2008-2009 mini-event committee - sarasota · pdf file2008-2009 mini-event committee. 2008/09...

Dear Friends of Sarasota Opera,

One of the joys of being involved with the Opera is the interesting people we meet and the wonderful and lasting friendships that are formed. The Just My Style Mini-Events are great opportunities to mingle with old and new friends while contributing to the Opera.

We are very excited to introduce some new Mini-Events this year, as well as a few popular returning parties. Take a moment to consider the wonderful experiences you will have at any one of these events – beautiful settings, delectable foods, and great company. Mini-Events are very popular and fill up quickly, so look through the booklet and sign up soon! And remember, each party is partially tax-deductible.

Just My Style Mini-Events play a role in the operations of the Opera, raising funds for the Opera and its important community outreach and Youth Opera Programs. We look forward to sharing the excitement of the upcoming year with you.

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ReservationsPlease make your reservations early! The number of guests per event is limited and many sell out very quickly.

Order forms are found both in the front and back of this brochure.

To reserve by mail: “Just My Style” c/o Sarasota Opera 50 Central Avenue, Suite 820 Sarasota, FL 34236

To reserve by e-mail: [email protected] 1) Name and phone number 2) Name of party 3) Number of guests 4) Form of payment

To reserve by phone: (941) 366-8450. ext. 530

To reserve by fax: (941) 955-5571 Attn: Special Events 1) Name and phone number 2) Name of party 3) Number of guests 4) Form of payment

If you have any questions or need assis-tance, please call our Just My Style Mini-Events hotline at (941) 366-8450 ext. 530.

PLEASE NOTE: You will receive a written confirmation upon reservation and directions one week prior to the event. We will contact you if the party has been filled and you can choose another wonderful event.

Just My StyleMini-Events

2008-2009 SeasonOctober 2008

Party 1 : The Care and Feeding of Tenors Tues., October 28

November 2008Party 2 : Shopping at International Plaza Wed., November 5

Party 3 : Old Bag Affair Fri., November 14

Party 4 : Italian Village Dinner Sat., November 15

Party 5 : Wine & Cheese Social After the Matinee Sun., November 16

January 2009Party 7 : Black-Tie Fashion Show with Sarasota Brides Fashion Show Sun., January 11

Party 8 : An Italian Dinner with Anna Maria Troiano Wed., January 14

December 2008Party 6 : New Year’s Getaway Sat., December 27 - Sat. January 3

February 2009Party 12 : An Evening in Hollywood Mon., February 16

Party 13 : Premier Pre Opera Event Wed., February 25

July 2009Party 18 : 4th of July Fireworks Sat., July 4

April 2009Party 15 : Songs My Mother Never Taught Me Thurs., April 2

Party 16 : Flower Show Thurs., April 16

Party 17 : Japanese Garden Thurs., April 23

Party 9 : Who is the Real Shakespeare? Wed., January 21

Party 10 : Friends, Food, Fashion with Cravats’ Tues., January 27

Party 11 : Gershwin on the Key Wed., January 28

March 2009Party 14 : On the Road - Touring Opera in the 1960’s Mon., March 9

MY PARTIES(for my records)

Party _______ Day/Date ___________Party Name: ________________________Guests: _____________________________

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DRESS CODE KEY

MENFormal: Tuxedo

Semi-Formal: Suit & tie

Dressy Casual: Sports jacket (tie not

required); sweater or sports shirt with dress pants

Casual: Slacks, jeans, or shorts with sports

shirt

WOMENFormal: Gowns (varied length)

Semi-Formal: Formal dress, pants suit, or

evening ensemble

Dressy Casual: Dress or pants suit

Casual: Slacks, jeans, or shorts

PARTY 1

The Care & Feeding of

TenorsTales, fact and fiction about tenors you know and love and some you may have never heard. Bill McDonald, Tenor Emeritus, will play recordings and videos for your entertainment. He loves to talk about singing and would like to hear what you have to say. So bring questions! A light lunch will conclude the afternoon.

Date: Tues., Oct. 28, 2008

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: 3200 Little Country Road

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Hosts: Joey Frye & Jeanne Auten

# of Guests: 20

Price: $30 ($10 tax-deductible)

Attire: Casual

PARTY 2

Date: Wed., Nov. 5, 2008

Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: International Plaza

Tampa

Hosts: Patricia Silver, Robin Silver,

Bess Teitelbaum

# of Guests: 30


Attire: Casual

Shopping at International

Plaza

A luxurious chartered bus will leave the Sarasota Opera House at 10:30 a.m. to whisk you away to Tampa for a day of shopping and browsing and lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. You can shop till your heart desires until the bus leaves to go back to Sarasota at 3:30 p.m.

