OPERA GALA 2008

Sold Out- to be put on a waiting list, please call Emily Skoblik at 612-342-9553 or email eskoblik@mnopera.org.

Saturday, September 20, 2008
James J. Hill Reference Library and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Honorary Gala Chair: Lucy Jones

Individual Co-Chair: Stephanie Simon

Corporate Co-Chair: Susan Boren

Join us for a special black-tie evening dedicated to The Minnesota Opera's generous donors and their continued support of The Opera's productions and education programs. Gala Attendees will be transported to High Renaissance Spain with Verdi's fiery melodrama Il trovatore. The evening delights guests with a spectacular three-course dinner and live reverse auction at James J. Hill Reference Library, followed by a silent auction and performance at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

Valet Parking begins at 4:30 pm
Social Hour 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:45 pm
Silent Auction 6:30 pm (1st 100 people to arrive receive a free gift!)
Il trovatore 8:00 pm

Single tickets are $350.
*Performance tickets are not included in the single ticket price.
Cast party tickets can be purchased for $40.

Please contact Emily Skoblik, Donor Events & Gala Manager at 612-342-9553 or eskoblik@mnopera.org if you are interested in attending Opera Gala 2008.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: You do not have to be at the Gala to participate in our Online Silent Auction. See all of the items that will be at the event online, and bid on them early! SILENT AUCTION OPENS SEPTEMBER 6TH AT 6PM and runs through September 17th at 10pm Central time. Bid and support The Opera!