Opera Boston : Special Events : InnOvation

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InnOvation 2010 is Opera Boston’s signature gala event. On Wednesday, November 10th we recognized the achievements of Ron Della Chiesa. Special guests from Ron’s past and presen helped to highlight his remarkable radio career. The evening was a smashing success and we all had the chance to live La Dolce Vita. Many thanks to our donors and staff, and to all the performers and special guests who made the evening possible! To the right are some of the highlights of the evening. Hover over the images to see a larger version, and enjoy the trip down memory lane, or see what you missed and be sure to catch us next year!

	Opera Boston President Gregory E. Bulger presents Ron Della Chiesa with the 2010 InnOvation Award.
	Opera Boston Board member and InnOvation 2010 co-chair Toby Axelrod sets the mood of La Dolce Vita.
	Matthew DiBattista and Megan Tillman and members of the Opera Boston chorus welcome guests with a song, of course.
	Amanda Forsythe entertains the crowd with two beautiful Italian arias.
	Our host Joyce Kulhawik kept the evening moving with grace, wit, and of course, lots of anecdotes about Ron.
	Participants in the Opera Boston Education and Community Engagement programs talk about opera in their schools and communities.
	General Director Emeritus Carole Charnow and Auctioneer Kathy Kingston raise some money and have some fun.
	Ron Della Chiesa takes the stage to thank his many many admirers.
	Ron's good friend Tony Bennett stops by and honors Ron with an off-the-cuff rendition of "Fly Me to the Moon."
	Tony Bennett, Opera Boston Board Chair Winifred Gray, Ron Della Chiesa, and Joyce Kulhawik made InnOvation 2010 an unforgettable night!