The Arizona Opera League Tucson has actively supported Arizona Opera since it was created in 1971. League members enjoy a strong relationship with Arizona Opera and participate in a range of fund-raising and friend-raising activities to support the Opera. In turn, they also receive special invitations to Arizona Opera events. Membership with the Tucson League starts at $40.

Email tucsonleague@azopera.com to learn more.

09~10 Fundraising Events

Opera Feasts

Sumptuous dinners in private homes with fascinating art collections, each evoking the setting and ambiance of the operas they celebrate from the Arizona Opera’s 09~10 Season. Reservations are $125 per person and are tax-deductible. 

Opera Feasts sell out quickly. To reserve your seats as early as possible, email or call Jean Cooper at 520.529.4961.

La bohème
January 22, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Cecile Follansbee

La bohème
January 31, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Jean Cooper

A Concert of Signature Arias
February 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Jean Cooper

A Concert of Signature Arias
February 27, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Evie Stefenson and Margo and Jerry Etruth

The Barber of Seville
April 17, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Jean Cooper

The Barber of Seville
April 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Linda Staubitz

All proceeds benefit Arizona Opera, with hosts generously donating the costs of the feasts.

36th Annual Home Tour

Tour magnificent, unique homes of Tucsonans.

Featuring cooking demonstrations, raffle items, home design experts and more!

For the 36th consecutive year, Arizona Opera League of Tucson presents “Environmentally Elegant” Homes.  A total of nine homes (includes a bonus home on Saturday, March 20) will be on tour ---  along with tasty treats from Westar Kitchen & Bath, demonstrations and a raffle of a variety of “eco-friendly” products and services while being serenaded by Arizona Opera singers!  Make a day of it with a $20/person all-inclusive lunch at our participating restaurants.

All proceeds from the Home Tours go to support Arizona Opera’s production and Education efforts.

Saturday, March 13, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010

$30 per person for one day
Students receive special rate of $10 per day

Schedule

Saturday, March 13 Homes
Homes Shown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in the El Encanto, Tucson Country Club & Shadow Hills areas
Print out directions

Susan Dubow
Richard and C.J. Volk
“The Minimalist House”
Barbara Rogers, Artist

• Cooking demonstration sponsored by Westar Kitchen & Bath, will be held all day at “The Minimalist House”
• Demonstrations of eco-friendly products and services at every house
• Raffle for Art and “Eco” – Products / Services For Your Home!
• Arizona Opera Student Performers

Saturday, March 20 Homes
Homes Shown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in Stone Canyon, Honey Bee Ridge, Sky Ranch and Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain
Print out directions

Robert & Carla Matteucci
Robert Young & Diane Snedden
Hassan and Bea Jamshidian
Jeffrey Couch (Bonus Home)
“The Tuscan Estate”

• Cooking demonstration sponsored by Westar Kitchen & Bath, will be held all day at “The Young Snedden House”
• Demonstrations of eco-friendly products and services at every home
• Raffle for Art and “Eco” – Products / Services For Your Home!
• Arizona Opera Student Performers

Buy Tickets

Tickets for the Arizona Opera League's 36th Annual Home Tours may be purchased at a ticket outlet, or by mail. 

Ticket Outlets

In Tucson:
Arizona Opera Office - 3501 N. Mountain Avenue
Details Art and Design – 3001 E. Skyline Drive (NE corner of Campbell & Skyline)
House ‘n Garden Furniture Co. – 250 E. Wetmore Road
Table Talk – 6842 E. Tanque Verde Road (near Sabino Rd.)
Table Talk – 7876 N. Oracle Blvd. (near Magee & Oracle)

In GreenValley:
Meredith’s  Hallmark Shop – 250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley

Mail Order

Mail orders can be handled up to one week prior to the Saturday of your home tour.   Credit card (MC, Visa or AmEx) or checks, made payable to: Arizona Opera League of Tucson.   Mail to: Arizona Opera League, P.O. Box 8776, Tucson, Az., 85738.   Please indicate the number and type of tickets per tour date, or a combo ticket for both Saturday tours.  Add $1 for postage and handling, your name, address, email or phone.  If using your credit card, please provide the number and expiration date.

What About Lunch?

Make a day of it, visiting exquisite homes. Relax and refuel with a delicious lunch for only $20 (includes entrée, beverage, tax and tip!) at participating restaurants, then view the remaining homes.

Participating Restaurants
March 13:   Elle Wine Country Restaurant – Country Club and Broadway
Montana Avenue Restaurant – Grant near Wilmot Blvd.
March 20:   Harvest Restaurant –La Cholla & Lambert
Cayton’s Restaurant- at theRitz-Carlton Club House

Simply present your Arizona Opera League Home Tour ticket and select from the “Home Tour Specials” – $20 is all inclusive!   Enjoy!

Sponsors

GOLD SPONSOR
Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
Bonsai Babes Gardening & Design
Jim Click Auto Group
Ferguson Bath & Kitchen
Westar Kitchen & Bath   

BRONZE-PLUS LEVEL SPONSORS
C.J. Volk, Citron Paint & Design
James Leon Gray, Stellar Gray Fine Homes
Perry Mele, Peregrin Homes
Linda Robinson, Robinson Perry Design Group
Tom Black, Plants of Distinction
Jeff Willmeng, Jeff Willmeng Homes

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
Craftsman Court Ceramics   
Nancy Monsman, Artist
Ron Robinette, Robinette Architects, Inc.

FRIEND LEVEL SPONSORS
Lori Carroll, Lori Carroll & Assoc.
House ‘n Garden Furniture Company

DEMONSTRATIONS AT HOMES

Saturday, March 13:
Kingfisher Bar & Grill – “Locavores” - Information and demonstrations using produce and meats from local growers. (Susan Dubow)
Performance by Arizona Opera Singers – Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio
Cooking Demonstration by Westar – Gourmet hors d’oeuvres for sampling (The Minimalist House)
Citron Paint & Design CJ Volk- Demonstration of eco-friendly paints and materials for decorating your home. (C.J.Volk Residence)
Technicians for Sustainability, LLC -  Residential solar and water solar heating demonstrations and information

Saturday, March 20:
Southern Arizona Rain Gutters, Inc. – Rain harvesting demonstration and information
Performance by Arizona Opera Singers – Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio
Cooking Demonstration by Westar – Gourmet hors d’oeuvres for sampling
Technicians for Sustainability, LLC -  Residential solar and water solar heating demonstrations and information
Margaret Joplin, Design Collaborations, Ltd. – Eco-friendly landscaping plants, considerations  and design demonstration

RAFFLE ITEMS
“Gourmand’s Delight” – Certificates from Tucson’s finer restaurants
Gift Certificate towards purchase of a solar system from Technicians For Sustainability, LLC
Gift Certificate from Design Collaborations, Ltd.
2 Tickets to Arizona Opera, 2010 – 2011 season
Gift Certificate from Citron Paint & Design
Gift Certificate from Southern Arizona Rain Gutters, Inc.

Raffle Tickets: $10 each, 3 for $20, 7 for $40