ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING FASHION EVENTS OF THE FALL SEASON!
THE DALLAS OPERA’S FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
NORTHPARK CENTER PRESENTING SPONSOR
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DESIGNS BY SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
GOURMET LUNCHEON BY WOLFGANG PUCK
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DALLAS, June 28, 2017 – Fashionistas and arts lovers alike will flock to one of the most captivating fetes this fall, FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, NorthPark Center Presenting Sponsor. The event takes place Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. and officially kicks off The Dallas Opera’s 61st Season.
The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House will be a spectacle of style with the Vincent Prothro Lobby transformed by a runway and elegant luncheon, with a bevy of socialites and arts supporters celebrating the start of the 2017-2018 Season. The highlight of the show will be designs by Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian brand renowned for its elegance and excellence. The Dallas boutique is located in NorthPark Center. FIRST SIGHT/FIRST NIGHT Chairs are dedicated philanthropists Dianne B. and Mark H. LaRoe; Fashion Show and Luncheon Chairs are Lisa Cooley, Ciara Cooley, and Bella Cooley; and FIRST SIGHT/FIRST NIGHT Honorary Chairs Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger.
FIRST SIGHT Fashion Show will be produced by Rhonda Sargent Chambers of RSC Show Productions and attendees can expect a flurry of exciting Salvatore Ferragamo styles. The creative team of Design Coordinator Larry Leathers and Event Advisor Jeffrey Horn will complete the exclusive affair. The gourmet luncheon will be created by renowned culinary master Wolfgang Puck. Tables range from $5,000 to $7,500 and individual tickets are $500. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dallasopera.org/firstsight.
“We feel so honored to Chair The Dallas Opera’s 2017-2018 Season kick-off event! We have a lot of fun and fashion in store so we invite fashionistas who would love to support a magnificent arts organization to share in the excitement with us! The Dallas Opera does such wonderful work in bringing world class opera to our community and this fashion show is a delightful way to see and meet new friends, experience the incredible designs of Ferragamo, delight in some delectable dining, and support this great company!” said Lisa Cooley.
Salvatore Ferragamo’s legacy is long rooted in the world of celebrity, originating in Hollywood where Salvatore’s moniker “Shoemaker of the Stars” was born. The fashion house, officially founded in 1927, is a leader in the world of luxury design, focusing on the creation and innovation of footwear, leather goods, clothing, silks and perfumes for men and women, all Made in Italy. The product range is completed by eyewear and watches. The unique, exclusive creativity which has always distinguished the brand’s collections is owed to a combination of style, creativity and innovation with the quality and craftsmanship respected of Italian-made goods.
“Style setters and arts patrons will be inspired by the experiential event we have planned for FIRST SIGHT. We are so thrilled to be featuring the incredible designs by Italian luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo, on the runway in the Winspear. Another feast for the eyes this year will be the outstanding display of rare opera costumes. These are magnificent feats of costume design that have been kept pristine for us to enjoy. The collaboration with NorthPark Center, another outstanding force of creative industry leaders, continues to make this one of the most exciting luncheons in Dallas! We have been producing this show with The Dallas Opera since 2011 and are honored to once again work with such a great team!” said Rhonda Sargent Chambers, of RSC Show Productions.
The Winspear Opera House is located at 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX, 75201. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dallasopera.org/firstsight.
ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
Founded in 1957, The Dallas Opera is an internationally-recognized innovator dedicated to the overall advancement of the operatic art form and the support of established and emerging artists, as well as the education and development of new opera audiences in North Texas—and beyond. These goals are achieved by commissioning and producing world-class opera; through groundbreaking institutes, national competitions and topical programs; and by presenting opera in both traditional and non-traditional formats and venues in order to attract patrons of every background, educational level, and ethnicity—while engaging with more than 87,000 people in our community each year. TDO is equally committed to the task of responsible stewardship and is managed with efficiency and accountability, to the highest possible standards.
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2017-2018 SEASON SPONSOR
The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family
EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DALLAS OPERA
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The Dallas Opera Family Performances are generously supported by
Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and the Betty and Steve Suellentrop
Educational Outreach Fund.
TDO Family Performances are a part of the
Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE 2017-2018 DALLAS OPERA SEASON
All performances are in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Single Tickets range from $19 to $289. Family performance tickets are just $5. For more information or to make your purchase, contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Office at 214.443.1000 or visit us online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org.
THE DALLAS OPERA 2017-2018 SEASON MAINSTAGE INFORMATION
The Dallas Opera celebrates its Sixty-First International Season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. English translations will be projected above the stage at every performance and assistance is available for the hearing impaired. With the exception of FIRST NIGHT, The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talk will begin one hour prior to curtain, at most performances.