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Friends of Music
An intimate concert by Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band rocked Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, as the hall’s Superstars
and Founders Circle members joined Friends of Music members for a special appreciation event with this former member of
the Beatles’ “Fab Four.” This exclusive November event helped raise funds for the 35,000 students who benefit from
Ruth Eckerd Hall’s arts education programs. The next Friends of Music event in February will feature Seal. For more information,
contact Laura LeBlanc, (727) 712-2712.
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Lisa Hamilton and her husband Ken,
president of the Palm Pavilion and the former
chair of Ruth Eckerd Hall, enjoyed this
spectacular evening of entertainment.
Rich Peterson and Michelle Lindsey enjoyed
the evening’s pre- and post-parties as well as
the intimate concert on the hall’s main stage.
Vilma Buffman and her husband Zev, the
CEO and president of Ruth Eckerd Hall,
continue to bring arts education to
children in our community.
Music fans Diane and Rob Klingel are happy
to help Ruth Eckerd Hall’s educational
programs for area students.
Peggy and Keith Leclerc, owners of
International Diamond Center, help to
support Ruth Eckerd Hall in addition to
a multitude of other charities.
Marcus Greene, past chair of Ruth Eckerd
Hall’s board, and his wife Jennifer were
pleased to see the tremendous turnout
for this Friends of Music event.