Guild of Florida Grand Opera
 Past Season Events
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

2007 GUILD EVENTS

PALM BEACH OPERA Trip
Friday, February 23, 2007
Gioachino Rosinni's "L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI"
Refreshments on Bus
Preview:  Martin and Janet Bookspan
Pre Opera Dinner at Il Bellagio at City Place
Chairman:  Marylin Holzberg
Complete Price all-inclusive per person:
$175.00 Members; $190.00 Non-Members; $225.00 Patron.
Fair Market Value is $150.00.
Includes transportation, refreshments, wine, dinner and Opera ticket.
Call for Bus Pick-up locations.

Information and Reservations: 305-933-0656
Limited reservations, first come, first served.

APRIL 2007
Carole W. Langer

"PRIMA DONNA" Luncheon on the "Century" ship of the Celebrity Cruise Line
Port of Miami
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 11:00 AM
$100.00 Members
$150.00 Non-Members
(includes Guild membership 2007-2008 season)

Chairman:  Charles Adler
Co-Chairman:  Jerome M. Barish, Susanne Kayyali and 
Dr. Patricia O. Rice


2006 GUILD EVENTS

 

 

A Celebration

65 Years in 

the Making

Opera Goes Hollywood!
“If you’ve ever wondered how culturally significant Opera is, you need look no further than the rich history of Opera and Opera references in the movies. Our exploration of the best of them promises to be an entertaining and educational experience”. Justin Moss, Florida Grand Opera

The GUILD OF Florida Grand Opera presents
“Opera at the Movies”

Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 12:00 Noon
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Shores, Florida


Program presented by Florida Grand Opera’s Justin Moss, whose entertaining and informative pre-opera talks have become a tradition enjoyed by thousands. David Yuen, President of Fort Lauderdale’s Camerata, will coordinate multi-media support.

You won’t want to miss this special presentation by
Justin Moss. Reserve early, seating is limited.

$65.00 per person / $650.00 Table for ten
RSVP by March 20th. 
Please mail to:
Marylin Holzberg, 18181 N.E. 31st Court, #806, Aventura, FL 33160


Annual Membership
Meeting Luncheon
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Location:  tba

Chairmen:  Claudine Assous, Charles Adler, George Green
Luncheon and a program by members of the 
Florida Grand Opera Young Artists Studio

 

Third Annual SUMMER OPERA FESTIVAL
Sunday, July 16, 2006 
Miami Shores Country Club
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 $65.00 ($35.00 Tax deductible)
RSVP: Rosa-Rita Gonzalez 305-932-4692
Limited seating - reserve early!
Featuring Justin Moss, FGO's very own world-class expert on Opera.  He will present informative previews of two programs from the 66th Season, "Aida" and "Anna Karenina" with Audio and ideo by David Yuen.
Chairman: Charles Adler
Co-Chairmen: Susanne Kayyali, Shirley Perlman,
Dr. Patricia O. Rice and Jerome W. Barish


HOLIDAY BAZAAR DINNER DANCE
“Men and Women of the Ar
ts” Award Honoring
Michael Alexander & Carmen Alexander Printup

Guild 2006 - 2008 Board Introduction
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Surf Club starting at 6:00 PM
Sir Ron Wetherington, Chairman 



Sir Ronald W. Wetherington, Chairman; Committee: Ednagene Schofman, Patricia Riley, Dr. Patricia O. Rice, Charles Adler, Sandi Simon, George Green, Virginia Adams, Avis Neiman, Marylin Holzberg, Allan Lewis, Claudine Assous and Michael C. Alexander. Not photographed; Flora Aranson, Rosa-Rita Gonzalez, Carole W. Langer and Sina Vacca.

Guild Annual 
"HOLIDAY PARTY WITH THE YOUNG ARTISTS"
Sunday, December 10, 2006

Fabulous Miami Performing Arts Center
6:00 PM Black Box Studio at the Ziff Opera House.

Free valet parking, free open bar for the entire night, sit-down dinner by famed Restaurant Associates of New York, Musical Holiday Medleys by the Young Artists.

Hosts: Isa and Marvin Leibowitz

Chairmen: Olga Melin, Sina Vacca, Claudine Assous, Alfred Allan Lewis, Ralph Lutrin, Walter Nauyoks, Doris Rosen.

Limited Space - reserve early!  Put on your Calendar!
Invitations will be mailed November 2nd.

