Opera Night Gala (example page)

Live and in person, Bemidji State University's Opera Night Gala will be a spectacular evening featuring performances by young developing talent here in the Northwoods. The event will feature numerous opera performances and even some Broadway favorites. A formal dinner and gala event will take place each night (Jan. 19 and Jan. 20) in the Beaux Arts Ballroom on the BSU campus. Join us for a fancy night out and an immersive evening you won’t want to miss!

The gala will include performances by BSU students and music faculty. Special guest artists will also be featured: American tenor Joshua Kohl, lead of the upcoming production of Turandot with Fargo-Moorhead Opera in March; and BSU alumna and Mezzo-soprano Emily Bergeron. Don’t miss all of these spectacular voices!

Dates: Jan. 19-20
Time: Cocktail hour at 6 p.m.; Performance starts at 7 p.m.
Where: Beaux Arts Ballroom
Dress code: Cocktail attire admired but not required
Pricing: Adults $100; students $75; livestream $15
Date night package: $250 (Includes tickets, dinner for two, sparkling wine, preferred seating and a special keepsake. Limited packages available.)

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All entrees include side salad and dessert.

• 10 oz. ribeye, tempura shrimp with mashed potatoes, asparagus and béarnaise sauce.
• Marinated portabella mushroom steak with cauliflower mashed and asparagus.
• Salmon with creamy dill sauce, sweet potato mashed and asparagus.