Join us for a Digital Celebration!

We are excited to invite you to a virtual presentation of the Guild’s 87th Annual Luncheon: Artistry & Impact. This year’s honorees have had magnificent success on the stage and have secured their place as stewards of the opera education community, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the work of Harolyn Blackwell, Diana Soviero and Thomas Hampson. Be sure to join us for this exclusive celebration on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST.  

How It Works:

1. Select and purchase one of the below viewing options. We will be in touch in the weeks leading up to the event with more information about your participation, additional viewing instructions, and to coordinate the shipment of programs, etc.  All participants will receive an email with a password and link to the event screening webpage about one week in advance of the event. 

2. At 7pm EST on the day of the event, click the link and enter the password you’ve been provided and enjoy the gala!

3. In appreciation of their added support of our Education Programs, all ticket holders at the $400 level and above will have video-viewing capabilities until 11:59pm EST on November 15, 2021. Ticket buyers at the $75 level will have video-viewing capabilities until 11:59pm EST on November 9, 2021. 

Purchasing Options (all fully tax-deductible): 

Gold Circle Sponsor: $10,000 — accommodates 10

Includes 10 printed programs, 3 complimentary Online Learning Course registration codes, 2 year-long OPERA NEWS gift subscriptions, access to preferred catering (NYC), listing on Thank You page in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, and password to event screening webpage

President’s Circle Sponsor: $7,000 — accommodates 10

Includes 10 printed programs, 2 complimentary Online Learning Course registration codes, 2 year-long OPERA NEWS gift subscriptions, access to preferred catering (NYC), listing on Thank You page in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, and password to event screening webpage

Benefactor: $4,000 — accommodates 10 

Includes 10 printed programs, 1 complimentary Online Learning Course registration code, 2 year-long OPERA NEWS gift subscriptions, access to preferred catering (NYC), listing on Thank You page in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, and password to event screening webpage 

Patron: $700 — accommodates 1

Includes 1 printed program, listing on Thank You page in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, and password to event screening webpage

Partner: $400 — accommodates 1

Includes 1 printed program and password to the event screening webpage

Friend: $75 — accommodates 1

Includes 1 digital program and password to the event screening webpage

Tickets must be purchased by October 1, 2021 to guarantee having your name listed in our printed program. 

Please note that support of this special event does not constitute a Guild membership. All proceeds raised by The 87th Annual Luncheon support the Guild’s education programs. If you would also like to become a Guild member, you may do so here.