Seattle Opera Guild

Seattle Opera Guild's 66th Annual Meeting and Luncheon
2023-06-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Come and join us for our 66th Annual Meeting & Luncheon with Guild Business followed by a Luncheon and Entertainment at:
Washington Athletic Club
Johnson Lobby Lounge
1325 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Cost
$55.00 per member or guest
Payment can be made below or or by sending a check to Seattle Opera Guild at:
PO Box 5745
Lynnwood, WA 98046
Reservations due no later than Friday, June 2nd

Details
Members and guests will be greeted by the doorman and directed to the Johnson Lobby Lounge on the first floor for the meet & greet hour.
Guild business will follow and include the vote for the guild officers and board of directors for the 2023–24 year. Members, your ballots will be mailed to your home addresses.
There will be a plated three-course lunch: a taste of the Pacific Northwest with a classic green salad, luncheon entrées (miso-glazed salmon or vegetarian cauliflower cicada), and dessert for all attendees. There will also be gift basket giveaways courtesy of Seattle Opera Guild.
Our luncheon has a cash bar with wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
For more information, please contact Patricia D. Pavia.

Parking
The WAC parking garage is located one block north of the Clubhouse, just past Union Street on the left at 1409 6th Avenue. You can park your car safely and conveniently in the WAC parking garage. The WAC parking garage is not currently offering valet service.
206.464.3059
Weekend and Holiday* rates:
Hours | Member Self | Public Self
2–4 | $13 | $18

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SDA Auditions
2023-06-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center, 363 Mercer St., Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Please join us for our 2023 Singers’ Development Auditions. We are committed to supporting the efforts of our emerging young professional artists.
June 27, 2023
Auditions will start at 12:00 noon.
Tagney-Jones Hall, Level One at the Seattle Opera Center
363 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109
FREE MEMBERSHIP PERK!

Alcina Preview and Oktoberfest Celebration
2023-10-07 16:00 - 19:30 | 630 SW 122nd St Seattle, WA 98146, 630 SW 122nd St, Seattle, WA, 98146, United States
Saturday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
630 SW 122nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
Cost: $75 per person
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This preview is an exciting opportunity to hear George Frederic Handel’s beautiful music.

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Sunset Song
2024-02-16 17:30 - 20:30 | The Columbia Tower Club, 701 5th Avenue, 75th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Come at sunset for a celebration of the African American Culture in music and song. Compositions by Florence Price and more sung by Ibidunni Ojtikutu, accompanied by Rebecca Mañalac, a talk by Alex Minami on Malcolm X, and an African American meal, honoring the cuisine.
February 16, 2024, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person (wine included, cocktails no host)
The Columbia Tower Club
701 5th Avenue 75th Floor, Seattle WA 98101
Parking: Columbia Tower parking garage flat $10 after 5:01pm
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There will be no ticket sales at the door!
Thank you Columbia Tower Club for helping make this event possible!

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Rossini’s: The Barber of Seville Preview and Fundraiser
2024-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Private Residence, 941 11th Avenue East, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
You are cordially invited to The Seattle Opera Guild’s Rossini’s: The Barber of Seville Preview and Fundraiser. There will be appetizers, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. 100% of funds raised to be donated to The Singers’ Development Fund.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 4 – 7 p.m.
Private Residence
941 11th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102
$75.00 per person
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SDA Finals Round
2024-05-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center, 363 Mercer St., Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
The Seattle Opera Guild is delighted to invite you to an enchanting afternoon celebrating the talent and dedication of emerging professional artists. Your generous support enables us to continue our mission through the Singers’ Development Awards program.
Join us for the live finals round of this prestigious competition, where you will witness the passion and beauty of opera performed by some of the brightest rising stars. Accompanied by the incredible David McDade of Seattle Opera, the performance will take place in the stunning Tagney Jones Hall.
Event Details:

Date: Friday, May 31
Location: Tagney Jones Hall
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Doors Open: 3:00pm
Introductions: 3:15 PM
Music Begins: 3:20 PM
Winners Announced: 5:40 PM

This event is complimentary, but we warmly welcome donations to support the Singers’ Development Awards program.
Come and immerse yourself in an afternoon of extraordinary music and help us continue to nurture the future of opera.
We look forward to seeing you there!

