SKETCHES, SCRIBBLES & SCRAPS OF INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE, PLACES & ALMOST ANYTHING ELSE UPFRONT A Backstage Celebration Mary and Tom James of Raymond James Financial received special recognition at the dinner where they delivered a $250,000 donation to Ruth Eckerd Hall for its Capital Campaign. Ruth Eckerd Hall’s board of directors hosted a Backstage Celebration for its annual meeting in Clearwater, where Zev Buffman, the hall’s president and CEO, reflected on the many advances that the hall has made since his arrival five years ago. He also discussed his plans and goals for the upcoming years. The hall’s new board of directors was inducted and Marcus Greene, who was the chair of its board of directors for 2015-2017, turned over the position to the new chair, Jana Jones of the Tampa Bay Times, who will serve until 2019. The Miniature Art Society of Florida held its 42nd International Miniature Art Show at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs. This annual exhibit of fine original works in miniature was judged by artist Ed Gazsi. The society purchased a painting for its permanent collection from June Holloway titled Headed Home. The show showcased 669 works by 180 artists from 11 different countries, in addition to 100 works from the Miniature Art Society of Florida’s permanent collection. Next year, this annual show will be held at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Epcot International Festival of the Arts 38 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH/APRIL 2017 NORAA BOB COLMER The Masterpiece Kitchen served unique dishes such as this Charcuterie Palette with artisan cured meats, Applewood-smoked duck breast and cheeses. Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando held its inaugural six-week International Festival of the Arts from Fridays through Mondays during January and February. This new festival, included as part of your park admission, featured visual, culinary and performing arts from cultures around the world. The special art galleries, family activities, merchandise, creative food and drink selections and live entertainment showcased throughout the park provided the opportunity to see and explore another side of Disney’s creativity. Additional events at Epcot include the International Flower & Garden Festival now through May 29th and the upcoming International Food & Wine Festival from August 31 through November 13. 9 Miniature Art Society Show Ann Larsen, director of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Chris Alahouzos, mayor of Tarpon Springs and Kay Petryszak, president of the Miniature Art Society of Florida, welcomed guests to the annual Awards Brunch that was held prior to the opening of this year’s exhibit. GRAM GRAM Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater Karen and Brian Aungst Sr. have been honored as Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater. Karen and Brian Aungst Sr. were named Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater 2017 by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce in recognition of their community service, philanthropy and lifelong dedication to Clearwater. The list of their accomplishments was documented by their son Brian Jr., who lives in Clearwater with his wife Cary and carries on the family’s tradition of service to the community.
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