Chapter Program Events
December 1, 2011 –March 31, 2012.
Chapter members are welcome to attend all Chapter events at the member price!
December 1, Thursday. Hinsdale Chapter. 6:30 P.M. Holiday celebration and dinner featuring performance by Angela Manino, soprano, and Paul Corona, baritone. Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. Fee TBA.
December 1, Thursday. Winnetka Chapter. 7:00 P.M. Performance by members of Da Corneto Opera Company. Indian Hill Club, 1 Indian Hill Rd., Winnetka. Fee M$30 G$30.
December 4, Sunday. Far West Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Magic Flute lecture by Margaret Fournier, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Private Residence, St. Charles. Fee M$5 G$10.
December 7, Wednesday. Glencoe Chapter. 11:30 A.M. Holiday luncheon with performance by pianist and vocalist Tanya Melamed and Matvey Kostukowsky, clarinet. Sunset Ridge Country Club, 2100 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield. Fee M$55 G$55.
December 9, Friday. Near North Chapter. 6:00 P.M. Holiday party and dinner with performance by James Kryshak, tenor. Fortnightly Club, 120 E. Bellvue. Fee M$75 G$80.
December 13, Tuesday. Riverside Chapter. 7:00 P.M. Performance by the KGB Quartet. Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake St., Oak Park. Fee M$15 G$20.
December 18, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 12:00 P.M. Luncheon and silent auction with performance by Emily Fons, mezzo-soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$50 G$50.
December 18, Sunday. Highland Park/Deerfield. 12:00 P.M. Luncheon and silent auction with performance by Emily Fons, mezzo-soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$50 G$50.
December 18, Sunday. Northfield Chapter. 12:00 P.M. Luncheon and silent auction with performance by Emily Fons, mezzo-soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$50 G$50.
December 18, Sunday. Northwest Chapter. 12:00 P.M. Luncheon and silent auction with performance by Emily Fons, mezzo-soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$50 G$50.
December 18, Sunday. Wilmette Chapter. 12:00 P.M. Luncheon and silent auction with performance by Emily Fons, mezzo-soprano. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. Fee M$50 G$50.
December 31, Saturday. Northfield Chapter. 5:00 P.M. Dinner at Gio's Restaurant, followed by Light Opera Works performance of The Secret Garden. Gio's Restaurant, 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Fee M$95 G$95.
January 8, Sunday. Near North Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Salon. Private Residence, Chicago. Fee M$25 G$25.
January 15, Sunday. Far West Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Aida lecture by Loretta Caputo, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Ivy Restaurant, 120 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Fee M$30 G$35.
January 22, Sunday. Northfield Chapter. 1:00 P.M.. Winter Blues Bash. Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook. Fee M$36 G$36.
January 24, Tuesday. Near North Chapter. 6:00 P.M. Parlor supper and Show Boat lecture by Roger Pines, Dramaturg, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Private Residence, Chicago. Fee M$35 G$35.
January 26, Thursday. Hinsdale Chapter. 10:00 A.M. Show Boat lecture by Christine Casey, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Western Springs. Fee M$10 G$15.
January 29, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Show Boat lecture by Patrick Casali, Professor emeritus at Oakton Community College. Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1502 Sherman Ave., Evanston. Fee TBA.
January 29, Sunday. Far West Chapter. 2:00 P.M. Show Boat lecture by William Nelson, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Wyndemere Retirement Home, 200 Wyndemere Circle, Wheaton. Fee M$5 G$10.
January 29, Sunday. Winnetka Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Lecture by Dr. Philip Gossett, Professor emeritus, Department of Music, University of Chicago. Indian Hill Club, 1 Indian Hill Rd., Winnetka. Fee M$35 G$35.
February 8, Wednesday. Barrington Chapter. 1:30 P.M. Show Boat lecture and high tea. Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Fee M$28 G$32.
February 11, Saturday. Highland Park/Deerfield Chapter. 6:00 P.M. Dinner and Show Boat lecture by Les Mitnick. Bella Via Ristorante, 1899 Second St., Highland Park. Fee M$30 G$30 S$22.
February 12, Sunday. Lake Geneva Chapter. 12 noon. Heart of Winter celebration featuring a performance by Erin Snell, soprano, Rodell Rosel, tenor and Celeste Rue, piano. Geneva National Golf Club, Member Dining Room, 1221 Geneva National Avenue South, Lake Geneva, WI. Fee M$80 G$100.
February 18, Saturday. Northwest Chapter. 2:00 P.M. "What's So Super About a Numerary?" lecture by Barbara Roseman, Lyric Opera Education Corps, followed by afternoon tea. Private residence, Elk Grove Village. Fee M$20 G$20.
February 19, Sunday. Near North Chapter. 1:00 P.M. Luncheon and Rinaldo lecture by Jesse Gram, Audience Education Manager, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush St., Chicago. Fee M$48 G$53.
February 19, Sunday. Flossmoor Area Chapter. 4:00 P.M.. An operatic celebration of Black History Month, featuring a performance by Kimberly Jones, soprano, and Cornelius Johnson, tenor. Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy., University Park. Fee M$34 G$34.
February 23, Thursday. Hinsdale Chapter. 10:00 A.M. Rinaldo lecture by Gary Pett, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Oak Brook.
Fee M$10 G$15.
February 26, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 3:00 P.M. Rinaldo lecture by Gary Pett, Lyric Opera Education Corps. Location TBA. Fee M$10 G$15.
February 26, Sunday. Riverside Chapter. 1:00 P.M. “Opera in Pop Culture” presentation by Bob Levi, lecturer, business and marketing consultant. Location TBA. Fee TBA.
March 18, Sunday. Evanston Chapter. 3:00 P.M. “The Operatic Voice” presentation by Jason Balla, Lyric Opera chorus member. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan, Wilmette. Fee TBA.