SPECIAL EVENTS
Cast Party…with the Stars
New format - This season San Diego Opera is offering four new evenings of extravagant food, drink and atmosphere to top off your night immediately following the opera.
THE US GRANT. Cost is $125 per dinner. Black-tie.
Saturday February 14, 2009 — Don Quixote Click here to view the invitation.
Saturday March 28, 2009 — Rigoletto Click here to view the invitation.
Saturday April 18, 2009 — Peter Grimes Click here to view the invitation.
Saturday May 9, 2009 — Madama Butterfly Click here to view the invitation.
2009 GALA PALAZZO PROMENADE
What:
Tosca, the ultimate diva, invites you to Palazzo Promenade, San Diego Opera’s 2009 Gala, celebrating the opening of Puccini’s popular opera of the same name. Join our beautiful promenade and indulge yourself with the grandeur and elegance of 19th century Rome.
When:
Saturday, January 24, 2009
- 5:00 PM Sumptuous Gala Dinner
- 7:00 PM Stunning Performance of Tosca
- 9:45 PM Festive Gala Party where Tosca and the cast will join us
for champagne, desserts and dancing
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Attire: |
Cost: |
| The US Grant |
Black Tie |
$1,250 |
Chairs: The Dow Divas
For more information, please contact Jan Kaplan at jan.kaplan@sdopera.com or (619) 232-7636.
MEMBERSHIP EVENTS
BRAVISSIMO PATRON TENT
A benefit of the Bravissimo Patron level ($5,000) and above.
The elegant Bravissimo Patron Tent offers patrons the opportunity to meet and mingle with other opera-goers while enjoying desserts, hors d’oeuvres and fine wines. The Bravissimo Patron Tent is available during all intermissions for the Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Friday performances during the season and is located just outside the Civic Theatre on the Civic Concourse. For more information on this benefit, please contact Sonette Bales by e-mail Sonette.Bales@sdopera.com or Jill Smayo by e-mail Jill.Smayo@sdopera.com or call them at (619) 232-7636.
BRING A FRIEND/MEMBERSHIP SITZPROBE
January 20, 2009 at 10:15am Click here to view
the invitation.
A complimentary benefit of the Devotee level ($600) and above.
Don’t miss an exclusive opportunity to hear the spectacular cast of Puccini’s Tosca as they rehearse for the very first time with the orchestra. For more information on this benefit, please contact Sonette Bales by email at Sonette.Bales@sdopera.com or by phone at (619) 232-7636
CELEBRATING THE VOICE
March 9, 2009 at 6:30pm Click here to view
the invitation.
A complimentary benefit of the Devotee level ($600) and above.
Come celebrate the voices of San Diego Opera’s unsung heroes – the Chorus – and learn how the trained voices of many create the stirring operatic highlights in Verdi’s Rigoletto. For more information on this event, please contact Sonette Bales by email at Sonette.Bales@sdopera.com or by phone at (619) 232-7636.
ONSTAGE DINNER
April 6, 2009 at 6:00pm Click here
to view the invitation.
A benefit of the Bravissimo Angel Patron level ($10,000) and all San Diego Opera Medalists, this festive dinner is served onstage amid the sets of San Diego Opera's production
of Rigoletto. On this extraordinary evening, the magic made by opera artists and the technical crew surrounds opera fans who usually view the stage from their seats in the audience. This annual event is one of the most popular social occasions produced by San Diego Opera and is complimentary for all Medalists and Bravissimo Angel Patrons. For more information on becoming a Medalist, please contact Sonette Bales by e-mail Sonette.Bales@sdopera.com or Jill Smayo by e-mail Jill.Smayo@sdopera.com or call them at (619) 232-7636
SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT DINNER
April 14, 2009 at 5:30pm Click here to view
the invitation.
A complimentary benefit of the Cognoscente Patron level ($3,000) and above.
Enjoy a lively discussion with General Director and Artistic Director Ian Campbell about production highlights of future seasons. You will also enjoy an exclusive opportunity to hear the cast of Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes perform for the first time with the orchestra at a special night time sitzprobe post-dinner. For more information on this event, please contact Sonette Bales by e-mail Sonette.Bales@sdopera.com or Jill Smayo by e-mail Jill.Smayo@sdopera.com.
MEET THE STARS
April 26, 2009 at 5:30pm Click here to view the invitation.
Enjoy a spectacular dinner with world renowned artists from San Diego Opera's 2009 International Season productions of Peter Grimes and Madama Butterfly. Activities include a good natured roast by General Director and Artistic Director Ian Campbell. All San Diego Opera Members at the Enthusiast level ($300) and above will receive an invitation for the Meet the Stars Dinner. This event is complimentary for all Members at the Cognoscente Patron level ($3,000) and above. For more information on this event, please contact Justine Mittelman by e-mail Justine.Mittelman@sdopera.com or call her at (619) 232-7636.
BEHIND THE RED CURTAIN
May 14, 2009 at 10:00am Click here
to view the invitation.
A complimentary benefit of the Impresario Patron level ($1,500) and above.
San Diego Opera’s Director of Production, Ron Allen, leads this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the making of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. For more information on this event, please contact Sonette Bales by email at Sonette.Bales@sdopera.com or by phone at (619) 232-7636.
STUDENT TICKET INITIATIVE CELEBRATION PARTY
March 15, 2009 at 10:00am
To become involved in our Student Ticket Initiative program and participate in the Celebration Party held onboard one of Holland America Line's five-star cruise ships, please contact Heide Oberg at 619-232-7636 or via email at heide.oberg@sdopera.com
CORPORATE EVENTS
These events are complimentary for Corporate Council Members only. For information on becoming a Corporate Council Member click here or contact Lisa Kalal , Jacqueline Silverman, Katrina Carroll or Justine Mittelman at (619) 232-7636.
Corporate Council Knight Out kick-off event
Tuesday, February 10 Click here to view the invitation.
Fleming’s Corporate Council Awards luncheon
Wednesday, April 22 Click here to view the invitation.
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