Members – Register for all 7 luncheons by October 11 at the special discounted package price of only $275. If you sign up for each luncheon individually, the total member cost is $300. ACT NOW – Registration must be received by Friday, October 11, 2024.

With Dr. Joseph Holt, artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota

Hear what it was like for Sarasota’s professional choral ensemble to perform at the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. 

Luncheons at the Sarasota Yacht Club are sponsored by Observer Media Group. 

Take a guided tour of the paintings and sculptures owned by Arts Advocates on display at the Van Wezel. After that, step onto the stage where a Van Wezel guide will give you a peek behind the curtain and share stories and anecdotes about the colorful world of show business!

For Arts Advocates members only. Midge Johnson and Alan Wasserman, a delightful husband and wife team, will entertain us in the special and unique gallery space they created to combine their talents.

This Sarasota Ballet tour, exclusively for Arts Advocates, will include a behind the scenes tour. Learn about the history of the Sarasota Ballet, their current season, and their community engagement and education programs. Visit the costume shop, which includes a presentation by the costume designer. See dancers in class and various backstage areas. In the Mertz Theatre, we'll learn more from our guide and ballet staff; this includes a question and answer period. Last, we will meet the box office manager, Rod, in the lobby and have a drawing for a Friends of the Ballet luncheon.

Take a guided tour of the paintings and sculptures owned by Arts Advocates on display at the Van Wezel. After that, step onto the stage where a Van Wezel guide will give you a peek behind the curtain and share stories and anecdotes about the colorful world of show business!

Holly Freedman is the founder of OLLI's Listening to Women, which is an annual lecture series started in 2019. The series highlights the life stories, achievements, and diversity of women who are influential figures in their respective fields. These women have reshaped industries and are making a difference in today's communities. 

Holly has been instrumental in selecting these speakers and the success of this program, which is now in its 6th year. This art talk will delve into Holly's selection process and interactions with these remarkable women. Their backstories and struggles are an inspiration for us all.