San Diego Opera’s 2014 Opening Night Gala

On Saturday, January 25, 2014, San Diego Opera opens its 49th international season with Leoncavallo’s powerful work, Pagliacci. The opulent gala evening honors Erna and Andrew Viterbi, San Diego Opera’s 2014 season production sponsors. Event chairs are the Dow Divas. Enjoy a festive evening of delectable food catered by chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, great opera, dinner, and dancing, all with a colorful circus ambiance. Proceeds from the event will support San Diego Opera’s nationally recognized education programs, reaching over 40,000 schoolchildren throughout the county. (619.232.7636, www.sdopera.com/support/2014gala)