Chapter Program Events
December 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010
December 1, Tuesday. Barrington Chapter. 1:00 P.M. Holiday high tea and lecture by Michael Altman, Lyric Opera Education Corps. The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garland Way, Barrington. Fee M$18, G$20.
December 3, Thursday. Hinsdale Chapter. 6:00 P.M. Holiday party featuring Kimberly Jones, soprano; Paul Radulescu, baritone; and Luciano Laurentiu, piano. Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. Fee M$65, G$65.
December 3, Thursday. Winnetka Chapter. 7:00 P.M. Performance by The Chicago Folks Operetta. Indian Hill Golf Club, 1 Indian Hill Rd., Winnetka. Fee M$30, G$30.
December 6, Sunday. Far West Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Holiday party with performance by Amy Conn, soprano. Taddeo residence, Hinsdale. Fee M$20, G$20.
December 6, Sunday. Highland Park/Deerfield Chapter. 11:00 A.M. "The Art and Genius of Maria Callas" lecture by Les Mitnick. Bertucci's Restaurant, 246 Green Bay Rd., Highwood. Fee M$25, G$25.
December 6, Sunday. Skokie Valley Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Lehar's The Merry Widow lecture by John Piepgras, Lyric Opera Education Corps., Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincon Ave., Morton Grove. Free.
December 8, Tuesday. Glencoe Chapter. 11:30 A.M. Holiday luncheon with performance featuring Tanya Melamed, pianist. Private residence, Winnetka. Fee M$30, G$30.
December 11, Friday. Near North Chapter. 6:00 P.M. Holiday party with performance featuring Paul Corona, bass-baritone. Fortnightly Club, 120 E. Bellevue Pl., Chicago. Fee M$75, G$78.
December 13, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 12:00 Noon. Holiday lunch and silent auction with performance featuring Amber Wagner, soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$45, G$45.
December 13, Sunday. Northfield Chapter. 12:00 Noon. Holiday lunch and silent auction with performance featuring Amber Wagner, soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$45, G$45.
December 13, Sunday. Northwest Chapter. 12:00 Noon. Holiday lunch and silent auction with performance featuring Amber Wagner, soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$45, G$45.
December 13, Sunday. Wilmette Chapter. 12:00 Noon. Holiday lunch and silent auction with performance featuring Amber Wagner, soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$45, G$45.
January 13, Thursday. Hinsdale Chapter. 10:00 A.M. Donizetti's The Elixir of Love lecture by Geoffrey Edwards, author. Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook. Fee M$5, G$10.
January 17, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Donizetti's The Elixir of Love lecture by Carla Thorpe, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Three Crowns Park, 2323 McDaniel Ave., Evanston. Fee M$10, G$15.
January 17, Sunday. Far West Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Lunch and lecture by Loretta Caputo, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Braxton Seafood Grill, 100 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook. Fee M$35, G$35.
January 17, Sunday. Skokie Valley Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Donizetti's The Elixir of Love lecture by Jesse Gram, Audience Education Manager, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Free.
January 24, Sunday. Near North Chapter. 1:00 P.M. Lecture by John Boesche, Projection Designer for Lyric Opera's The Damnation of Faust. Gibsons, 1238 N. Rush, Chicago. Fee M$45, G$48.
January 24, Sunday. Northfield Chapter. 4:00 P.M. "Trouble of the Aristocracy Show in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro" lecture by Drew Edward Davies, Associate Professor of Musicology, Northwestern University. Classic Residences by Hyatt at the Glen, 2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview. Fee M$20, G$20.
January 31, Sunday. Hinsdale Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust lecture by Barbara DeBolt, Lyric Opera Education Corps. 65180 New Hope Rd., Naperville. Fee M$5, G$10.
February 6, Saturday. Highland Park/Deerfield Chapter. 12:00 Noon. Verdi's Simon Boccanegra simulcast and early dinner. Regal Theatre, 300 Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire. Fee TBD.
February 14, Sunday. Lake Geneva Chapter. 12:00 Noon. Valentine's Day brunch with performance. Geneva National Golf Club, 1221 Geneva National Ave. South, Lake Geneva, WI. Fee M$80, G$100.
February 14, Sunday. Skokie Valley Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust lecture by George Preston, radio host, 98.7WFMT. Lincolnwood Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave, Lincolnwood. Free.
February 14, Sunday. Southwest Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Mozart's Marriage of Figaro lecture by Virginia Jach, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Location TBD. Fee M$10, G$12.
February 21, Sunday. Barrington Chapter. 2:00 P.M. "Elixir of Chocolate and Wine" at Anna Shea Chocolat. The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington. Fee M$30, G$30.
February 21, Sunday. Far West Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust lecture by Carl di Nello, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Lee residence, Winfield. Free.
February 21, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 3:00 P.M. "Complaints, Cancellations and Classy Singers" presentation by Jack Zimmerman, Subscriber Relations Manager, Lyric Opera of Chicago. North Shore Retirement Hotel, 1611 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Fee M$10, G$15.
February 21, Sunday. Skokie Valley Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro lecture by Barbara Roseman, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Free.
February 25, Thursday. Hinsdale Chapter. 9:30 A.M. Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro lecture by Gary Pett, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange Park. Fee M$5, G$10.
March 14, Sunday. Wilmette Chapter. 3:00 P.M. "Backstage with the Chorus" presentaton by Donald Nally, Chorus Master, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Holmberg residence, Wilmette. Fee M$10, G$12.
March 21, Sunday. Flossmoor Area Chapter. 2:00 P.M. "Opera in the Classroom" Education Program with performance. Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Free.
March 21, Sunday. Highland Park/Deerfield Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Lecture TBD. Redfield residence, Lake Forest. Fee TBD.
March 21, Sunday. Hinsdale Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Performance featuring Thomas Hall, baritone and Guinevere Tiffin, soprano. Private residence Winfield. Fee TBD.