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Guild Barn Sale - in Milford
Now accepting like new furniture, furnishings, books and collectibles for tax-deductible donation. Contact John Anagnost or call 607-232-6083 for drop off details at 3975 State Highway 28 in Milford.
Glimmerglass Festival Dinner at the Cooperstown Country Club - TBD
Eat and Greet Welcome Party - TBD
Join fellow Guild Members as we welcome all those who come together to create the magic of the Glimmerglass Festival; artists, orchestra, craftspeople and support services. Prepare a casserole or salad to serve 20 and come to our much anticipated annual event. Contact Bill or Cynthia Goertemoeller, co-chairs of the Hospitality Committee.
A Day at the Festival for Students - TBD
A special day of programming for students and their chaperones who will attend the matinee. 10:00 AM arrival time for the pre-performance program. 11:30 AM lunch provided. 1:00 PM performance. The seats are located in the balcony. Free Admission to the Day at the Festival for Students. For information and reservations contact Kathy Eisele.
2024 Season Opening Cast Party - TBD
Contact Bill or Cynthia Goertemoeller, co-chairs of the Hospitality Committee.
Guild Wine Tasting - TBD
Guild Gala &Live & Sillent Auctions
Join us for a night of pirate celebration at the Otesaga Hotel. Silent and Live Auctions, a luxurious dinner and entertainment by the Young Artists comprise this evening of fun and fundraising.
Please contact Laura Wetzel ltanswetz@gmail.com or call 847.650.9235
Changeover Dinners
Prepare and serve dinner to the Festival staff from 4 to 6:30 pm IN THE woodcock Administration Building on double performance Saturdays; , 4:00–6:00 PM To help and join in the fun contact Christine Weiss.
2024-25 Board Meetings
November 20 @5 - 6:30 ZOOM
January 22 @ 5-6:30pm ZOOM
February - NO MEETING
March - NO MEETING
April 23 @ 5-6:60pm at the Clark Center
May 28 @ 5-6:30pm at the Clark Center
June 25 @ 5-6:30pm at the Clark Center
August 27 @5-6:30pm at the Clark Center- Prep for Annual Meeting
Sept 21 @ 3-4pm ANNUAL MEETING (Board meeting may occur at 2pm if there is business to discuss)
Midwinter 2024 Talking Opera
Festival Artistic & General Director Rob Ainsley previewed the 2024 season for us at a midwinter Talking Opera program on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 7pm. Our conversation with Rob about The Pirates of Penzance, Pagliacci, La Calisto, and Elizabeth Cree took place online,