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Design Development/Construction Update
Construction Manager At Risk Ranking
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The procurement committee ranked Balfour Beatty Construction first of three firms shortlisted as the project’s Construction Manager At Risk (CM). The committee noted the company’s strong track record of completing projects on time and within budget, as well as their passion for and understanding of the project.
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Richard Pilbrow, Theatre Projects Founder, Receives Wally Russell Award
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Richard Pilbrow
Theatre Projects announced Richard Pilbrow, founder and chairman emeritus, has been awarded the Wally Russell Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s award was presented during ceremonies at the Live Design International (LDI) trade show in Las Vegas. This prestigious honor is given on an annual basis to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry during his or her career. Pilbrow leads the theater planning effort for the performing arts center.
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Design Architect Barton Myers Wins 2009 Distinguished Achievement in Architecture Award
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Barton Myers
The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) has honored Barton Myers with a 2009 Distinguished Achievement in Architecture Award for architectural excellence. He is only the third architect to be honored in this category.
This is the fifth USITT award received by Myers and the firm. Previously, the USITT honored the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Tempe Center for the Arts – all designed by the firm. Previously, Myers’ New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark received a Rudy Bruner Award for urban excellence.
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Fundraising Announcements
Grant Awarded
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The Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Chesley G. Magruder Foundation. “We are honored to receive this generous gift from the Chesley G. Magruder Foundation and to have the tremendous support we continue to receive from the Central Florida community,” said President Kathy Ramsberger.
The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation formed to provide funding for charitable, religious, educational, literary, and scientific organizations and programs. Since 1979, the foundation has continued the philanthropy of its founder by providing charitable grants primarily to organizations located in Central Florida.
Annette Neel with Jacki Hale, construction manager, Hines.
Annette Neel Featured as Icon
The December 2008 issue of Orlando Home & Leisure profiled one of our donors, Annette Neel. Her “Icon” profile told her story as a proud Orlando native who gave a gift to the performing arts center to honor her parents’ legacy and pay tribute to the passion for the arts they instilled in her. “They felt the arts were an important part of life – that they inspired you by helping you look beyond the troubles of everyday life,” Neel explained.
Heart For the Arts (PDF)
Orlando Home & Leisure
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Community Outreach/Events
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Recent
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February 5
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What’s Up Downtown
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February 11
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Isleworth Realty Presentation
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February 14
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Orlando Chorale Performance in the model center
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February 16
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City of Orlando Black History Month Celebration
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April 2
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International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Presentation
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April 15
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater Guild Presentation
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April 16
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Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission’s
CEO Roundtable Presentation
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April 17
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Hispanic Business and Consumer Expo Booth
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April 23
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Ivy League Club of Central Florida Event
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May 7
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Orange Appeal magazine is celebrated its one year anniversary and May issue launch party at DPAC’s model center.
Visit orangeappeal.com.
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May 8
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chART, a charity art magazine, shot the summer fashion photo with the performing arts center model. The issue was unveiled at an event at BB&T Bank in Winter Park. Visit chARTcharityart.com.
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May 30
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US Green Building Council
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Coming Up
For upcoming events, please visit our web site.
If your organization is interested in a project update presentation, please contact Alexis Jackson at alexis.jackson@orlandopac.org.
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Board of Directors
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Earl M. Crittenden Jr. Esq.
Our newest board member is Earl M. Critenden Jr. Esq. He is an attorney in the Orlando office of GrayRobinson, P.A. Crittenden currently serves on the City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board and the boards of Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter in Orlando and Merchant’s House Museum in New York City. He is also chairman of the School Advisory Council for Orlando Tech and a contributing editor for Orange Appeal magazine. His passion for the arts and this project, combined with his business acumen and legal expertise, will make him a valuable addition to the board.
Davis Gaines as Sweeney Todd
Davis Gaines
Congratulations to Davis Gaines for a rave performance in the lead role of Sweeney Todd. Along with fellow Broadway star, Faith Prince, Davis was featured in the Orlando Philharmonic and Mad Cow Theatre collaborative production.
Ed Timberlake
Ed Timberlake was featured in the March issue of Executive Living. The article highlighted renovations to his Maitland home and profiled his career and his recent appointment to Seaside National Bank & Trust as chairman of its Central Florida board.
At Home with Ed Timberlake (PDF)
Executive Living
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For a complete list of our 2009 Board of Directors, please click here.
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The Team
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Conductor Terrance Lane and Lane and Company, a Sacred Music and Negro Spiritual Ensemble
From Left: Sibille Pritchard, Kathy Ramsberger, Linda Chapin, Dr. Rita Bornstein.