Washington National Opera Hosts The Opera Ball

Washington National Opera's Opera Ball-Washington's premier social and philanthropic event-will be hosted for the first time by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, under the patronage of Ambassador Zhang Yesui and Madame Chen Naiqing. The Opera Ball will be chaired by Susan E. Lehrman, the Washington philanthropist who has also chaired the Opera Ball at France (2008), Germany (2009) and Russia (2010). Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of China, the highly anticipated event begins with intimate dinners hosted by embassies throughout the city, followed by entertainment, dancing and desserts at the Chinese chancery. Recently named Washington's #1 benefit event (BizBash), the Opera Ball is WNO's most significant annual fundraiser, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the company's award-winning artistic, educational and outreach programs. Dress is black-tie. Further event details will be available in February 2011.

WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Pre-Ball Embassy dinners begin at 7:00 p.m.
Ball begins at 9:30 p.m.

WHO: Washington National Opera
His Excellency the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Zhang Yesui and Mme. Chen Naiqing
Opera Ball Chair Susan E. Lehrman

WHERE: Pre-event dinners will take place at embassies throughout the city. Following embassy dinners, all dinner guests will convene at the new chancery of Chinese Embassy, 3505 International Place, NW, Washington D.C., for dancing, entertainment and dessert.

TICKET INFORMATION: Opera Ball packages (embassy dinner and Ball) start at $1,000 per guest, and sponsorship packages start at $5,000. For more information about supporting WNO by attending the Opera Ball, contact WNO's Special Events office at 202.295.2437.

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