Marvin Goldstein, Piano Lori Elliott Instrumental, Holiday Development Director
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY MARVIN GOLDSTEIN WINTER 2020–21 Opening Nights...like dark chocolate to the senses. Taylor / Blackburn Family Proud Season Sponsor Florida State University Opening Nights_JTaylor_Full Page Ad_2020-21.indd 1 10/22/20 10:17 AM SPONSORS DIAMOND LEVEL 20/21 TAYLOR/BLACKBURN FAMILY PLATINUM LEVEL RON SACHS & GAY WEBSTER-SACHS GOLD LEVEL LAW OFFICE OF HERB & KEN KATO MARY & NAN NAGY FSU License Plate JERVIS SILVER LEVEL LINDA J. LEE SMITH, PHD HINKLE BERNADETTE & ROGER LUCA MIKEY BESTEBREURTJE & WILSON BAKER TERESA BEAZLEY WIDMER MARSHALL & KIMBERLY CRISER BRONZE LEVEL CHARLES JIM & LARRY & & SUSAN BET T Y ANN JO DEEB STRATTON RODGERS Architects Lewis + Whitlock SALLY STEFANIE & KARIOTH ERWIN JACKSON IN-KIND SPONSORS, GRANTS & ENDOWMENTS LAURIE & KELLY DOZIER ENDOWMENT SPONSOR SUPPORT DOES NOT INDICATE ARTISTS’ ENDORSEMENT OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE. FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY A National Leader in Student Success GLOBAL REACH BEST IN FLORIDA FSU’s commitment to increasing the number of Florida State University’s four-year graduation students studying abroad was honored with a 2019 rate of 72 percent places FSU among the Top 10 Seal of Excellence from the Institute of International public universities in the country and is the best Education. The award specifically recognized FSU’s in the state of Florida. extraordinary global-engagement network. FSU FRESHMEN FLOURISH WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH Florida State’s freshman retention rate is 93 FSU researchers received a record level of funding percent, meaning more freshmen than ever from federal, state and private sources in the 2019 are returning for their second year. That places fiscal year, bringing $233.6 million to the university FSU among the Top 20 public universities in the to support investigations into areas such as health nation for freshman retention! sciences, high energy physics and marine biology. THE WORD IS OUT AN OUTSTANDING VALUE Prospective students are taking notice of FSU’s Florida State is ranked No. 9 in the nation among preeminence. We received a record-breaking public universities that offer high-quality education 60,555 first-time freshman applications for the at an affordable price, according to Kiplinger’s 2019 summer and fall semesters. annual list of Best Values in Public Colleges. Performing Arts Return he 2020–21 Season boasts a mix of well-known and instruments. Visit the Tallahassee Automobile Museum to emerging artists representing many different genres. see these works of art as well as six other rare Steinway pianos. T A new and special addition this year is “Florida’s This past season has been challenging for us all because of Finest” series, showcasing talented artists from the Sunshine COVID-19. Through the support of sponsors, members and State. our ticket purchasers, we are grateful to be able to present a We are thrilled to begin the 2020–21 Season’s live and in- season of diverse artists and attractions. Thank you for person performances with Florida’s Finest and hometown believing in the power of live performances. favorite Marvin Goldstein. With a quick wit, fingers that I would also like to thank Scott Carswell and The Moon glide across the keys, and an ability to draw his audience into team for hosting this season’s performances. The health and the music, Marvin will create a festive atmosphere to begin safety of our patrons, staff and volunteers are paramount and the holiday season. Opening Nights is working hand-in-hand with The Moon The performance is perfect for the whole family. He will management and staff to implement our safety protocols. entertain us with holiday classics as well as popular favorites Thank you for kicking off your holiday season with Opening from the 20th century—all works feature Marvin’s own Nights. We wish you health and happiness in the New Year. arrangements. Through the generosity of DeVoe Moore, Marvin will be playing on two of Steinway & Son’s Legendary Collection— The White House Piano and Peace Piano. 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