Encore Affairs 2018-2019... · 2019. 1. 31. · Diane and Ian Carr invite you to their fascinating home for an amazing brunch of delicious Chinese delicacies. You’ll dine on Mu-Shu

Encore Affairs 2018-2019

Welcome to the thirteenth year of Encore Affairs—a series of special events to benefit The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra.

The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League is very proud to financially support the Symphony’s educational programs and the outstanding concerts the Symphony provides for our community at large.

Ken Mitchell League President

The up-coming season of Encore Affairs is ready to go with a fantastic variety of events for you! You can enjoy everything from a harbor cruise to private dinners and teas, a spectac-ular violin performance, Chinese new year brunch and con-sorting with the Wizard of Oz!

See the reservation pages at the back of this booklet to sign up for your favorite events. We look forward to having you join us for another amazing Encore Affairs season. Cindy Southworth & Annette Thompson Co-Chairs

Sponsorship Opportunities

Encore Affairs is a delightfully fun way to support The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League’s mission to provide financial and volun-teer support to The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra. Our profession-al orchestra goes far beyond the entertainment of our concert attendees to provide educational outreach to local children.

As our orchestra grows, the Encore Affairs program strives to grow along with it. The community benefits from our orchestra and Encore Affairs benefits from local financial support to help us achieve our goals. Please consider becoming a sponsor this year.

Benefits:

All donors will receive formal recognition at the event (verbal & sign-age) and in League PR materials, including the newsletter and the Sym-phony web site. And as a 501(c)(3) organization, a significant portion or all of your sponsorship donation to the League is tax deductible.

You can also sponsor specific portions of events such as transportation costs for Michael Thurber at our May 19th evening event or musical accompaniment at one of our intimate dinners or casual gatherings. Opportunities abound, just like the generosity of the people of Williamsburg.

Contacts: If you are interested in sponsoring an Encore Affair, please contact or Annette Thompson at [email protected].

Thank you!

$1000

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Sponsorship Amount Benefit for Event Ticket Benefit for Event Ticket Prices $75 & under Prices Over $75

Affair No. 1

MISS HAMPTON II HARBOR DINNER CRUISE

Sunday, September 9, 2018 5:30 p.m. Boarding time Hampton

Sponsors: Doug & Janis Wood Paul Try & Linda Kligman-Try

Avast me hearties! Get ready to set sail on Virginia’s favorite harbor cruise—via the luxurious Miss Hampton II. This three-hour sunset dinner cruise offers a dazzling view of Hampton Roads by night. A professional tour guide will bring to life the legends and history of the world’s largest natural harbor as we cruise past numerous historical areas of Hamp-ton Roads. You’ll marvel at the massive warships of the Norfolk Naval Base: carriers, subs and many more. And our guide will offer an in-depth narra-tive of each ship and historical site as we pass. This remarkable evening includes an on-board catered buffet of the Miss Hampton’s famous “Southern menu” - including fried chicken with all the sides and trimmings you could possibly want. A cash bar is on board and parking is right across the street from the ship’s berth. What a delightful way to spend a lovely fall evening, enjoy history up close and personal, and cruise the beautiful waters of our own Hampton harbor and famous Chesapeake Bay. Get on board!!

Limited to 80 guests $75 per person

($35 tax deductible) Casual dress

Affair No. 2

CHEF’S KITCHEN I & II

#I—Friday, October 12, 2018, 6:30 p.m. #II—Sunday, January 13, 5:30 p.m.

Williamsburg

Hosts: John & Wanda Gonzales

One of our most popular Encores … the ever-enjoyable & delicious Chef’s Kitchen is back! Chef John Gonzales and his wife Wanda once again graciously offer John’s amazing culinary magic on two different evenings this season.

Relax in the fall or cozy up in the winter with John and his staff as they provide delectable foods cooked right in front of you. During the evening, you’ll enjoy Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, delicious wines, a four-course meal and dessert. A great teacher and cookbook author, John is famous for his illuminating and delightful narration while he prepares a magnificent meal in front of your eyes. This translates into a deliciously fun evening for everyone.

At the request of our hosts, there will be assigned seating for each of these events. If you are registering as a group, please indi-cate those guests with whom you prefer to be seated. Every effort will be made to accommodate your party.

These are extremely popular Affairs so do not delay!