2024 Annual Meeting
2024-06-23 16:00 - 19:00 | 1815 E McGraw St, 1815 E McGraw St, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Seattle Opera Guild’s 2024 Annual Meeting will take place on June 23, 4–7 p.m. at:
1815 E McGraw St.
Seattle, WA 98112
There are no stairs, and there is free parking in the Montlake Community Center parking lot next to the tennis courts.
Members: $25
Guests: $50
Please pay below or bring a check payable to SOG. Questions? Contact Patricia Derrig Pavia at 203-414-3083 or pdpavia@gmail.com

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Bellezza Vocale preview
2024-09-07 19:00 | Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center, 363 Mercer St., Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Seattle Opera Guild presents rising opera stars of the Puget Sound at an intimate concert at the beautiful Tagney Jones Hall at the Seattle Opera Center, showcasing our Singers’ Development Awards Program.
Malinda Wagstaff, soprano
Stephanie Pfundt, soprano
Theodora Cottarel, soprano
Rosamund Dyer, mezzo-soprano
Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Tagney Jones Hall at the Seattle Opera Center, 363 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109.
Admission is free, but donations are accepted to benefit the Singers’ Development Fund. This event is being sponsored by Regina Thomas and Patricia Derrig Pavia.
If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Derrig Pavia at 203-414-3083 or pdpavia41@gmail.com.
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Magic Flute Preview Party
2025-02-07 17:30 - 20:30 | The Columbia Tower Club, 701 5th Avenue, 75th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle Opera Guild is happy to invite you to our Magic Flute Preview Party: FEATHERS, FLUTES, and FREEMASONRY.
Date: February 7, 2025
Time: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: The Columbia Tower Club
701 5th Avenue, 75th floor
Seattle, WA. 98104
Entertainment: Music, Song, and Magic Flute Opera Story
Fare: A variety of tasty appetizers
Drinks: Wine and Nonalcoholic
Beverages Complimentary, and No-Host Bar for Cocktails
Cost: $100 for Guild Members
$125 for Guests and Friends
Please RSVP by February 1, 2025
Parking: $10.00 Columbia Tower Garage flat rate after 5PM. We encourage carpooling.

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Preview Party: Puccini’s Tosca and Fundraiser for Singers’ Development Fund
2025-04-24 | WA
Time and location TBD

“Vissi d’Arte” – Tosca preview & fundraiser
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | The Columbia Tower Club, 701 5th Avenue, 75th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle Opera Guild cordially invites you to “Vissi d’Arte” Tosca preview & fundraiser!
April 24th, 2025
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Columbia Tower Club
701 5th Ave, 75th floor
Seattle, WA 98104

Music, song and Tosca stories
A variety of delicious appetizers
Complimentary wine & non-alcoholic beverages
No-host bar for cocktails

Featured Artists:
Malinda Wagstaff as Tosca
Michael Nim as Cavaradossi
Mauro Bonfanti as Scarpia
John Burkhardt, piano
$100 for Guild members
$125 for Guests and Friends
RSVP by April 18th, 2025
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Parking $10.00, Columbia Tower flat rate after 5 PM.
We encourage carpooling.

Singers Development Fund Competition
2025-05-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Tagney Jones Hall at the Seattle Opera Center, 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
~ Free of charge · Donations accepted ~
Bring friends and your listening ears for an afternoon
of music from these emerging artists!
Our Finalists
3:15 Anjani Briggs, Soprano (Pianist, Elizabeth Moore)
3:30 Anthony Nguyen, tenor
3:45 Aurélièn Mangwa, baritone
4:00 Emma Peterson, soprano
4:15 INTERMISSION
4:30 Lawrence Barasa, tenor
4:45 Sophia Emanuel, soprano
5:00 Rosamund Dyer, mezzo-soprano
5:15 Theodora Cottarel, soprano
Our Panel of Judges:
Mitchell Kahn, Pacific Northwest Opera
Ksenia Popova, Opera on Tap
Limuel Forgey, Tacoma Opera
SOG’s 2025 Official Accompanist is Luke Raffanti.

