Join Us for an Evening of Fine Outdoor Dining, Live entertainment, and a video presentation
Tuesday, June 15 • 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. • Doors open at 6:00 pm
By Lou Barrella
Come savor fine dining on the mansion’s rear patio with scenic views of New York Harbor and the Verrazzano Bridge while embracing your love of Opera!
About the Video Presentation:
A Serenade is a piece of music performed at night to a lady from below her balcony by a lover. Sometimes these tranquil moments create conflicts becoming the essence of operatic situations. This video will present serenades from diverse performances that convey lyric beauty, dramatic encounter and humorous entanglement.
Live performance by Kayla Suter:
Kayla Suter, 18, started singing classically when she was 11. She performed with the Staten Island Children’s Theatre throughout middle and high school. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, and is now a freshman at Liberty University, where she will perform as a lead in an upcoming opera.
Three-Course dinner includes wine and soft drinks.
Non-Members $85 per person (tax and gratuities included)
*Casa Members & Garibaldi Museum Members $75 Per person
(tax and gratuities included)
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