This year’s Couture Opera experience invites you into a world of shadows, silhouettes, and surprise.
The Art of Deception is Knoxville Opera’s most provocative evening yet—an immersive night where illusion reigns and elegance takes unexpected form. Hosted at a new, undisclosed location revealed only to guests, this intimate, fashion-forward event has limited capacity.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
Proceeds support Knoxville Opera’s artistic and community programming, making this evening of distortion and design a celebration with real impact.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
A designer runway show styled by Grow, a Shane Archer Concept — featuring a live vocalist and ensemble weaving a moody sonic landscape, a roving illusionist bending perception through intimate sleight of hand, and cocktails crafted with dramatic precision.
Guests can adorn themselves in luxury from the Velvet Vault by Markman’s.
DRESS CODE: SHADOWS AND ILLUSION
Black and White. Metallics. Bold Structure. Unexpected Elegance.
TICKET PRICES
— Platinum $250 —
Includes Front Row Assigned Seating
— Gold $175 —
Includes Second Row Assigned Seating
— Silver $125 —
Third and Fourth Row General Seating
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
— Atelier Sponsor —
Markman’s Jewelers
— Bespoke Sponsor —
Faith Ferguson & Donald Stoner
Sherry & Charlie Spencer
— Supermodel Sponsor —
FirstBank
Margaret & Wayne Ritchie
— Catwalk Sponsor —
Eden McNabb & Chris Bishop
Holden Caperton
Bill & Mary Walker
— Campaign Sponsor —
Market Square Ventures
Amy & Nathan Honeycutt
Brent Midyett & Melissa Gabor Midyett
Julia & Mike Mullaney
Alwyn & Sara Staley