Union Avenue Opera Presents "Opera Gala 2012" on Saturday

Union Avenue Opera invites you to Opera Gala 2012, an evening of unforgettable arias performed by alumni artists and accompanied by the Union Avenue Opera orchestra this Saturday, November 3rd at 8:00pm. Members of the American Federation of Musicians along with several UAO singing artists have once again graciously donated their services to the company for the performance.

Concertgoers will hear arias and duets from a variety of operas including Handel's Giulio Cesare, Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Verdi's La Traviata, Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, Bellini's Norma, Gounod's Faust, Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore and many more...

Maestro Scott Schoonover has assembled a lineup of singers from seasons past and present:

Joy Boland

(Freia, Das Rheingold ’12)

Jon Garrett

(Howard Boucher, Dead Man Walking ’11)

Debra Hillabrand

(Mrs. Patrick de Rocher, Dead Man Walking ’11)

Ann Hoyt Wazelle

(Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro ’06)

Marlissa Hudson

(Bess, Porgy and Bess ’07)

Courtney Mills

(Amelia, Un ballo in maschera ’12)

Andy Papas

(Major General, The Pirates of Penzance ’10)

Marc Schapman

(Loge, Das Rheingold ’12)

Clark Sturdevant

(Froh, Das Rheingold ’12)

A reception follows at Tavern of Fine Arts. Tickets sold separately for $50 each ($25 tax-deductible).

Tickets for the Gala [Patron: $250* | Reserved Center/Balcony: $50 | General Admission: $35] can be purchased by clicking here or calling the Union Avenue Opera Box Office at 314-361-2881.

*Includes $175 tax-deductible donation and ticket to Gala Reception

Winter Opera Saint Louis Presents "1920s Masquerade Ball" Tomorrow Night

Winter Opera Saint Louis invites you to join fellow opera lovers in a 1920s Masquerade Ball tomorrow night, October 26th, 2012 at 6:30pm! Dine on the stage of the beautiful Skip Viragh Center for the Performing Arts (425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131) and experience opera up close and personal with a behind-the-scenes look at Winter Opera’s new home. Catered by Dominic’s on the Hill and featuring the talents of Winter Opera’s top artists, join us for an evening of wine, dancing and song!

For the entertainment of the evening, Artistic Director Gina Galati is pleased to present artists from Winter Opera’s upcoming production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado including Soprano Kathleen Jasinskas, Tenor Isaiah Bell, Mezzo-Soprano Lindsey Anderson, Baritone John Stephens and many more.

Wine & appetizers will be served at 6:30pm with dinner to follow at 7:30pm. Flapper attire is encouraged, black tie is optional. Cost is $125 per person and includes Italian wines & prosecco throughout the evening, dinner and entertainment. Proceeds to benefit Winter Opera’s Sixth Season. 

Tickets to the 1920s Masquerade Ball as well as Winter Opera’s upcoming season including Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado on November 9th (8pm) and 11th (3pm), Douglas Moore’s The Ballad of Baby Doe on February 8th (8pm) and 10th (3pm) and Puccini’s Tosca on March 8th (8pm) and 10th (3pm) are available by calling the Winter Opera Saint Louis Box Office at 314-865-0038 or by visiting http://www.winteroperastl.org/ See you at the Masquerade Ball!

Union Avenue Opera hosts "Pirates on Deck" this Sunday

Union Avenue Opera hosts "Pirates on Deck" this Sunday, June 27th at 8pm. Grab your parrot, eye-patch and bandana and hustle your peg leg to the deck! That is a downtown loft deck with appetizers, drinks, and swashbuckling pirate performances from the cast of UAO's season opening production: Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.

Catering donated by Mosaic, Bridge and Rooster. $50 per person; all proceeds benefit UAO. RSVP 314.361.2881 to attend.

Visit the UAO Website for more information on this event as well as the 16th season, which also includes Donizetti's La Fille du Régiment and Tchaikovsky's Pikovaya Dama.

Union Avenue Opera hosts 4th annual Trivia Night this Friday

On Friday, February 19th, Union Avenue Opera hosts its 4th annual Trivia Night. John Tucci, longtime trivia host, will host and compile a variety of trivia categories!

Trivia Night includes door prizes, a raffle and a silent auction. Call 314.361.2881 for reservations. $15 per person or $120 for a table of 8. Visit the UAO website to reserve your table in advance.

When? Friday, February 19th @ 6:30pm

Where? The Heights -- 8001 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights

Union Avenue Opera will commence its 2010 Summer Season this July with a production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance followed by Donizetti's La fille du régiment and Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades. For more information on the Trivia Night and the upcoming season, visit http://www.unionavenueopera.org/