The Florida Orchestra Guild of St. Petersburg, Inc. proudly
presents the 56th Annual Golden Baton Award, honoring

Susan and Dan Haney

for exceptional service to The Florida Orchestra

Thursday, April 24, 2025
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
The Mahaffey Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Arts
400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Sponsors will arrive to the ease of complimentary valet parking at the circular entrance of the theater. You will be guided to a private VIP sponsor cocktail reception, providing the first opportunity to toast our 2025 recipients, while mingling with Florida Orchestra President and CEO, Ignacio Barron Viela and previous Golden Baton recipients.

Attendees will proceed to the waterfront dining venue for a seated dinner at dusk by Sonata, featuring Maestro Michael Francis’ presentation of the 2025 Golden Baton Award. Following the meal, guests will be escorted to premier theater seating to experience “Inside the Music” with Michael Francis, featuring “Pictures at an Exhibition” by
Modest Mussorgsky and sponsored by the Cassaly Foundation.

Tables seat eight
Elegant business or cocktail attire

Contact: Chloe Firebaugh, Event Chair
Phone: 727-204-2553

Gold Sponsorship

4 RESERVATIONS
$ 3,000
  • 4 Reservations
  • VIP Cocktail Reception
    with Maestro Michael Francis
  • Dinner at Dusk
    with Preferred Theatre Seating
  • Inside the Music with the Maestro
    Featuring Pictures at an Exhibition
    by Modest Mussorgsky
    Sponsored by The Cassaly Foundation
  • Complimentary Valet Parking

Silver Sponsorship

2 RESERVATIONS
$ 2,000
  • 2 Reservations
  • VIP Cocktail Reception
    with Maestro Michael Francis
  • Dinner at Dusk
    with Preferred Theatre Seating
  • Inside the Music with the Maestro
    Featuring Pictures at an Exhibition
    by Modest Mussorgsky
    Sponsored by The Cassaly Foundation
  • Complimentary Valet Parking

Bronze Sponsorship

1 RESERVATION
$ 1,000
  • 1 Reservation
  • VIP Cocktail Reception
    with Maestro Michael Francis
  • Dinner at Dusk
    with Preferred Theatre Seating
  • Inside the Music with the Maestro
    Featuring Pictures at an Exhibition
    by Modest Mussorgsky
    Sponsored by The Cassaly Foundation
  • Complimentary Valet Parking

All proceeds from events sponsored by the Guild benefit The Florida Orchestra.
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