In the three photos below, you can see the framework between the second and third floor being removed, the open atrium with a temporary cover where the skylight will be, and a final shot of the atrium open to the sky.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Renovation Recap #5: Skylight demolition
In April, the old skylight, which was installed after a hurricane in the late 1920's, was finally retired to make way for a new skylight which meets current building codes.
Youth Opera sings its way through Tuscany
Youth Opera member Zoë Fry recaps the Youth Opera's exciting trip to Tuscany in today's Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Renovation Recap #4: Chandelier removal
One of the main features of the Opera House pre-renovation was the chandelier in the lobby. Early on, it was taken down and put into storage to make way for the opening of the three story atrium. Have no fear though, it will be rehung in a new location in time for the reopening of the Opera House in March of 2008.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Renovation Recap #3: Theater March 19 to May 24
The theater from March 19 - May 24
March 19, 2007
March 21, 2007
March 27, 2007
April 17, 2007
May 24, 2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Renovation Recap #2: Seats come out!
Happy 4th,
The morning after Red Carpet Weekend, the theater seats started to be removed. Within four or five days the theater was empty, and looking a lot smaller.
The morning after Red Carpet Weekend, the theater seats started to be removed. Within four or five days the theater was empty, and looking a lot smaller.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Renovation Recap #1: Red Carpet Weekend
Since we have thousands of photos from the past few months, I though it would be best to dedicate the next few posts to recapping some highlights of the renovation to date.
On March 3-4, 2007 Sarasota Opera threw a weekend long celebration to mark the closing of the Opera House for renovations. The events culminated on the evening of March 4 with a special dinner for leading supporters of the Building on the Vision campaign, followed by the Spring Gala Concert. The concert showcased music from throughout the history of Sarasota Opera's life in the Opera House and concluded with a stage breaking in front of the capacity crowd. To cap the evening, everyone returned to the tent in front of the Opera House for one final toast!
L to R: Place settings at the RCW dinner, guests under the tent, Executive Director Susan Danis welcoming everyone to the celebration
L to R: Maestro Victor DeRenzi getting ready to break the stage as patrons look on, Singers and donors join in a final performance of Verdi's "Va, pensiero", Harvey Hinrich takes a swing at the stage while Virginia Toulmin and board member Betsy Hinrichs look on.
L to R: Stage Director Stephanie Sundine at the Afterglow Party, Mattison's bananas Foster flambe crepe station, Board member John Elliott
Photos all taken by Pat Hansberry and Melanie Mckeever.
On March 3-4, 2007 Sarasota Opera threw a weekend long celebration to mark the closing of the Opera House for renovations. The events culminated on the evening of March 4 with a special dinner for leading supporters of the Building on the Vision campaign, followed by the Spring Gala Concert. The concert showcased music from throughout the history of Sarasota Opera's life in the Opera House and concluded with a stage breaking in front of the capacity crowd. To cap the evening, everyone returned to the tent in front of the Opera House for one final toast!
L to R: Place settings at the RCW dinner, guests under the tent, Executive Director Susan Danis welcoming everyone to the celebration
L to R: Maestro Victor DeRenzi getting ready to break the stage as patrons look on, Singers and donors join in a final performance of Verdi's "Va, pensiero", Harvey Hinrich takes a swing at the stage while Virginia Toulmin and board member Betsy Hinrichs look on.
L to R: Stage Director Stephanie Sundine at the Afterglow Party, Mattison's bananas Foster flambe crepe station, Board member John Elliott
Photos all taken by Pat Hansberry and Melanie Mckeever.
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