Star-Crossed Symphony Lovers
Vivaldi Patron Circle gets romantic with special night at Dallas symphony
What: Vivaldi Patron Circle hosts reception for “Romeo and Juliet”
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center
The 411: Event co-chairs Alex Burton and Christina Geyer welcomed fellow young professionals for cocktails and hors d’oeuvre before the group was seated for a romantic evening of Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Making introductions at the pre-concert reception were Jonathan Martin, DSO president and CEO, and Michelle Miller Burns, new DSO vice president of development. Vivaldi Patron Circle, which is in the midst of a year of rebranding, provides social and networking opportunities for arts-minded twenty-, thirty- and fortysomethings who wish to be part of the next audience for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. A yearlong membership includes a series of special events at the Meyerson, as well as offsite and private venues, plus exclusive ticket offers to a variety of concerts. Those interested in joining should contact Maliska Haba at m.haba@dalsym.com or 214-871-4005. Next up for VPC: a behind-the-scenes tour of the Meyerson and performance of “Ann Hampton Callaway Sings Streisand” on Sunday, May 3.
Who: Allison Brodnax, Elizabeth Gruett, Caroline Carr, Alex Baker, Kayla McKinley, Kali Chatham, Julian Leaver, Leila Redwine, Anna Beth Woolley, Laura Frazee, Dan Weatherall, Nadine Kanga, Mike Dement, and Whitney and Brandon Hurwitz.