"Under a Starry Sky"

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Cost: $30 per person

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!

Overview

Join us for a Benefit Gala on March 8th to support the Voice and Opera Program at Eastern! The event will feature a cocktail hour, silent auction, and performances from the “Great American Songbook.” Proceeds will help us advance educational and pre-professional experiences for our undergraduate voice and opera students and provide essential funding for our youth opera initiative, Opera for All!. Break out your sparkliest outfits and join us for a glittering night "under the stars"!

7-8:00pm Cocktail Hour (Art Gallery)

Before the performance, mingle with fellow music lovers during a cocktail hour that includes drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction.

8-9:15pm Performances & Dessert (Concert Hall)

The evening's performances will showcase current students, alumni, and faculty singing hits from the "Great American Songbook!" Enjoy coffee and dessert while being serenaded by our talented performers.

A special thanks to our Gala Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors ($1000+)
- David and Marilyn Foster (Lester E. Foster & Phyllis M. Foster Foundation)
Silver Sponsors ($200-$499)
- Willimantic Brewing Co.
- The Town of Windham
- Jim & Saralee Riggs

Interested in joining us as a sponsor?

Partnerships

Many thanks to the ECSU Foundation for their partnership on this event!

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Learn more about Eastern Opera and our youth opera initiative, Opera for All!

We are excited to announce our Fall 2025 production: Pauline Viardot's fairytale opera, Cinderella!