Limited to 27 guests $140 per person

($70 tax deductible) Dressy Casual

** Please note the following on your registration form: A. Any special food allergies or dietary restrictions B. Your usage of a walker or wheel chair

Affair No. 3

PRIVATE DINING IN STYLE AT THE FAMOUS TRELLIS

Thursday, January 17, 2019

6:30 p.m. Williamsburg

Host: Susan Cicero, Manager Sparkling Wine Reception Sponsors:

Doug & Janis Wood The fabulous Trellis at Merchant’s Square once again sets the stage for a remarkable evening of private dining! Chef David Everett’s renown Trellis Restaurant and manager, Susan Cicero, invite you to join them for this very special Encore Affair.

You’ll feel you’re in a medieval castle dining in The Trellis’ beautiful private dining room known as ‘the vault.’ The mas-sive granite table set against an immense wall of stone provides a stunning backdrop for this elegant dining experience. Unique wooden chandeliers illuminate the room to add to the ambiance of the evening. You’ll begin with a sparkling wine reception courtesy of Doug and Janis Wood. Following an amuse bouche, you will dine on an amazing four-course dinner with wine pairings, created especially for this charming event by Executive Chef Scott Hoyland. Enjoy a romantic evening of unique dining in grand style in one of Williamsburg’s most famous restaurants. What a wonderful way to begin your new year!

Limited to 14 guests $125 per person

($60 tax deductible) Dressy

Affair No. 4

CHINESE NEW YEAR BRUNCH The Year of the Earth Pig

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Noon—3:00 p.m. Williamsburg

Hosts: Diane & Ian Carr

ATTENTION! … all intuitive, intelligent great leaders who desire luck, romance and good fortune— this is your year! … and your opportunity to enjoy a fabulous Chinese brunch to celebrate your Year of the Earth Pig!

Diane and Ian Carr invite you to their fascinating home for an amazing brunch of delicious Chinese delicacies. You’ll dine on Mu-Shu Pork, Peking duck, Butterfly prawns, crispy spring rolls and assorted dump-lings—paired with the Carr’s signature Singapore Slings, almond cook-ies and much more!

You may arrive anytime between 12:00 noon and 3:00 o’clock to experience this delightful celebration and the Carr’s famous hospitality. And to ensure your good fortune in 2019, be sure to burn your gift of “Lucky Money” in the Celestial Fires before you leave. Join the Carrs for this delightful brunch and a charming afternoon of very delicious food and good cheer. Don’t wait another minute to ensure your good fortune!

Limited to 34 guests

$75 per person ($35 tax deductible)

Business Casual

Affair No. 5

HIGH TEA AT HIGH TIDE

Thursday, May 16, 2019 4:00—6:00 p.m. Williamsburg

Hosts: Ann & John Milliman

You’ll be happy as a clam at high tide when you join the Millimans for an authentic high tea at their beautiful waterfront home in Kingspoint! What a relaxing way to enjoy the spring. This delightful event will have you sipping sherry or champagne while enjoying the stunning water view. High tea will be served with all the trimmings: cucumber, salmon and chicken sandwiches, scones with butter and jam, tarts of all kinds and a delicious array of sweets to cap it all off.

So gather your best Anglophile friends ... (or anyone who enjoys delicious food and drink in a spectacular setting) ... … and place this lovely event on your calendar right away!

Limited to 30 guests $50 per person

($25 tax deductible) Dressy casual

Affair No. 6

“WIZARD OF ARTS” TEA PARTY

LIONS…MAGICIANS…AND DOROTHY… ...OH MY!

Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:00—4:00 p.m.

Queen’s Lake Club House

Host: The Williamsburg Arts Council

Follow the yellow brick road to a very special tea party for children of all ages. Have your picture and your chil-dren’s picture taken with Dorothy and Toto, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, the Scarecrow and a friendly Wicked Witch.

There will be a children’s tea for ages four and older who will be entertained by a magician, a playlet with the Oz characters from the Theatre Department of Thomas Nel-son Community College and a sing-along with a “take home gift” to remember the party. A special tea for adults will include Champagne, tea sandwiches and sweets.

Limited to: 30 children & 40 adults Cost per person: $20-children, $30-adults

( $10 tax deductible) Casual

**All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Affair No. 7

A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE Featuring guest artist Tessa Lark, Violin

Sunday, May 19, 2019

6:30 p.m. Williamsburg

Hosts: Jon & Jan Krapfl

Guest Artist Sponsor: Suki Pierce

Wine Sponsors: Cindy & Joe Southworth

Prepare for amazing artistry … during a compelling performance from the WSO’s May 2019 guest violinist, Tessa Lark. Jon and Jan Krapfl will graciously open their home for this not-to-be-missed private dinner with astonishing music. Tessa will be accompanied by her husband, composer/bassist, Michael Thurber.

