Bella Notte 2022
October 21, 2022
Liz & Lane Faison and Elizabeth & David Shuford, Co-chairs
Mary and Charles Bowman, Honorary Chairs
hosted by Charlotte and John Wickham
Bella Notte celebrates Charlotte as the artistic center of North Carolina, and brings together Greater Charlotte’s business, social, and philanthropic leaders for an evening of entertainment, exquisite cuisine, and dancing. Seating is limited, and reservations are best made well in advance.
Since 2004, Bella Notte has been recognized as the premier black-tie fundraising event of the social calendar. This elegant gala opens each Opera Carolina Season. Traditionally set on the beautiful Belk Theater stage in the midst of an original opera theatrical production, Bella Notte 2022 will once again be held in an open air environment, to mitigate any possible transmission of the coronavirus.
Elegance, Fine Dining by Best Impressions, Design by John Lupton Events, and Music and Dancing all for the benefit of North Carolina’s leading professional opera company, Opera Carolina.
Invitations for individual reservations will be released in the fall.
Net proceeds benefit Opera Carolina’s Education and Civic Engagement Programs
Bella Notte Sponsorship Levels
COMMENDATORI $25,000 recognized on the invitation and all Bella Notte materials, plus
- Table of ten with signage recognition, and premiere seating
- Opera Season Performance Tickets Eight (8) Season Tickets
- Corporate Discount Program- 20% discount for your employees
- Season-long benefits of a $25,000 corporate donor
MAESTRO — EVENT SPONSORS $15,000Directed sponsorship for Entertainment, or Decor Sponsorship includes
- Table of ten and with on-site signage.
- Opera Season Performance Tickets Four (4) Season Tickets
- Corporate Discount Program – 20% discount for your employees Season-long benefits of a $15,000 corporate donor
*All but $175 per person is a charitable contribution to Opera Carolina
To become a Bella Notte Sponsor, or for more information, please contact Kimberly Mize (kimberly@operacarolina.org, or Maestro James Meena (james@operacarolina.org)

Individual Reservations – $750 per individual
For more information about becoming a Bella Notte sponsor, please contact the Opera at 704.332.7177 x 101. The amount of goods and services received is $250 per seat, and is therefore not tax deductible.
Commendatori – $25,000
Bella Notte
- Table of ten, signage recognition, and premiere seating
Plus
- 8 Season Tickets for the Opera Season
- Season-long recognition at the Diamond Sponsor Level
- 20% discount for your employees to all Opera performances
Maestro – $15,000
Bella Notte
- Table of ten, premiere seating
Plus
- 4 Season Tickets for the Opera Season
- Season-long recognition at the Platinum Sponsor Level
- 20% discount for your employees to all Opera performances