Central City Opera's
YEAR-ROUND EVENTS
Education & Community
The Great Opera Mix-up
Monday, May 20, 2013: Mackintosh Academy in Littleton, CO
Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
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Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
Inside the Orchestra
Tuesday, May 21, 2013: Dupont Elementary in Commerce City, CO
Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
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Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
Inside the Orchestra
Wednesday, May 22, 2013: Westridge Elementary in Littleton, CO
Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
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Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
Summer Fashion & Arts
Wednesday, May 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Westin pool deck, downtown Denver
Join us on the newly remodeled Westin pool deck for a fashion show featuring the latest fashions from Larimer Square and entertainment from Central City Opera Ensemble Artist Jennifer DeDominci. Tickets $25. Includes drinks and snacks. RSVP here with the code "LARIMER522"
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Westin pool deck, downtown Denver
Join us on the newly remodeled Westin pool deck for a fashion show featuring the latest fashions from Larimer Square and entertainment from Central City Opera Ensemble Artist Jennifer DeDominci. Tickets $25. Includes drinks and snacks. RSVP here with the code "LARIMER522"
How the West was Sung
Thursday, May 23, 2013: Belleview Elementary School, Greenwood Village, CO
Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
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Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
Colorado Corks & Cuisine
Thursday, May 23, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Four Mile Historic Park, Denver
Join us at Four Mile Historic Park to take in a taste of the old West, sip on Colorado's premier libations, and nosh on savory and sweet vittles. Tickets: $25 for Four Mile Members ($30 for non-members); purchase at 720-865-0815 or online through Blacktie Colorado
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Four Mile Historic Park, Denver
Join us at Four Mile Historic Park to take in a taste of the old West, sip on Colorado's premier libations, and nosh on savory and sweet vittles. Tickets: $25 for Four Mile Members ($30 for non-members); purchase at 720-865-0815 or online through Blacktie Colorado
Opera and Garden Parties
Saturdays, June 8 & 29, at 5:00 pm
Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver
Tickets: History Colorado members - $20, nonmembers - $25, children ages 6 to 16 - $19.
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Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver
Tickets: History Colorado members - $20, nonmembers - $25, children ages 6 to 16 - $19.
Music & Martinis
Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Cable Center at the University of Denver
Mix it up with cocktails, dinner and singing by tomorrow's great opera stars! Central City Opera’s 2013 Apprentice Artists, our emerging stars of tomorrow, will be performing beloved opera favorites along with popular tunes from the Broadway musical theatre tradition.
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Cable Center at the University of Denver
Mix it up with cocktails, dinner and singing by tomorrow's great opera stars! Central City Opera’s 2013 Apprentice Artists, our emerging stars of tomorrow, will be performing beloved opera favorites along with popular tunes from the Broadway musical theatre tradition.
Opera Inside Out
Tuesday, June 18 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Discover the inner workings of opera at this family event. Go backstage at the Central City Opera House, play interactive games and activities, and see a performance of family friendly opera scenes by the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists. Tickets $10 [link coming soon]
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Discover the inner workings of opera at this family event. Go backstage at the Central City Opera House, play interactive games and activities, and see a performance of family friendly opera scenes by the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists. Tickets $10 [link coming soon]
The Great Opera Mix-up
Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Broomfield Academy in Broomfield, CO
Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
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Admission to any academic performance is solely at the discretion of the producing venue. Please contact the school directly to see if you may attend.
Mixed Taste: Comedic Opera & Vulcan Steel
Thursday, June 20, 5:30 pm Reception, 6:30 pm Main Event
Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver
CCO's presentation on Comedic Opera (Steven Aguiló-Arbues, pianist and conductor; Chad Reagan, baritone) is paired with Vulcan Steel. Click LEARN MORE to find out more about this event and MCA's Mixed Taste Series. Tickets $20 / $15 members; purchase through MCA Denver
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Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver
CCO's presentation on Comedic Opera (Steven Aguiló-Arbues, pianist and conductor; Chad Reagan, baritone) is paired with Vulcan Steel. Click LEARN MORE to find out more about this event and MCA's Mixed Taste Series. Tickets $20 / $15 members; purchase through MCA Denver
Make Music Denver
Friday, June 21 at 5:30 pm
Westin Hotel, Denver
Make Music Denver is a daylong celebration of local live music. On June 21, 2013 downtown sidewalks, parks, street corners, restaurants and businesses will become the stage for free concerts!
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Westin Hotel, Denver
Make Music Denver is a daylong celebration of local live music. On June 21, 2013 downtown sidewalks, parks, street corners, restaurants and businesses will become the stage for free concerts!