Tessa recently received an Avery Fisher Career Grant, among many other awards, and has consistently been praised by critics for her astounding range of technical agility and musical elegance. She has been a featured soloist with numerous U.S. orchestras and performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in 2017.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet this “budding superstar” and en-joy a private performance solely prepared for this Encore Affairs event. After the music, special wines courtesy of Cindy and Joe Southworth will accompany a catered sit-down dinner where you can chat with Tessa in an intimate setting.

Don’t miss this very private performance and very elegant evening.

Limited to 28 guests $150 per person

( $75 tax deductible) Dressy

Limited Seats Available!

Register Now!

Paul Try

RESERVATIONS

♪ Please review the reservation form for your choices of Affairs. Fill out all information completely and return it in the enclosed envelope. You may request as many reservations as you wish. Please include your email address.

♪ Reservations will be accepted by mail only (no phone reser-vations) on a first-come, first-served basis and confirmed in the order in which they are received. If an Affair you request is sold out, you will be notified and you may choose to be put on a waiting list, make an alternate selection or receive a refund.

♪ Confirmation of your reservations, together with addresses and directions to the event(s) you have chosen, will be sent by email (unless you specify that you do not have an email.)

♪ Payment may be made by check (preferable) payable to the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League (WSOL) or by credit card. (A $3.00 processing fee will be added to all credit card charges.) Due to the extensive planning needed for each event, refunds will only be made for the exceptions noted below: • there are people on the waiting list to replace you, • emergency circumstances apply, or • you find a replacement for yourself.

Although a refund will be issued for any of the above three reasons, we encourage you to consider: • a transfer of your payment to another event, or • make a tax-deductible donation to the WSOL.

Questions? Contact Annette Thompson, [email protected]

Encore Affairs constitutes a major component of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League’s fundraising activities. All net proceeds of Encore Affairs directly benefit The Williamsburg Sym-phony Orchestra. We greatly appreciate your support! The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League is a charitable and educational organization established under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 54-1756840).

RESERVATION FORM Please complete this form fully. Mail the form with your payment to: Annette Thompson, 2921 Forge Road, Toano, VA 23168

EVENT No. of Attendees Price Total

1. Miss Harbor II Cruise _______ $75/person ______

2. Chef’s Kitchen (circle) I or II _______ $140/person ______

3. Private Dining at the Trellis _______ $125/person ______

4. Chinese New Year Brunch _______ $75/person ______

5. High Tea at High Tide _______ $50/person ______

6. Wizard of Arts Tea Party _______ $30/adult ______

_______ $20/child ______

7. A Private Performance—Violin _______ $150/person ______

TOTAL RESERVATION BALANCE ENCLOSED $ ______

Optional deductible tax donation included — it always helps! $ _______

Please print carefully.

Name ______________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

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Phone ______________________________________________________________

Email Address REQUIRED (Please print clearly.)

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Confirmation will be sent by email.

To help us assure reservation confirmation, please provide names and phone numbers of all

guests attending. Use the back of this form to provide this information.

Enclosed is my check, payable to the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League, in the

amount of $ __________________

- Or -

Charge my credit card (circle one) MasterCard VISA

Print name as it appears on credit card:

Name ______________________________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________________

Acct. No. ____________________________________________________________

Exp. Date ___________________ Security Code _________________

PLEASE PRINT NAMES & PHONE NUMBERS OF GUESTS

Affair No. 1: _________________________________________________________

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Affair No. 2: _________________________________________________________

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Affair No. 3: _________________________________________________________

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Affair No. 4: _________________________________________________________

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Affair No. 5: _________________________________________________________

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Affair No. 6: _________________________________________________________

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Affair No. 7: _________________________________________________________

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ENCORE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs Cindy Southworth & Annette Thompson Committee Members Celia Adolphi Patricia Grogg Barbara Buder Ken Mitchell Diana Caron Suki Pierce Diane Carr Charlene Yackanich Doug Wood Reservations: Annette Thompson Booklet Author: Lynda Sharrett

THE WILLIAMSBURG SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

Officers Ken Mitchell, President Paul Try, Vice President Cathy Reed, Treasurer Celia Adolphi, Recording Secretary Marie Mamikonian, Corresponding Secretary & Membership Directors Joan Brockenbrough Suki Pierce Heather Cordasco Lynda Sharrett Diane Carr Cindy Southworth Sue Klepac Annette Thompson Doug Wood