Ash Lawn Opera receives grant for Noye's Fludde

The Prana Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation awarded the Festival a $25,000 grant to produce Benjamin's Britten's Noye's Fludde.  The production, held in the fall of 2008, was a part of the Festival's thirtieth anniversary celebration, and included over 70 area children and youth from low- to middle-income families.  These children participated in all aspects of the production as singers, instrumentalists, stagehands, scenic artists, costumers, and make-up artists.

The Prana Fund was established by Tom and Karyn Dingledine and their children in 2004 to support programs directed at lower- and middle-income children.  In 2006, the award focused on programs in the visual and performing arts.  “What an exciting adventure," says Judy Walker, Ash Lawn Opera's General Director, "one I've dreamed of doing for many years! This production is a wonderful way to celebrate our community, without which the Festival would not exist. With the help of the Dingledines, we look forward to beginning the process of making Britten's Noye's Fludde a reality.”

2009 MidWinter Eve Dinner and Silent Auction!

On Friday, January 16, the Ash Lawn Opera Guild will host its annual MidWinter Eve event. The evening will include a wine reception, silent auction and cocktail buffet. Entertainment will be povided by the renowned Charlottesville Swing Orchestra playing jazz, swing, and Latin-based music

at the highest level.

The Guild is pleased to have so many wonderful donations for the silent auction. There will be a wide variety of choices including one-of-a-kind works of art, designer jewelry from local jewelers, interior design consultations, music and theater performances, and a one night stay at the historic Frederick House in Staunton. Click here to see the full list of generous donors and their silent auction donations.

A special thanks to Payne Ross & Associates for donating the invitation and program graphic design, to Mint Printing for donating the printing of the program, and to Patterson's Flower Shop for donating the flowers for the event.

Ash Lawn Opera office on the downtown mall

The Ash Lawn Opera offices are located on the downtown mall.  You can find our office on Fourth Street between the Downtown Mall and Market Street, one block from the Market Street parking garage.  Our address is 111 Fourth Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902.  We look forward to welcoming visitors!