Arizona Opera Wows with Spanish-themed Luncheon Gala
The Event: ¡La Feria! A Spanish Carnaval
The Cause: Arizona Opera
Mission: Founded in 1971, Arizona Opera elevates the transformative power of storytelling through music. Since its inaugural year, Arizona Opera has produced more than 170 fully-staged operas and concerts.
Event Co-Chairs: Kate Specter and Craig Bohmler
Honorary Chairs: Billie Jo and Judd Herberger
Date held: March 25, 2019
Venue: Omni Montelucia Resort & Spa
Entertainment: The event was filled with incredible performances by Craig Bohmler, composer of Riders of the Purple Sage, Octavio Moreno (baritone) Scottsdale native Lacy Sauter (soprano) and several members of the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio.
Program highlight: The event also included the presentation of three Crystal Key Awards to Shoshana & Robert Tancer, Linda M. Staubitz and the SPARK Commissioning Club founded by Dr. Judith Wolf for their transformative support of Arizona Opera.
Dollars raised: $340,000+
