NORTH PORT SYMPHONY

40th Anniversary

A Ruby Gala

March 2, 2024
5:30 PM
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club - North Port, Florida
Formal Attire, Black Tie Optional
Complimentary Valet Service
$125.00 Per Person

Available now!

Sharing the Joy of Music

Our Mission is to Share the Joy of Music. Our 40th Anniversary Gala is dedicated to our mission. Not only will we celebrate 40 years of music in North Port, but we will also develop the North Port Symphony's Education and Community Outreach endeavors.

The North Port Symphony's long-term goals include:

Developing a financially accessible Strings Summer Camp for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in North Port.
Developing an after-school program for elementary-aged North Port students to learn string instruments.
Producing performances within the North Port community at City Hall, Wellen Park, etc.

Live Auction Items

Artistic Symphony Quilt

Executed in red, black, greens and metallic golds. Musical instruments and elements are individually embroidered, pieced, and quilted in a pattern of musical notes. It is handmade by Judy Whittaker, Past President of the Peace River Quilters’ Guild. Measures 48” x 64”.

Donor: Judy Whittaker

Value: $1200

Custom 11x14 Tiffany Portrait

Reminiscent of art during the 17th century, Rob Hurth Photography creates the same vitality and beauty of classical artistry. Includes a pre-photography consultation, an in-studio photography session with the artist and a beautiful hand-crafted Tiffany portrait, mounted to canvas and coated with a luster lacquer.

Donor: Rob Hurth Photography

Value: $1000

Custom Made Trombone Floor Lamp

Created for the North Port Symphony by North Port craftsman, Pat. Beffel, jr. Gleaming brass trombone with carefully selected additional brass elements. Glass table on top of the bell will hold your beverage. Peacock granite base has flecks of gold to complement the instrument. Mississippi-made lamp shade finishes the ensemble. Light bulb included.

Donors: Pat. Beffel, jr., Beffel Lighting; Acer Granite; Antique Mercantile Exchange; Dave Jonas; Charlotte County Glass; Midwest Lamp Parts

Value: $1400

"A Certain Smile"

is one of Kitt Moran’s fun- loving wine ladies. She reminds us to pause our busy schedules and enjoy our lives. Oil on canvas created by award-winning Artist Kitt Moran. 24” x 36”, framed to 25 ¼” x 37 ½”.

Donor: Kitt Moran

Value: $1900

Donor: Ella Arnow

Value: $3650

MEXICO!

Grand Luxxe Riviera Maya or Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta

Enjoy true luxury for a week in a 2 bedroom 2 ½ bath spa suite in Riviera Maya or in Nuevo Vallarta between April 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025 excepting Christmas and Easter weeks. Golf, Tennis, Massages, Gym and Spa. Resorts are not all-inclusive. For more information visit the following websites:

https://www.vidanta.com/en/web/riviera-maya/grand-luxxe

https://www.vidanta.com/web/nuevo-vallarta/grand-luxxe

A Marvelous Meal with Maestro

for four guests. Enjoy an evening of entertaining stories, good food and great fun with Maestro and his lovely wife at their home in Riverview. An accomplished chef, Maestro is doing the cooking. Choose either his world-famous Spaghetti in Meat Sauce or his equally famous Polish Golabki.

Donors: Maestro Robert Romanski & Michele de Lucca-Lowrey

Value: Priceless

Silent Auction Items

Spiritual Protection

Silver is believed to have the power to purify and cleanse negative energy. Solid and heavy, this Native American Sterling
bracelet features a traditional rope design.

Donor: Anonymous

Value: $125

Feminine & Delicate

Luminescent cultured
pearls are encased in
sterling silver with
white sapphire accents.
Pierced earrings and
pendant on a delicate
18” sterling chain. A gift for yourself or for someone else?

Donor: Kay Jewelers

Value: $230

Blossoms Necklace & Earrings Set

All of Bone Boutique’s pieces are made from sustainable animal bone, making them an ethical and stylish choice for your jewelry collection. This blossoms necklace and earrings set is made from the scale bones of the Florida long nose garfish. Sure to invite comment!

Donor: Bone Boutique

Value: $80

Happy Place !

Nau-T-Girls love wind in their hair, sandy toes & salty kisses. Designed by Pam Duke, Nau-T-Girl features nautical themed jewelry and gifts. The wave ring and necklace in sterling with blue zircon represent the Nau-T-Girl’s happy place – out on the waves and enjoying the sun.

Donor: Nau-T-Girl

Value: $265

Saltwater Jewelry

Designs are themed from the ocean and all the life below. Custom designed and crafted solid silver necklace includes a turquoise cabochon. Hand-produced by Allen Moen, custom designs in silver for family & friends. Pendant is 2 ½” long on 20” silver chain.

Donor: Catalyst Group ECR – Executive Coaching and Roundtables

Value: $275

Classic Creations in diamonds & gold

Celebrating over 40 years of serving our community, the Duke family believes in giving back to the community in which they live. Go shopping with these two $100 gift cards. Browse their extensive array of fine jewelry, watches, coins, clocks and collectibles. Maybe put it toward a custom jewelry design or an appraisal? The possibilities are limitless!

Donor: Classic Creations in diamonds & gold

Value: $200

Painting with a Twist

for two. Give your evening a twist. Make it a date night or fun-filled night with a friend. Choose from a multitude of fun and easy classes. BYOB and finger foods if you’d like. Sip, socialize. Create! Use by May 1, 2024.

Donor: Painting with a Twist

Value: $78

Four on the Floor!

Cruise the avenue with your driver in this 1961 Chevy Corvette. Feel the power of the 240 hp engine with double 4 barrel carburetors when you hit the highway to your surprise destination. Plan at least an hour for the ride.

Donor: Lee & Mary Ellen Snell

Value: $150

FRONT Seat Ride

in a North Port patrol vehicle. Enjoy your ride and take part in a half-day look behind the scenes. Includes a K9 demo, drone unit flight, station tour and more!

Donor: North Port Police Department
Value: $200

Easy Traveling with Travelpro®

Travel easily with the MaxLite Air hard side travel set. Lightweight spinner wheels make it a breeze to push through the airport.

Donor: Travelpro®

Value: $520

Think YOU can Escape?

Think outside the box, crack the codes and solve the puzzles. The possibilities are endless! Two tickets valid in North Port, Sarasota and Punta Gorda.

Donor: Escape Rooms Unlocked – North Port

Value: $70

Sparkling Windows, Fresh Drive & Walk

Didn’t you just wash them? And then the storm came through and they’re dirty. Again. Let someone else take care of cleaning them this time. Up to ten windows, inside and out including screens and tracks. PLUS your driveway and front sidewalk will be power-washed to give you that new concrete look. For residences within a 30 mile radius of North Port. Must be used by March 1, 2025.

Donor: Brightview Window Cleaning

Value: $300

Entertainment

Dance the night away with the Saint Tone Band! A Dynamic High Energy Party Dance Band!
Their captivating performances will have you singing and dancing along with a perfect mix of your All-Time Favorite Covers and Captivating Originals in the genres of Pop, Rock, and Country from the 1960's to Todays Hits.