Brindisi! A Toast to AVA

This festive garden party is a celebration of the art form we love and the extraordinary artists who bring it to life. Brindisi! is an opportunity to raise a glass to what makes the Academy of Vocal Arts unique, extraordinary, and essential to the future of opera. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of exquisite music performed by AVA Resident Artists under the direction of Master Vocal Coach and Pianist Danielle Orlando, surrounded by the stunning vineyard landscape, with catering by AVA's official catering partner, Catering by Design.

Sunday, May 17, 4:00 PM
Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Newtown, PA

Auguri! Tables are $20,000 per table ($17,000 tax deductible)
Salute! Tickets are $2,000 per person ($1,700 tax deductible)

Auguri! and Salute! guests receive:

• Premium seating for the performance; a custom gift waiting at your seat
• A Resident Artist or faculty member joining your table for the evening
• The chance to vote on an audience favorite for performance at the Gala
• An invitation to all 2026–27 President's Conversations — intimate evenings with production teams before each opera opens
• A preview of the Silent Auction menu, delivered to you in advance
• Recognition in all printed 2026–27 Opera Theater Season programs

Evviva! Tables are $12,000 per table ($9,000 tax deductible)
Cin cin! Tickets are $1,200 per person ($900 tax deductible)

Evviva! and Cin cin! guests receive:

• Recognition in printed 2026-27 Opera Theater Season programs
• Invitation to all 2026–27 President's Conversations—intimate evenings with production teams before each opera opens

Please Chaz T. Martin, Development Events Manager, at cmartin@avaopera.org, or call 215.735.1685 x26 to sponsor an RA for $500, share the names of your guests, reserve tickets for your party of more than 4 but less than 10, pay over the phone, or ask any questions you may have.