17 Nov
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John William Jackson Fund wishes Esther Simplot, Honorary Member, a very Happy 80th Birthday. "Mrs. Simplot's unwavering passion to advance and supports the arts is truly one of the great philanthropic gifts to Idaho." – "Action" Jackson.

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Pictured (l – r):  Marshall Garrett, Opera Idaho Board President, Esther Simplot and Mark Junkert, Opera Idaho General Director.

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Opera Idaho and invited guests wished Esther Simplot Happy 80th Birthday at a pre-performance dinner reception at The Morrison Center.

Before the friday evening performance of Guiseppe Verdi’s first operatic masterpiece, Rigoletto, Mrs Simplot was recognized and thanked, in front of the audience, for her legacy of supporting Opera Idaho, Ballet Opera, Boise Philharmonic and for making the performing arts accessible and important.

 

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