I'm hosting a table for this year's fabulous Merola Opera Program Spring Gala and I'd be thrilled to have you join me!

This year's event features performances by Patricia Racette, soprano (Merola 1988), John Relyea, bass-baritone (Merola 1995), and the 2010 Adler Fellows, and a fantastic silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items at different price levels.

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I'm hosting a table for this year's fabulous Merola Opera Program Spring Gala and I'd be thrilled to have you join me!

This year's event features performances by Patricia Racette, soprano (Merola 1988), John Relyea, bass-baritone (Merola 1995), and the 2010 Adler Fellows, and a fantastic silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items at different price levels.

The Annual Merola Spring Benefit is the most important fundraiser for our internationally renowned opera training program which has launched the careers of many opera luminaries such as Anna Netrebko, Patricia Racette, Deborah Voigt, Joyce DiDonato, Susan Graham, Rolando Villazón, and Patrick Summers.

6:00 p.m. -- Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction

8:00 p.m. -- Formal dinner in the Venetian Room

10:00 p.m. -- Performance by Patricia Racette, John Relyea, and the 2010 Adler Fellows

Dancing and libations in the Pavilion Room to follow.

Black tie.

Tickets are $250 a person.

If you're interested please email me at adam.bier@gmail.com so I can add you to the table and give you more info on tickets.

Hope you can make it!