Sarasota Opera hosts Sevillian Nights Spanish Tapas Party
Guests gather at the Powel Crosley Estate to celebrate upcoming Opera performance
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 10:58 a.m. January 20, 2018
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Guests crowded into the Powel Crosley Estate on Jan. 19 to hear the opera singers performance.
The Sevillian Nights Spanish Tapas Party was held to celebrate the upcoming performance, “Carmen.”
“Carmen” is a tragic love story of a gypsy and a corporal, based in the mountains of Seville, Spain.
To mimic the upcoming performance, the party was Spanish-themed, featuring food from Spain, Spanish music during cocktail hour and a dance by a flamenco dancer. The decor also aligned with the upcoming performance, with red roses and dramatic lighting in the beautiful Powel Crosley Estate, giving the room a rich, romantic feel.
“Carmen” hits the Sarasota Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Greg and Pat Reinhart with Karen and David Purviance
Roses were placed around the Estate.
Anne Linn and Shelly Holmstrom
Lana Mullen and Stacy Ridenour
John and Sharon Zimmerman
Opera singers Lara Michole Tillotson and Jared Guest enjoy the view from Powel Crosley Estate's balcony.
Martin and Billie Feinberg, Roberta Napoli and Bob Katz
Opera performers Steven Aguilo-Arbues, Jared Guest, Lara Michole Tillotson and Andrew Surrena
George and Danuta Schloemer
Andres Colin
Jonathan Percival and Marilyn Hill
Rachel West, Teri Ciccone, Melba Jimenez and Alan Kesten
Guests enjoyed traditional Spanish food, including Spanish Tapas, a term commonly used for an appetizer in Spanish.
Jacqueline Morton and Aline Blanchard
A variety of Spanish food was provided for guests to enjoy.
Kim Goodson and Cynthia Craig
Richard Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Opera addresses the audience.
Jared Guest performs a song for the audience.
Lara Michole Tillotson performs for guests.
The decor gave the Powel Crosley Estate a romantic Spanish feel.
