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Bravo Gala 2016
On Saturday, March 5th, our 8th annual
Bravo Gala was held at the Delta
Winnipeg. The Gala, which was inspired
by 1930s Hollywood glamour this year,
raises funds for season productions and
community programs. A highlight of
the evening was a performance of three
moving selections by Canadian tenor
Christopher Enns, accompanied by
Tadeusz Biernacki on piano.
Doris Mae Oulton, Cam Mackie, Alex Robinson
(in the back), Jared Rykiss, Jamie Toews, Elba Haid
(MO Board of Trustees), Ross Ransby, Angie Zachary,
Ted Ransby, Lara Secord-Haid, Dale Oughton
Spirited bidding ensued throughout the
evening for the many live and silent
auctions that featured an impressive array
of prizes, courtesy of many generous donors
and sponsors. The Danny Kramer Event
Band provided the tunes that got the
dancers on the floor.
It was a great evening and Manitoba Opera
would like to thank the many guests,
sponsors, donors, corporate supporters,
and volunteers who helped to make this
event one of the highlights of the season.
Stephen Fast (West Jet), Cali Hitch & Garth Grieder Jr. (Raffle
winners), Larry Desrochers (MO General Director & CEO)
Kimberley (MO Board of Trustees)
& Chris Puhach, Ronda Landygo
Robert Vineberg
(MO Board of Trustees
Chair) & Lena Horne
Frank & Palmira Bueti,
Luisa (MO Board of Trustees)
& Gerald Matheson
Back Row (L to R): Leona Herzog
(MO Board of Trustees);
TD Bank Group: Filomena Silva,
Karen Becker & Guests; Pat Bovey.
Front Row (L to R): TD Bank Group:
Nichola Douse-Marshall,
Bernard Phanthavong,
Brenda Blackler,
Cherylee Kelly-Jones
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Photos: Leif Norman & Josef Miglioranci