Opera lovers, one great way to spend the Valentine's Day weekend is The Toledo Opera's annual Gala rolling fundraising, operatic performance and an exclusive social gathering into one event. First, a benefit dinner is served, followed by five divas, each a previous Toledo Opera performer, serenading the audience with songs from select operas including “Summertime” from Porgy & Bess, as well as “Seguidilla” from Carmen, conducted by the Toledo Opera's own James Meena and Robert Mirakian. Narration by Kevin Bylsma will bridge the performances. An after party will allow supporters of the arts to mingle at their leisure, or dance to the swinging sounds of Hepcat Revival in the Valentine Theatre’s lobbies.
Friday, February 14, 7:30pm, and Sunday, February 16, 2pm. $200, $150 season ticket holders. Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St. Toledo.
419-255-7464. toledoopera.org
