Each season the Festival offers certain Special Events - galas, lectures, Nightcap performances - for which capacity is very limited. Because of demand and limited capacity, these Special Events ARE NOT included in subscription passes. Tickets must be purchased for each event individually online or by phone.
Ticketing: (540) 800-6012
boxoffice@stauntonmusicfestival.org
Love Songs, With and Without Words
Saturday February 14 at 5:00 pm
Blackfriars Playhouse
Spend Valentine’s Day inside Blackfriars Playhouse for an intimate hour of chamber music under warm candlelight
Ticket sales handled by American Shakespeare Center
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Cooking Class 1: Classic Italian Highlights
Friday April 10 at 2:00 pm
Venue info provided later | $125/person
In conjunction with April's Italian BaroqueFest, learn classic recipes and professional techniques to elevate your Italian menus at home
Class is limited to six persons
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Nightcap: Baroque After Dark
Friday April 10 at 10:00 pm
Silver Line Theatre | $25
Opening day concludes with a short program of Baroque gems,
drinks, and a chance to socialize with performers
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Dresden, Venice of the North
Saturday April 11 at 3:00 pm
The American Hotel | $25
Dresden boasted one of the great Italianate courts during the Baroque era
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Coffee Talk: When in Rome . . .
Sunday April 12 at 1:30 pm
Trinity Church's McCracken Hall | $25
Join music historian Jason Stell for an extended lecture on Handel’s Il Trionfo prior to the finale performance
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Cocktail Hour with Gigi & Vitor
Friday August 14 at 5:00 pm
Private Residence | $60
Start your Friday evening with Brazilian music over dinner and drinks in a beautiful private home
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Nightcap 1: Life is a Drag
Friday August 14 at 10:00 pm
Silver Line Theatre | $25
After bossa nova and JS Bach, head to Silver Line Theatre for an evening of light-hearted cabaret and a bit of campy drag
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Midday Baroque Escape
Saturday August 15 at 3:00 pm
Blackfriars Playhouse | $25
Beat the midday heat of August with cool Baroque music and free gelato at the end!
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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For a Look or a Touch (Sunday)
Sunday August 16 at 8:00 pm
Silver Line Theatre | $25
Jake Heggie’s powerful and touching one-act opera “For a Look or a Touch” directed by Timothy Nelson
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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For a Look or a Touch (Monday)
Monday August 17 at 8:00 pm
Silver Line Theatre | $25
Jake Heggie’s powerful and touching one-act opera “For a Look or a Touch” directed by Timothy Nelson
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Cooking Class 2: Dinner Party Battle Plan
Tuesday August 18 at 2:00 pm
Venue info provided later | $125/person
Have no fear of hosting a dinner party with guidance and planning advice from an experienced chef
Class is limited to six persons
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Nightcap 2: Tango Night!
Tuesday August 18 at 10:00 pm
Silver Line Theatre | $25
Light up the night with music by Albéniz, Stravinsky, Biscardi, and classic Finnish and Argentinian tangos
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Musica Intima
Thursday August 20 at 3:00 pm
The American Hotel | $25
The popular program returns to The American Hotel for music up-close and personal
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Cooking Class 3: Spices of The Middle East
Friday August 21 at 2:00 pm
Venue info provided later | $125/person
Your personal chef introduces you to the powerful impact of spices from Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and North Africa.
Class is limited to six persons
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Nightcap 3: Baroque Jam
Friday August 21 at 10:00 pm
Silver Line Theatre | $25
Performers gather for a spirited short program of chamber music, plus drinks for socializing into the night
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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Moses Memorial Lunch & Lecture
Sunday August 23 at 12:30 pm
BluPoint Seafood Co | $45
After lunch, Dr. Tim Carter speaks in detail about the finale program, Mozart’s Don Giovanni
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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House Concert at The Oaks
Sunday November 1 at 3:00 pm
The Oaks | $75
Enjoy an intimate house concert, food and drinks at one of Staunton's cultural landmarks
Special Event, not included in any subscription passes
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