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New Year’s Eve at the Museum of Fine Arts
“Flights of Fancy,” the second annual New Year’s Eve at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg was filled to capacity with an
astute collection of revelers who rang in 2020 at this elegant event. The evening began with cocktails and early fireworks in the
MFA Garden, followed by a gourmet dinner in the Marly Room with entertainment by award-winning Cuban violinist Lemay
Olano James and world-renowned magician and illusionist Mio. After dinner, the party continued into the MFA Conservatory,
where guests danced and enjoyed party favors, desserts, the museum’s exhibitions and specialty coffees before watching fireworks
and sipping champagne at midnight.
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Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director
Kristen Shepherd celebrated the entrance of
2020 with her fiancé Todd Berman.
Dr. Linda McClintock and her husband,
former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco, wore party
favors to embrace the arrival of the new year.
Deann Coop, a co-chair of the party, and her
husband Tim were thanked for the effort they
put into making this evening special.
Sue Knipe, one of the evening’s co-chairs,
and her husband, Dr. Richard Knipe, were
thrilled with the event’s success.
Mark and Dimity Carlson, who is president
of the museum’s Stuart Society, enjoyed
celebrating with the other distinguished guests.
Lawrence Dimmitt and his artist wife,
Vevie Lykes Dimmitt, were happy to
celebrate New Year’s Eve at the museum.