Night With The Opera

Friday, April 19, 2024

Sunset Gala 4:30 PM

La Belle Époque: The Beautiful Age, aka, The Golden Age
The Monroe Room at DeVos Performance Hall

Midnight Gala 9:30 PM (approximately)

La Vie à Minuit: Life at Midnight
Rehearsal Hall at DeVos Performance Hall

This year’s gala will truly be a Night with the Opera! Find yourself transported to Paris during the Golden Age for our Sunset Gala, while enjoying dinner at DeVos Hall with fellow opera-goers, then take the short walk to your seats for La Bohème. Immediately after the curtain falls, join us in the Rehearsal Hall for our Midnight Gala, and imagine yourself in 1920’s France with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and the cast of the show. Plus, enjoy performances from the winners of the VanderLaan Prize and the Betty Van Andel Scholarship, along with live music. Or join us for both events! Reserve your spots today.

TICKETS

SOLD OUT

Sunset Gala $150/person

SOLD OUT

Midnight Gala $50/person

MENUS

Sunset Gala

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SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

French Martini
plus full bar, coffee, tea, water
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HORS D’OEUVRES

Crostini of French Brie, Dried Fruits and Nuts
Gougere with Caramelized Onion
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DINNER

Salade Niçoise

French Roasted Chicken
with dauphinois potato / asparagus a la polonaise / herb jus

or

Vegan Ratatouille
jumbo asparagus, chickpea purée and pickled red onions

Mini French Bread loaf with butter
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DESSERT

Raspberry Ispahan Crunchy Parisian Macaron
with rose and lychee cream and fresh raspberries

Midnight Gala

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LATE NIGHT SNACKS

Fromage Display

Mini Croissants
with chocolate

Pommes Frites
with garlic aioli
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DRINKS

Full bar and champagne toast

ATTIRE

Celebrate the grandeur of the Belle Époque!

Inspired by the lavishness of the Gilded Age, we invite you to embrace the elegance and extravagance of the era with your attire. While there’s no strict enforcement, we encourage guests to channel the spirit of the time with beautiful fabrics, intricate lace, and timeless silhouettes. Think of evening gowns, tailored suits, and accessories that exude sophistication. Let’s transport ourselves to a bygone era of glamour and let your outfit reflect the timeless allure of this golden age.