Who Are We?
Gulfshore Opera is a regional opera company serving Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties. It seeks to enrich the community by presenting high quality opera theater and classical vocal music, and promotes community well-being through musical education programs.
What Do We Do?
In addition to our professional performances and community concerts, GO provides intensive workshops for young professional artists, emerging artists, and Talented Teens. The Harmony Choir program for underserved youth is available in all three counties at no cost to the students. It encourages personal confidence and social skills through introductory music lessons, choral participation and performance.
How You Can Support Us?
We hope you can attend the Gulfshore Opera Gala but if not, we invite you to participate in our Gala auction and share this link with your friends. It will offer original experiences which you can enjoy over the coming year, including private parties to be shared with friends and family, a Vacation Home, Golf Package, Spa Treatment and more!
We encourage you to share this website with your friends and, as a thought, why not bid as a group for the Italian truck party, a garden picnic or for the golf so you be sure to secure some of the special items.
Bid with confidence, knowing that 100% of the winning bids go to support Gulfshore Opera and its good works in the community. All of our auction items have been donated by friends of Gulfshore Opera without third party management costs. Your support is vital to our future, join us in whatever way by bidding or donation so you can keep the sounds of beautiful voices accessible to everyone in Southwest Florida.
Bid or purchase your spot through March 12th, on the night of the Gala.
SHANGRI-LA SPRINGS
GARDEN TEA PARTY FOR 6
Experience a special tea party at beautiful Shangri-La Springs in Bonita Springs with friends on April 25th. Participants will start with an educational garden tour focused on tea-specific plants followed by a tea party in the property’s Long Room. Tea, a Mimosa and light bites will follow the tour.
April 25, 2023, from 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Retail Value: $450
Starting Bid: $300
Bid Increments: $50
Enjoy A 5 -Night Getaway
AT A LUXURY LOG HOME IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
Enjoy a spacious, comfortable two story log cabin in a private community near Tryon, North Carolina. You an visit the Biltmore Estate and Asheville which is approximately 45 minutes away. Sleeps 6 people with additional loft space.
Date by mutual arrangement.
Retail Value: $1500
Starting Bid: $1000
Bid Increments: $100
DONOR:
Steffanie Pearce
Refresh Your Skin
At Aesthetic Treatment Centers
Exciting next level non-invasive facial regeneration treatments. It includes a series of 4 Exosome facial treatments of your choice – a $2800 value.
Date by Mutual Agreement in Naples
- 4 Exosomes (New Miracle Treatment) Treatments offered
Date by mutual arrangement.
Retail Value: $2,800
Starting Bid: $1,800
Bid Increments: $100
DONORS:
Dr. Kathleen Marc
of Aesthetic Treatment Centers
AN ELEGANT FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
DELIVERED MONTHLY
Gentlemen, here is a way to show the lady in your life how much you appreciate her every month of the year or ladies maybe this is a way to spoil yourself! Each month the winner will receive a different arrangement chosen from season’s most beautiful blooms, delivered to your door by 5th Ave Florists.
Delivery Monthly for a Year
Delivery dates by arrangement.
Limited to Naples & Marco Island residents.
Retail Value: $1500
Starting Bid: $900
Bid Increments: $100
Stephanie Schwetz
GOURMET WINE DINNER
For 10 AT ALEXANDER’S
GARDEN RESTAURANT
Be dazzled by Chef Alexander Bernard at his romantic garden restaurant in Naples as he prepares a 4-course dinner paired with perfectly matched wines at every course for you and your friends. Chef Alexander is known for his artful, innovative farm to table dishes to enhance your gourmet experience and is celebrating 28 years of serving Naples at his wonderful restaurant.
INCLUDES:
• 4-Course dinner for 10 people cooked by Chef Alexander with wine pairings at every course
Date by reservation for one year after the auction.
Retail Value: $2,000
Starting Bid: $1,500
Bid Increments: $100
DONOR:
PERSONALIZED DINING EXPERIENCE
FOR 8 PEOPLE AT THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE
Join your friends for an evening of dining and wine at The French Brasserie Rustique on Fifth Avenue in Naples. Award-winning Chef Vincenzo Betulia will personally cook your dinner and Sommelier Marcello Palazzi will select the matching wines for an outstanding dining experience at this beloved French restaurant.
INCLUDES:
• Full-course French dinner
with wine pairings for 8 people
Date by reservation for one year after Gala,
not valid on holidays
Retail Value: $1,500
Starting Bid: $1,200
Bid Increments: $100
DONOR:
QUAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB GOLF PACKAGE FOR 4
INCLUDES LUNCH
Enjoy the out-of- doors playing 18 holes of golf at Quail Creek’s beautiful Arthur Hills-designed golf course in Naples. Relax afterwards with lunch in the Greenside Grill prepared by the club’s award-winning chef.
Date by mutual arrangement.
Retail Value: $900
Starting Bid: $600
Bid Increments: $100
DONOR:
Check out our last items below, GO is offering individual tickets for these unique events…
Gardens Picnic, Italian Food Truck Party, Korean Dinner
&
Gala Necklace drawing!
PEACE RIVER BOTANICAL
& SCULPTURE GARDENS PICNIC
FOR 20 In Punta Gorda
Join old and new friends in Punta Gorda for a delightful afternoon picnic in the beautiful setting of one of the largest botanical and sculpture gardens in Florida. Enjoy a picnic, wine and music in this amazing sanctuary of art and nature of over 30 acres.
Includes:
Picnic, Wine, Visit to the Gardens and a short Concert with GO Diva Lauren Davis
Picnic date is on
Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 3PM
Value: $2,000
Each Ticket: $100
Limited to the first 20 people
who sign up for this special event!
Donated By: Ryan Rupert, Linda Coyle
& Linda Greene, Cruise Planners
ITALIAN FOOD TRUCK PARTY
FOR 20 IN NAPLES
Enjoy delicious Vesuvius wood-fired pizza and pasta prepared by Chef Mark from his beautiful mobile truck at a private residence in Naples. The pizza and pasta will be accompanied by charcuterie, bruschetta, salad, dessert and special wine. Be entertained by a Gulfshore Opera singer to make the event even more memorable. Bring your friends or come alone and meet new people.
Includes:
Italian Pizza and Pasta Full-Course Dinner with Wine in a Lovely Setting
Half Hour Performance by the Talented Fernando Gonzalez
Saturday, April 1st at 5PM
Pine Ridge Estates | Naples
Value: $2,000
Each Tickets: $150
Limited to the first 20 people
who sign up for this special event!
DONORS:
Clem Deliso & John & Beverly Wernette
Elegant Korean Dinner Party
FOR 10 Guests AT PRIVATE HOME
OVERLOOKING COLLIER BAY, MARCO ISLAND
The evening starts with an open bar and a choice of Korean appetizers, served on the lanai. Followed by a buffet dinner with a choice of Korean meat dishes, a wide variety of side dishes and wine. The meal will end with digestives, Korean desserts and tea.
Monday, April 3rd at 6PM
Collier Bay | Marco Island
Value: $2,000
Each Ticket: $200
Limited to the first 10 people
who sign up for this special event!
DONORS:
Now Selling tickets for the opportunity to own
1 Baroque Pearl Necklaces
Valued at $5,000
This handmade pastel colored baroque pearl multi-strand necklace features three rows of baroque pearls and one carved black mother of pearl clasp with one round white pearl and is donated by
1 Ticket for $50 or 3 for $100!
Winner to be announced at
Gulfshore Opera Gala
March 12th, 2023
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Donations are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3), tax ID #47-0989874. Florida Charitable solicitation #CH48511.
Gulfshore Opera, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.