Opera Notes
Free pre-performance preview before every main stage opera (1:50 or 7:15 pm)
Williams Stables (just across Eureka Street from the Opera House)
Seating is limited, so arrive early.
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Williams Stables (just across Eureka Street from the Opera House)
Seating is limited, so arrive early.
Music! Words! Opera! Workshop
July 8 - July 12, 2013
Music! Words! Opera! Workshop - Professional Development for Educators
A summer workshop for educators ready to recharge their teaching batteries and have a lot of FUN while learning methods to help students connect and think creatively! Workshop - $99; optional graduate credits for an additional $180
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Music! Words! Opera! Workshop - Professional Development for Educators
A summer workshop for educators ready to recharge their teaching batteries and have a lot of FUN while learning methods to help students connect and think creatively! Workshop - $99; optional graduate credits for an additional $180
Performing Arts Intensive
July 11 - 27, 2013
Do you have students aged 14-19 who are ready for an extended performing arts workshop? Central City Opera and the Colorado Springs Conservatory offer the Performing Arts Intensive, two weeks of summer study with visiting master teaching artists. Under the direction of composer-in-residence, Mr. Roger Ames, students collaborate, create, and perform an original operatic work.
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Do you have students aged 14-19 who are ready for an extended performing arts workshop? Central City Opera and the Colorado Springs Conservatory offer the Performing Arts Intensive, two weeks of summer study with visiting master teaching artists. Under the direction of composer-in-residence, Mr. Roger Ames, students collaborate, create, and perform an original operatic work.
Take a Child to the Opera
Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 am
Enhance your Family Matinee experience! With this package, festival goers can add inside information about the opera accompanied by pre-performance family fun activities and theatre games with Take a Child to the Opera. We also invite you to bring your own lunch to picnic with us before the family matinee performance at 2:30 pm. TICKETS $25/child/$30 adult (includes the 2:30 pm Family Matinee of The Barber of Seville). BUY ONLINE
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Enhance your Family Matinee experience! With this package, festival goers can add inside information about the opera accompanied by pre-performance family fun activities and theatre games with Take a Child to the Opera. We also invite you to bring your own lunch to picnic with us before the family matinee performance at 2:30 pm. TICKETS $25/child/$30 adult (includes the 2:30 pm Family Matinee of The Barber of Seville). BUY ONLINE
Family Matinee Barber
Thursday, July 18 at 2:30pm
The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini
This family-friendly matinee includes a narrator’s preview and an autograph session with the singers. For $10 more, enjoy fun pre=show activities starting at 11:30 am.
BUY FAMILY MATINEE TICKETS $15/child (ages 6 to 18) /$20 adult
BUY TAKE A CHILD TO THE OPERA PACKAGE $25/child/$30 adult; ticket includes preshow activities at 11:30 am and the 2:30pm Family Matinee of The Barber of Seville
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The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini
This family-friendly matinee includes a narrator’s preview and an autograph session with the singers. For $10 more, enjoy fun pre=show activities starting at 11:30 am.
BUY FAMILY MATINEE TICKETS $15/child (ages 6 to 18) /$20 adult
BUY TAKE A CHILD TO THE OPERA PACKAGE $25/child/$30 adult; ticket includes preshow activities at 11:30 am and the 2:30pm Family Matinee of The Barber of Seville
Performing Arts Intensive
July 26 at 4:00 pm and July 27 at 7:00 pm
See two special performances by the high-school kids attending this renowned 2-week summer opera camp. Tickets $5 [link coming soon]
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See two special performances by the high-school kids attending this renowned 2-week summer opera camp. Tickets $5 [link coming soon]
Riverboat Royale
Saturday, August 10
2:00 pm Show Boat Matinee Performance
5:30 pm Cocktails and Cuisine
7:00 pm Gaming opens
Spend a fun evening in Denver dancing the night away to live jazz at an après show masquerade ball. Indulge in cocktails, creole cuisine and unleash your inner gambler! Tickets start at $95 (includes the Show Boat matinee) or $50 for post-opera festivities only.
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2:00 pm Show Boat Matinee Performance
5:30 pm Cocktails and Cuisine
7:00 pm Gaming opens
Spend a fun evening in Denver dancing the night away to live jazz at an après show masquerade ball. Indulge in cocktails, creole cuisine and unleash your inner gambler! Tickets start at $95 (includes the Show Boat matinee) or $50 for post-opera festivities only.