Opera Teaser Ticket
$175
Central City Opera Guild Opera Teaser
Event Information
A Fundraiser to Make Our Historic Opera House Gardens Bloom!
Thursday, February 12, 2026
5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception & Heavy Hors d'oeuvres (wine included; cash bar available)
7:00 PM - Opera Performance Program
Join us for an elegant evening of music, mingling, and mission as we raise funds to maintain the beloved gardens of the Central City Opera House — a treasured sanctuary where artistry and nature have flourished together for generations.
An Evening of Sneak Peeks & Social Connection
Be among the first to experience exclusive previews from our extraordinary 2026 Festival Season:
- The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart's beloved masterpiece
- The Ballad of Baby Doe - Celebrating 70 years since Central City Opera commissioned this now-iconic American opera
- Master Class - Terrence McNally's riveting play about the legendary Maria Callas
A New Format for 2026
This year's Opera Teaser offers a fresh take on the evening with no assigned seating. Enjoy an extended cocktail hour with gourmet heavy hors d'oeuvres while mingling with fellow opera lovers. Then we'll come together for the featured performances.
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CCO Guild Member Ticket
$150
Battle of the Arias - Salad Ballads
🎭 "Glitter and Be Gay" from Candide || Sung by Hallie Schmidt
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This dazzling, virtuosic showstopper is the ultimate celebration of irony and excess — dedicate it to anyone who knows that when life gets hard, sometimes you just need to sparkle your way through!
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
💕 "Là ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni || Sung by Hallie Schmidt and Dante Mireles
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This seductive duet is Mozart's masterpiece of flirtation and temptation — the perfect dedication to your partner in crime (or romance).
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
🌾 "People Will Say We're in Love" from Oklahoma! || Sung by Katiann Nelson and Andrew Simpson
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Sweet, tender, and unmistakably romantic, this classic is made for dedicating to your sweetheart — even if you're both pretending you're not head over heels.
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
🌾 "People Will Say We're in Love" from Oklahoma! || Sung by Katiann Nelson and Andrew Simpson
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Sweet, tender, and unmistakably romantic, this classic is made for dedicating to your sweetheart — even if you're both pretending you're not head over heels.
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
🌸 "Flower Duet" from Lakmé || Sung by Hallie Schmidt and Katiann Nelson
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Ethereal and breathtakingly beautiful, this beloved duet floats like a dream — dedicate it to a friendship or love that feels like pure harmony.
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
⭐ "Stars" from Les Misérables || Sung by Dante Mireles
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Powerful and stirring, this anthem of conviction and destiny is for anyone in your life who stands firm in their beliefs and lights up the darkness.
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
🌅 "Some Enchanted Evening" from South Pacific || Sung by Andrew Simpson
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One of the most romantic songs ever written, this timeless classic captures the magic of love at first sight — dedicate it to the one who made your heart recognize its match across a crowded room.
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
🌙 "Queen of the Night" from The Magic Flute || Sung by Hallie Schmidt
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With its legendary high notes and fierce dramatic power, this aria is perfect for honoring the unstoppable force in your life who takes no prisoners.
Each aria needs $1,000 in contributions to be performed live that night. One passionate patron can fund an entire piece, or the song can reach its goal through contributions of $50, $100, $250 — or any amount. Watch the thermometers rise from now until February 12th, and when an aria hits $1,000, we perform it!
Additional Donation to the Garden Fund
Mixed Flower Hanging Baskets
Purchase 1 for $50
5 remaining
Scavola Baskets for Urns/Pots
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Teller House Round Planter Pots
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2 remaining
Eureka Street Wooden Planter Boxes
Purchase 1 for $150
14 remaining
Salmon and White Geraniums
Purchase 1 for $200
Icelandic Poppies (perennials)
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Limonium "Dazzle Rocks" Statice (perennials)
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