BENEFIT EVENTS

Season Opening Gala

General Director Irene Dalis invites all subscribers to a spectacular opening night event for the premiere of Mozart’s Idomeneo, September 10, 2011. Before the opera, join us at Arcadia Restaurant across from the California Theatre for a three-course dinner. Following the performance, meet the artists at a post-performance champagne reception at the Sainte Claire Hotel. Price: $150 (includes valet parking.) To purchase tickets, call the OSJ Box Office (408. 437.4450) or order online via tickets.com.

2011-12 Opera San José Benefit

Join our resident artists at the San Jose Improv, as they celebrate our season of Living Legends! Catered by the Fairmont Hotel, the benefit features a live auction, including a walk-on part in La traviata. Place your bids! Date: October 9, 2011. For tickets, call 408.437.4450.

Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

Join us for the Sixth Annual Irene Dalis Vocal Competition where ten artists will compete with their vocal pyrotechnics for $50,000 in cash prizes. Be there to cast your vote! Date: May 19, 2012 at 3pm at the California Theatre. For tickets call 408.437.4450 or order online .