On Saturday, January 25, the Louisville Marriott Downtown was trasnformed into 15th century Verona, Italy for Kentucky Opera’s signature black tie event, Carnevale – where the feuding families sat down to dinner together and had an amazing meal.
Here are some pictures from the evening. See them all on our facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kyoperacarnevale
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- Duane Schrader (event chair), Christy Kramer (board president), Rich Whipple (event co-chair)
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- Heather & Rich Whipple, Joseph Mechavic, Nancy & Duane Schrader, David Roth and Ryan Bratcher
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- The silent auction tables were very busy!
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- Studio Artist, Markel Reed gave his all early in the evening.
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- John and Cathy Yarmuth
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- Brown-Forman’s tasting table was very busy all night long!
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- Dinner was divided between the Montagues and Capulets
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- Kentucky Opera Studio Artists
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- Ava Pine and Vale Rideout performed the balcony scene.
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- Lots of cheering during the lively Live Auction
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- The Lovers Grotto was a great hit after the auction ended