Carol's Curtain Call

Pensacola Opera
Celebrating the 25th Season of Professional Opera
in Northwest Florida
Kyle Marrero, Artistic Director
Sherrie Mitchell, Executive Director
Tim Kennedy, Outreach and Education Director
www.pensacolaopera.com

The mission of Pensacola Opera is to enrich the culture of Northwest Florida Region by producing professional opera performances, educational programs and other opera-related community events for people of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

Finding new homes during the renovation of the Saenger Theatre, Pensacola goes
On the Road for its Silver Anniversary season, proudly presenting La Boheme.

Excellent seats are still available for all performances for both
season and single ticket sales. Interested ticket buyers can contact Geoffrey Bleeker, Patron Services Manager, by calling (850) 433-6737, or emailing admin@pensacolaopera.com

Upcoming Events:

Pensacola Opera Guild Presents Jukebox Gala September 13th

On Saturday, September 13th, New World Landing becomes the place to be as the stars of Pensacola Opera’s upcoming season, world-class artists, and local favorites, serenade guests
as part of the annual Opera Jukebox Gala. Now in its fourth year, the Gala has become
Pensacola Opera’s signature event; it begins with a preview of the upcoming season, but for the really “good stuff,” patrons have to play the opera jukebox. Opera favorites, musical theatre
gems, and standards are all available to purchase from the Jukebox, sung right at to their table
by our world-class artists. Guests can heat up their night with Elise Quagliata’s “Habanera,”
let Jane Redding take them “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” or have Timothy Kennedy
meet them “On the Street Where They Live.” All proceeds from the evening go to support
Pensacola Opera’s artistic and educational programs.
“There’s really nothing like the Opera Jukebox Gala,” said Kyle Marrero, Artistic Director.
“When you come to the Gala, these fantastic singers, who have sung on stages from California to Austria and everywhere in between, aren’t up on a stage, under lights with wigs and makeup – they’re sitting at your table, and singing just for you, in an incredibly intimate environment.
This year’s Gala is shaping up to be our best yet, with amazing singers and an incredible
selection of songs. There’s something for everyone, whether you are an opera diehard or
someone who’s hearing it for the very first time.”
The singers featured at this year’s Jukebox Gala include:
Sewell Griffith, soprano
Sheila Murphy, soprano
Jane Redding, soprano
Elise Quagliata, mezzo-soprano
Patrick Kelley-Alvarado, tenor
Arnold Rawls, tenor
Patrick Jacobs, baritone
Timothy Kennedy, baritone
Justin Hopkins, bass
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are $75/person, and include a sit-down dinner with
complimentary wine. Dress for the evening is cocktail attire.
Please RSVP to the Pensacola Opera Center at (850) 433-6737 by Monday, September 7th.
Table sponsorships are available
For more information, contact Erin Kelley Sammis at erin@pensacolaopera.com or visit www.pensacolaopera.com
As part of this year’s festivities, the Pensacola Opera Guild has put together a selection of
fabulous themed gift baskets for auction. Tickets for chances to win these baskets, ranging from
a Tailgating Basket with everything you need for your next grill party to a romantic Champagne, Chocolate, and Liqueurs Basket, will be available to purchase from Guild members at the Gala.

Pensacola Opera and the Jukebox Gala are sponsored by
AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Bella, Cat Country 98.7 & News Radio 1620, Courtyard by Marriott, Dollarhide’s Music & Sound, Gulf Coast Community Bank, O’Sullivan Creel, LLP, Pandora de Balthazar, Soft Rock 94.1, KaBloom!, M&J Wines, PODs, and WEAR TV3

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Pensacola Opera soliciting donations for Diva’s Closet Sale! ……….Pensacola Opera is
now accepting donations of new and gently-used women’s clothing and accessories for its
annual Diva’s Closet Sale. Items are needed from casual wear to formals, for all ages and sizes.
The sale will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 8am to 11am. A preview party and sale will
be held on Friday, October 24th from 5pm - 9pm. Donations are being accepted through the end
of September. Please bring all items in clean, ready-to-sell condition to the Pensacola Opera
Center, 75 S. Tarragona St, downtown. Items needed include women’s clothing, especially
business and evening wear, costume jewelry, handbags, shoes, furs, belts and other accessories. Diva Donna Clark, this year’s Diva’s Closet Chair, summed up the needs for donations:
“We’ve got some fabulous items already, and several boutiques have really stepped up to the
plate, but we still need more! With what I know the ladies of Pensacola have in the back of their closets, this year’s sale can be the most fabulous yet!” All proceeds from Diva’s Closet go to
support Pensacola Opera’s educational, outreach, and artistic programs. All donations of
clothing are eligible for a tax deduction.

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Pensacola Opera
75 S. Tarragona Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: (850) 433-6737 Fax: (850) 433-1082
www.pensacolaopera.com