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Summer Lunches

 

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Post Kitchen and Bar
8433 Cooper Creek Blvd.
Bradenton, Florida
941-259-4850 

 

Monday, June 29, 2026 at Ringling Grillroom
McKay Visitor’s Pavilion
5401 Bay Shore Blvd.
Sarasota, Florida

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Vernona Gourmet
711 Manatee Avenue
Bradenton, Florida

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Stonewood Grill & Tavern
5415 University Parkway                                              University Park, Florida
 Jean Roberts will take reservations for all the lunches. Please let her know if you can come.  She will need to give the restaurant a final number of attendees one week in advance of the luncheon. 
Jean can be reached at 941-730-5669 or email her.







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Movies at the Opera house - summer of 2026

Silent Movie (1976)
June 26

Dead Again (1991)
July 10

Gigi (1958)
July 31

The Truman Show (1998)

The Greatest Show on Earth - June 12 - 7 PM

The Greatest Show on Earth - June 12 - 7 PM

The Greatest Show on Earth - June 12 - 7 PM

 A manager struggling to keep his circus afloat during post-war hard times hires a famous aerialist to attract crowds, meanwhile displacing his starring lady love. 

Silent Movie (1976) - June 26 - 7 PM

The Greatest Show on Earth - June 12 - 7 PM

The Greatest Show on Earth - June 12 - 7 PM

 In this dialogue-free slapstick comedy, film director Mel Funn (Mel Brooks) travels to the ailing Big Picture Studios to pitch his comeback film: the first feature-length silent movie in many years. 

Dead Again (1991) July 10 - 7 PM

The Greatest Show on Earth - June 12 - 7 PM

Gigi (1958) July 31 - 7 PM

 A private investigator takes on the case of a woman who can neither speak nor remember her name. After enlisting the help of a hypnotist, the two learn that they share a strange connection to a decades-old murder mystery. 

Gigi (1958) July 31 - 7 PM

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) August 28 - 7 PM

Gigi (1958) July 31 - 7 PM

 Musical  of Colette's story about a girl in Paris at the turn of the century. Winner of nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Direction and Best Song ('Gigi'). Memorable tunes include 'I Remember It Well,' 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls,' 'Waltz at Maxim's.' 

The Truman Show (1998) August 14 - 7 PM

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) August 28 - 7 PM

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) August 28 - 7 PM

 When a man realises his whole life is a well-designed reality TV show, his once serene existence is disrupted, causing a sensation among his viewers. 

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) August 28 - 7 PM

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) August 28 - 7 PM

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) August 28 - 7 PM

 Join the expedition visiting legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) in a splendiferous movie that wondrously brings to screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl’s classic book. 

The Princess Bride (1987) September 4 7 PM

The Princess Bride (1987) September 4 7 PM

The Princess Bride (1987) September 4 7 PM

 The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Peter Falk, Fred Savage, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane. 

Pretty Woman (1990) October 2 - 7 PM

The Princess Bride (1987) September 4 7 PM

The Princess Bride (1987) September 4 7 PM

 A Hollywood hooker signs on for a weeklong job with a john who is a corporate raider; he pays for a makeover so she can act as his "date." 

HD Films at the Opera house - summer of 2026

The Tales of Hoffman - Sunday,

Samson and Delilia - Sunday, August 16 - 1:30 PM

Samson and Delilia - Sunday, August 16 - 1:30 PM

  Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved… 

Samson and Delilia - Sunday, August 16 - 1:30 PM

Samson and Delilia - Sunday, August 16 - 1:30 PM

Samson and Delilia - Sunday, August 16 - 1:30 PM

 Pious restraint comes face to face with sensuous hedonism in Camille Saint-Saëns’s grand-opera retelling of the Bible story of Samson and Delilah.
Multi-Olivier Award winning director Richard Jones returns to The Royal Opera to stage this spectacular fin-de-siècle masterpiece, not performed at Covent Garden since 2004.  

Rigoletto - Sunday - October 4 - 1:30 PM

Samson and Delilia - Sunday, August 16 - 1:30 PM

Rigoletto - Sunday - October 4 - 1:30 PM

 Rigoletto is the sharp-tongued jester to the serial womaniser, the Duke of Matua. But when the Duke turns his seductive ways towards Rigoletto's daughter, Gilda, the jester learns that he is powerless to protect her. What follows is an epic tale of deceit, revenge and, above all, love. 

ballet Films at the Opera house - summer of 2026

Swan Lake - Sunday - July 12 - 1:30 PM

Don Quixote - Sunday September 20 - 1:30 PM

Don Quixote - Sunday September 20 - 1:30 PM

  Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.

Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette and he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. Can Siegfried free her? 

Don Quixote - Sunday September 20 - 1:30 PM

Don Quixote - Sunday September 20 - 1:30 PM

Don Quixote - Sunday September 20 - 1:30 PM

  Teeming with comedy, wit and an abundance of bravura choreography, Carlos Acosta's production brings the Spanish heat and romance of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel Don Quixote to life.

Often regarded as the first modern novel, Cervantes’ epic regales the chivalrous adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote (Gary Avis) and his faithful squire Sancho Panza (Liam Boswell). 

Discover the Beauty of Manatee Opera Guild Opera

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

There's nothing quite like the energy and excitement of a live opera performance. Join us for an evening of music, spectacle, and drama.

A Feast for the Senses

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

At Manatee Opera Guild Opera, we believe that opera should be a multisensory experience. That's why we incorporate stunning visuals, costumes, and set design into every show.

Accessible to All

Experience the Thrill of Live Performance

A Tradition of Excellence

We believe that opera should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer affordable ticket prices and accommodations for those with disabilities.

A Tradition of Excellence

A Tradition of Excellence

A Tradition of Excellence

For over forty years, Manatee Opera Guild Opera has been a cultural cornerstone of our community. Join us as we continue to celebrate this rich tradition.  For a nominal dues fee, you will enjoy the fellowship of opera and music fans, and enjoy talented singers from the Sarasota Opera Association and most of our meetings.   We also have an optional, delicious luncheon following the business meetings.

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A Tradition of Excellence

Support the Arts

By attending a Manatee Opera Guild Opera production, you're not only enjoying a world-class performance, you're also supporting the arts in our community. Consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor.


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