The Women’s Guild and the Junior Committee, of the New Orleans Opera Association, in the spirit of past Czars and Czarinas of Russia, invite you to join us for Opera Ball 2012, to be held on May 5, 2012, at the magnificent Empire Ballroom in the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Composer Tchaikovsky’s opera inspiration, Pikovaya Dama will take us back to the opulence of 1800′s St. Petersburg, Russia. Be prepared to experience an evening beginning with the “Czar’s and Czarina’s Reception,” including signature Russian cocktails, Russian delicacies, an exciting silent auction and surprise guest appearances. Later, you will enjoy an elegant seated dinner, Russian entertainment, and music for dancing.
Opera Ball Chairmen Mrs. Clarkson Moseley, Yolanda Doucette
President, Women’s Guild Mrs. Donald R. Rice
Vice-President of Fundraising Mrs. Alvin Baumer, Jr.
Chairman, Junior Committee Mrs. Diane Buckley
Advisory BoardMrs. Charles Dupin, Dr. Bernard Jaffe, Mrs. Morris Klinger, Dr. Ranney Mize, Ms. Judith Swenson, Mr. Joseph Young, Jr.
President, N.O. Opera Assc. Mr. Edward F. Martin
Artistic Director, N.O. Opera Maestro Robert Lyall
Opera Ball Committee ChairmenMrs. William Barnett
Mrs. Patrick Breeden, Mrs. Thomas Davidson, Mrs. Joseph Darlak, Ms. Ann Duffy, Mrs. John Dunlap, Jr., Mrs. Bernard Eckholdt, Jr., Mrs. John Eckholdt, Ms. Jacqueline Edmundson, Dr. Erin Fleming, Mrs. Ferrell Gioe, Mrs. Bruce Gordon, Mrs. Douglas Grundmeyer, Mrs. Charles Killion, Ms. Sharon Marchand, Mrs. Donald McArthur, Mrs. George Murrell, Mrs. M. Kimball Schlafly, Mrs. Anthony Valentino
For your convenience, we have provided a reply card with Donor Levels which can be downloaded by clicking here. As we expect the tickets to go fast, please take time to fill out this card and return before Feb. 15, to ensure your name is in the Ball invitation and program. All donors at the $275 level and above will receive invitations to the Ball’s sought-after Pikovaya Dama Benefactor Party (March 1), at the St. Charles Avenue home of John Houghtaling, where we will unveil the painting of this year’s chosen artist – Beth Cristina.
All proceeds from this major fundraiser will allow us to keep the great tradition of Opera alive in New Orleans (the first city of opera in the country) by assisting New Orleans Opera in the support of its productions and educational programs for children in our area.
You don’t want to miss this spectacular event and the splendor of the evening, as we reminisce in the storied 1800′s Czarist Russia.
[...] folks except Magnum truly has a ‘heart for the arts‘. So for those interested in the Russian Ballet mark down May 5, 2012 for the New Orleans Opera Association’s Opera Ball 2012. And if you pony up $275 or more, as a special treat you: will receive invitations to the Ball’s [...]