LA BELLA NOTTE
Saturday, January 28, 2012
6:30 p.m., Hilton Downtown Nashville
121 4th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201
(Facing Demonbreun between 4th and 5th Avenues)
Nashville Opera Guild’s annual sparkling black-tie celebration, La Bella Notte, will be held Saturday, January 28. It benefits Nashville Opera’s education and outreach programs and is chaired by Anita Greenwood Cash. La Bella Notte guests will enjoy a gourmet meal, specially selected wines and, between courses, a serenade of arias and musical favorites.
The 2012 La Bella Notte theme, Viva Venezia, captures the dramatic beauty Venice. Invitations and design elements feature the captivating travel sketches of world-renowned architect and 2011 Francis Robinson Award-winner, Earl S. Swensson. Mr. Swensson generously granted permission to use his sketches as centerpieces for La Bella Notte.
It is with great pleasure that the prestigious Francis Robinson Award will be presented to the Judy Liff and Joe Barker Family in profound gratitude and appreciation for their preeminent support.
More details! The Silent Auction, chaired by Carol Powell Horrar, will offer spectacular trips, one-of-a-kind packages, and tempting items in a variety of price points. Stunning decor is being created by chairs Jason Bradshaw and Bob Deal of Bradford’s Interiors. Hilton Executive Chef Matt Simonds will present four courses of Italian delights. Live music at the gala showcases the talented young singers of Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Young Artist Program accompanied by the Opera’s own Amy Tate Williams at the grand piano.
An After Party chaired by Sherry Hooten follows for all LBN guests and will feature live entertainment and dancing. Tickets to the After Party only are available at $50 per person. Due to high demand, tickets are available pre-sale only.
The cost of La Bella Notte is $300 per person and includes dinner, valet parking, and admission to the After Party.
Reserve your seats on line by clicking here
or call Nashville Opera at 615.832.5242.
New this year! On Thursday, January 12th, a Veneto Region Wine Tasting, Taste of Venezia, kicks off the festivities. La Bella Notte’s inaugural After Party beckons guests to dance the night away. And, April 13, the La Bella Notte season closes with the inaugural Songwriter's Night. (Details coming soon!)
Special Hotel Rates for the Evening
The Hilton Downtown Nashville, Hotel Indigo (Downtown & Music Row - Vanderbilt), and the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel have offered La Bella Notte guests a special rate for January 28. See below for reservation details.
