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Black Tie

Andy Sandberg will perform for the first time in year at the Hermitage's benefit concert.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 12, 2023
Hermitage Artist Retreat Artistic Director plans performance return

Andy Sandberg preps for his return to the stage, Planned Parenthood hosts its annual dinner and more in this week's Black Ties and Tales column.

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Board Chair Jim Travers, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and co-chairwomen Susan Travers and Kathy Martella
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 11, 2023
Kenny Loggins headlines 2023 Van Wezel Gala

Kenny Loggins brought the jams at the 2023 Van Wezel Inspiration Gala on March 10.

  • Black Tie
Executive Director Heather Todd with Teen Court students
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 10, 2023
Students awarded at Teen Court awards dinner

The Teen Court Scholarship Awards Dinner recognized several local students at Michael's On East on March 8.

  • Black Tie
Sheldon Rhoden with “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul".
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 7, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2023-24 season

WBTT supporters enjoyed a taste of what's to come with the company's upcoming season during the Hush! Hush! Party on March. 6.

  • Black Tie
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards addresses the crowd at an Asolo Rep event.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 6, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre bids farewell to longtime directors at Broadway bash

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's"Broadway Comes Alive!" gala paid tribute to Michael Donald Edwards and Linda DiGabriele on March 4.

  • Black Tie
Vic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 5, 2023
Sarasota celebrities square off at SCD Sunset Showdown

The Sarasota Contemporary Dance fundraiser pitted local figures against one another in a dance showdown on held March. 4.

  • Black Tie
President Delesa Morris and Bix Mannion
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2023
Tidewell Foundation addresses veterans care at signature luncheon

The annual Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon brought Dr. Sudip Bose to the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on March. 3.

  • Black Tie
Yo-Yo Ma performed with the orchestra.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra brings Yo Yo Ma to Sarasota

The renowned musician Yo-Yo Ma played with the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during its annual gala on March 2.

  • Black Tie
Andrea Lane and Sarah Glendening
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 1, 2023
Glasser/Schoenbaum celebrates local mentors

Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center paid tribute to three local figures during its annual Collaboration Celebation at Michael's On East on Feb. 28.

  • Black Tie
Dr. Dwight Fitch, chairwoman Marjan Zaun and Jill Fitch
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 28, 2023
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation brings Hollywood to the Hyatt

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual Party Under The Stars had a classic Hollywood feel on Feb. 25.

  • Black Tie
Jocelyn Alvis takes in the applause.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2023
Cooking For Wishes takes a trip to Wonderland

The Make-A-Wish Southern Florida moved to the Circus Arts Conservatory for its annual Cooking For Wishes dinner on Feb. 23.

  • Black Tie
Anastasiia Kornieieva, co-founder Pedro Reis and Maryna Tkachenko
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory connects supporters and stars at dinner

The Circus Arts Conservatory's top talent mingled with supporters at the Impresario Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Black Tie
Pam Hawkinberry, Jerrie Morrison and Diane Lindsay
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Thunder By The Bay kicks off festival with party

Thunder By The Bay started its latest festival with a "Born To Be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
Chuck Slater, Robyn Faucy and Jennie Slater
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Neuro Challenge Foundations brings hope at annual dinner

The Neuro Challenge Foundation held its annual Cause 4 Hope dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
Dana Corn and Allen Brown
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Embracing Our Differences puts on 2023 luncheon

Embracing Our Difference's annual luncheon was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
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