The Sarasota Opera Gala A Masked Ball: Carnevale di Venezia

Celebrate the beginning of the Winter Opera Festival with the Sarasota Opera community in a Venetian Carnival where food, drink, and masked merriment take over the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The Italian tradition of wearing masks goes all the way back to the Venice Carnival in the 1400s. Set aside your everyday self and revel in community, great opera performances, and fantastic food and wine.