Nov 12
FLAME 2026–2027
In gratitude for your membership in the Richard Baron Leadership Circle, we invite current RBLC Members and a guest to join us for our annual appreciation event.
We will celebrate COCA’s most loyal supporters and present COCA’s prestigious awards as we wrap up our 40th anniversary.
Chic Casual Attire | Cocktail Buffet | Performances
Complimentary Valet Parking
Make a pledge to join or renew by November 6 to attend. Contact Virginia Howell, Senior Director of Advancement, at vhowell@cocastl.org, or Daron Hendrix, Senior Director of Development, at dhendrix@cocastl.org.
November 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
FLAME Honorees
Caryl Sunshine, Ferring Award for Philanthropy
Stacey Goldman & Cannonball Agency, Newell S. “Jim” Knight Service Award
To Be Announced, Lee Nolting Students First Award
Jenny Shore Butler, Distinguished Alumni Award
Gheremi Clay, Distinguished Alumni Award
Mason Lee, Distinguished Alumni Award
RhonniRose Mantilla, Distinguished Alumni Award
About FLAME
FLAME is a complimentary appreciation event to celebrate the members of the Richard Baron Leadership Circle (RBLC) and showcase the extraordinary talent developed at COCA every day. Richard D. Baron founded COCA in 1986, transforming a synagogue designed by renowned architect Eric Mendelsohn into a community arts center.
From the start, COCA continues to be a beacon in our community, using the arts to transform young lives and foster creative potential.
The RBLC allows COCA to provide nearly $1 million in tuition support, student support services, and arts education programs to schools. Investment in the RBLC has also contributed to COCA becoming the fourth largest community arts center in the country!
COCA sincerely thanks members of the RBLC for sharing the passion for our mission to enrich lives and build community through the arts. With your support, COCA is prepared to extend our impact to benefit the next generation.
FLAME Presenting Sponsor
FLAME Supporting Sponsor