PARTY 3

Date: Fri., Nov. 14, 2008

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMLocation: Marina Jack 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota

Hosts: Joey Frye, Jeanne Auten, Wendy Foldes, Marlene Focht, Gloria Moss

# of Guests: 50-60


Attire: Dressy Casual

Old Bag Affair

Come to the Old Bag Affair and Luncheon. This

event features a silent auction of gently used and vintage handbags. Guest are asked to donate one handbag. This is an opportunity to clean out lovingly used purses and support the Opera. A delectable lunch will be served at Marina Jack, three choices. Come and enjoy a fun lunch with friends and shop, you might just take home a ‘fabulous find’ for a great price.

PARTY 4

Date: Sat., Nov. 15, 2008

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: 1350 Main St. Sarasota Complimentary valet parking available

Hosts: Eleanor Williams & Betsy Bagby

# of Guests: 60


Attire: Cocktail

Italian Village Dinner

Colorful checkered table clothes with candle wax dripped Chianti bottles will set the night for a traditional homemade Italian dinner by Philip Mancini of Michael’s On East. Enjoying lively accordion music with cocktails and a full-course dinner followed by dancing under the stars.

PARTY 5

Date: Sun., Nov. 16, 2008

Time: 4:30 PM

Location: 100 Central Ave. Sarasota Garage parking available

Hosts: Laurie Smith & Gerald Shaikun

# of Guests: 20



Wine and Cheese Social

After the Matinee

Opera, followed by friends, wine and cheese. What could be a better way to spend a Sunday? Mingle with new and old faces and enjoy delicious wine and artisan cheese after the final matinee performance of the Barber of Seville. Space is limited so reserve soon!

PARTY 6

Your opportunity to ring in 2009 at a beautiful two-bedroom villa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The Racquet Club Villas at Harbourtown include private tennis courts, a swimming pool, and spectacular views of the lagoons and the 11th fairway of the Sea Marsh Golf Course. This is sure to be a relaxing and festive week.

First caller wins: (941) 366-8450 ext. 402

Date: Sat., Dec. 27, 2008 to Sat., Jan. 3, 2009

Location: Hilton Head, SC

# of guests: 4-6

Price: $1,000

PARTY 7

Date: Sun., Jan. 11, 2009

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: 4051 Clark Road (EXPO)

Sarasota

Hosts: Betsy Hinrichs, Dale Alper, Alma Abshier, Elayne Kalberman, Lee D. Ross & Janet Huelster

# of Guests: 32



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Sarasota Brides

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and champagne while taking a sneak peak at the latest fashions of sassy cocktail dresses, classy evening gowns, accessories, and tuxedos. Sarasota Brides & The Karis Collection will present an elegant fashion and trunk show for Black-Tie season.

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Black-Tie Fashion Show

PARTY 8

Date: Wed., Jan. 14, 2009

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: 435 L’Ambiance Dr.

Apt. K-805, Longboat Key

Hosts: Anna Maria Troiano

# of Guests: 10


Attire: Cocktail Attire

An Italian Dinner with Anna Maria

Troiano

C iao! Are you ready for a flavorful, aromatic, healthy and satisfying homemade Italian dinner by the talented Anna Maria Troiano? Come and enjoy a warm, inviting and casual evening with friends and an amazing cook. This dinner will include a multi-course homemade gourmet Italian dinner with wines and spirits in the home of Anna Maria Troiano. Buon Appetito!

PARTY 9


Time: 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: 5162 Kestral Park Terrace

Sarasota

Hosts: Jack Kahgan

# of Guests: 17


Attire: Casual

Who is the Real Shakespeare?

H ow could a poorly schooled, country boy

become the world’s best-known author? This lively, and diverting look at Shakespeare’s life and times will illuminate the man and his mind with hints of a possible ghost writer – the Earl of Oxford... Come unravel the mystery! Light refreshments will be served.

PARTY 10

Date: Tues., Jan. 27, 2009

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: 1350 Main St. Sarasota

Valet parking available

Hosts: Joey Frye, John Elliott, Henry Jacobs, Joel Fedder

# of Guests: 40



“Personal style will take you to where fashion sometimes shouldn’t go” asserts Henry “Hank” Battie, owner and fashion connoisseur of Cravats’ Custom Clothiers & Haberdashery. Let him show you why style always takes “center stage” in an informative and fun-filled presentation that will include tea room modeling of custom clothing for men and women, although the presentation will concentrate primarily on men. And men you might also want to brush up on your fashion history to win some great prizes from Cravats’. As a benefit to the Opera, Cravats’ will conduct a week-long trunk show following the event, with a portion of the sales proceeds going directly to the Opera in the name of the shopper.

