- November 24, 2024
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Chair Beth Cannata and Hermitage Artist Retreat Executive Director Bruce Rodgers
Debi Healy, Carol Whitebold, Malcolm Robertson and Larry Bold
Hermitage Fellow Carla Dirlikov Canales performs for the crowd.
Dale Adler, Board Chair Debbi Benedict and Steve Adler
Linda de Mello, Sophie LaRusso and George Schofield
Michael’s On East server Liliana Martin serves clam chowder.
Elena and Jorge Blanco
Patricia Caswell and Ann Jackson
Floral centerpieces in themed buckets adorn each table.
Robert Jackson and Wendy Williams
Gigi and Ben Huberman
Accompanist Lee Dougherty Ross performs for the crowd.
Kerstin and Nils Weibull
Jane Conner and Martha Huie
Three Santa Claus figures, a holiday lamppost and an “I Believe in Santa” sign make up the Christmas-themed auction item, valued at $350.
Gina Haines, David Dague and Wendy Williams
Mark Cole and Allen Barry
Raffle tickets were placed in Artful Lobster-themed buckets.
Craig Badinger, Mark Pritchett, Phil and Jane Humann
Karen Kaufman and Ellen Berman, board member.
The Michael’s On East catering staff serves lobster to attendees.
Elita Krums-Kane, Caroline Andrus and Joan Engelbach
Karen Solem, board member, with Sharon Prizant, Neil Colton and Joy Rogers, board member.
Karen Kaiser with Jay and Marlo Turner
Hannah Powell, Rita Bicknell, Dolly Vinton and Lauren Bicknell
Etienne and Kimberly Bleach with Sherry Koski
Richie and Leslie Edwards with Terry Chandler
Rebecca Donelson and Bob Blattberg
Jan Chester, Georgia Court and Karen Solom-Board
Terri and Michael Klauber
Veronica Brady, Phil Kotler and Flora Major
Sheila Moore and Dan Denton
Ruth and Andy Maass, board member
Mary Bensel and Lynn Robbins
Manasota Key's Hermitage Artist Retreat was packed with art-lovers Saturday, Nov. 12 for Artful Lobster, the annual fundraiser for the retreat. The event began with guests enjoying “Hermitage Hurricane” cocktails and clam chowder while listening to the sounds of steel drum musician Dave Lapio. Before their gourmet lobster brunch catered by Michael’s On East, guests were treated to a performance by Hermitage Fellow and mezzo-soprano Carla Dirlikov Canales, accompanied by local musician Lee Dougherty Ross.
Guests had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items to raise money for Hermitage Artist Retreat throughout the event. Michael Klauber also led a live auction and paddle raise to benefit the Hermitage Campus Branding project.
