January 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Sarasota Yacht Club - 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236
Ticket Information: $250 per person - All Inclusive cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, entertainment & more!
Reserve a table with friends & family. SILENT AUCTION!
Don't miss TBI's Major Fundraising Event of the Year! If you're unable to attend, but still wish to support TBI, please consider still purchasing a ticket, a program book greeting, or a sponsorship!
If you are unable to attend, please consider a donated ticket purchase, sponsorship, or sharing this page with a friend!
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OUR HONOREES
DR. ANN STEPHENSON-MOE
Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe is a major musical force throughout the region as an organist, harpsichordist, conductor, and accompanist. She served as the organist-choirmaster at The Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota from 1974 to 2021. She has been organist and Music Director at Temple Beth Israel since 1996. In 2021, Ann also became the organist at Venice Presbyterian Church. She remains active in the Sarasota musical community, on the Board of Directors of Choral Artists of Sarasota, and the Sarasota Concert Association. She has performed recitals at St. Thomas Church in New York City, working with Alec Whiton and Gerre Hancock, Trinity Church in Boston, and the American Cathedral in Paris. A graduate of Florida State University, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science followed by a Master of History from Rollins College. Ann also has a Master of Sacred Music, summa cum laude, from Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
KEI SULHI
TBI’s long-time soloist, Kei Sulhi started in life as ‘Rebecca’, evolving through several “nom de la persona” to the one we know today as Kei. As a child, she was singing popular tunes of the time, and she and her sister Jen began tapping and singing around town in Hamilton, Ohio, as the Dolly Sisters. Vocal studies at FSU took her on a more serious path, with experience in opera and her first professional gig in Spoleto, Italy’s Festival Dei Due Mondi, under Maestro Gian Carlo Menotti. She earned her M.A. in counseling, working in human services and management for 20 years before returning to music, as chorister and soloist in oratorio, art, and program repertoire with professional groups, churches, and the Sarasota Opera. She occasionally steps into clubs for standards and beloved show tunes. Kei met TBI’s then-choir director, Florence Katz z”l in 1996, undertook a month-long audition, and has since earned her place with our renowned TBI choir.
ENTERTAINMENT
THE JOHN RINELL TRIO
John Rinell (Vocalist, Guitar, Steel Drums) Originally from Hoboken, New Jersey - the backyard of Frank Sinatra! John possesses a versatile voice and sings over 3,000 songs, including modern rock classics, Jimmy Buffet and semi-classical music.
Nikki Schwanzer (Vocalist) has been performing professionally as a singer for the past ten years. She is regarded as one of the most sought-after vocalists in the club and wedding circuit. Her dynamic voice and vibrant personality, on and off stage, captivate audiences wherever she performs, showcasing all types of music, including pop, ballads, oldies, standards, disco, show-tunes, classic rock, folk and opera.
AJ Cohen (keys) specializes in performing jazz, R&B, funk, and most other styles of music. He attended Combs College of Music and the Philadelphia Musical Academy, and studied with Philadelphia’s premier jazz teachers. A founding recording and touring member of Capitol Records band Forest Green, AJ shared the stage with Hall and Oates, Steve Miller, Dave Mason, and Todd Rundgren.
THE JOHN RINELL TRIO
Jazzmin Carson has captivated audiences, performing in Once on This Island; WBTT’s premiere of Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue; and more recently Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul! She has been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the College of Fellows Jane Alexander Acting Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Raleigh Mosely II made his WBBT debut in the 2017 production of Broadway in Black. He has appeared in two productions each season including Black Nativity, Joyful! Joyful!, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul, and a Motown Christmas. Raleigh earned his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Central Florida, and also has music available for purchase
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you have questions about sponsorship, please contact Executive Director Isaac Azerad
(941) 685-6366 or email isaac@longboatkeytemple.org
ALL SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE PROGRAM AND ACKNOWLEDGED DURING THE EVENT.
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CATEGORY |
GROSS AMOUNT |
# TICKETS INCLUDED |
BENEFITS INCLUDING GOLD PAGE |
BENEFIT TICKETS |
TAX DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT |
|
EVENT SPONSOR |
$25,000 | 16 | $5,200 | $4,000 | $19,800 |
|
HONORARY FOUNDER |
$10,000 |
8 |
$2,800 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
|
CORPORATE SPONSOR |
$5,000 |
4 |
$2,200 |
$1,000 |
$2,800 |
|
EVENT BENEFACTOR |
$5000 |
4 |
$2,200 |
$1,000 |
$2,800 |
|
PATRON |
$4,000 |
2 |
$1,700 |
$500 |
$2,300 |
|
FOOD SPONSOR |
$3,500 |
0 |
$1,200 |
$0 |
$2,300 |
|
PROGRAM BOOK SPONSOR |
$3,500 |
0 |
$1,200 |
$0 |
$2,300 |
|
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR |
$3,500 |
0 |
$1,200 |
$0 |
$2,300 |
|
DECORATIONS SPONSOR |
$1,750 |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,750 |
|
CENTERPIECES SPONSOR |
$1,750 |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,750 |
|
INVITATIONS SPONSOR |
$1,750 |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,750 |
PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING
| PROGRAM BOOK AD SIZE | AMOUNT | PROGRAM BOOK SIZE | AMOUNT |
| GOLD FULL PAGE 6"X7.5" | $1,500 | REAR COVER COLOR FULL 6"X7.5" | $2,000 |
| FULL PAGE 6"X7.5" | $1,000 | INSIDE FRONT COLOR FULL 6"X7.5" | $1,500 |
| HALF PAGE 6"X3.75" | $750 | INSIDE REAR COLOR FULL 6"X7.5" | $1,500 |
| QUARTER PAGE 3"X3.5" | $400 | ||
| GREETING 3"X1" | $150 | ||
| L'CHAIM LISTING (NAME ONLY) | $100 |
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT ADVERTISING & DONATIONS, CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (941) 383-3428 OR EMAIL: OFFICE@LONGBOATKEYTEMPLE.ORG
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