by Barb E on January 18, 2012
You're Going to LOVE Philadelphia in June!
Opera Conference 2012: Creative Resurgence
June 13 – 16: Philadelphia, PA
A wave of creativity is sweeping the opera field as economic challenges and social change compel a rethinking of conventions. By combining rich traditions with inventive energy, opera is responding to new opportunities with flexibility and agility. Innovative artistic and administrative practices are re-envisioning the art form and increasing opera’s impact in the larger cultural community.
Participate in this creative resurgence at Opera Conference 2012 in Philadelphia, June 13-16.
OVI is partnering with OA to offer volunteers unique access to speakers and workshops from both organizations. Opera Conference 2012 will take place in the Doubletree Center City.
The special conference hotel rate is $166 per night. Additional conference details, including registration information, will be available beginning January 31.
Watch your e-mail inbox for messages from OPERA America: they’ll be keeping you informed of conference details and registration information.
Philadelphia Skyline
by Barb E on December 20, 2011
The Board and Members of Opera Volunteers International wish you a joyous and music-filled holiday and all the best in the New Year.
by Barb E on December 3, 2011
What better way to spend a weekend and to celebrate Opera Volunteer International’s 40th Anniversary than in New York City. Following a board meeting where we learned about plans for our upcoming conference in conjunction with OPERA America, we wined and dined and honored this year’s outstanding volunteer efforts. The evening ended on Soprano Desirée Earl Soteres’ dazzling high notes. Her very special recital was accompanied by Alexander Rovang.
Special thanks to Mary Svela, OVI Vice President of Marketing, and Ann Meschery, OVI New York On Site Coordinator, for putting it all together.
Thank you also to special awards program guest Marc Scorca, OPERA America President and CEO, and to Laura Day Giarolo, OA Director of Learning & Community Engagement, for her thorough review of conference plans, and Stephanie Helms, Manager of OA’s National Opera Center for the informative tour.
Highlights of the Awards Given
Opera Volunteers International proudly honored these individuals and groups at our dinner in New York City.
Partners in Excellence
- Jane Hartley – San Francisco Opera Guild
- Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild – Libby Siskron
- Sheila McNeil – Opera Omaha Guild
- Lyric Opera of Chicago Riverside Chapter 50th Anniversary – Lois Starbuck
- Kansas City Opera Guild 50th Anniversary – Wilma Wilcox
Projects of Special Merit
- Milwaukee Florentine Opera Guild – Linda Lee Seroka
2011 Matching Grants
- Skagit Opera
- St Louis Opera
- Memphis Opera
- Tampa Opera
The President of the United States Volunteer Service Award
- Rhonda Sweeney (Houston Grand Opera)
Rhonda Sweeney
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