Recent Events

Welcome back, members, as we celebrated the start of our opening program and the beginning of another exciting year of events. We were thrilled to hear from a remarkable talent within our community, Deborah Anderson, the Career Advancement Award Recipient. Many of you may remember her from our February 2023 program honoring Black History Month. Click here to learn more about her. The event featured a monthly program at no cost to members, with finger foods provided and wine available for purchase. Our sincere thanks go to the Disque Family Foundation for sponsoring the award and Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley for sponsoring the program. Photos courtesy of Susan Rae Jensen.

Robyn Hamilton and Kim Gunderson

Victoria Lipscomb with her guest Sathya

Elizabeth Leslie and Eve Tilley

Carol Bernstein, Anna Maria Trupp Hughes, and Nancy Pittman

Sue Anselmi, Judy Warren, and Helene Knapp

Mary McKinley and Martile Rowland

Robin and Chuck Schwartz

Richard and Elizabeth Bond

Lyschel and Adell Hartway

Career Award sponsor Cherri Disque, with Deborah

Deborah with the Morgan Stanley sponsor team: Henry Bradley, Stephen Locke, Herman Tiemens, Cheryl Cowan, Sandy Tiemens, and Mandy Wade

Dan Brink, accompanist, with Deborah Anderson

Deborah with her fiance, Stephen Locke, also part of sponsor team, Morgan Stanley

Wanda and Ben Anderson, parents of Deborah with Deborah and Stephen

Annabel Widney with Catherine Creppon

Trudy Fennewald and Barbara Haywood

Mark Warshaw and Susan Loring

Tom Trainer, Treasurer, and Nicole de Naray, President

Caterer, Patti White, with assistance from Victoria Hansen

Deborah Anderson performing

On June 22, 2024 the Pikes Peak Opera League proudly presented a sold-out performance of "Little Red" a captivating production by Opera Theatre of the Rockies. Held at the intimate Millibo Art Theatre, this enchanting adaptation of the beloved fairytale, directed by Stephanie Brink and written by Seymour Barab, delighted audiences of all ages. Attendees were transported on an imaginative journey through the woods, experiencing the magic and wonder of opera in a family-friendly format. Beforehand, guests enjoyed delicious ice cream refreshments, adding a sweet touch to an already magical afternoon. Sponsored by Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. Event Sponsors were Dr. Susan Rae Jensen & Mr. Tom Trainer and Eve Tilley & Sol Chavez. Program Sponsor was Opera Theatre of the Rockies and the Refreshment Sponsor was The Millibo Art Theatre. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leslie and Lori Bammesberger.

Victoria Boswell with Herman Tiemens

The cast Malcolm Ulbrick, Lori Bammesberger, Emily Walker and Kacie Kenton

Sol Chavez at the ice cream social table with two MAT volunteers

Steve LaCosse (Director of OTR VAF), Nicole deNaray, Steph Brink (Director of Little Red) and Stephen Locke

Stephen Locke and Malcolm Ulbrick

Kacie Kenton introducing the program

Lori Bammesberger with mom June Hadley and nephew Matt Brown

Jim Jackson, venue host at MAT

Greeting table - Lynne Lange, Robyn Hamilton, Trudy Fennewald

Held on May 1 at Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, the Spring Luncheon and Membership Meeting was a lovely celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Opera League, featuring stars from the Opera Theatre of the Rockies Vocal Arts Festival Tiffany Grant and Rinnah Perez, accompanied by Daniel Brink. Program Sponsors: Dr. Susan Rae Jensen & Mr. Tom Trainer, Nicole de Naray and Opera Theatre of the Rockies. Accompanist Sponsors: Elizabeth Bond and Chris Ruygrok. Photos courtesy of Dr. Susan Rae Jensen.

Linda Johnson, Mark Dempsey, Connie Raub, and Trudy Fennewald

Christine Ruygrok and Jan Berg

Lineah Davey and Sue Anselmi

Evelyn Kwaak, Susanne Wheeler (seated); Dawn Eiber-Thurmond, Deanna Lyons (standing)

Linda Silver, Annabel Widney, Carol Bernstein, and Anna Marie Trupp-Hughes

Helene Knapp, Nasit Ari, Libby Rittenberg

Dan Brink with Martile

Judy DeBuse, Robyn Hamilton, Jean Foran, Cherri Disque

Jean Tiemens and Kim Gunderson (seated), Mary Koepp and Elizabeth Leslie (standing)

Dan Brink, Rinnah Perez and Tiffany Grant

The Performers

LTC Garry and Nancy Pittman

Nicole with announcements

Dr. Susan Rae Jensen and Tom Trainer

Mrs. Terry and Dr. Darryl Thatcher

Members and guests enjoyed the acclaimed tenor Nathan Snyder at our Spring Career Advancement Award Concert on April 3, 2024. Nathan was recently praised for his "rich and nuanced" sound and "riveting" acting. The program was a delightful showcase of his versatility, spanning contemporary repertoire, standard roles, and captivating concert performances. Program Sponsors were Joan Agee, Sue Anselmi and Members of PPOL. Photos courtesy of Tom Trainer, edited by Dr. Susan Rae Jensen.