Season Opening Celebration

Celebrate, Celebrate!

Join the Friends in celebrating two special occasions:
The Opening of OPO’s 2026-2027 Season
and
Music Director Eric Jacobsen’s 10th Season of artistry, inspiration, and joy with our OPO!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026: 5:45PM
The Plaza Live

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and surprises!

We are thrilled to kick off the OPO Season and honor Eric Jacobsen’s remarkable 10 years of dedication and leadership as Music Director.

Be among the very first to experience the magic as the season’s opening pianists — Mathis Picard, Thomas Enhco, and Dan Tepfer — take the stage in this special night dedicated to joy, music, and celebration.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening filled with unforgettable performances and delightful surprises!

Cocktail Attire Suggested – Dress to Celebrate!

Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres 5:45PM
Dinner 6:30 PM
Entertainment Begins! 7:15PM
Catering by Arthur’s

You may make your reservation either by mailing a check or paying online.

To pay by check click the “Download Order Form” button below and follow the provided instructions.

Download Order Form

To pay online fill out and submit the form below

We thank the following event and table sponsors for their support of the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

EVENT SPONSORS

Music Director	Certified Financial Group, Inc. Joe Bert, Chairman and CEO
OPO Musicians	Larry and Sue Costin
Plaza Venue	Michael Elsberry and Sally Blackmun; John Klumph
Guest Artists	Larry Kellogg and Cathy Roth Kellogg
OPO Administrative Staff	Susan Bright and Mary Palmer

TABLE SPONSORS

Susan Bright & Larry Stevenson

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$3000 Table for 8 Sponsorship

Purchasing a table not only includes a prime location but also:

A table for 8 at the 9/16/26 event at Plaza Live
Your Sponsor Name listed in the evening’s Event Program
And in the Video Loop shown on the Plaza Screens throughout the evening
Your Sponsorship listed under the Celebrate! Celebrate! event on the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic website
Recognition in the Orlando Philharmonic’s 2026-2027 Philanthropy Newsletter

Table for 8 Sponsorship

Price: $3,000.00

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You will be asked to provide contact information and entree selections for all of your guests prior to the event. In the meantime you should advise your guests as to time and place

Individual Reservations

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Price: $225.00

Non-Members

Price: $250.00

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Entree Selections

Please enter the desired number of each entree

Please be sure that the number of entrees selected below matches the total number of guests attending our event.

Number of Filet Mignon (Cabernet Demi-Glace or Compound Butter)

with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes • Roasted Asparagus

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Number of Herb Seared Seasonal White Fish (Citrus Beurre Blanc)

with Parmesan Risotto Cake • Broccolini and Blistered Tomatoes

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Number of Wild Mushroom Ravioli

with Vegetarian Spinach • Toasted Walnuts • Gorgonzola Cream sauce • Crispy Shallots

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Send a Message to Eric

Do you want to contribute $25 to write a message to Eric that will be delivered to him at the event?

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