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19th Annual Wine Auction - Opera, Cuisine, and Wine!
Posted by perle0 on 2007-11-05 18:50:28
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 The New Orleans Opera Association Junior Committee of the Women's Guild presents the 19th Annual Wine Auction at the New Orleans Board of Trade (316 Board of Trade Place) on Friday, November 9, 2007, from 7 to 11 p.m.
- Benefits: The educational programs of the New Orleans Opera Association
- Date: Friday, November 9, 2007
- Time: 7-8 p.m. (Patron Party); 8-11 p.m. (Auction)
- Place: The New Orleans Board of Trade (316 Board of Trade Place)
- Tickets: $75/person (Patron Party) and $50/person (Auction Only)
- Contact: (504) 529-2278 EXT.227
All proceeds from the 19th Annual Wine Auction directly support the educational programs of the New Orleans Opera Association. |
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Lead Sponsors for the 19th Annual Wine Auction are Bravo! Italian Kitchen, The Chateau Sonesta Hotel, Glazers of Louisiana with Master of Scotch - James McCartney, and Impastato's Restaurant. Other local businesses and individuals such as Martin Wine Cellar, Crescent City Cakes, George Rodrique, and Regions Bank have generously donated to the event, according to Co-chairman Kathleen Robert. The live entertainment for the evening includes The Last Straws and an operatic performance by Maria Thomas. In addition to the many bottles of fine wine, and in keeping with the theme of the grape, Glazer's is providing a 'grape-tini' bar: the martinis are Cirac Vodka (distilled from grapes), mixed with white grape juice, and instead of olives--the drink is garnished with frozen grapes!
The New Orleans Opera Association continues to thrive due in part to the extraordinary efforts on its behalf of the Junior Committee. Opera ticket revenues comprise approximately 39% of the company's income; the balance comes from public grants, private support, and fundraisers such as the Wine Auction. |
The New Orleans Opera Association is a professional, producing opera company celebrating its 65th season. It is the largest opera company in the Gulf South, and is ranked in the top 15 opera companies in the United States. For more information, please call (504) 529-2278, or visit www.neworleansopera.org. |
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