2005 GUILD EVENTS

Florida Grand Opera Celebrated A Venetian Masked Ball on Saturday, April 16th. Sonja Zuckerman, renown South Florida Hostess, worked her illustrious craft as Chair of the Gala.

Held in the Symphony Ballroom of the Radisson Miami, masked guests entered the ballroom doors to the sound of heralds' trumpets and the sight of gorgeous flowers and exotic decor. It was truly a night to remember! The high point of the evening was a beautiful music program by members of Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Studio, with music from the production of A Masked Ball and other favorites.

Sonja Zuckerman was honored for decades of philanthropic work benefiting the community by Florida Grand Opera's Board President, Jane Robinson and General Director and CEO Robert M. Heuer.
WINNER OF CADILLAC!
Drawing was limited to 1,000 tickets.

The Drawing took place on Saturay, April 16th at the Venetian Ball.  The lucky winning number is:0050.  The winner has been notified, and claimed the prize.''

Florida Grand Opera thanks everyone who participated in the raffle - your support of the Opera means so much, and makes a world of difference to us. Thank you!

An Affectionate Salute to
Justin Moss

Monday, May 9, 2005

Trump International
Sonesta Beach Resort
18001 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach


You are cordially invited to attend the Guild of Florida Grand Opera Luncheon Honoring Justin Moss

11 am to Noon Refreshments and Boutique, Bay Room
Noon to 2:00 pm  Gourmet Luncheon and Musical, video and other tributes.

Musical Tribute Kate Mangiameli & Timothy Kuhn

Friends of Florida Grand Opera and Justin Moss 
Join in with a unique celebration of his life and career - 
Robert Heuer, Jane Robinson, Patrick J. Flynn, Andrew Goldberg, Evelyn Lear, Thomas Stewart, Stewart Robertson, Andrew Bisantz, Gary Herman, Vlad Vukovic, David Yuen

Tickets: $65.00 (Tax deductible amount $40.00) 
RSVP: Rosa-Rita Gonzalez 305-932-4692 or 
Marylin Holzberg 305-933-0656
The Annual Guild Summer Opera Program
Join The Guild in one of summer's favorite pastimes:  Girl Watching!

The Guild of Florida
Grand Opera presents
OPERA IN JULY

Sunday July 24, 2005
Program I: 11:00 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM
Program II: 1:30 to 3:00 PM

Miami Shore Country Club
10000 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Shores

Florida Grand Opera Managing Director for Marketing and Communication Justin Moss, whose entertaining and informative opera previews have become a Florida Grand Opera tradition enjoyed by thousands, leads the program.  Read More Here

 

Trip to Palm Beach Opera - Friday, December 9, 2005
Opening Night "Aida" by Giuseppi Verdi

Private coach, refreshments, dinner at L'Opera Brasserie in 
Palm Beach --- Limited availability --- reserve early!
Price: $175.00 All inclusive price ($50.00 tax deductible)

Contact Marylin Holzberg  305-933-0656

DUE TO HURRICANE WILMA, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 7 PM
AT LA GORCE COUNTRY CLUB, MIAMI BEACH.

Announcing the first 
Guild of Florida Grand Opera
 "Men and Women of the Arts" Award

Sunday, December 14, 2005
7:oo pm
La Gorce Country Club
5685 Alton Road
Miami Beach


Carole Wien Langer & Sir Ron Wetherington, Chairman
SAVE THE DATE!

Florida Grand Opera Invites You to Join Us at Our 2005-2006 Season Annual Membership Luncheon Honoring Donald and B. Carlin

 

HOLIDAY PARTY with the Young Artists
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 7:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE!

The Annual Holiday celebration to honor the Young Artists.   Share a festive evening with the Young Artists of the Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Studio who will sing for you.

Hosted by Isa and Marvin Leibowitz
La Gorce Country Club
5685 Alton Road, Miami Beach

Price: $100.00 per person 
($75.00 of your ticket price is a tax-deductible contribution).  
Donation to Young Artists Holiday Gift is included.

Reserve Early...Limited Space...Come enjoy a Holiday Celebration with them!  Gift Shop Carole Wein Langer

Chairmen: Carole Wein Langer, Sir Ron Wetherington
RSVP: Marylin Holzberg 305-933-0656
The first Annual "Men and Women of the Arts" Award will be presented to Donald and B. Carlin


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