LIBIAMO! Let's make a toast!
LOCATION
Lenox Club
111 Yukon Ave, Lenox, MA
DATE
Sunday, June 1
4:00 - 8:30 PM
4 PM - Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
6 PM - Dinner and Performances
7 PM - Dessert and Live Auction
Join us for an evening of music and merriment at our annual gala, where we will honor longtime supporter William E. Briggs. Taken from Verdi's La Traviata's beloved opening chorus, "libiamo" means "Let's make a toast!” On this special evening, guests will enjoy a festive cocktail hour followed by a delectable meal, silent and live auctions, and an exciting performance by special guest artist Christine Lyons with Maestro Brian Garman. Proceeds from the evening's festivities will support BOF's 10th Anniversary Season including our mainstage production of La Traviata, 10th Anniversary Concert, and community outreach programs held throughout the year.
Reservations are now closed
Anyone who wishes to be a part of the celebration should contact Advancement Associate Emma Robertson to be put on the waiting list. If you cannot attend, but would like to support "Libiamo!" in honor of our guest, William E. Briggs, please consider making a 100% tax-deductible donation here.
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HOST COMMITEE
as of April 9, 2025
Ilene* and Lester Bliwise
Vicki Bonnington and David Schecker
Theresa Cerezola*
Paul Clark and Carol Parrish
Christine Condaris and Jimmy Roberto
Claudia d'Alessandro* and David Reed
Noreen Doyle
Dalton and Roshy Dwyer
Peter and Elysa Graber-Lipperman*
Kenneth and Susan Kramer
Claudia Perles and Gerry Fultz
Drs. Lina and Eduardo Plantilla
Richard and Carol Seltzer
Howard and Natalie Shawn
*Special thanks to our Planning Commitee
SPONSORS
as of April 9, 2025
PLATINUM
Elysa and Peter Graber-Lipperman
Kenneth and Susan Kramer
GOLD
Bill Briggs and Donald Usher
Maggie Buchwald
Margaret Deutsch
Noreen Doyle
Jonny Frank and Terry Haas
John O'Brien and Jamie Lehrer
Richard and Carol Seltzer
CHRISTINE LYONS
Special Guest Artist
Christine Lyons is a critically acclaimed soprano, praised for her “power and poise” (Classical Voice America) and “solid coloratura and legato” (Opera News). She has performed major roles internationally, including Adina, Musetta, and Donna Anna. In the 2024-25 season, she performed at a concert for President Biden, appeared as Musetta in La Bohème with Knoxville Opera, and sang at various gala events. She previously covered Leonora in Il Trovatore at San Francisco Opera and debuted as Tosca with Maryland Lyric Opera. Ms. Lyons is known for her mastery in bel canto repertoire and her dynamic performances, garnering recognition from various publications, including The New York Times.
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
COCKTAIL HOUR
$500
Tax-Deductible portion is $500
Benefits
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Recognition on event signage and in the 2024 Festival Program
SILVER
$2,500 Limit 6
Tax-Deductible portion is $2,215
Benefits
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Recognition on event signage, event webpage, and event communications
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1/4-page ad in the 2024 Season Program
GOLD
$5,000 Limit 4
Tax-Deductible portion is $4,260
Benefits
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Two tickets to the gala
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Name/company logo on event signage, webpage, and event communications
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1/2-page ad in the 2024 Season Program
PLATINUM
$10,000 Limit 2
Tax-Deductible portion is $8,620
Benefits
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Four tickets to the gala
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Name/company logo on event signage, webpage, and event communications
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Full-page ad in the 2024 Season Program
TICKETING INFO
SINGLE TICKET
$250
Tax-Deductible portion is $155
STANDARD TABLE
$2,000 (8 guests)
Tax-Deductible portion is $1,240
PREMIUM TABLE SOLD OUT
$3,000 (8 guests, limit 6 tables)
Tax-Deductible portion is $2,240
Benefits:
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Meet-and-greet/photo opportunity with guest artist
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Reserved parking
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Recognition on event materials and signage for the table host
TICKETING INFO
SINGLE TICKET
$250
STANDARD TABLE
$2,000 (8 guests)
PREMIUM TABLE
$3,000 (8 guests, limit 6 tables)
Benefits: Meet-and-greet/photo opportunity with guest artist. Plus, reserved
parking and recognition on event materials and signage for the table host.
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE GALA
Host Committee: Thank you to our new and returning Host Committee members! The Host Committee is still in formation, and we would gladly welcome additional members before print invitations are mailed in April. Please contact us to learn about committee expectations or to sign up.
Auction Items: We are currently seeking donated items or experiences to include in our Silent and Live Auctions. Please contact us if you are a business owner or have a connection to a business that might be willing to support our gala by making a tax-deductible, in-kind donation.
Thank you!
Contact: events@BerkshireOperaFestival.org or (413) 213-6554
