Opening Night at the Opera

John and I were invited to opening night at the Met Opera tonight! Here are some of the pictures from our night...
John and me at the cocktail reception before the opera.













Me and Helianthe, Richard's date, outside of Lincoln Center.

John, Helianthe, and Richard at the cocktail reception.

Inside the tent where the dinner was held.

Our beautifully set table just before we sat down for dinner.

Met Opera - 125th Anniversary Gala

John and I were very fortunate to be invited to the 125th Anniversary Gala at the Metropolitan Opera Sunday night. It was amazing!
We watched performances from 23 different operas which was incredible. It was basically a review of all the greatest operas ever written. At the end of the evening, three angels "floated" above the stage and sprinkled silver confetti on the performers as they took their final bow. It was so magical!
Here we are at the dinner afterwards. Woody Allen was sitting at the table just behind us!
The decorations at the dinner were inspired by vintage Met Opera play bills.
The centerpiece at each table was a cluster of luminaries wrapped in vintage play bills surrounded by red roses and candles. Our menu was an upscaled version of comfort food classics: wedge salad with chipotle dressing, Kobe beef meatloaf, and mac-n-cheese with truffle oil. We had such a memorable night! Happy Birthday Met Opera!