Friday, March 23, 2007

Nevada Opera Executive Director Heads to National Crossword Competiton

Be sure to read the Reno Gazette Journal's article today about Executive Director Bill Russell's Crossword Puzzle competition. Wish him luck!


Offenbach's outrageous Orpheus in the Underworld on April 27 at 8:00pm and April 29 at 2:00pm. Spice it up! It'll be one hell of a party (naughty cheerleaders included!).

Visit www.nevadaopera.org to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Cinderella

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Cinderella in February, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! To see more pictures, go to www.stuartmurtlandphoto.com.




Check out our new website at www.nevadaopera.org.

Opera 101 & Wine Tasting Class Series

What would Bacchus do? And who the HECK is Bacchus?

Join us for our Opera 101 & Wine Tasting Class Series and you will soon find out!

This series includes:

1. Opera 101 & Wine Tasting Class - Relating different wine varietals to operas while learning the basics about opera. Question and answer question to follow as well as socializing and hors d'oeurves. This is going to be on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 5:30pm at the Pioneer Center in the Exhibition Hall.

2. Dress Rehearsal of Orpheus in the Underworld, Cocktails & Hors d'oeurves - Socialize in the Exhibition Hall with cocktails and hors d'oeurves and meet with Nevada Opera board members. Then, attend the dress rehearsal of Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld. Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 6:15pm in the Exhibition Hall, dress rehearsal starts at 7:00 in the main theatre.

3. Attend a performance of Orpheus in the Underworld - Socialize with other opera-goers, dine on wine & cheese and enjoy the full performance of Orpheus on either Friday, April 27 at 8:00pm or Sunday, April 29 at 2:00pm at the Pioneer Center.

Buy all three for only $195 per person, of if you already have your performance tickets, you can purchase the Class or Dress Rehearsal separately! Call 775-786-4046 to sign up for this great experience. There is a limited availability, so the earlier you call, the better chances you have of being in this class. Please RSVP by April 16, 2007.

Have a great day!

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Welcome!

Thanks for visiting the Nevada Opera blog! We hope you will check back often to see what Artistic Director Michael Borowitz and Executive Director William Russell are both currently working on, as well as the Nevada Opera Chorus and staff members.

Check out our website at http://www.nevadaopera.org for additional information.