NEWS FLASH: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COOKS TOO(November 7 only)

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:00 pm

Pat & John Zagelow   12 guests   $125

WHO: Executive Director/Chef Pat Zagelow. WHERE: Pat's lovely Northwest home. WHAT: Engaging and fun songs by Katie Taylor of Opera Theater Oregon accompanied by a band of electric guitars from the Electric Opera Company, followed by a 5-course dinner featuring baked halibut and asparagus in parchment and creme brulee. EXTRA! EXTRA! Oregonian music critic David Stabler will join us as a special guest.

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:00 pm

Pat & John Zagelow   12 guests   $125

November 14 is sold out.

WHO: Executive Director/Chef Pat Zagelow. WHERE: Pat's lovely Northwest home. WHAT: Music by violinist Thomas Hwang and pianist Michael Liu, followed by a 5-course dinner featuring baked halibut and asparagus in parchment and creme brulee. EXTRA! EXTRA! Oregonian (off duty!) food critic Roger Porter will join us, and two lucky dinner guests will accompany him on a future restaurant review outing, all expenses paid!

More details:

Opera Theater Oregon's mission is to bring opera back into pop culture through creative editing and adaptation. Affordable, entertaining, and commonly available (bars, movie theaters, online), OTO helps more people connect with classical music in a way that feels relevant to their lives. More about Opera Theater Oregon:  http://operatheateroregon.com/ 

See photos below for a glimpse of Pat's inviting home, located near St. Vincent Hospital and Catlin Gabel School, about 15 minutes from downtown Portland. The home is wheelchair accessible and there is street parking.