Molise PR had the pleasure of working with Chicago Opera Theater and Michelle Durpretti Events for a magical evening at the 2012 annual gala “A Celebration Less Ordinary” on March 11th.

Over 200 guests of this gala enjoyed a behind the scenes peek into the world of Chicago Opera Theater filled with Latin-inspired bites and beats from Carnivale. Tiffany & Co. brought heat to the evening with a pulse-raising raffle including three prizes, raising over $4,000.

The night continued with performances from Outstanding Young Singer Award Nominees and Master of Ceremonies Sylvia McNair; followed by Sylvia’s presentation of a surprise “good-bye” film to Brian Dickie and gala guests. The night closed with a speech from the honoree himself.  By the end of this lavish evening, “A Celebration Less Ordinary” grossed over $190,000 total for Chicago Opera Theater.

Below are some beautiful shots of the event taken by Carasco Photography.

A Celebration Less Ordinary - photos by Carasco Photography

A Celebration Less Ordinary - photos by Carasco Photography

A Celebration Less Ordinary - photos by Carasco Photography

A Celebration Less Ordinary - photos by Carasco Photography

A Celebration Less Ordinary - photos by Carasco Photography

A Celebration Less Ordinary - photos by Carasco Photography

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