AVA’s annual gala, VIVA LA VOCE a “blooming” success!
Longwood Gardens was the exquisite setting for “Viva la Voce! Over 300 guests were treated to cocktails and a silent auction in the magnificent main conservatory, a gala concert featuring alumni Angela Meade and Bryan Hymel, and a sumptuous dinner among flowering trees, roses and lilies on the Fern Floor. Over $100,000 was raised toward AVA’s Scholarship Fund.
Our great thanks and respect go to the following Gala Committee Members who made this extraordinary evening possible: Gala Co-Chairs Kristin Davidson and Joseph D. Blair, Gala Steering Committee members David Benton, Joanne and Albert DiSanto; Marty Janowiecki, Kay Bossone, Barbara M. Donnelly, Susan E. Kane, Emmeline Abella, Ann R. Stephenson, Kathleen Mahanes, Charlotte Watts, Randy Apgar, Dr. Claire Boasi, Martha R. Hurt, Lucinda S. Landreth, Mary Ann Blair, Kathy and Rick Warden, Harriet Margolis, Leah and Herb Riband, John McCarthy, and Lyn Batastini Vizzi.
Photo credits – Angela Meade: Devon Cass. Bryan Hymel: Dario Acosta.
(L-R) Ann R. Stephenson, Susan E. Kane, Franca Warden, Barbara M. Donnelly
On March 11, 2012, AVA’S VIVA LA VOCE! Gala Angels and Benefactors enjoyed an exclusive performance at the Delaware Art Museum by AVA Resident Artist, Tenor Luigi Boccia and AVA Master Vocal Coach Danielle Orlando. The Academy of Vocal Arts expresses its great thanks to Angels and Benefactors Party Co-Chairs Emmeline Abella and Ann R. Stephenson for this memorable afternoon.
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