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Winter Opera St. Louis

Winter Opera St. Louis's mission is to provide St. Louis with world-class operatic performances during the winter months, highlighting local performers and strengthen the local artistic community year-round.

Winter Opera St. Louis

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Did you know that if you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can make a tax-smart gift to Winter Opera St. Louis directly from your IRA? A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to donate up to $105,000 per year from your IRA to qualified charities like Winter Opera St. Louis, reducing your taxable income and potentially lowering your tax bill.Benefits:-Reduce your taxable income: By donating directly from your IRA, the amount donated is not counted as taxable income.-Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD): If you are 72 or older, QCDs can count towards your RMD for the year.-Make a bigger impact: Donating from your IRA allows you to support our mission with a larger contribution.How it Works:-Contact your IRA custodian and specify that you want to make a QCD directly to Winter Opera St. Louis .-We recommend you consult with your tax advisor to see if a QCD is right for you.For more information, please call 314-865-0038 or visit:winteroperastl.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Winter Opera St. Louis

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Happy World Book Day, bookworms! Today, we celebrate the magic of getting lost in a captivating story. But what if those stories could come alive not just on the page, but on stage...with soaring voices and dramatic music?That's the power of opera! Many beloved operas are actually based on novels, offering a whole new way to experience the characters and emotions you cherish.Imagine the thrilling chase of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables brought to life with a powerful operatic score. Or perhaps the chilling mystery of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw transformed into a haunting operatic experience by Benjamin Britten.So next time you curl up with a good book, consider the operatic possibilities!Tell us! ️What book do you think would make a phenomenal opera? Share your ideas! ... See MoreSee Less

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Winter Opera St. Louis

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Double your donation power thanks to the 𝐏𝐚𝐳 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Every penny counts twice, up to $7,500! At 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭. 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 you can expect internationally renowned singers bringing classic works to life in their original languages (with subtitles, of course!). Your generous donation goes beyond the stage. It directly impacts St. Louis by fostering a vibrant artistic community through local talent. Furthermore, your contribution plays a vital role in preserving this beautiful art form, ensuring it continues to captivate audiences for generations to come.𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!winteroperastl.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

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