Gala chairs Jesse and Angela Cureton.

A model shows off a fantastical design made from recycled opera programs during the cocktail hour.

Models in designs made from recycled opera programs during the cocktail hour.

Maestro James Meena

Lisa and Perrin Dargan III

Stephen and Laura Philipson

Michael and Leslie Marciano

Pam Stowe, Laura Vinroot Poole and Lisa Dargan.

Gorgeous decor from John Lupton Events amid the scenery for Opera Carolina’s season opening production of Donizetti’s Daughter of the Regiment

Star tenor David Walton performs during dinner.

Rob Engel and Mary Tabor

Gala Chairs Jesse and Angela Cureton

Photos by Daniel Coston Photography

Opera Carolina’s Bella Notte Gala is always one of Charlotte’s most enchanting evenings. This year’s fundraiser for our region’s premiere opera company was held amid the scenery for the season opening production of Donizetti’s Daughter of the Regiment. Gala Chairs Angela and Jesse Cureton joined the guests for an elegant evening that included a cocktail hour with models wearing fantastic designs made from recycled opera programs. The seated dinner featured exquisite decor by John Lupton Events. Opera stars performed for guests before everyone ending the evening on the dance floor.