The Toledo Opera is setting the stage for another excellent season with the annual Opera Gala at the Valentine Theatre on Friday & Sunday, April 12 and 14. This year’s gala title is “Celebrating the Architects of Love” and will feature a series of arias from Tannhäuser, Madame Butterfly, Rigoletto and a sneak preview from the Toledo Opera’s 2013-2014 season. Special guest conductor Sara Jobin of the San Francisco Opera leads the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Opera Chorus, as well as star tenor Shawn Mathey with sopranos Jennifer Cresswell, Jennifer Goode Cooper, Diane McEwen-Martin, and Sujin Lee. Celebrate early with pre-gala events at the Valentine before each performance.
Friday night enjoy a dinner & cocktails at 6pm for $100, or enjoy brunch on Sunday at 12pm for $75. Friday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. $30-$75. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-SING. www.toledoopera.org—JG