The Folly Theater – Folly Frolic
Ashley and Ramin Cherafat were the honorary chairmen, and Sara E. Welch and Steve Paddock served as the co-chairmen for The Folly Theater’s Folly Frolic, “Celebrating the Renewal of an Iconic Theater.” The November 17th benefit concert featured Oleta Adams, blues and gospel vocalist. More than $175,000 was raised in support of the 118-year-old theater.
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| Steve and Linda Taylor, Dennis and Palle Rilinger and Linda Lyon |
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| (Front row) Josh Dampf, Bri Hopkins and Ivan Garnica (back row) Drew Elliott, Jordan Borrell and Alyse Marie |
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| Katie Castro and Michael Carmona |
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| Board Member Alex and Cynthia Solorio with Chris Benner, board member |
Also featured in the January 5, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography
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