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Valentine’s Gala
Where: Shaw Conference Centre
When: Feb. 14
Who: Edmonton Opera
What: Annual Valentine’s Day gala, which is Edmonton Opera’s largest fundraising event
Featuring: Studio 54 theme, dinner and dancing, performances by the Edmonton Opera Chorus, Citie Ballet and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band
Sgt. Ben Robitaille, left, with WO Melanie Parent CD at the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Michael Ng, left, with Christa Merrell at the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Hilary McClelland, left, with Amy Zellweger at the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Katie Klassen, left, with WO Anthony Sherwood CD at the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Spr. Nathan Davies, left, with Stephanie Doll at the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Dr. Meghan Dunphy, left, with Cpl. Tony Easton at the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Gerry Gabinet, left, with Annette Anema during the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Champagne glasses are at the ready during the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Tables are set during the Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.