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Friends of the NSO
(formerly Newark Symphony Society)
L to R: Stanley Hajec, Clella Murray,
Elaine Markell, Simeone Tartaglione, Kathleen Chapmond, and Laura
Rogers chat at the 2010 Wine and Cheese Social.
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The Friends of the NSO (formerly Newark Symphony Society) is the
Orchestra support group, providing assistance throughout the
season. The Friends had 117 members during the 2008-09 season. The
Friends President for the 2011-2012 season is Leni Markell.
The Friends help to keep the Orchestra a vital part of the Newark area
community. Our volunteers serve as ushers and ticket takers, provide
refreshments at concert intermissions, and raise needed funds. The Friends help to
keep the Orchestra a vital part of the Newark area community. Over the
past few years we have contributed more than $27,000 to the
Orchestra.
Our major events have included:
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a Wine and Cheese Social to kick off the NSO
season,
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a Fundraising Wine Dinner at Caffé
Gelato,
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"Champagne, Chopin, and More," a special chamber concert,
and
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a Spring Appreciation Luncheon.
Please contact Rodelle Weintraub,
Membership VP, at 302-235-2859 or
rodellew@earthlink.net if you'd like to join us in the future.
The first event of the season is the Wine and
Cheese Social. This year's social was held on Sunday, September 25, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the home
of Leni Markell. For further information, please call 302-235-2859.
More details will be posted as we near the event, so please check
back!
We also host an annual Benefit Wine
Dinner at Caffé Gelato, 90 East Main Street in Newark. This
year's dinner was on Sunday, January 15, 2012, starting at 6
p.m. We hope you can join us for this deliciously
fun event!
Persons interested in joining the Friends may do so by writing to
Friends of the NSO, P.O. Box 5735, Newark, DE 19714. Annual dues are only $20.00
for an individual or $35.00 for a family. Join to become a part of the Newark
arts scene and support your community Orchestra.
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