Pietro Verone

Mingle with the opera singers at the always enjoyable benefit held each fall for Elgin OPERA, the company led by Artistic Director Solange Sior, a stand-out soprano. She and her team put together a lively and relaxed celebration of all things operatic.

The fifth annual benefit will be a costume party and dinner concert beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Villa Verone, 13 Douglas Ave., Elgin.

“Join your favorite Elgin OPERA entertainers and come as you ‘aren’t’!” invite organizers.

The cost is $50 per person, $40 for Opera Guild members. Costumes are optional. A silent auction and raffle are planned, as well as a sing-along.

Reservations are requested by Oct. 20 by calling (847) 695-5014. The troupe thanks restaurateur Pietro Verone for generously supporting the event.