While it’s true that into every life a little rain must fall, the severe thunderstorms last Sunday afternoon almost curtailed the 29th annual May Pops Concert at Windsor to benefit the Indian River Medical Center Foundation. But Vero residents – and the amazing Brevard Symphony Orchestra – are made of sturdier stuff than that.
Helen Post and The Plansoen Foundation were again presenting sponsors for the event, which marked the unofficial end to Vero’s busy social season with a thunderous bang.
Everyone stayed as the deluge poured down around them and in true show-must-go-on fashion the orchestra, led by principal conductor and music director Maestro Christopher Confessore and joined by Broadway stars Susan Egan and David Burnham, played without intermission; finishing every last song – even an encore.
Earlier, intermittent showers sprinkled down as VIP supporters of the foundation arrived to enjoy a pre-concert buffet, sitting at festive tables set under five rows of cabanas that provided some shelter from the rain – augmented by ponchos and colorful umbrellas.
Joe Faria, Executive Chef of Quail Valley Club, and his efficient associates provided yet another sumptuous buffet, and free ice cream was offered to everyone, VIP and general admission ticket-holders alike, compliments of Windsor Properties.
To the south, which is traditionally awash in families and friends toting their own often elaborate pre-concert picnics, were only a scattering of folks attend this year, but even some of that group stayed and weathered the storm.
“Even today’s showers couldn’t dampen this celebration,” said Liz Bruner, who experienced a bit of a ‘trial by water’ as the new president of the Indian River Medical Foundation. “We look forward to our 30th year in 2019.”
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- Theresa Ingram and Hal Oberkotter
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- Ali Furnsinn, Shirley Becker and Liz Bruner (back); Vivian Rothaug, Susan Appel and Eleanor Renuart (front)
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- Judy and Bill Munn
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- Kay Brown, Karen Davis and Helen Post with Drs. James and Katherine Grichnik
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- Sue Scully and Wayne Hockmeyer with Marlynn and Bill Scully
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- Al and Joan DeCrane with Tony and Sally Woodruff
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- Maria Murray and Dr. Michaela Scott
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- Georgia Wells, Dr. Gerald Pierone and Dr. Nancy Cho
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- Jess and Rosanne Susi with Michelle Dowling and Matthew Susi
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- Chuck and Marybeth Cunningham
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- Katie Torperzer, Chef Joe Faria and Meghan Faria
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- Carol and Nick Rossi
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- Maestro Chris Confessore with vocalists Susan Egan and David Burnham
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- Gail Williams and Mary Ellen Brophy with Peter and Pat Thompson
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- Doug Sweeny and Doug Marquis
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- James and Noel Cooke
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- Adam and Dr. Kristy Crawford
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- Tom Jackson, John West and Dan Lautenbach
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- Emily Sherwood and Sarah Connors
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- Jan and John Donlan
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- Geraldine Kelly, Tom Porter and Barbara Lowry
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- Ruth Frey, Laraine Harrison, Dona Jensen and Sarabeth Smith
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- Bill and Cis Glavin
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- Libby Thompson and Bill King
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- Vickie and Dan Lautenbach
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- Nancy Ross
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- John Edgar, Joy Jackson and John West
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- Nick Oancea and Betty Cates with Roz Allen and Paul Landry
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- Wade and Ivan Baxley with David and Rebecca Espinoza
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- Michelle Craft, K.C. Gentile, and Kim Conn
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- Ernst and Ali Furnsinn
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- Liz and Chris Bruner
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- Liz Cundari, Les Gwyn-Williams and Helen Post
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- Oscar Anaya and Chef Joe Ferrara
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- Ellie and Bob McCabe
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- Carol and Nick Rossi
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- Diane and Stu Keller
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- John and Angie Schepers with Sue and Tim Guy
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- Diane Langevin and Page Franzel
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- Sarah Connors and Carrie Trooboff
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- Sandy and Randy Rolf
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- Rosanne and Jeff Susi
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- Michelle Dowling and Matthew Susi
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- Barclay Kass and Cynthia Bardes
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- Julia Douglas and Nancy Briggs
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- Jess and Rosanne Susi with Michelle Dowling and Matthew Susi
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- Dr. Paul Pagnini, David Burnham and Joe Langer
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- Jean and Ray Oglethorpe
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- Carolyn and Jay Antenen
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