The fifth annual Chesapeake Chamber Music Gala will honor the music, cuisine and culture of Brasil in a scintillating A NIGHT IN RIO! on Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD.
Honorary Chairmen of the Gala are former United States Ambassador to Brasil Anthony Harrington and his wife, Hope. Chair is Laurie Yorkilous and Senior Advisor is Leslie Westbrook.
The black tie, Brasilian attire event will begin at 6 p.m. in the concert hall with an Interlude Concert of Brasilian classical music performed by the Brasil Guitar Duo of Sao Paolo, winner of the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Artists Joao Luiz and Douglas Lora have been playing together for ten years, performing a broad repertoire of classical guitar duos matched with the traditional music of their native Brasil. A cocktail hour featuring tropical drinks from Rio and Brasilian hors d'oeuvres will be accented by a plentiful Silent Auction of goods and services. Party-goers will then adjourn to the dinning room for a stunning Live Auction led by the Dueling Auctioneers Paul Berry and Bill Corace.
The evening in Rio moves on with a classic Brasilian dinner created for the occasion by Hyatt Regency Executive Chef Tony Breeze, followed by music to samba and salsa the night away.
For those staying overnight, rooms are available at a special Chesapeake Chamber Music group rate by calling 410-901-1234.
Tickets for the Gala are $150 per person. Patrons who support the Gala at $300 per person will be given VIP seating at the Gala and be invited to a "to kill for" Patron's Preview Party on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Knightly on Leeds Creek, a gorgeous circa 1820 Talbot County estate and formal garden. To request an invitation or make a reservation, contact Chesapeake Chamber Music, Inc., PO Box 461, Easton, MD 21601, Tel: 410-819-0380
Underwritten by Wye Financial and Trust
