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MUSE Awards
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance held its MUSE Awards’ celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.
This event began with a Curators’ Reception in the Marly Room for sponsors, award winners and other VIP guests before
continuing into the Museum’s Conservatory. Paul Wilborn, the executive director of the Palladium Theatre, and singer Becca
McCoy, who was the 2014 People’s Choice Award winner, were the evening’s emcees. The benefit was filled with pop-up
performances, the 2015 MUSE Awards presentation and fun, as St. Petersburg’s diverse collection of creative individuals
joined into a cohesive core to celebrate the accomplishments of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.
Mary Ellen Collins was proud of the
accomplishments of the St. Petersburg Arts
Alliance, which is headed by her husband John.
Linda and David Punzak were Cabaret Partner
Sponsors of the MUSE Awards event that was
presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.
Actress and singer Eugenie Bondurant was
delighted to hear her husband Paul Wilborn
sing as one of the pop-up artists performing
at the event, which he helped emcee.
Renowned glass artist Duncan McClellan
and his wife Irene graciously donated the
glass bowls Duncan created for the
MUSE Award winners.
Mary K. Wilson and her husband John enjoyed
the creative and tasty treats that were prepared
and served by Olympia Catering.
Insurance guru Jack Rice and his realtor
partner and wife Kelly McFrederick were
happy to help support the St. Petersburg
Arts Alliance in its efforts.
162 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2016