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Nevada Opera Theatre’s 25^th Anniversary Celebration

By Dr. Adele Zorn

Nevada Opera Theatre celebrated their 25^th anniversary in style. A beautiful setting for this occasion was at the exquisite new Estate of Barbara and Bruce Woollen.The 20,000 square foot Estate is high up in the hills of Anthem Country Club.Guests parked their cars at the Golf Club and a shuttle bus took them to the Estate.

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Upon arriving, guests dressed in elegant attire, marveled about the luxurious premises and enjoyed a hosted Champagne Reception. A silent auction, managed by Janet Ryan, was displayed around the room, viewed and bid upon.

Janet Ryan at Silent Auction

Pianist Richard Weiss played on a beautiful Grand Piano

while guests enjoyed mingling.

Eileen Hayes and Len Silberman with Richard Weiss at piano

Among the many guests enjoying this wonderful evening were: Anneee and Siegried Nounna, Cindy Dumani, Randy Soard, Margie Conway, Sondra Lynch, Rosita Kanes, Monica Fuller, Nancy Vinnik, Beverly and Mike Mykisen and Former First Lady Governor, Dawn Gibbons.

Afterwards dinner catered by Chef Gustav Mauler was served on the outside patio

that has an amazing view. Sean Carobone, Classical Guitarist, played during dinner.

After dinner, The Nevada Opera Theatre Artists performed in the Estate’s own lovely “Art Deco Theatre.”Although the Theatre is quite large, because of the amount of guests, there were two performances so that there would be comfortable seating for all.

At the lovely Art Deco Theatre, Barbara and Bruce Woollen were introduced.

They congratulated the Nevada Opera Theatre on its 25^th anniversary and thanked Eileen Hayes for her timeless efforts to bring great opera to Southern Nevada.

A well-rounded program and artistic performances, interestingly narrated by Pianist Richard Weiss on the Grand Piano, was enjoyed by guests at each of the two performances.The Nevada Opera Theatre Artists were: Antonio Escapes, Tenor, Eric Castro, Baritone, Amber Cronin, Soprano, Michael Elliot, Baritone, John Graffito, Tenor, Dr. Morton Hyson, Bass, Shelley Marines,

Soprano, Alejandro Mendoza, Tenor, Alisa Thomason, Soprano, and Alisa Van Camp, Mezzo Soprano.

At the close of the evening, shuttle buses brought guests back to their cars

at the Golf Club.

Everyone seemed to be on a high after enjoying a wonderful event.

The Nevada Opera has a busy schedule all year round.

The Nevada Opera’s 2010-2911 season is as follows:
Cinderella”presented to Clark County elementary students in at-risk schools.

A concert of `An Afternoon of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin’

Veterans Day ceremonies at The Southern Nevada Veterans Cemetery Chapel

Featuring The Nevada Opera Theatre Chorus & The Myron Heaton Chorale.

The Scholarship Program for UNLV Vocal Performance Majors

A fully staged production of “Aida” at Artemus Ham Concert Hall.

The Nevada Opera Theatre Guild, Karen Scherer, Chairman

The annual “ Holiday Celebration Luncheon” at Maggiono’s on December 12.

“Luncheon on The Nile” Spring Luncheon in the Egyptian Ballroom at the LUXOR

April, 11, 2011.The Scholarship Fund is provided by the Spring Luncheon

The Nevada Opera Theatre’s Divas & Divos, Joan Dimmitt, Chairman

An excursion to San Diego Opera on January 29, 2011 for the opening night

performance of Puccini’s “Turandot.”

Annual Divos & Divos Luncheon at Cili’s Restaurant at the Bali Hai Gold Course.

June 25, 2011

For more information call: 731- 3370.