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Friends of Music
Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Friends of Music donors were treated to a Mindi Abair performance on the Holt Family Stage in the
Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton Cabaret Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. This exclusive private concert featured a
pre-show wine tasting curated by Mindi and her husband, wine expert Eric Guerra. To keep everyone safe, individual tables for
groups of two or four were set up and spaced far apart for social distancing. A sweet and savory charcuterie board, heavy appetizers,
desserts and beverages were served at each table, while Mindi and her band filled the hall’s lobby area with music. To become a
member of Friends of Music so that you can enjoy these special musical experiences, contact Suzy Delaney at (727) 712-2777, or
at sdelaney@rutheckerdhall.net.
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Liz Phillips and her husband, wine
connoisseur Dr. Paul Phillips, enjoyed the
wines that were served at the musical tasting.
Dr. Marsha Cline, a radiologist, and
her husband, Dr. Mark Smitherman, a
second-generation internist, felt safe at
this carefully orchestrated evening.
Grammy-nominated musician Mindi Abair
and her husband Eric Guerra spoke about
the wines they brought for tasting from their
Reserve Tastings Wine Company.
Rika and Ron Randolf hope to attend future
private concerts sponsored by Ruth Eckerd
Hall’s Friends of Music.
Mike and Lisa Barnett, longtime Friends
of Music members, enjoyed the tasty
offerings that were served throughout
this special evening.
Scott and Amy Fehrs were happy to be able
to enjoy this evening of great entertainment
by contributing to Ruth Eckerd Hall
and its programs.
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