Bella Notte 2023

November 4th, 2023

Callie and Win Kelly, Nazy and Durham Weeks, Co-chairs Laura Vinroot and Perry Poole, Honorary Chairs

On stage of the BELK THEATER

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center ~ Charlotte, North Carolina

Bella Notte celebrates Charlotte as the artistic center of North Carolina, and brings together Greater Charlotte’s business, social, and philanthropic leaders for an evening of entertainment, exquisite cuisine, and dancing. Seating is limited, and reservations are best made well in advance

Since 2004, Bella Notte has been the premier black-tie fundraising event of the social calendar. This elegant gala opens each Opera Carolina Season and returns to the beautiful Belk Theater stage, surrounded by an original Opera Carolina theatrical production.

The Elegant Setting, Fine Dining by Best Impressions, Stunning Design by John Lupton Events, and Music and Dancing are all for the benefit of North Carolina’s leading professional opera company, Opera Carolina.

BellaNotte Sponsorship Levels

Commendatori

(Knight Commanders)

$25,000

Recognized on the invitation and all Bella Notte materials, plus

• Table of ten with signage recognition, and premiere seating.

• Season-long benefits of a $25,000 corporate donor.

Maestro

$15,000

Directed sponsorship for Entertainment, Decor, Cocktail hour

• Table of ten and with on-site signage.

• Season-long benefits of a $15,000 corporate donor.

Individual Reservations: $750 per person*

*All but $250 per person is a charitable contribution to Opera Carolina

Invitations for individual reservations will be released in the fall.

Net proceeds benefit

Opera Carolina’s Youth Academy and Resident Company programs.

TO BECOME A BELLA NOTTE SPONSOR please contact Kimberly Mize (kimberly@operacarolina.org), or Claudio Ferri (claudio@operacarolina.org)

Honored Patrons 2022 Mary and Charles Bowman

G. Verdi, Aida (Production 2021)

Bella Notte 2021