Fickenscher
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Featured guest, Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero, with Geri and Ron Yano
Featured guest, Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero, with Geri and Ron Yano
Photo by Lori Sax
Tom Koski and Paul Scire
Tom Koski and Paul Scire
Photo by Lori Sax
Lana Em and Richard Davis
Lana Em and Richard Davis
Photo by Lori Sax
Tom Koski, Giancarlo Guerrero, Harry Sayer and Sherry Koski
Tom Koski, Giancarlo Guerrero, Harry Sayer and Sherry Koski
Photo by Lori Sax
President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Roxie Jerdie
President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Roxie Jerdie
Photo by Lori Sax
Sponsor PNC Bank Senior Vice President Debbi Breslof addresses the crowd.
Sponsor PNC Bank Senior Vice President Debbi Breslof addresses the crowd.
Photo by Lori Sax
The evening featured a special perfomance by the Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet.
The evening featured a special perfomance by the Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet.
Photo by Lori Sax
The Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet takes a bow after performing prior to dinner.
The Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet takes a bow after performing prior to dinner.
Photo by Lori Sax
VP of Artistic Operarions RoseAnne McCabe moderates a discussion with Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero.
VP of Artistic Operarions RoseAnne McCabe moderates a discussion with Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero.
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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