OPERA COLORADO 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
FEATURING MEZZO-SOPRANO JOYCE DIDONATO
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023
JOY & CHRIS DINSDALE, GALA CHAIRS
Opera Colorado marks its 40th Anniversary Season on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with a spectacular gala celebration in two parts. This magnificent evening begins with a performance from the luminous, internationally-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and continues with a glittering dinner and after-party at the Seawell Ballroom, featuring the high-energy funk band, Funkiphino.
Please join us in saluting four incredible decades of grand storytelling at Opera Colorado—this will truly be a night to remember!
All proceeds from the gala support Opera Colorado’s mission to connect our Colorado community to the emotions and stories of the world through traditional and innovative opera and educational programming that is accessible to all.
Reserve your place today! Tables and Tickets are now on sale.
Tables and Tickets
($48,200 tax-deductible)
Admission to the Pre-Performance Cocktail Reception and VIP reserved seating for twelve at the Gala Performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and a table for twelve with premier placement at the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
- Invitation for four to the 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-off in September 2022
- Invitation for four to an exclusive event with Joyce DiDonato in May 2023
- Recognition on the titling system at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during all May 2023 performances of Turandot
- Marquee recognition as Lead Sponsor on the gala’s printed and electronic invitation
- Prominent recognition as Lead Sponsor in all press releases and press materials
- Prominent recognition as Lead Sponsor on the Opera Colorado Gala Webpage
- Prominent recognition as Lead Sponsor in the Gala Program Book
- One full-page, color ad in the Gala Program Book
- Marquee recognition on gala screens and printed signage during the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom
($23,500 tax-deductible)
Admission to the Pre-Performance Cocktail Reception and VIP reserved seating for ten at the Gala Performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and a table for ten with prominent placement at the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
- Invitation for two to the 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-off in September 2022
- Invitation for two to an exclusive event with Joyce DiDonato in May 2023
- Recognition on the titling system at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during all May 2023 performances of Turandot
- Prominent recognition as a Presenting Sponsor as part of the gala’s printed and electronic invitation
- Prominent recognition as a Presenting Sponsor on the Opera Colorado Gala Webpage
- Prominent recognition as a Presenting Sponsor in the Gala Program Book
- One full-page, color ad in the Gala Program Book
- Marquee recognition on gala screens and printed signage during the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom
($10,500 tax-deductible)
Admission to the Pre-Performance Cocktail Reception and seating for ten at the Gala Performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and a table for ten with preferred placement at the Celebration Dinner and After Party in the Seawell Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
- Invitation for two to the 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-off in September 2022
- Invitation for two to an exclusive event with Joyce DiDonato in May 2023
- Recognition as a Premium Sponsor as part of the gala’s printed and electronic invitation
- Recognition as a Premium Sponsor on the Opera Colorado Gala Webpage
- Recognition on the sponsor page of the Gala Program Book
- One half-page, color ad in the Gala Program Book
($4,800 tax-deductible)
Admission to the Pre-Performance Cocktail Reception and seating for eight at the Gala Performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and a table for eight at the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
- Invitation for two to the 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-off in September 2022
- Invitation for two to an exclusive event with Joyce DiDonato in May 2023
- 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
($2,700 tax-deductible)
Admission to the Pre-Performance Cocktail Reception and seating for two at the Gala Performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and seating for two at the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
- Invitation for two to the 40th Anniversary Gala Kick-off in September 2022
- Invitation for two to an exclusive event with Joyce DiDonato in May 2023
- 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
($250 tax-deductible)
Admission to the Pre-Performance Cocktail Reception and seating for one at the Gala Performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, followed by seating for one at the Celebration Dinner and After Party at the Seawell Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
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