Sarasota Opera Guild
SOG Contact Info
Visit our Guild Website: www.thesarasotaoperaguild.org
Sherry Wheeler, President
[email protected]
Sarasota Opera Guild Newsletter - October 2025
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The Sarasota Opera Guild Member Bulletin
Sarasota Opera Guild’s objectives are to:
- Promote and increase the appreciation for opera in the community in conjunction with the Sarasota Opera Association;
- Encourage and assist young singers;
- Sponsor projects to raise funds for the Sarasota Opera.
SOG SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year, Sarasota Opera Guild offers presentations and other educational and informative programs. Refreshments including wine and hors d'oeuvres are served at the social hour after the programs.
POINSETTIA LUNCHEON
Our Poinsettia Luncheon, now in its 41st year, is our major fundraiser. Fabulous silent auction items, gift baskets galore, a scrumptious lunch, a spectacular music program, and lots of surprises are in store. Circle the date of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Michael's On East on your calendar. Join a committee to be part of the planning team for this spectacular event. Please contact Ina Goldberg, [email protected].
Register online and pay here: https://sarasota-opera-guild.square.site/
General Meetings - Social and Singers
All are invited to attend these social gatherings to learn more about the Guild and Sarasota Opera free of charge. The Social and Singers are generally held from September through March, skipping December. Reception with refreshments starts at 10:30 AM, followed by a short business meeting, and concludes with a special performance by Sarasota Opera singers. Free.
Opera Prologues
Opera Prologues provide insightful background on the season's Sarasota Opera performances. The first of five Prologues begins on October 13 at 5 PM. (Please note the time change.) Donation for each session is $25, which includes wine and appetizers following the program. The next four Prologues will be held in January 2026. Register for Prologues here: https://sarasota-opera-guild.square.site
You are invited to become a member
Our membership represents a broad spectrum of interests and talents. Members come from every walk of life and include opera stars from internationally known opera houses. Whether your interest is creative, administrative or just enjoying good music, we welcome you to join this exciting organization!
Or Sign up online at https://thesarasotaoperaguild.org/contact-us/
For more information, contact [email protected]
Membership Year: June through May
Regular Member: Single $60.00; Couple $85.00
Patron: Single $85.00; Couple $115.00