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Friends of Music
Friends of Music is the only member appreciation program of its kind. Friends of Music events are invitation-only, intimate
performances for financial supporters of Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. This year’s events featured REO Speedwagon, Pat
Benatar and Neil Giraldo, and Earth, Wind & Fire. These fabulous musical experiences are complete with food and drink so you
can party with the rock stars before, during and after the performances. Friends of Music contributions help Ruth Eckerd Hall
bring world-class entertainment to more than 750,000 patrons and provide arts education to over 40,000 students each year. To
become a member of Friends of Music, call (727) 712-2712.
Lisa and George Etheridge, Founders
Circle members of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s
Friends of Music in Clearwater, enjoyed
this special evening.
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Buddy and Sharen Resnik are longtime
supporters of Ruth Eckerd Hall who
regularly attend the Friends of Music
concerts.
Linda and Bill Selvidge, who are members of
Friends of Music, and their daughter Amanda, at
left, were honored to meet Pat Benatar and Pat’s
husband Neil Giraldo before the concert at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater.
Lauren Crockett attended the concert
with her mother Susan Crockett, Ruth
Eckerd Hall’s interim CEO, who has been
with the hall for more than 20 years.
Penelope and Dr. César Lara, a member
of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s board of directors,
believe Friends of Music is the best donor
appreciation program there is.
Lisa and Ken Hamilton of the Palm Pavilion
on Clearwater Beach enjoy these events that
Ken helped start when he was chairman of
the hall’s board.