A Picnic and Opera in a Vineyard
It is an evening of classic opera in a relaxed, casual setting nestled
among the vines of Retzlaff Vineyards for Livermore Valley Opera's 18th
annual Opera in the Vineyard on Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm.
This fundraiser for LVO offers a chance for the community to enjoy arias
from classic operas performed by professional singers in an informal
setting. Silent auction and additional entertainment complete the event.
"This is a very popular event in the community and we expect another
sell-out audience," says Teri Tith, LVO Event Chairperson and Board
Member. "It's a 'bring-your-own-picnic' event where guests are
entertained by some of the Bay Area's top opera talent, yet in a really
laid back atmosphere. This year, guests will receive a commemorative LVO
logo wine glass that they can keep and use when purchasing Retzlaff wines
to compliment their picnic. Also new this year is an easy online
reservation system via LVO's website and allows guests to reserve and hold
a table for parties of eight.
Professional Bay Area opera stars David Gustafson ("Alfred" in LVO's Die
Fledermaus) and Krista Wigle ("Musetta" in LVO's La Boheme), will perform
arias from classic operas. Also performing are members of the
award-winning Cantabella Children's Chorus, a collaborative partner in
many LVO operas, and the Vintage Brass Quintet in their fifth appearance
at the event.
Adding to the festivities is a silent auction when guests can bid on a
variety of items donated from local businesses and entertainment venues.
"We will have a number of delightful items representing the best of our
valley including enticing local wines and dinner and golf packages," says
Tith. "All proceeds from this event will go directly to funding our
October performance of Mozart's "Don Giovanni."
Reservations for $30 can be made online at www.livermorevalleyopera.com,
or by calling Event Chair Teri Tith at (925) 447-0536.
About Livermore Valley Opera:
Livermore Valley Opera presents fully-staged operas at Livermore's
Bankhead Theater in the spring and fall. The opera attracts talented
singers and stage directors for their performances. LVO employs no staff,
and is driven by a voluntary board of directors, relying on the help of
100+ community volunteers for each production. It is a community-based
non-profit charitable arts organization.
When:
Sunday August 1, 2010
5:00 PM -
8:00 PM
Pacific
Where:
Retzlaff's Vineyards,
1356 South Livermore Avenue,
Livermore, CA 94550
Organizer:
Livermore Valley Opera
Cost:
$30 advance; $35 at door.
Contact:
925-447-0536
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