Wow! Our event, “Jazz Goes to the Opera,” was a success at the Brand Library! We started a little after the scheduled 2 p.m. start time, but patrons were able to admire the art gallery and purchase raffle tickets (we sold 6 pieces for $5 OR $1 per ticket) before we got the ball rolling.
Singing the final number, from left to right: Deborah Mayhan, Charles Lane, Caroline McKenzie, Vincent Robles, Michelle Bourque, and Gabriel Pazos.
Caroline McKenzie and Vincent Robles perform a number at Guild Opera’s “Jazz Goes to the Opera.”
We presented all attendees with more than an hour of feel-good opera/jazz music, and it seemed like everyone in the audience thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Some numbers received some standing ovations from members in the crowd, and there was a wealth of positive comments that came during and after the show.
Finally, the program was followed with the raffle drawing, mingling among members and non-members alike, as well as tasty finger foods and refreshments in the courtyard. (Who doesn’t love fondue and yummy cheese?)
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- Artistic director Gabriel Pazos draws and announces winners of the raffle.
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- An attendee indulges herself in fondue after the program.
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- Some food provided in the courtyard.
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- Everyone gathered in the halls toward the courtyard after the performance.
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- Time to eat!
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- The singers of “Jazz Goes to the Opera” (minus Charles Lane)
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- Guild Opera CEO and Chair Fran Benedict and contributor Felix stopped for a photo after the lovely afternoon concert.
We’re thrilled to have had a great turnout and are beyond thankful for the support we continually receive from our donors and the community.
