Social Seens... Photography by Gram and Noraa Florida Orchestra Gala The third annual Gala Fundraiser for the Florida Orchestra featured the orchestra’s Music Director Michael Francis and internationally revered violinist Itzhak Perlman. The orchestra serves as a leader and beacon for the musical arts throughout the state of Florida by making a difference for both today’s audiences and for future generations through its community involvement and engagement programs. Elizabeth Elmeer attended the gala with Bob Schmidt, a co-chair and presenting sponsor, who pledged a $100,000 matching grant that evening for the orchestra. Marcy and Bob Schuck were co-chairs of this gala that raised more than $600,000 166 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH/APRIL 2017 for the orchestra. Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman enjoyed meeting orchestra supporter Edie Dressler during the gala dinner that followed his performance. Marianne and Mark Mahaffey underwrote the dinner prepared by Chef Chris Ponte for patrons of the gala benefit that was held in the performance hall named for their family. The Florida Orchestra’s Music Director Michael Francis and his wife Cindy have quickly become beloved members of the Tampa Bay community. Michael Pastreich, the Florida Orchestra’s president and CEO, and his wife Stephanie are proud of the remarkable effect that his leadership has had on the orchestra.
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