Gala Auction Items

Get your paddles ready—the Grand Gala live auction is coming soon! Explore seven unforgettable experiences, curated exclusively for our Grand Gala guests on February 27. Every paddle raised uplifts the music for our community. Whether bidding solo or alongside friends, each bid helps make extraordinary opera possible. Learn more about the gala here.

A Star is Born: Walk-On Opera Role

Go behind the curtain and onto the stage with a walk-on role in an Opera Colorado production next season. Enjoy a rare, insider experience as you become part of the artistry, energy, and spectacle of professional opera. Take home a framed photo in your costume as a keepsake. Bragging rights—and memories—to last a lifetime.

Custom fitting costume and/or wig
Rehearse with the cast as you prepare
A four-pack of tickets to a performance so family and friends can see your debut
Professional photo of you in costume

Provided by Opera Colorado.

Relaxing Rocky Mountain Getaway

Enjoy a four-day, three-night mountain retreat in beautiful Grand Lake, Colorado, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery, this getaway includes dinner for two at the historic Rapids Lodge & Restaurant (est. 1910), blending rustic charm, refined dining, and the serenity of Colorado’s most majestic peaks.

4 day/3 night stay in a private residence located in the Columbine Lake Country Club neighborhood.
Dinner for two at the historic Rapids Lodge & Restaurant (est. 1910)
Access to 45-acre natural lake for swimming and fishing
4.5 bedroom, 2.5 bath private residence with hot tub, outdoor grill, and firepit

Generously donated by Don & Maron Hindman.

The Conductor’s Table: An Evening of Music & Cuisine

Welcome Opera Colorado’s Music Director, Ari Pelto, into your home for a richly musical evening designed around Ari’s artful cooking. Ari will curate a three-course dinner with wine pairings for 10-12 guests. The evening will include a live performance from either our Artists in Residence or an instrumental ensemble. Experience opera not just as an audience member, but from the inside of the score.

Three-course meal & wine pairings
10-12 guests
Live performance from either our Artists in Residence OR an instrumental ensemble.

Generously donated by Ari Pelto & Opera Colorado.

The Director’s Table: An Evening Salon with Barbara Lynne Jamison

Step into the world behind the curtain at an elegant salon hosted in the home of Opera Colorado’s Ellie Caulkins General Director & CEO, Barbara Lynne Jamison. Over cocktails, live music, and a beautifully prepared three-course dinner with wine pairings for six guests, Barbara will share insights into the vision, leadership, and creative forces shaping the company’s future. An intimate evening of conversation and insider perspective.

Cocktails
Live music
Three-course dinner & wine pairings

Generously donated by Barbara Lynne Jamison & Keith Logan.

Big Apple Adventure: The Met and More!

Experience the magic of New York City and the Metropolitan Opera on this unforgettable trip. Enjoy dinner and a performance at The Met, one of the world’s great opera houses. An elegant escape filled with artistry, glamour, and the unmistakable energy of New York. Three nights of luxury accommodations included.
Available October 23-26, 2026 or November 12-15, 2026.

Two orchestra tickets to a Metropolitan Opera performance of your choice
Dinner at Lincoln Ristorante
Three nights of accommodations in a Studio Residence at the St. Regis Residence Club Membership
Roundtrip airfare

Generously donated by The Metropolitan Opera, Ellie Caulkins, and Chris & Joy Dinsdale.

City of Love: Paris Escape

Indulge in a six-day Parisian adventure for two including prime seating of your choice at either the historic Palais Garnier or modern Opéra Bastille, two of Europe’s most celebrated opera houses. Be swept up in the splendor of Paris with included access to iconic museums and cultural sites such such as the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Your stay is completed with elegant 4-star accommodations at Hôtel Relais Saint-Jacques, offering refined comfort in the heart of Paris.

Two prime seats to an opera at the Palais Garnier OR Opéra Bastille.
5 nights at Four-star Hôtel Relais Saint-Jacques
6 day pass to over sixty museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral
Daily breakfast for two

Provided by Opera Colorado

A Dinner to Remember: On the Ellie Caulkins Stage

Back by extraordinary demand, one of Opera Colorado’s most coveted experiences, dinner on stage, is being offered for the first time in many years. Imagine a private dinner on stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for eight guests of your choosing, surrounded by the set of one of our much-anticipated 2026-27 Season productions. This exclusive opportunity to dine on stage at the Ellie, joined by a principal singer from the production, includes a private backstage tour.

8 guests
3 course dinner
Surrounded by the set of Verdi’s Macbeth
Joined by a principal singer from the production
Includes private backstage tour.

Provided by Opera Colorado.

Have questions about a specific item? The team at Opera Colorado is happy to help—just reach out, and we’ll gladly walk you through the details. And remember: bidding together is encouraged, so feel free to team up with friends to make a dream package yours. Most of all, come ready to have fun, be bold, and go high for Opera Colorado—every paddle raised uplifts the music for our community.