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San Francisco Opera’s 2009

Please join San Francisco Opera’s general director, David Gockley, and San Francisco Opera Guild for the opening night of the Opera’s 87^th season.

Hailed as one of the city’s most magical evenings of the year, Opera Ball 2009 benefits San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild’s educational programs, which annually reach 50,000 youngsters and adults.

Pictured from L to R: Opera Ball co-chairs Teresa Medearis and Adrianna Pope Sullivan with San Francisco Opera general director David Gockley

Photographer: Claudia Goetzelmann

Makeup: Miles Berdache of Artists’ Services

Hair: Tania Goulart of Patrick Evans Salon

Location: War Memorial Opera House

Jewelry courtesy: Boucheron

Gowns courtesy: Nordstrom, San Francisco Centre