A fundraiser, but make it fun.
Event Timeline (the quick-and-dirty version, because we know you just want to know when the party starts):
6:30 PM – Cocktails + Culinary Mischief
Come hungry! We’ve got plenty of fabulous food to keep you fueled. Grab a seat or snag a bar table, clink a glass with a friend (or make a new one), and let us bring the treats to you. Our friends will also be floating around—tarot readers, poets-on-demand, and a few characters in costumes you’ll wish you owned.
8:00 PM – Opera + Fast Fun(draising)
A knockout opera performance followed by the quickest paddle raise you’ve ever seen. We promise: in, out, money raised, mission supported—then straight back to the party.
8:45 PM – Speakeasy Central
Slip into our late-night hideaway for a nightcap. Expect surprise performances, a few of your favorite singers popping up where you least expect them, plenty of buzz (liquid and otherwise), and a sweet ending with delightful desserts.
Step inside the historic Milwaukee Club for a night of music, cocktails, and easy elegance. It’s the perfect blend of festive cheer and a touch of fancy—without the fuss.
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Gather 'round the fireplace at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for a cozy night of classic carols and warm vibes. It’s a festive, family-friendly evening—perfect for grandma, her best friend, and everyone in between.
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Step into the warm glow of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for Carols & Classics—an evening of peaceful reflection and timeless music. With a special performance by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, it’s a quiet, beautiful escape from the holiday rush.
The Florentine Opera presents Elixir of Love as part of SC Johnson's Kaleidoscope Education Series.
The Florentine Opera presents Elixir of Love as part of the Wilson Center's Beyond the Classroom Series.
Tales of Hoffmann follows a lovelorn poet as he drunkenly recalls three doomed romances—each thwarted by a sinister villain. With heartbreak, fantasy, and a mechanical doll, this haunting opera proves love is never simple in Hoffmann’s world.
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Tosca is a fiery opera of love, betrayal, and obsession. In 1800s Rome, a passionate diva, her revolutionary lover, and a ruthless police chief collide in a deadly love triangle—where passion ignites, and the consequences are tragic.
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