Bel Canto

Sunday, September 7, 2008

This year’s Bel Canto event was held Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 4:00 pm at the Performing Art Center. Dinner at Highlands Country Club followed.

The Bel Canto Gala is a once-a-year “grand opera” event in Highlands. Gifted performers are brought in to sing outstanding selections from opera to the Broadway stage. Following the concert, a splendid feast is served to the benefactors and the artists.

Proceeds from the Gala are used to purchase works of art for The Bascom’s permanent collection and to enhance the music program at the Highlands School.

2008 Bel Canto Steering Committee members included W. Stell Huie, Chairman; Richard Joel, Chairman Emeritus; Stella Zambalis, Artistic Director; Stephen Dubberly, Accompanist;
Ed Bohling; Pat Boyd; Kaye Gorecki; Janet Grantham; David LaCagnina; Kitty Moore; Cindy Painter; Keturah Paulk; Joanna Rainey; Linda Steigleder; Lynne M. Winship; and Peggy Woodruff.

For information about the 2009 event, call Bel Canto's organizers directly at 828.526.9074, or write to P.O. Box 2392, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bel Canto -- which means "beautiful singing" -- has brought renowned vocalists to these mountains for more than 15 years.