Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Fundraising Events 2009-10

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Season highlights follow…

Fall Prelude
September 17, 2009 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Cornell Fine Arts Museum,
Rollins College, Winter Park

Experience the art of André Kertész, Andy Warhol, and Blake Scholar Michael Phillips, while you enjoy music contemporary to the life of each artist performed by Philharmonic musicians. Narrated by Philharmonic Executive Director, David Schillhammer and Cornell Curator of Academic Initiatives, Matthew McLendon. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

$50 per person

Opening Night Celebration
September 26, 2009 5:45 – 8:00 PM
The Country Club of Orlando

Begin your Opening Night celebration of the Philharmonic’s seventeenth season with music, cocktails, and dinner in one of Orlando’s most beautiful settings. Black Tie Optional

$125 per person
*Dinner guests are invited to an exclusive Onstage Reception following the gala opening night concert.
(Concert tickets sold separately.) Reception sponsored by the Peabody of Orlando

Art of Fashion Benefit Brunch
October 25, 2009 10:30 AM
Mall of Millenia

This day of fashion and fun begins with a formal champagne brunch in the Mall of Millenia’s elegant Grand Court. Guests will also enjoy:
• An informal modeling presentation of cruise and fall collections by Mall of Millenia luxury retailers
• Entertainment by musicians of the Philharmonic & Festival of Orchestras; dancers from Orlando Ballet & actors from Fairwinds Broadway Across America
• Dessert and coffee in the Mall’s luxury stores & other in-store activities
Proceeds from this event,* benefit the Orlando Philharmonic, Dr. P. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Fairwinds Broadway Across America, Orlando Ballet and Festival of Orchestras.

*(including 10% of all event sales from
participating retailers)
$75 per person or $700 per table of 10

St. Augustine City of Light Pre-Holiday Getaway
December 8, 2009

See the fabulous lights of St. Augustine, visit the Lightner Museum and enjoy an elegant luncheon at Casa Monica Hotel before touring the city and shopping.

$125 per person (includes transportation, museum and city tour, and gourmet luncheon) October 15 is the deadline for reservations. A minimum of 40 people is needed. (Latecomers accepted if space is available at $135 pp.)

Hal France Returns: An Informance hosted by Bryce West
March 3, 2010 7:00 PM
At the Home of Bryce West, Windermere

Hal France’s energy and enthusiasm will captivate you as he discusses his upcoming program. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with Hal and enjoying a musical preview by Principal Flute, Colleen Blagov.

$100 per person

Andy Lane’s Tribute to Lenny Bernstein
March 25, 2010 7:00 PM
Location to be Announced

Andrew Lane’s lighthearted and charismatic concert previews have our audiences asking for more! Maestro Lane presents a tribute to the marvelous music of Bernstein. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

$100 per person

A Classic Informance
April 14, 2010 7:00 PM
At the Home of Stephen Goldman and Melanie Love, Winter Park

Composer-In-Residence Stella Sung and Maestro Christopher Wilkins discuss Stella’s latest work, The Circle Closes, and the extraordinary musical program that surrounds it.

$100 per person

Jeans and Jewels
June 5, 2010 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Winter Park Farmer’s Market

A fabulous evening with Friends! Enjoy a silent auction, great music, great fare and great fun.

$65 per person

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