Congratulations to opera star Renee Fleming, who recently got engaged to corporate lawyer Tim Jessell. The legendary soprano was set up on a blind date with Jessell through author Ann Patchett. The two have managed a long-distance relationship since Fleming lives in New York — she just wrapped up several performances of Rossini’s “Armida” at the Metropolitan Opera — and Jessell lives in Washington, DC. Jessell popped the question after two years of dating. They haven’t started planning their upcoming nuptials, but a friend of Fleming says the couple will probably have a small, family celebration here this fall. In December, Fleming was named a creative consultant to the Lyric Opera in Chicago. She has two children from her first marriage to actor Rick Ross.