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Dunedin’s Wearable Art Thirteen
Sponsors of the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Wearable Art Thirteen show enjoyed a preview of some of the runway production’s
highlights during a pre-party at the art center. The fashion show that is held at the adjacent Dunedin Community Center featured
imaginatively edgy creations by talented local designers. Go to our Fashion Calendar on pages 72 to 79 to see a glimpse of what
was shown.
Bel Canto Society Soirée
The St. Petersburg Opera Company held its annual Bel Canto Society Soirée at the waterfront Snell Isle home of Joyce and Walter
Larson. The evening featured delectable wines curated by Walter, a scrumptious feast and entertainment by the stars of the opera’s
recent production of Charles Gounod’s Faust.
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Dr. Gordon Gilbert and his wife, Michele
Kidwell Gilbert, are generous supporters of
the St. Petersburg Opera Company.
Joyce Larson and her husband Walter
host this glamorous party each year for
those who make significant donations
to the opera company.
Soprano Susan Hellman Spatafora’s wings
and Maestro Mark Sforzini’s horns reflected
the evening’s “Angels and Demons” theme
in tribute to Faust.
Among the artistic royalty at the
fashion show were Irene McClellan and
her internationally acclaimed husband,
glass artist Duncan McClellan.
Sandra Nesbit and Greg Willsey of
GFS Private Wealth were artfully attired
for this unusual event that continues
to sell out each year.
Engineer and designer Julian Hartzog created
a futuristic aluminum bikini for this model
as part of his portion of the show.
Photography by Gram and Noraa