Gala
2026 Opera Colorado Grand Gala
Ellie Caulkins, Honorary Chair
Marcia & Dick Robinson, Co-Chairs
Jack Finlaw & Gregory Movesian, Co-Chairs
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, February 27, 2026
Ellie Caulkins Opera House and Seawell Ballroom
Formal Attire
Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, music, and celebration at Opera Colorado’s Grand Gala, honoring two decades of the iconic Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
The festivities begin in the elegant Seawell Ballroom, where sparkling cocktails and lively conversation set the tone for a night to remember. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner, serenaded by breathtaking arias performed by our 2025-26 Artists in Residence. A moving video tribute will honor “The Ellie’s” legacy, followed by an exhilarating live auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences available only at the gala.
Then, the celebration continues as we make our way to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a dazzling concert by Grammy Award-winning baritone Will Liverman, whose artistry promises to bring the house down.
As we toast the past 20 years of our beloved home, your participation helps ensure the next 20. The Grand Gala raises vital funds that sustain Opera Colorado’s productions, education programs, and commitment to making opera accessible to all. Together, we’ll celebrate not just where we’ve been, but the vibrant future we’re creating for opera in Colorado.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
For more information, to reserve your table, or to request an invoice, contact Sara Buhr at sbuhr@operacolorado.org or call 303.468.2027.
Tables and Tickets
Grand Reserved Table for Twelve | ($43,700 tax-deductible)
Grand Concert Sponsor benefits include:
• Your name or corporate logo listed as Grand Concert Sponsor on the gala printed and electronic invitation
• Prominent recognition as Grand Concert Sponsor on the Opera Colorado gala webpage and in the gala program book
• Your name or corporate logo on the Gala’s Grand Concert signage
• Reserved Gala Concert seating in the front row for twelve guests
• Private transportation for twelve from your preferred location to the Gala and back
• VIP roped-off lounge at the Gala Afterparty for your guests
• Two-page spread, color ad in the gala program book
• 8 tickets, with access to the intermission lounge, to a production of Madama Butterfly | May 2026*
• 8 invitations to join the backstage tour of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on April 25
*When requested by April 20.
Presenting Reserved Table for Ten | ($21,150 tax-deductible)
Presenting Sponsor benefits include:
• Your name or corporate logo listed as Presenting Sponsor on the gala printed and electronic invitation
• Your name or corporate logo on event signage, on display during mainstage performances and select special events throughout the season
• Reserved Gala Concert seating for ten guests
• Prominent recognition as a Presenting Sponsor on the Opera Colorado gala webpage and in the gala program book
• One full-page, color ad in the gala program book
• 6 tickets, with access to the intermission lounge, to a production of Madama Butterfly | May 2026*
• 6 invitations to join the backstage tour of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on April 25
*When requested by April 20.
Premium Reserved Table for Ten | ($8,600 tax-deductible)
Premium Table Sponsor benefits include:
• Your name or corporate logo listed as Premium Sponsor on the gala printed and electronic invitation
• Recognition as a Premium Sponsor on the Opera Colorado gala webpage and on the sponsor page of the gala program book
• One half-page, color ad in the gala program book
• 4 tickets, with access to the intermission lounge, to a production of Madama Butterfly | May 2026*
• 4 invitations to join the backstage tour of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on April 25
*When requested by April 20.
Reserved Table for Eight | ($4,000 tax-deductible)
Table Sponsor benefits include:
• Recognition as part of the gala’s printed and electronic invitation
• Recognition on the Opera Colorado gala webpage
• Recognition on the sponsor page of the gala program book
• One half-page, black-and-white ad in the gala program book
Reserved Seating for Two | ($2,500 tax-deductible)
Duet Package benefits include:
• Premium placement during dinner
• Recognition as part of the gala’s printed and electronic invitation
• Recognition on the Opera Colorado gala webpage
• Recognition on the sponsor page of the gala program book
Reserved Seating for One | ($150 tax-deductible)
Additional sponsorships available, including the Artists in Residence dinner performance, welcome reception, and afterparty. Please reach out to Sara Buhr at 303.468.2027 for more information.