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Operazzi Under the Big Top

Pensacola Opera’s Annual Spring Fundraising Event

EVENT date

May 13, 2022

6:30 PM

LOCATION

Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Resource Center

DRESS

Black Tie

Themed apparel encouraged, but not required

details

This year, our annual spring fundraiser is welcoming the fantastical and heading under the Big Top! Operazzi Under the Big Top is a newly reimagined theme where illusion and excitement meet sophistication and class. The evening ignites with a dynamic performance by Ballet Pensacola and specialty acts by Flying with Ease! Then, indulge in a four-course gourmet meal, free-flowing wine, and the specialty dessert stations Whim Cotton Candy and TASTEbuds to bring out the kid in you.

The main attraction features a live auction including luxury items and packages. Plus! Try your hand at some of our nostalgic carnival games – with prizes you won’t find at your average fair!

Then we’ll dance the night away to the sounds of Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters, while also enjoying stunning performances by Emily Michiko Jensen (soprano) and Imara Miles (mezzo-soprano) – two of our 2021-22 Artists in Residence. 

Join us for what’s promised to be the greatest show on earth!

Friday, May 13
6:30 – 10:30 PM
Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center

Tickets: $150
Tickets are SOLD OUT online. If you’d like to be put on the waiting list, please call the Opera Center at 850.433.6737

All proceeds go to supporting the mission of Pensacola Opera – to enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing professional opera performances, educational programs, and other opera-related community events for people of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

Operazzi Sponsors

presenting

Jane Merrill
Jan Miller
Ruth & Rick Harper

platinum

Jewelers Trade Shop

band

Michael V. Riesberg, M.D., The Opera Doc

hospitality

Justine Simoni

diamond

Diane Appleyard
Nan Einhart
Bobby & Karen Emmons / Thompson-Walden Insurance
Lt. Col. & Lyndi Kessler and Marte Picker
Curt Morse, Vice President, The First Private Bank

gold

Ballinger Publishing
Stuart E. Bugg
Culinary Productions
Executive Landscaping
Fiore of Pensacola
Dr. Nell W. Potter in memory of Dr. Jim Potter, her life and dance partner for 61 years
VIP Pensacola
WEAR/Channel 3

silver

ABC Properties, LLC
Lorraine Brackin
Dr. John & Theresa Brannan
Gina Boyleston/Boyleston Realty & Auction
Cee Cee’s Home Improvement, Inc.
Bobby & Sheila Dunn
Drs. Robert & Karen Huang
Nan Harper & John Pinzino
Barbara Jackson
Meg Burke Photography
WUWF

bronze

Anonymous
Brian & Marie Baumgardner
Philomena Madden
Jerry Shannon & Charlie Smoke
Paul & Lynne Tobin

Operazzi Food & Entertainment

band

Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters

Singers

Emily Michiko Jensen (Soprano)
Imara Miles (Mezzo-Soprano)
Anna Catherine Morgan

Variety Acts

Ballet Pensacola
Flying with Ease

food

Cinnahloic
Craft Gourmet Bakery
J’s Bakery & Cafe
Nancy’s Catering & Events
Nouveau Pastries & Catering
Smallcakes
TASTEbuds
Whim Cotton Candy

Ringmaster

Marty Stanovich

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