Arts Advocates Luncheon: The Sarasota Orchestra with Joseph McKenna
April 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Registration closes April 10)
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Join Sarasota Orchestra CEO Joe McKenna for exclusive updates on the new music center. As the Gulf Coast’s first and only purpose-built acoustic music hall, the new music center is designed to support education, spark creativity, and provide meaningful gathering spaces for people of all ages. He will share detailed architectural schematic renderings that reflect both the artistry and functionality that will define the orchestra’s new home.

CEO and President Joe McKenna is responsible for executing the strategic direction of the board and ensuring the organizations financial security. During his tenure, the endowment corpus increased by more than $10 million, the youth orchestra had its debut performance at Carnegie Hall, and the orchestra re-launched its brand including the name change to Sarasota Orchestra. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in trombone performance and music education from the New England Conservatory.

There is social time that begins at 11 a.m. before lunch to meet and mingle. Come early to meet Arts Advocates members and friends who also love the arts. $45 for Arts Advocates members, $50 for non-members (includes lunch). Register at ArtsAdvocates.org. Luncheons are sponsored by Observer Media Group.