The Opera Society 2010 Diva Impresario Luncheon

by Linda Balent on February 24, 2010

Loretta Slater, Liz Hopwood, Irene Patti Hammond, Bob Heuer, Beatriz LaRosa, Isa Leibowitz, Tracy Roloff, Betty Young

On February 9, 2010, the 17th Annual Diva Impresario Awards Luncheon took place at the Panorama Room of the Pier Sixty Six Hyatt Regency in Fort Lauderdale.

Chairman and Event Founder Barbara Copanos, along with Chairman and Opera Society President Barbara Parent, greeted more than 300 guests to this elegant affair. After a champagne reception where the guests viewed more than 60 Silent auction items including a beautiful jewelry display by Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, the luncheon began with a wonderful vocal program by the Florida Young Artists including Julia Ebner, Ashley Anderson, Benjamin Clements and David Bailey.

The honorees:

  • Robert M. Heuer, celebrating 25 years as CEO and General Director of Florida Grand Opera
  • Grand Diva Irene Patti Hammond
  • Diva Elizabeth Hopwood
  • Diva Isabel Leibowitz
  • DivaBeatriz LaRosa
  • Diva Tracy Roloff
  • Diva Loretta Slater
  • Diva Betty Young

were celebrated with a video photo program of important events in their lives presented by David Yuen and narrated by Justin Moss. After the video presentation, the lucky winners of the Opera Mystery Music and the Raffle drawing claimed their prizes. It was a lovely afternoon for all. Thanks to Kevin Lane for his great photography. Enjoy the photos!!!

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Diva-Impresario Honoree, Liaison, Hostess Working Brunch

by Linda Balent on November 11, 2009

Diva-Impresario Working Brunch 2009On October 28th, fifty members of The Opera Society were invited to the Coral Ridge Yacht Club for brunch to discuss plans for our 17th Annual Diva Impresario Awards Luncheon which will take place on February 9, 2010 at the Panorama Room of Pier Sixty Six Hyatt Regency. The brunch was graciously underwritten by Linda Balent, Helena Caplan, Barbara Copanos, Ande Mayhue, Janet Mehner, Barbara Parent and Isobel Sturgeon.

President and Luncheon Chairman Barbara Parent welcomed everyone. Event Founder and Luncheon Chairman Barbara Copanos then asked the honorees to stand to be recognized. These included Robert M. Heuer, celebrating 25 years as General Director and CEO, Florida Grand Opera, Grand Diva Irene Patti Hammond and Divas Liz Hopwood, Beatriz La Rosa, Isa Leibowitz, Tracy Nichols Roloff, Loretta Slater and Betty Young.

All attendees received an informational packet and plans were discussed for the Souvenir Ad Journal, Underwriting, Raffles, Silent Auction and the invitation mailing.

Following the brunch, a beautiful group photo with all the ladies in gowns and the gentleman in a tuxedo was taken at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center by Tiffany Photographic Studio.

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Enjoy the photos!!

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Fall Membership Luncheon

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Dear Members,
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2009 Diva Impresario Awards Luncheon

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Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees.  Chairmen Barbara Copanos, event founder, and Linda Balent cannot be thanked enough for the success of this year’s Diva-Impresario Awards Luncheon. Their dedication to this event and The Opera Society is invaluable.
My thanks also to the many committee members and hostesses who helped make this event so pleasurable. [...]

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The In-School Opera 2009

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Delightful Afternoon With The Duelling Divas
The first in a series of Luxurious Lyrical Libations: A Tea was held on November 17, 2008 at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center. “The Duelling Divas“, a hilarious comedic performance that has delighted audiences throughout the region, took tea with The Opera Society members and guests who were entertained [...]

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