Soiree at Avila
Our February event – Soiree in Avila – was held at the lovely home of Carol Balkcom and Ed Kaloust. Our entertainment for the evening was TFO Principal Clarinet Natalie Hoe. We were thrilled to have Music Director Michael Francis and his wife Cindy attend, as well as Principal Horn David Smith, and Bassist Jim […]
Fanfare for Michael
On December 5th, Tampa Friends held Fanfare for Michael to honor his 10 years as Music Director of The Florida Orchestra. The event was held at The Bay Club at Westshore Yacht Club where our musical entertainment was Simon Lasky, British composer and jazz pianist.
Harmony Across the Bay 2025
Harmony Across the Bay is a joint fundraising luncheon held by the three TFO guilds who support The Florida Orchestra. After the St. Pete Guild resurrected this event last year, Tampa Friends hosted the event in January 2025 with over 60 members from all three guilds attending. We were entertained by TFO Principal Cellist Yoni Draiblate […]
Pep Rally Photos
Members kicked up their heels at a Pep Rally to end the summer doldrums and jump in to a new Florida Orchestra season.
Fanfare Soiree
Spooky Photos
Our normally sedate music lovers cut loose at the Speakeasy! See the costumes — recognize people you know? Music,food, dancing — a good time was had by all.
At the Charlene A. Gordon Theater
The event was an elegant evening at Charlene A. Gordon Theater at the University of Tampa. Guest speaker was Ignacio Barron Viela, new CEO of the Florida Orchestra; and Natalie Yu, Second Assistant Concertmaster, performed several beautiful compositions. This theater is an acoustical gem in The Ferman Center for The Arts at UT. The Center […]
Tampa Friends TFO at Canterbury Tower
Laura Smith, cellist with The Florida Orchestra, performed for residents at Canterbury Tower recently as a service of Tampa Friends TFO’s Community Engagement program. Ms. Smith played several pieces, talked about her instrument and answered questions from the audience. Two lucky attendees received a voucher for a free concert. Wine, punch and cake were served. […]
Tune Up Party 2023
What a Beautiful Evening! Our Tune-Up party was a truly elegant event. Many thanks to Carl and Lyda Lindell for hosting us in their art-filled home. A string quartet of Florida Orchestra musicians played a delightful concert. The 80 attendees enjoyed gourmet food prepared by the talented members of our Social Committee. Susana Weymouth, TFO […]
Joe Beverly at Unisen Senior Living Community
Joe Beverly, who plays clarinet and bass clarinet with The Florida Orchestra, performed and answered questions at Unisen Senior Living Community in Tampa recently. Many audience members were retired musicians or are music aficionados and asked very specific questions. In addition to various versions of clarinet, he also plays the saxophone and guitar. He received […]