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Saturday, April 14, 2012

First Annual Opera Meets Couture Auction and Gala


You don't want to miss this!



Duche de Coeur’s Academie Royale de Musique (ARM) and MANIERA LLC present the first annual Opera Meets Couture fashion show and gala. A magical night inspired by Vogue’s Night of a 1000 Stars. Please join us Sunday, April 15th starting at 12pm SLT for an afternoon filled with music, dancing and fashion.


A selection of gowns from some of Second Life®‘s top designers will be sold with partial proceeds being donated to help support the Academie’s education and outreach efforts.  Designers will showcase exclusive designs inspired by some of our favorite operas including Madame Butterfly, Faust and Phantom of the Opera to name just a few.


ARM’s director, Marquise Baharat Atlas, “Music education is of course at the forefront of our education agenda, and we offer a series of music education workshops and listening sessions.  The Academie however continues to grow and expand beyond music into the performing arts enabling us to produce elaborate dance productions.  We also offer immerse educational activities that allow guests to experience 18th century French customs and culture.  All of our offerings are open to all” 


Academie Royale de Musique supports and promotes superior music and theatre at the Duche de Coeur.  The Academie’s mission primarily focuses on classical music however it showcases a variety of genre through several music appreciation and educational workshops and sessions. 


The Academie also produces modern and liturgical dance as well as ballet and stage plays.  We are proud of our partnerships with Unity Productions (liturgical and modern dance) and KG Shine Productions (theatrical plays).  Together we bring spectacular performances throughout the year.
See you at the auction and gala April 15!
First Annual Opera Meets Couture Auction and Gala