April 2018 NSW Masonic Club 7 20% DISCOUNT for club members enter the promo code “member” when booking April 2018 NSWMC Magazine 7 summer stays Opera Bites are back by popular demand, following sold-out performances in 2017! Opera Bites is Sydney’s favourite boutique opera company, highly acclaimed for their fully costumed miniature operas as well as operatic highlights concerts. Established in 2009, their performance style is engaging and accessible to the newcomer yet fresh and alive for the seasoned opera-goer. book now at www.operabites.com.au TICKETS $150 (+ booking fee) Includes bespoke 3-course meal and select fine wines. Generous full season discounts available. Opera, Wine & Dine Series Friday 20th April “Opera Safari” Comic opera at its best! A vivacious romp through mistaken identity in one of Donizetti’s most brilliant and popular operas, Don Pasquale. Friday 14th September “Sultry Spanish Nights” Enjoy a night of hilarity with Opera Bites and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. Friday 6th July “Masquerade Ball” Hilarious re-telling of Johann Strauss’ wonderful operetta Die Fledermaus – remember to wear your finest masquerade costume since you might be invited to participate! Friday 16th November “Opera Banquet” A unique experience to cherish with arias and ensembles from the world’s most adored operas - from Turandot, Rigoletto, La Boheme, Don Giovanni, Lakmé, Carmen and more. What a fantastic year we had in 2017! The Club held more events and functions than ever before and 2018 is shaping up to be our busiest year yet! Our Food and Beverage Team have been kept on their toes with ever increasing new bookings and many regular group functions including the Rotary Club of Sydney and the Glugs. Looks like Sydney’s best kept secret is out! Social Scene Photos from top L-R: Actor David Campbell (Channel 9) with wife Lisa, after receiving the award for Best Actor in a Musical; Glugs Coordinator, Beverley Davies, presenting the Taffy Davies Memorial Award; The Ionians Ladies enjoy a birthday lunch; Cocktails are flowing at the Reagh Bar Happy Hour; Glugs actress (film and stage) Fiona Press and stage reviewer, Nichole Connerly; Mayor Clover Moore presenting at a Rotary Club of Sydney lunch; Fun and festivities at the Melbourne Cup Lunch; It’s all smiles for staff member Kevin as he serves some spectacular delicacies from the kitchen!