First Lady Nancy Hales and Thomas Lauderdale

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Poison Waters and Johnna Wells

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Gov. Kate Brown, First Lady Nancy Hales and Poison Waters

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some were calling it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Poison Waters and Gov. Kate Brown

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

First Lady Nancy Hales and Jamey Hampton

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Portland Opera's Ian Jose Ramirez

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Ashley Roland (right) dancing at the After-Party

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Auction Chair Carole Morse (right) and her son

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

"Fairies" greeted guests at Portland Opera Gala

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Chef Gregory Gourdet

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Nancy Hales at Portland Opera Gala

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Eric Steinhauser, Poison Waters, Tracy Wenkus and Mark Tiarks

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Monique Barton at Portland Opera Gala

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Ryan MacPherson and China Forbes

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Nick Fish, Margaret Doherty and Poison Waters

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Broadway Across America Lauren Reid, Anne Francis and Tracy Wenckus

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Anthony Dallas and Nancy Hales at Portland Opera

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Broadway Across America's Bob Bucci and Lauren Reid 

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Carole Morse and Jamey Hampton

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Bob Ball and Gregory Hinckley 

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Portland Opera's Chris Mattaliano, Poison Waters and the Fairies

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Nick Fish, Portland Opera's Chris Mattaliano and Sue Dixon

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

A dancing Ryan MacPherson at Portland Opera After Party 

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Little Drop of Poison with BodyVox and Alexander Elliott and Katrina Galka

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Performers high above the Hampton Center

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Juan Martinez, Kregg Arntson and Monique Barton 

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Portland Opera Tenor Alexander Elliott

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.

Gov. Brown gets a little Fairy dust for the Gala

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts

Portland Opera's 50th Anniversary Gala Was a Huge Success! 

Portland Opera hosted an anniversary gala on Saturday, June 20, celebrating 50 years of great opera productions and 20 years of presenting Broadway musicals. 

The "gala of all galas" as some called it that night was held at the opera's homebase, the Hampton Opera Center on the banks of the Willamette River, and, at early count, it looks like it raised in the vicinity of a million dollars for the arts organization. 

Photo by Byron Beck.