Welcome to the ball
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San Francisco Opera Ball 2019 celebrated its 97th San Francisco Opera Season Opening Night with the "Capulets’ Masked Ball." Gala guru J. Riccardo Benavides of Ideas Events and Rentals transformed the opening night tent into a piazza garden in Verona, replete with fountains, hanging branches and glistening trees
Impressive entrance
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Lovely loggia
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The team creates a loggia.
Entrancing entrance
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The beautiful entrance builds anticipation.
Exciting reveal
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Lighting used to stunning effect. Immersive was part of the event team.
Giant masks
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Guests see the giant mask set piece.
A closer look
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The masks get their close-up.
Pretty niche
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Elegant detail
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Beautiful details include this sconce.
Candles charm
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Fountain feature
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Beautiful seating
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Beautiful seating at the event.
Beautiful borne
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Beautiful bar
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Chiavari with mask
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Some of the well-dressed guests donned masks in keeping with the theme.
Floral detail
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The dining area
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An overview of the dining area.
Gold chairs
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Gold president chairs make a statement.
Classic floral
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A classic romantic floral arrangement.
Dramatic floral
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Dramatic floral crowns a tabletop.
A tabletop
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Table number
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Table numbers suit the mood.
Catering by McCalls
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Food array
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A pretty food array from McCalls.
Food station
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One of the McCalls food stations. The proceeds from Opera Ball benefit the San Francisco Opera Guild’s education programs, which give voice to potential to more than 60,000 students in the San Francisco Bay Area.
