RESERVE YOUR TICKET FOR THE GALA!
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sponsor Table Tickets
$3,000.00Add to cart
Benefactor
$550.00Add to cart
Patron
$375.00Add to cart
Friend
$275.00Add to cart
Fan Under 40
$150.00Add to cart
$265 per attendee represents the cost of the evening; the balance may qualify as a charitable tax deduction.
Auction Items
Walk on Roles – Be the Star you’ve always dreamed you could be. Here is your chance to gain an insider’s look at and play a part in Opera Maine’s thrilling production of Sweeney Todd. (Two walk on roles available!)
New York Metropolitan Opera Extravaganza for Two – Two tickets to La fille du Regiment and Turandot at The Metropolitan Opera in October 2025 with two-night accommodations.
Rustic Rangeley Retreat for Eight- Find your ideal balance of solitude and exploration as you wake up on a pond among the soothing sounds of nature and the scent of pine. Tailor your three-night visit to your favorite Spring, Fall or Winter passions, whether hitting the slopes or swimming off the private dock.
Courtesy of Angela Le Blanc
Bangs Island Mussel and Oyster Tour for Four and Gift Certificate at Scales –Fascinating upfront view of how Bangs Island farms and harvests its succulent mussels and oysters. Then choose a date to taste them for yourselves at Scales, one of Portland’s premier dining destinations.
Courtesy of Bangs Island and Rosemary Harris
Stunning Color Custom Archival Print by an Award-Winning Photographer – A tranquil framed image “Misty Red Tree,” one of only 35 winners in a world-wide juried show.
Courtesy of Kevin Schochat
Raise the Paddle – Support Opera Maine’s Studio Artist Program with a direct donation!
A Maestro’s Treasure: Exclusive Turntable & Hi-Fi Audio System – Bring the rich, warm tones of vinyl back into the spotlight with this Juke Box E1 Hi-Fi Stereo Turntable Set- with 2-way bookshelf speakers. Also included are 7 recordings of historic Metropolitan Opera productions. Vinyl, with its nostalgic charm and unparalleled sound, is hot again!
Courtesy of Atlantic AV
Dinner for Six with Opera Maine’s Artistic and Stage Director, Dona D. Vaughn – A golden opportunity to pull back the curtain and learn what goes on behind the scenes in the production of an opera. Enjoy an intimate dinner and lively conversation at the Cumberland Club.
Courtesy of Rosemary Harris
Luxury Spanish Getaway for Two – Spend five nights in a picturesque part of what is becoming Europe’s most desirable vacation destination. Unwind in an antique olive mill turned boutique hotel. Explore the lush woodlands and magnificent mountain villages. Take advantage of the concierge service to add on day trips and other activities. Daily breakfast, one restaurant dinner and round-trip transfers help to create a seamless experience in Bella Espana.
Sunset Sail for Four on Casco Bay – Hit refresh and sail away for a delightful evening on the 46-ft. sloop Bohème with gourmet treats as guests of congenial hosts Peter and Pam Plumb.
Courtesy of Peter and Pam Plumb
Granite Ridge Estate Private Italian Dinner and Overnight for Four – A foodie’s trip to Italy- no passport required! At Granite Ridge Estate and Barns new Cloud Cabin, nestled in the mountains of Norway (Maine), Opera Maine’s own Anthony Fratianne, trained in Italy, will be your Chef for a private multi-course dinner. Then a good night’s sleep in the fresh mountain air!
Courtesy of Anthony Fratianne and Granite Ridge Estate and Barn
Sweeney Todd July 24, 2025, Opening Night in Grand Style for Four – Leave the driving to us as a luxury car whisks you away to the private Cumberland Club for a pre-performance gourmet dinner, then off to your prime seats at the Merrill Auditorium.
Courtesy of the Cumberland Club and Opera Maine
Jet Blue Tickets for Two – Up, up and away to anywhere in the U.S mainland you’ve been longing to go!
Courtesy of Theresa Pazmino and Jet Blue
Photos from the April 2024 Gala
Thank you to our Silent Auction donors: Jim Becker & Randal Rucker, Jonathan Carr, The Cheese Shop of Portland, Chocolats Passion, Choral Art, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Rosemary Harris, Candice Lee, Theresa Pazmino & JetBlue, Kevin Schochat & Leslie Hart, Arlene Schwind, Liz Serrage, 317 Main, Vena’s Fizz House