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Homecoming Excellence Gala puts the spotlight on opera

La Cenerentola

The Homecoming Excellence Gala dinner will be held in the Williams Center on Friday, Oct. 20. The 60th Anniversary Hillman Opera Celebration will be highlighted with an operatic theme throughout the dinner including a performance by Fredonia alumni Kateri Gormely Sackett, ’12, and Kyle Sackett, ’12.

Alumna Helen (Tinch) Williams, Class of 1960, will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Fredonia Alumni Association at the event. She will also serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the Hillman Opera celebration concert at 8 p.m. in King Concert Hall that evening. The gala begins with cocktails at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 5:45 p.m.

Tickets and ticket packages may be reserved by contacting the Fredonia Ticket Office at (716) 673-3501. A VIP Opera Ticket Package is available that includes the Homecoming Excellence Gala dinner, a premier seating ticket for the opera concert in King Concert Hall and a post-concert reception to meet the special alumni guest performers. Patrons may also choose to purchase tickets separately for the dinner and concert as a mix and match option. Dinner reservations must be made by Oct. 6. Concert tickets will be available until Oct. 20 or sold out.

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