### Gala Berkshire Opera Festival: A Faustian Fête

#### Event Overview
Join the Berkshire Opera Festival (BOF) for an enchanting evening of music, dining, and celebration at the "A Faustian Fête" Season Celebration and Fundraiser. This event will take place on Sunday, June 30, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Lenox Club, located at 111 Yukon Ave, Lenox, MA.

#### Schedule of Events
- **4:00 PM**: Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
- **5:00 PM**: Dinner, Performances, and Live Auction

#### Highlights
Guests will indulge in a heavenly meal paired with devilishly divine drinks. The evening will feature both silent and live auctions, along with performances by Maestro Brian Garman and special guest artist Raquel González. Proceeds from the event will support BOF's 2024 mainstage production of Gounod's *Faust*.

#### Special Guest Artist
Soprano Raquel González, acclaimed by Opera News as a true artist, will grace the event. Ms. González is set to play the leading role of Marguerite in *Faust* this summer. She is a recipient of the prestigious Sphinx Organization’s Medal of Excellence Award and has recently performed with Houston Grand Opera, Austin Opera, and The Metropolitan Opera.

#### Attire
The dress code for the evening is "Berkshire Chic"—festive but not overly formal.

#### Ticketing Information
- **Single Ticket**: $250 (Tax-Deductible portion: $155)
- **Standard Table**: $2,000 for 8 guests (Tax-Deductible portion: $1,240)
- **Premium Table**: $3,000 for 8 guests (Tax-Deductible portion: $2,240) - SOLD OUT
  - Benefits include a meet-and-greet/photo opportunity with the guest artist, reserved parking, and recognition on event materials and signage for the table host.

#### Sponsorship Options
- **Cocktail Hour**: $500 (Tax-Deductible portion: $500)
  - Benefits: Recognition on event signage and in the 2024 Festival Program
- **Silver**: $2,500 (Tax-Deductible portion: $2,215)
  - Benefits: Recognition on event signage, webpage, and communications; 1/4-page ad in the 2024 Season Program
- **Gold**: $5,000 (Tax-Deductible portion: $4,260)
  - Benefits: Two tickets to the gala; name/company logo on event signage, webpage, and communications; 1/2-page ad in the 2024 Season Program
- **Platinum**: $10,000 (Tax-Deductible portion: $8,620)
  - Benefits: Four tickets to the gala; name/company logo on event signage, webpage, and communications; full-page ad in the 2024 Season Program

#### Host Committee
The event is supported by a dedicated Host Committee, including Ilene and Lester Bliwise, William Briggs and Donald Usher, Terry Cerezola, and many others.

#### Additional Information
Please reserve your tickets by June 18. For more details or to make a donation, contact events@BerkshireOperaFestival.org or call 413-213-6554.

Celebrate the arts and support the Berkshire Opera Festival at this unforgettable gala evening!

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Jun 30, 2024

A Faustian Fête · Berkshire Opera Festival

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