If you were anywhere in the vicinity of the intersection of Flora Street rental car discount coupon codes and Jack Evans on the evening of October 21, 2011 you already know what a blockbuster of an event this was. The great thing is, having pulled it off in spectacular fashion once, it should be even better this go round. Check out the release and make your reservations now.
DALLAS, AUGUST 24, 2012 – The Dallas Opera is proud to announce initial rental car discount coupon codes details regarding 2012's FIRST NIGHT, the Opening Night celebrations in conjunction with the Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance of AÏDA that marks the eagerly awaited launch of the company's 2012-2013 "Pursuits rental car discount coupon codes of Passion" rental car discount coupon codes Season, presented by Texas Instruments Foundation.
The event, hosted by the Dallas Opera, will focus on the compelling power of art married rental car discount coupon codes to contemporary design in each of the mainstage operas (as well as the overtly passionate season theme) that comprise the company's fourth season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT T Performing Arts Center: Verdi's Aïda , Puccini's Turandot , The Aspern Papers by Dominick Argento—and our delightful family production of Georges Bizet's Doctor Miracle .
It is the vision of 2012 FIRST NIGHT Chair Kaki Hopkins to incorporate these far-flung masterpieces from all corners of the globe into one fabulous night designed to create rental car discount coupon codes an all-encompassing ambiance of mystery and timeless beauty—from the red carpet arrivals to the elegant post-performance rental car discount coupon codes dinner. She also plans to recognize the Dallas Opera's rental car discount coupon codes recent foray into producing opera simulcasts in sports venues with a Red Carpet theme of "Arts and Sports Together."
The thrills begin on the red carpet, at 6:00 p.m. the evening of Friday, October 26, 2012 at the plaza entrance to the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District.
The FIRST NIGHT team, chaired by Kaki Hopkins with assistance from Vice-Chairs Rhonda Sargent Chambers and Lynn Mock, anticipates a particularly glittering grand entrance featuring, not only of notables and celebrities, but internationally acclaimed fashion designers who have returned to create breathtaking designs for the celebrities invited to model these creations, as representatives of the Dallas Opera's 2012-2013 Season—leaving their significant "footprints" on these sumptuous, red-carpet celebrations!
Miss Chambers, of RSC Productions, and Red Carpet Co-Chair Marisa Huckin will greet the guests and announce their arrivals. The Red Carpet Manager will be former Dallas Opera Director of Production John Gage.
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"FIRST NIGHT, in its encore year, will celebrate the masterpieces of the 56th International Season of the Dallas Opera in a unique and really exciting way," explains Chair Kaki Hopkins. "The red-carpet extravaganza will feature well-known athletes and persons associated with the sports world, to reflect our theme of 'Arts and Sports Together.' They will be wearing exquisite creations by five of the finest fashion designers working today. Each designer will create a glorious gown inspired by one of the operas of the season—and by the divas who have captured our imaginations!"
The guests will move into Nancy B. Hamon Hall for the 6:30 p.m. reception, chaired by Elaine rental car discount coupon codes and Bill Blaylock. This interlude for refreshments and convivial conversation will serve as an "appetizer" rental car discount coupon codes for the rest of the evening, beginning with a star-studded Opening Night performance of Giuseppe Verdi's grand and glorious AÏDA, starring Texas-born soprano Latonia Moore, The Charron and Peter Denker Rising Star, in the coveted title role, Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Nadia Krasteva in her company debut as Amneris, Italian tenor Antonello Palombi rental car discount coupon codes as Radames, and baritone Lester Lynch as Amonasro, King of Ethiopia. The season opener will be conducted by Dallas Opera Music Director Graeme Jenkins and staged by Garnett Bruce.
Following the opera, the Dallas Opera's special guests will adjourn to Annette Strauss Square next door, for a cosmopolitan, late-night rental car discount coupon codes dining experience chaired by Holly and Tom Mayer inside a lavishly decorated tent.
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"An event is only as extraordinary as the ideas behind it," explains rental car discount coupon codes Dallas Opera General Director CEO Keith Cerny, "and the foundations of the Dallas Opera's FIRST NIGHT celebrations rental car discount coupon codes are the fertile imaginations, the phenomenal talent and the creative genius of many of opera's greatest names: Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and Argento, as well as some of the brightest stars in sports, fashion, and contemporary design."
