Lovers of Italian opera and fine dining can combine these passions at the Bel Canto Foundation Opera Evenings. Held in a banquet setting, guests are serenaded by Junior Division winners as they enjoy a gourmet Italian dinner. Following dessert, contestants from the Student and young Artist Divisions compete for over $50,000 in monetary prizes. The Grand Prize Winner receives a cash prize of $10,000.00 to be used to further their education and/or operatic career.

All evenings are held at Monastero's Ristorante & Banquets, 3935 West Devon Avenue in Chicago, located at Devon & Pulaski/Crawford Avenues. For reservations call: 773-588-2515