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PARTY 11


Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: 1010 Gulf Winds Way

Nokomis

Hosts: Barbara Aline Blanchard & Arthur Siciliano

# of Guests: 26



Gershwin on the Key

Come to this custom-designed Mediterranean Casey Key home to view collections of modern art, experience a powerful musical performance by accomplished pianist, singer and entertainer extraordinaire, Brian Gurl, and indulge in an elaborate buffet dinner accompanied by cocktails and wine.

Brian will dazzle you with his arrangement of “Rhapsody in Gershwin,” musical artistry, and contagious enthusiasm. If you are game, climb to the crow’s nest at sunset to enjoy glorious views of the Gulf, Little Sarasota Bay, and the Intercoastal.

PARTY 12

Come walk the red carpet in the sparkling, newly renovated Tournament Players Club dinning room at Prestancia. Experience the excitement and glamour of 1940’s Hollywood. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing will keep you feeling the lure of stardom far into the night. Sign up quickly, this is always a sell-out event!

Date: Mon., Feb. 16, 2009

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Prestancia Country Club, Valet provided by hosts

Hosts: Betsy & Harvey Hinrichs

Elissa Soyka & Bud Borax

# of Guests: 50



PARTY 13

Date: Wed., Feb. 25, 2009

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: 1350 Main St. Valet parking available

Hosts: Stan and Alma Abshier & Eleanor Williams

# of Guests: 26



Premier Pre-OPera

event

take in Sarasota’s spectacular Bay view from the 15th floor of the newest building on the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue, just two blocks from the Opera. Enjoy cocktails and wine with a light buffet dinner while socializing with friends and opera lovers, before an evening performance of The Elixir of Love.

PARTY 14

Date: Mon., Mar. 9, 2009

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: 3688 Glen Oaks Manor Dr. Sarasota

Hosts: Edward Alley

# of Guests: 15


Attire: Casual

On The Road Touring

Opera in the 1960’s

From 1960-1969 Edward Alley conducted and managed eighteen national tours of the Goldovsky Opera Theater. Join Ed for an evening of delicious edibles (catered by Sharon Carr) and beverages of your choice, served up with tales and stories of a traveling opera company.

PARTY 15

Date: Thurs., Apr. 2, 2009

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Location: 5902 Briarwood Ave, Sarasota

Hosts: Bill McDonald & Jean Hubbard

# of Guests: 10


Attire: Casual

Songs My Mother Never

Taught Me

This excursion through Romberg, Lehar, Friml, Novello, and what he calls “piano bench songs” will be conducted by Bill McDonald, Tenor Emeritus. When performing recitals, he would always include a goodly number of tunes in the second half of the evening, which he calls “Songs I Love.” Audio recordings, videos and a lot of fun. Cocktails and a light buffet supper to be served. Hope you will join us!

PARTY 16

Spend a beautiful spring afternoon learning the fine art of floral arrangement with Mr. Florist of Victorian Garden Florist. Mr. Florist will provide attendees with an array of tips and techniques to create their own floral arrangements at home. Following the instructional class, a scrumptious lunch will be served on the patio. Guests will be able to take home their floral creations to enjoy!

Date: Thur., Apr. 16, 2009

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Victorian Garden Florist 599 Lime Avenue, Sarasota

Hosts: Peg Nadel

# of Guests: 30


Attire: Casual

PARTY 17

Come join new and old Opera friends on a lovely spring evening as you stroll along the bayfront enjoying the beauty of a Japanese garden and pool.

Relax in the casual atmosphere with cocktails to be followed by a buffet of delicious Asian food.

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Date: Thurs., Apr. 23, 2009

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: 3590 Mistletoe Lane, Longboat Key

Hosts: Ellen & Joel Fedder;

Edie & David Chaifetz

# of Guests: 36


Attire: Casual

(wear comfortable shoes)

Japanese Garden

PARTY 18

Take in Sarasota’s colorful fireworks from the comfort of a two private balcony, 10 stories above City Island Park, with a matchless panoramic view of the area. Colorful pyrotechnics above the bay, plus the lights of countless water craft reflected in its surface, create a memorable setting for celebrating Independence Day! Enjoy cocktails, wine and a buffet in congenial and festive surroundings. Space is limited, so sign-up early to ensure your spot!

Date: Sat., Jul., 4 2009

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: 340 S Palm Avenue #101, Sarasota Valet parkingHost: Ed and Jane Bavaria

# of Guests: 22



4th of July Fireworks

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