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Rimrock Opera Opera Fest

Opera Fest. Rimrock Opera Company's OperaFest is held each March utilizing international and national opera stars that are appearing in Rimrock Opera Company's spring main stage production.

OperaFest is held at the Yellowstone Country Club, 5707 Bobby Jones Blvd., Billings. Master of Ceremonies is Rimrock Opera’s Artistic Director Douglas Nagel.

The event features fine dining, music and live opera entertainment. Guests step into a romantic theme reflecting the company's spring opera theme.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and no-host cocktails, followed by a gourmet dinner with select wines. Attire is as formal as the guest wishes. A highlight of the evening will be performances from the international and national opera community who are artists of the upcoming opera.

OperaFest has many tables of silent auction items provided by area merchants and one of a kind items including artwork donated by board members.
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Live auction items are another highlight of the evening.

Examples of live auction items have been:

An African Photo Safari at the famous Zulu Nyala game reserve with 6 day/ 6 night accommodations for 2 persons at an international standard four-star Safari Lodge.

A gourmet cooking class by French Executive Chef Laurent Zirotti of Enzo Mediterranean Bistro for a party of eight held in the winner’s home.

City Vineyard Wine Tasting and Hors d’oeuvres party for twenty guests, featuring entertainment by the Rimrock Opera.

An exquisitely designed jewelry item donated by Montague’s Jewelers.

A luxurious piece of furniture which is delivered to the to the winning bidder’s home, donated by Gene Rockman and Associates.

For reservations or information on the OperaFest, contact any ROC board member or call General Director Douglas Nagel at 671-2214.

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Story:

Letter: Bravo for success of Operafest 2007

Rimrock Opera Company proudly thanks its generous business supporters, donors, volunteers and the many guests from Montana and Wyoming who made Operafest 2007 not only a festive occasion but an all-around smashing success.

The highlight of the evening was the audience-pleasing performance by the magnificent cast of the hilarious opera "Cosi fan tutte" and the Rimrock Opera Chorus for Kids.

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http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/03/26/opinion/letters/45-bravo.txt