by ceo | May 31, 2009 | OperaGram.com® in Person
I parked my car on Harlem at about 157th and took my helmet and spear out of the trunk. As I walked to the restaurant I could hear someone yell “Look! It’s a Viking.” Regretfully, one of today’s grads was hit with flu. So I delivered his...
by ceo | May 18, 2009 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Saturday night was one of those nights where the worlds among which I move merged. It was not only a perfect opportunity for me as a performer to use my singing and stage voice, but my improv skills as well. After the performance, I discovered my worlds had...
by ceo | May 16, 2009 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Rose Guccione performed at and emceed an awards night as part of the second Alexian Brothers Health Systems Retreat & Refresh Stroke Retreat at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. Alexian Stroke Care Services at Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute provides...
by ceo | May 9, 2009 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Kat, who lives in the “good ol’ South,” could not come to the Chicago area this weekend for Mother’s Day. Her Mom, Jane, is an amazing lady and did a great deal to support opera when she lived in North Carolina. Knowing how much Jane loves...
by ceo | May 5, 2009 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Today was Kathleen’s birthday and the first time Michael could not be with her. Michael knows his lovely bride loves Verdi and Puccini, but is not as fond of Wagner. To tease her, his ring tone is a Wagnerian melody. Michael really teased Kathleen today. He...
by ceo | May 4, 2009 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Ciao Marianne _________ from your friend Bruce _________ who hired me to thank thee for tickets to Lyric-sky. Oh, yes, and Happy Birthday! There is so much to say: We’re thankful you lead the way so children don’t go astray. Your generosity today will...