September 21, 2008, 4:00 pm – Season Kick-Off Wine Tasting
$75 per person.
Bosc Kitchen & Wine Bar, 136 Simsbury Road, Riverdale Farms, Avon
Celebrate the start of Connecticut Opera’s 2008-2009 Season with an elegant afternoon wine tasting featuring performances by Connecticut Opera’s Resident Artists. Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at Bosc Kitchen and Wine Bar, located in Riverdale Farms, Avon. For tickets and more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713
September 25, 2008, 7:00 pm –Opera:Uncorked
Tickets: $15
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
Enjoy an evening of opera favorites performed by Connecticut Opera's resident artists with composer and opera information narrated by your hosts, Willie Anthony Waters and Christopher Devlin. Tickets are $15, or $10 for Subscribers, Guild and Arts Council Members. Call 860.527.0713
October 6, 2008, 7:00 pm – Preview of Don Giovanni
Admission is Free.
Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Avon Public Library. Don Giovanni, the classic drama, will be presented at The Palace Theater in Waterbury on November 2nd and on the Bushnell stage November 6 & 8, 2008. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
October 7, 2008, 11:30 am – Don Giovanni Lunch and Listen
The Town and County Club, 22 Woodland Street, Hartford
$30/person
Join the Connecticut Opera Guild for a behind the scenes look at the dramatic production of Don Giovanni with Connecticut Opera Resident Artists performing selections by this brilliant composer, Giacomo Puccini. For tickets and information call Carol Rentz at 860-521-0007.
October 11, 2008, 11:30 am – Preview of Don Giovanni
Admission is Free.
Buckland Hills Cinema Showcase, 99 Redstone Road, Manchester
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Movie Theater in Manchester before the live HD broadcast of Salome from the Metropolitan Opera. Don Giovanni, the classic drama, will be presented at The Palace Theater in Waterbury on November 2nd and on the Bushnell stage November 6 & 8, 2008. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
October 11, 2008, 2:00 pm – Preview of Don Giovanni
Admission is Free.
Noah Webster Public Library, 20 South Main Street, West Hartford
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Don Giovanni, the classic drama, will be presented at The Palace Theater in Waterbury on November 2nd and on the Bushnell stage November 6 & 8, 2008. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
November 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m. – Operatunities
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor ST. Hartford CT 06105
860-232-1006 or www.realartways.org
Connecticut Opera’s education and outreach program, Opera Express, performs Operatunties, a lively presentation of arias and ensembles with acting exercises and audience participation for all ages. Dust off your vocal cords and get ready to join in the fun.
November 16, 2008, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. – Family Day at the Opera
$10 for adults, $5 for subscribers, Kids are FREE
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
Connecticut Opera’s education and outreach program, Opera Express, performs The Three Little Pigs for Family Day at the Opera. A popcorn and juice reception, as well as a chance to meet the performers, follows the performance. For more information call 860-527-0713.
December 6, 2008, 12:00 -2:30 pm – Deck The Halls performance at The Governor’s Open House
Admission is Free.
The Governor’s Residence, 990 Prospect Avenue, Hartford
Delight in the sounds of the season as Connecticut Opera resident artists perform a selection of favorites at the Governor’s annual holiday open house. For more information call Connecticut Opera at 860-527-0713.
January 29, 2009, 7:00 pm –Opera:Uncorked
Tickets: $15
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
Enjoy an evening of opera favorites performed by Connecticut Opera's resident artists with composer and opera information narrated by your hosts, Willie Anthony Waters and Christopher Devlin. Tickets are $15, or $10 for Subscribers, Guild and Arts Council Members.
February 1, 2009, 2:00 pm – Preview of The Daughter of the Regiment
Admission is Free.
William Benton Museum, 245 Glenbrook Road, Storrs
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Donizetti’s The Daughter of Regiment. The fully staged charming love story will be presented at The Bushnell March 6-14, 2009. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
*Date and time for this event is subject to change based on the UCONN basketball schedule.
February 7, 2009, 2:00 pm – Preview of The Daughter of the Regiment
Admission is Free.
Cora Belden Library, 33 Church Street, Rocky Hill
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Donizetti’s The Daughter of Regiment. The fully staged charming love story will be presented at The Bushnell March 6-14, 2009. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
February 8, 2009, 2:00 pm – Preview of The Daughter of the Regiment
Admission is Free.
South Windsor Public Library, 1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Donizetti’s The Daughter of Regiment. The fully staged charming love story will be presented at The Bushnell March 6-14, 2009. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
February 11, 2009, 1:00 pm – Preview of The Daughter of the Regiment
Admission is Free.
Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Donizetti’s The Daughter of Regiment. The fully staged charming love story will be presented at The Bushnell March 6-14, 2009. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
March 22, 2009, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. – Family Day at the Opera
$10 for adults, $5 for subscribers, Kids are FREE
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
Connecticut Opera’s education and outreach program, Opera Express, performs The Music Shop for Family Day at the Opera at the Hartford Courant Arts Center, Studio 6. A popcorn and juice reception, as well as a chance to meet the performers, follows the performance. For more information call 860-527-0713.
April 2, 2009, 7:00 pm – Master Class
$15, $10 for students and seniors
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
Watch as vocal students learn opera training techniques from an operatic master. Tickets include a wine and cheese reception following the event. For reservations and more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
April 23, 2009, 7:00 pm – Preview of La Bohème
Admission is Free.
Prosser Library, 1 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield
Connecticut Opera Resident Artists will perform a preview of Puccini’s La Bohème. The fully staged timeless love story will be presented at The Bushnell May 15-31, 2009. For more information please contact Connecticut Opera at 860.527.0713.
