2013 Gala: Taconic Opera Takes a Walk on the Yellow Brick Road

Taconic Opera, now
in its sixteenth Season in Westchester, will present an unusual fundraiser in
White Plains.  Not only will the
presentation be unique, but so will the venue and location.  After having expanded its performances to
White Plains a few years ago, the company is ready to move its annual
fundraiser into Westchester’s central city. 
The company will hold its annual gala at the CV Rich Mansion right in
downtown White Plains.  

The gala’s theme
is “The Yellow Brick Road.”  Will the
company depart from singing opera at the event and share with us something sung
by Judy Garland?  “That will be a
wonderful surprise,” says General Director, Dan Montez.  “This gala will be special and feature a story line throughout the
evening that will take us all down that memorable road to our own Emerald
City.”  The company promises the extremes
of entertainment on this journey from the hilarious to the dramatic.  The event will feature a sumptuous meal,
entertainment from its top operatic artists, and an opportunity to honor some
important individuals who have done so much to support the arts in the
community.  

Attendance at the
event will be by donation.  Gold $250;
Silver, $200; and Bronze $150.   Dan
Montez declares, “Where else can you see a show, have an amazing dinner and
park for free?” Tickets and reservations for the event can be arranged online
or by calling (855)88-OPERA.  The
excitement begins on Thursday, September 12, with hors d’oeuvres served at 7:00
pm.  The CV Rich Mansion is located at
305 Ridgeway in White Plains.  Parking is
plentiful and the venue is handicap accessible.