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Donor Stories
Frank and Carol Morsani's Legacy of Generosity
 Carol Morsani Hall. It's a
magnificent performance space
that all patrons of the Straz Center
know and love. As one of the busiest venues in the world,
Morsani Hall — a 2,610-seat theater and
concert space — is widely known for
hosting stars from every artistic discipline,
including musical theater, dance, opera
and symphony.
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Encouraging Others to Give
 Don Jones, Jr. and David Alfano
have long been beloved supporters
of the Straz Center. Don, a theater
professional with advanced
degrees from Yale School of Drama
and NYU, and David, an opera
and theater aficionado, believe
deeply in the Center's mission of
engaging children.
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Making a Difference in Tampa Bay
 Aaron Fodiman and Margaret Word-Burnside are beloved fixtures on the Tampa Bay social scene. As the editors and publishers of Tampa Bay Magazine, they constantly are making a difference in our community. The magazine recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and for
many of those years the Straz Center has played a central role in the magazine's
cultural coverage.
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Couple's Gift Ensures Future of Arts in Tampa
 "I got the shivers when the
performing arts center opened,"
Jerry Williams said. He and his wife,
Jane, had long been lovers of the
arts, but when they arrived in Tampa
they were forced to look elsewhere
for entertainment and cultural
nourishment.
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Family Tradition and Faith in the Future
Dr. Ray and Donna Brooker, longtime
residents of Tampa, have supported
the Straz Center from its beginning.
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Making Jazz Happen at the Straz
 It would be hard to find more
enthusiastic fans of jazz than
Bruce and Elaine Bialor. For years
they have loved all styles of this
quintessential American music,
from Dixieland to big band, and
bebop to the avant-garde. "Jazz is
a wonderful art form," Elaine says.
"There is movement and energy...
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The Power Of The Arts: A Discussion With Don Jones And David Alfano
 Don Jones and David Alfano are true lovers of the performing arts and they
believe in the potential the arts have for helping kids. They know from
experience. Don is a retired theater director and teacher. David, a retired
finance professional, has been a life-long opera fan. They recently...
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Inspiring Others to Give
 Fifty years ago, Geraldine "Gerry" Hynes clambered to the last row of the balcony at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. "The tickets were only $2," she recalls. The performance featured the
beloved duo, Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci, and from that time
she was hooked on opera. Although of Italian descent — Gerry's parents were natives of a small...
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Armand Brunet: A Legacy of Art
 Armand Brunet is not your typical artist. A veteran who spent three years in the U.S. Navy and three years in the Air Force, Armand has always been drawn to shape, color, symmetry and harmony. Those were also qualities he cultivated during his 40-year career as a landscape architect.
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Roger Geronimo: The Doctor of the High C's
It is difficult to imagine anyone who loves TBPAC or Opera Tampa more than Dr. Roger J. Geronimo. Known popularly as "the doctor of the high C's," Roger has spent an enormous amount of time and energy at TBPAC not only as a member of the audience, but also as a member of the chorus in several...
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The Foundation Of A Better Tampa Bay
In a surprisingly short amount of time, the Bailey Family Foundation (BFF) has made a lasting, wonderfully positive impact on life in the Tampa Bay region. "Tampa Bay is our home," R. Kent Bailey, the vice president of BFF, recently said. "Our efforts are concentrated on doing all we can to ensure that it remains a wonderful place to live." The family patriarch, Ron K. Bailey, established...
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Four Generations Enjoy TBPAC
A longtime subscriber and donor, Shirley Solomon's dedication to TBPAC goes back more than 25 years when she volunteered in a variety of administrative capacities. "The Center is like my second home," Shirley says. "I can't say I remember too many of the shows, but I remember the people I had the pleasure of working with."
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Giving Back: A Chat With Aaron Fodiman And Margaret Word-Burnside
 Aaron Fodiman and Margaret Word-Burnside are well-loved fixtures on the Tampa Bay social scene. As the editors and publishers of Tampa Bay Magazine, they are in tune with a huge number of activities that make a difference in our community. One of their favorite organizations is TBPAC, where their legacy gift to the endowment fund will ensure that their support will continue forever.
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A Legacy of Giving: The Dalacks and TBPAC
 George and Doris Dalack understand better than most the significant role that the arts can play in a child's life. That devotion to children is partly why the couple's unrestricted planned gift to TBPAC Foundation is so important to them.They understand that engaging children is the first step toward developing informed, caring citizens.
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Estate Gift Ensures That Opera Will Live On...Forever
The prospect for opera in the Tampa Bay area was not as bright in 1995 as it soon became. With Opera Tampa readying for its first performance, one of the things the new company needed — besides an audience — was a sponsor. That's when Helen Torres stepped in to make her first gift to...
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TBPAC Lobby Named In Honor Of Silbigers' Gift
 "Ruth and I have spent many wonderful evenings together at TBPAC," said Dr. Silbiger. This gift to TBPAC's endowment in my wife's honor commemorates our 50th wedding anniversary. Not only do we love TBPAC, its mission to bring art to our community, and the many people there who have become like family to us, but we also recognize that a gift to the endowment will never fade."
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The Spirit Of Giving
George Jenkins founded Publix with the spirit of giving in mind. He was once asked, "If you hadn't given away so much, how much do you think you would be worth today?" His response, without hesitation: "Probably nothing." Publix Super Markets Charities has been a loyal corporate partner of TBPAC since 1987. Their initial participation...
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Making Sure the Legacy Continues
 Time does fly when you are having fun and enjoying the community, but FUN is the operative word here when speaking about The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. We recently laughed ourselves silly while enjoying the performance of Chris Sullivan in "Defending the Caveman."
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Making a Difference in Their Community
 Consider the nervous little girl performing in her first ballet recital. Her experience—her success—will live with her forever. And having performed, she will enter the world with pride. With discipline. With confidence. And with a love of the art.
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