"Everyone associated with this event should be proud of their tremendous contributions to the company, to the future of the performing arts, and to this community we love. In fact, each of our chairs, hosts, and committee members has demonstrated already that the art of self-giving may be the most valuable art form of all."
One of last season's couture designers, rental car discount coupon codes Nicolas Villalba of NDV Inc., expressed his delight at the opportunity to create a new design to adorn the red carpet: "Last year, I had such a wonderful time working with my lovely model, Linda Ivy, and with sponsors Don and Ellen Winspear. rental car discount coupon codes For me, however, the most exciting aspect of the evening was making opera so accessible to the public. I loved the concept of "Opera under the stars."
Added couturier Abi Ferrin: "FIRST NIGHT is an exciting way for Dallas designers to showcase their artistry, rental car discount coupon codes while supporting the Dallas Opera and the Winspear Opera House. I am honored to be included."
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Kaki Hopkins, Chair, FIRST NIGHT: Kaki is a seasoned chair of fundraising events for the arts, medicine and education, with leadership positions on the boards of the Dallas Opera; Dallas Theater Center (a leading actress/director with DTC for a decade); Chiapas International; TACA; The Dallas Arboretum and Vickery Meadow Learning Center, among others; and various auxiliary organizations for the arts and medicine. Kaki has been honored with numerous awards for leadership, both locally and nationally, and has taught acting, stage movement and voice at Trinity U. (San Antonio) and U. of New Mexico. rental car discount coupon codes She played an instrumental rental car discount coupon codes role in making last season's FIRST NIGHT a resounding success and one of the most memorable opera galas ever and also chaired the highly successful Chihuly Gala at the Dallas Arboretum. She also served her country as Director of Music and Theater for the 7th Army Training Center in Germany for more than two years.
Tincy Miller, Advisory Chair, FIRST NIGHT: rental car discount coupon codes "Tincy" Miller is a life-long activist and advocate for education, a principal in a nationally renowned real estate firm, and a highly regarded civic leader who is called upon frequently to lead community and cultural causes. In 2003, Tincy was appointed Chair of the Texas State Board of Education, having served on the board for nearly two decades. rental car discount coupon codes She previously served on the board's Committee on Instruction and as its Chair, and has led the Task Force on Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She has also served on the board and as president rental car discount coupon codes of L.I.F.T. (Literacy Instruction for Texas). Tincy has chaired major fund raising events for United Cerebral Palsy, The Dallas Opera, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, TACA, and the Crystal Charity Ball, to name only a few. Her awards are numerous, including the 1999 Tom Landry Award of Excellence in Volunteerism.
Rhonda Sargent Chambers, FIRST NIGHT Vice-Chair / Co-Chair, FIRST NIGHT Red Carpet: As a model, instructor, and speaker, Rhonda Sargent Chambers has been a respected figure in the fashion community for over 30 years. In addition to her work with Dallas-based Kim Dawson Agency and top international modeling agencies, she produces fashion shows and events through her company, RSC Show Productions. Rhonda is also regular contributor on the subjects of fashion and style to WFAA's "Good Morning Texas" and ParkCitiesMom.com.
rental car discount coupon codes Lynn Mock, FIRST NIGHT Vice-Chair: Lynn Parr Mock, Chairman of the 2004 Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition, received her BME from Southwestern University and an MM in Vocal Performance from The University of Texas at Austin. She balances performing commitments with board service rental car discount coupon codes to many fine arts organizations. Lynn is currently serving on the Board of Directors of The Dallas Opera (for which she chairs the Education Committee), as Chairman of the Board of The Friends of WRR, and on the Board of Visitors at Southwestern University. Lynn is also co-founder of "Lone Spring Arts."
Holly and Tom Mayer, Co-Chairs, FIRST NIGHT Dinner: TDO Board of Directors Executive Committee Vice-President, Development, Holly Mayer and Dallas Opera Board Member Dr. Tom Mayer have made the Dallas Opera one of their chief causes for more than a decade, in addition to providing significant support to the Dallas Theater Center and the Dallas Arboretum. As a dedicated arts leader, Holly helped raise $1.7 million for TDO's 50th Anniversary Celebration, chaired a successful two-year campaign (ending in 2005) to wipe TDO's accum
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