As a member of the Guild, there are many ways in which to get involved. Below is a list with brief descriptions of volunteer opportunities and the contact person for each. We hope you will dive in and join us!
Youth Education
The 2011 Guild Youth Education Committee oversees the following three events:
- Young Hands on Opera and Art at the Denver Art Museum
- Opera Inside Out at the Williams Stables in Central City
- Take A Child to the Opera (TACO) at the Central City Opera House
Visit the Guild Events web page to learn more about these programs.
Contact one of the Youth Education Co-chairs for more information:
Christina Dinegar, 303-278-9541, christinadinegar@q.com
Ericka McDaniel, 303-798-8923, emcdaniel5@earthlink.net
Historic Properties
Join this active committee which helps to maintain the 30+ historic buildings that house the cast and crew in Central City. The Association relies on this wonderful committee to provide volunteers to ready the houses prior to the arrival of the artists for the summer festival, and conduct inventory and assess the needs of the houses after the festival artists leave in August.
Visit the Guild Events web page to learn more about what is currently being planned by the committee.
Or contact one of the Historic Properties Co-chairs for more information:
Kathy Tyree, 303-761-4857, kltyree@comcast.net
Jody Phelps, 720-493-8985
Greet-A-Singer
Greet the Opera's artists at the airport and transport them to their summer home in Central City for a chance to go behind the scenes with a friend in the cast! Each year, the artists arrive from mid-May through early June.
Contact Bette Poppers for more information, 303-795-9743, bpoppers@comcast.net
Opera House Gardens
One June morning, plant flowers to bloom for the Summer Festival, then reward youself with the Guild's gourmet picnic lunch!
For learn more about Planting Day visit the Guild Events web page.
Or contact one of the Planting Day Co-chairs for more information:
Christina Dinegar, 303-278-9541, christinadinegar@q.com
Nancy Parker, 303-320-6620, nancyparker303@gmail.com
L'Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour
Our biggest fundraiser! Each year in November the Central City Opera Guild stages a beautiful home tour in one neighborhood in the Denver area. One local florist and one table designer are chosen for each home, to decorate for the holidays and showcase their craft. On Thursday, a patron party and preview of the homes is staged. Friday and Saturday, the homes are open to the public, for a small charge. Additionally, a holiday boutique is set up nearby, with a portion of the proceeds going to Central City Opera.
Many volunteers are needed to make L'Esprit de Noël successful! Please contact Margaret Baker (magsbaker@aol.com) to find out more information, help with the planning, or volunteer during the home tour.
Help Plan a Guild Social Event
Each year, the Guild plans several events in the Denver area, both to promote Central City Opera to the community and to provide social functions for the Guild membership. Volunteer opportunities include hosting an event at your home, organizing a party, finding a venue for a gathering, designing invitations and more!
If you would like to offer to help with or organize one of our events, please contact Kathy Tyree, 303-303-761-4857, kltyree@comcast.net.
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There are many ways to get involved! Take over a job in which you have experience, or shadow someone and ease into a position. We would love to have you join us. Please contact me to hear more about opportunities to "Make a Difference" for Central City Opera.
Anne McGonagle
Central City Opera Guild President
303-783-8892
atmcgoo@aol.com