Annual Meeting
2025-06-22 | First Hill Plaza Condominiums, 1301 Spring St, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Please join us for our 68th Annual General Meeting!
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 5:30-8:00 PM
Meeting to be followed by Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, Song & Camaraderie
Featured Performers: Soprano, Sophia Emanuel, Tenor, Jonathan Suek and Pianist, Luke Raffanti
First Hill Plaza Condominiums
Rooftop Deck & Lounge
1301 Spring St
Seattle, WA 98104
RSVP by 17 June
$100 Members, $125 Non-members
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Or please send checks to:
Seattle Opera Guild
PO Box 5745
Lynnwood, WA 98046
♫ We Hope to See You There! ♫

Café Cantata
2025-08-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Tagney Jones Hall at the Seattle Opera Center, 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Seattle Opera and the Seattle Opera Guild cordially invite you to the second “Café Cantata”! A casual gathering of supporters of the arts in Seattle.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Drop In for Free Coffee, Confectionery, and Conversation at Seattle Opera Center, 363 Mercer St., Seattle, WA.
RSVP by August 18

Seattle Opera Open House – Bellezza Vocale Appearance
2025-10-04 | Tagney Jones Hall at the Seattle Opera Center, 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Free Recital sponsored by the Seattle Opera Guild on October 4, 2025 at Seattle Opera (363 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109). The open house is from 1-4pm. The concert will be from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.
Rosamund Dyer, mezzo-soprano – 2nd place 2025
Emma Petersen, soprano – 1st place 2025
Hallie Schmidt, soprano – 1st place 2024
Reid Wolch, piano
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Holiday Party
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Laurentide, 9343 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98136, United States
‘Tis the Season! Seattle Opera Guild’s Maryanne Tagney & Patricia Pavia cordially invite you to a Holiday Gathering to celebrate our members, hosted at the historic Tagney home, Laurentide.
9343 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle, Washington 98136
Saturday, December 13, 2025 ~ 5:30-8:30 PM
Enjoy dinner & beverages while being serenaded by local opera luminaries!
Valet Parking Provided
We look forward to welcoming you!
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"Fellow Travelers" Preview
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Raisbeck Home, 7536 Seward Park Ave, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Seattle Opera Guild cordially invites you to the preview for Fellow Travelers.
From Dupont Circle to Dupont Circle, trace the journey of this original contemporary opera through a talk by Seattle Opera dramaturg Jonathan Dean, followed by a musical program that includes arias from this moving story.
Friday, February 13
5–8 p.m.
Raisbeck Home
7536 Seward Park Ave
Seattle, WA
$150/person. Ample parking on premises. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
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Carmen: Fire and Fate... The Music, The Mystery and The Magic
2026-04-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Fairmont Condominium, 941 11th Avenue East, #6, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
An evening of music, drama, and generosity awaits at this special fundraiser for the Singers Development Awards program. Join us as we bring Bizet’s masterpiece Carmen to life through powerful scenes, performed by extraordinary local artists.
Friday, April 24th, 5:30-8:30pm
Fairmont Condominium | 941 11th Avenue East, #6, Seattle, WA 98102
Street Parking Available
Tickets $125/person ~ RSVP by April 17th
Enjoy Spanish tapas and wine as you experience the fiery brilliance of selected arias from Carmen, paired with fascinating, expert commentary from Regina Thomas that unveils its musical and dramatic genius.
This event also serves as an exclusive preview party for Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Carmen—offering guests a deeper understanding of its unforgettable characters and iconic score before it takes the stage.
A “Raise the Paddle” to support the Guild’s Singers’ Development Fund will follow.Your support fuels the future of opera—nurturing emerging talent and ensuring that extraordinary voices continue to shine.
✨ Opera’s timeless passion, with a purpose.
And of course, hosted by the Seattle Opera Guild—where events are more than gatherings; they’re legendary.
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Singers’ Development Fund Competition
2026-05-28 18:30 - 21:30 | The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Seattle Opera Guild invites you to bring your friends and your listening ears to our Singers’ Development Fund Competition:
Thursday, May 28
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
Ample parking on premises
Wine & cheese will be served at intermission. Cash bar only.
Admission free of charge.

Annual Meeting
2026-06-28 15:00 - 18:00 | WA
Please join us for our 69th Annual General Meeting!
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Location will be announced via emailed invitation.
Meeting to be followed by wine, hors d’oeuvres, song, and camaraderie.
$25 for members, $50 for non-members. RSVP by June 21.
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Or please send checks to:
Seattle Opera Guild
1570 W. Armory Way
Ste. 101–315
Seattle, WA 98119
We hope to see you there!
