Stories from Monday, June 3, 2013

Dear Editor, We had the opportunity last Wednesday, May 29, to attend the "Taste of Opera" at the Crescent Hotel, and had such a marvelous time that we wanted to acknowledge several people (and beg forgiveness from those we have omitted.) The evening was absolutely wonderful, from the wine tasting reception through the finale of "Edelweiss." Many thanks to Elise Roenigk and the Crescent Hotel for providing such a perfect venue, to the chef and wait staff of the Crescent for the fabulous food and the attention to detail, to Jim and Janice Swiggart for coordinating the event, to all the members of the Opera Guild who tirelessly perform so many behind-the-scenes chores, and to the fabulous singers & accompanist from Opera in the Ozarks for their beautiful, inspiring tableside music.. ...