Opera San José’s “La Dolce Vita Gala” gala on Feb. 21, 2026 raised over $300,000 for the company. The evening, which attracted a host of civic leaders and arts supporters to celebrate Maestro Joseph Marcheso’s 10th anniversary season, was brought to life by Gala Host and Auction Committee members Laura Bajuk, Mark Chambers-Bray, Lenore Johnson, Oceane Li, and Joyce Scott. {…}

Opera San José has partnered with Cloud4Wi to introduce a new interactive audience experience, using enterprise WiFi-based technology to engage patrons in real time. The project aims to expand the traditional performance model by allowing audiences to influence the outcome of a live production. The initiative debuted during the company’s run of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” allowing patrons to vote {…}