YOU’RE INVITED
Join us for the Annual Opera Ball—an unforgettable evening of grandeur and mystery, brought to life through a dazzling Masquerade to benefit the children enriched by Knoxville Opera’s education programs.
Saturday, February 28
6:30 PM
Presented by the Knoxville Opera Camerata, guests will begin the evening with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by a seated dinner and stirring performances by Knoxville Opera artists. As the night unfolds, expect a lively paddle raise, thrilling live auction, and dancing into the evening with a live band. Proceeds benefit Knoxville Opera.
RAISING A GLASS TO
GROWTH
Knoxville Opera is growing — welcoming new audiences, expanding access, and deepening its connection to the community.
With growth comes responsibility, and your support ensures that this progress is sustained with care and intention. Together, we can ensure that what is growing today continues to thrive tomorrow.
LET’S MEET THE MOMENT
EVENT CHAIR
Jeff Bell
HONORARY CHAIRS
Sara & Ben Pinnell
COCKTAILS AND SILENT AUCTION
6:30 PM
DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT
7:30 PM
LIVE AUCTION AND DANCING
Immediately following Dinner
LIVE MUSIC BY
THE STREAMLINERS & KNOXVILLE OPERA
DRESS CODE
Masquerade Elegance, Masks Encouraged. Gowns, tuxedos, and cocktail ensembles should reflect the mystery and beauty of a grand masquerade — rich textures, bold silhouettes, metallics, and luxurious fabrics are welcome.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Masquerade Sponsor — $10,000+
Table and 10 Tickets
Recognition on event collateral and social media, plus ads in email newsletters and event program.
Moonlight Sponsor — $5,000
Table and 8 Tickets
Recognition on event collateral and social media, plus ad in email newsletter and event program.
Veranda Sponsor — $2,500
6 Tickets
Recognition on event collateral and social media.
Pergola Sponsor — $1,500
4 Tickets
Recognition on event collateral.
Topiary Sponsor — $750
2 Tickets
Recognition on event collateral.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
— Moonlight Sponsor —
Susan and AV Verekar
— Veranda Sponsor —
Patricia Bible, KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc.
Mark Hill
Julia and Mike Mullaney
— Pergola Sponsor —
Drs. Reid & Olga Crumpton — Crumpton Family Dentistry
R. Mardel Fehrenbach
Jeff and Meghan Markman
Sheena McCall
Southern Orthocare Prosthetics
— Topiary Sponsor —
Gary & Michele Cox
Cathleen Dodge Miller and Clark Miller
Faith Ferguson
Michael Kull
Francine Marasco & Donna Wertz
Theresa Stone