Fanfare!
Friday, October 10, 2025
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Dinner begins at 6:30 PM
Celebration Hall
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
5205 A1A S, St. Augustine FL 32080
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Adults: $150
Students: $50​​​​
​This one-night-only event will be hosted by General & Artistic Director Curtis Tucker, highlight the season's upcoming operas, and feature a multi-course catered dinner by Chef Norberto Jaramillo of La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs. Musical excerpts from Carmen and The Mikdao will be performed by members of the University of Florida Opera Department from Gainesville.
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With gratitude for your support, $100 of each adult ticket helps fund this season’s productions and programs.
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Featured Artist: Raquel Rubí
Many in the First Coast Opera family will remember Raquel Rubí from her luminous turn as one of the Three Ladies in The Magic Flute this past March. But what some may not know is that Raquel is also an accomplished visual artist.
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Raquel will display several original works at Fanfare! She has generously offered to donate a portion of all sales to FCO. We look forward to sharing her artistry with you.
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Learn more about Raquel at raquelrubi.com.
Musical Guest: Dr. Jonathan Dotson
We are delighted to welcome acclaimed classical guitarist Dr. Jonathan Dotson as our musical guest for Fanfare!
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A St. Augustine native, Dotson has performed on four continents, from Austin nightclubs to Spain’s Gothic cathedrals. Holding a Doctor of Musical Arts in Guitar Performance, he is also a composer, arranger, and producer. Widely sought after as a guest artist and clinician, his appearances include engagements at the Guitar Foundation of America, Mexico’s Festival Internacional de Guitarra del Noreste, and the Victoria Bach Festival.
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Dotson's artistry will infuse our season celebration with elegance, romance, and brilliance. Visit jonathandotson.com to learn more about his music.
