- November 23, 2024
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It was an evening of entertainment and celebration of the arts at the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation’s Transformation Gala on March 22.
In a tent set up on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall lawn, 350 guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and a special appearance by Tony award winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth before she performed in the Van Wezel that evening.
During the event, chaired by Kathy Martella and Susan Travers, the organization honored three individuals with its Appleton Arts Integration Awards, which are given to individuals who best incorporate the arts in their work to better the community. The honorees were Freda Williams Kmak, Tim Ferguson and Jahkori Dopwell Hall.
Proceeds from the evening benefit arts education and community engagement.