Bel Canto

Sunday, September 13, 2009

This year’s Bel Canto event was Sunday, September 13, 2009 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 programs at the Highlands School and the Highlands Community Child Development Center.

2009 Bel Canto Steering Committee members were W. Stell Huie, Chairman; Richard Joel, Chairman Emeritus; Stella Zambalis, Artistic Director; Stephen Dubberly, Accompanist;
Pat Boyd; Kaye Gorecki; Janet Grantham; Mary Guy Gunn; David LaCagnina; Kitty Moore; Cindy Painter; Keturah Paulk; Joanna Rainey; Linda Steigleder; and Lynne M. Winship.

For more information about the event, call Bel Canto's organizers directly at 828.526.1947, or write to P.O. Box 2392, Highlands, NC 28741.