The Light Opera of Portland (LOoP!) will hold its annual fund-raiser Gala on Sunday, November 23 at the Wingspan Conference and Event Center in Hillsboro.

The opera company, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be presenting two one-act operas, Trial By Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan and The Zoo by Rowe and Sullivan, as a kickoff to its commitment to perform the entire G & S catalogue during the 150th anniversary year of their original premieres. In addition to the performance, snacks, beverages and a silent auction will be available.

Oregon ArtsWatch called LOoP “A Portland Treasure” and indeed the company has been delighting audiences in the greater Portland area with classics such as Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore, as well as more obscure pieces such as recently performed, Yeomen of the Guard and Patience. Laurence Cox, the artistic director along with Josh Pounders, music director plus a cast of 30 outstanding actors and singers are sure to delight you also.

Admission is free but a donation would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made online or at the door on November 23. A generous benefactor has offered a matching grant for the first $10,000 raised. The Gala performance is supported, in part, by a grant from the City of Hillsboro.

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