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WHEN A GALA IS HELD
ONLY ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS,
YOU DON’T WANT
TO MISS IT!
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S o when the lights go up March 22 for “There’s No Former Naples Players Executive Director Jim Rideoutte
Business Like Show Business,” fans of live theater and his wife Chris, serving as Honorary Co-chairs, will be
will be watching dozens of performers from the recognized that night for all their work over the years.
Naples Players adult and youth programs entertain
them throughout the evening. Cathy Christopher is auction chair, joined by
committee members Bunny Brooks, Lois Selfon, Paul
“The opening number will be 14 to 18 year olds Sagherian, and Paula Weatherburn-Baker. Jay Baker
performing ‘Can’t Stop the Music’ from Hairspray, and they returns as the special auctioneer.
are just sensational,” says Delores Sorey, co-chair of the
fundraiser with Dylan Sanders. The Live Auction will include a Tauck Tour on the
Danube, an exclusive New York trip, and a Chef ’s Table
The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. inside the Naples Beach dinner at Avenue5 for 30!
Hotel & Golf Resort ballroom, where a gourmet and
extremely creative four-course dinner will be served along William Boyajian, owner of Port Royal Jewelers, has
with special select wines. created a special piece for the auction as part of his Steven
Leonard Award Program. “William is incredibly generous
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