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Children’s Dream Fund DreamMaker Luncheon: The 13 Ugly Men were honored at the annual DreamMaker’s Luncheon for their philanthropic efforts to the Children’s Dream Fund, in helping make dreams come true for seriously ill children throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Dion Lim from 10News was the guest emcee. | Opera Tampa Gala: Nearly 200 culture aficionados joined Artistic Director and Conductor, Daniel Lipton and artists from the Florida Opera Festival production of La Traviata, at the 2016 Opera Tampa Gala. The black-tie affair, co-chaired by Dr. Ignacio A. Ferras, III and Diane Ferras, began with a cocktail reception and the opportunity to view the set of Verdi’s
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La Traviata on Morsani Hall stage. An exquisite dinner was prepared by Maestro’s Restaurant’s
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Executive Chef, Benito D’Azzo. Straz Center CEO and President and Opera Tampa General Director, Judith Lisi presented the 2016 Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Award to noted director (and Lutz, Fla., resident) Tito Capobianco. | Tampa Theatre’s Hollywood Nights : A sell-out crowd of 500 raised over $15,000 toward Tampa Theatre’s artistic and education programming at Hollywood Awards Night. “Roan Jivers” once again ruled the red carpet and volunteer paparazzi welcomed guests. ABC Action News’ Sarina Fazan joined Tampa Theatre’s Jill Witecki and JL Wagner onstage before the broadcast to welcome the crowd. | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Mid-Point Celebration: Friends of the candidates joined the half way celebration for the Man & Women of the Year at Grille One Sixteen. Guests enjoyed a beverage and light bites to toast their
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success. The candidates this year include Jackie Borree, Meredith Censullo, Daniel Chianese, Dr. Julia Cogburn, Madison Miller, James Petlka, Justin Trombetto, Kelly Wilson and Elizabeth Young.
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(1) Andy Williams, Rick Baker, Joel Momberg, Cynthia Lake Farrell (2) 13 Ugly Men were honored at the 2016 DreamMaker’s Luncheon (3) Dr. and Mrs. Ignacio Ferras and Judy Lisi (4) Robby Tinsley, Alexa d'Angelo, Gina d'Angelo and Barry Levine (5) Opera star Sherrill Milnes, Coppola Award-winner Tito Capobianco, Maestro, Daniel Lipton (6) John & Laurie Calfee (7) Joe & Elif Fitzgerald (8) The Tampa Theatre team (R to L) Anthony Gonzalez, Nicole Southworth, Kelly Prata, John Bell, Maggie Ciadella, OSCAR, Lloyd Pearson, James DeFord, Lindsey Walters, Jill Witecki and Jullian Bowles (9) Jay Rao, Tracee Phillips, Andrew Machota (10) Melissa Sumulong, Mary Yasol, Jamie Kohler (11) Shelly Glenn, Dr. Julia Cogburn (12) Elizabeth Young, Sherry Yagovane
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April|May 2016
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www.TampaBayMetro.com
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