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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Opera on Tap Colorado is playing your JAM (and making an exciting, top secret announcement) at their annual fundraiser show November 19
Opera greatest hits show + fab silent auction at Enigma Bazaar, November 19, 2022, 6 p.m.

Denver, CO, November 1, 2022 — Hear that? They’re playing your jam! There are so many toe-tapping, hum-along tunes from operas that are just a seamless part of our lives. (Think—“Kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit!”) For their annual fundraiser show and silent auction, Opera on Tap Colorado brings you operatic greatest hits, some of the best bops of all time, to stage at Enigma Bazaar in west Denver—all to fundraise for a unique cause. Every dollar raised supports scholarships for local singers and enables Opera on Tap Colorado to produce monthly shows, pop-up events and other innovative operatic experiences in accessible spaces at affordable prices. Tickets are on sale now: $10 at the door, $8 in advance.

“If you’re looking to experience something new and different, this show will surprise you in all the best ways,” says Opera on Tap Co-Manager Margaret Siegrist. “This is our first live fundraiser show since Covid, and you better believe we’re ready to burst out singing (for our supper)!”

The event lineup includes a two-hour bar show, an impressive silent auction and the announcement of an upcoming landmark project. In more than 10 years producing in the Denver area, Opera on Tap Colorado has been widely recognized for creating fresh and innovative performances like the circus arts-studded “Variety Show” in April 2022 or Covid-era TikTok operas project. There is still much more operatic adventure yet to come from this charming troupe of bar-side artists.

Regarding the silent auction, supporters can look forward to an attractive list of items including:

Luxe family portrait session with Vita Brevis Fine Art
Avalanche memorabilia signed by the Stanley Cup-winning team
Artwork by Colorado-born artist and designer Grace Jensen
Food and craft beer packages
Custom, therapeutic massage package
Tickets to see great art
Tickets to see fun shows
AND MORE
Opera on Tap is still accepting contributions to the silent auction, and prospective donors are invited to email colorado@operaontap.com.

Opera Bops takes place at West Denver art bar Enigma Bazaar as part of Opera on Tap’s monthly themed show series. Shows run 6–8 p.m. on third Saturdays of the month (some occasional exceptions).

OPERA BOPS Fundraiser
Show + Silent Auction

Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Enigma Bazaar, 4923 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Food and beverages available to purchase.
$10 at the door, $8 in advance

Tickets: https://opera-on-tap_opera-bops-fundraiser_nov19.eventbrite.com

About Opera on Tap Colorado

Opera on Tap was founded in New York City in 2005 when a few singers, out for a drink in Brooklyn, wondered what it would be like if classical singers could gig at local bars like bands do. Opera on Tap has since grown to boast chapters in cities across the country—including in Colorado! Opera on Tap Colorado brings opera to unexpected places throughout the state, offering audiences exceptional music by outstanding singers and giving professional singers the opportunity to sing regularly in public in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere. While casual and even raucous, Opera on Tap is not an open mic. Monthly shows focus on a loose topical theme, and singers choose music they love that ties in. It’s like an operatic sampler plate! Audiences can expect top notch performers singing music from great operas and musical works—often with a drink in hand. The organization is also a passionate champion of new opera and innovative performances/collaborations of all kinds.

Featured Singers:

Kathleen Allen, Julie Silver Campbell*, Phoenix Gayles, Alexis Haro, Beth Jacobs, Dana Kinney, Ekaterina Kotcherguina, Shannon McAleb, Megan Mellenthien, Elizabeth Mirandi, John Murray, Thomas Poole, Leslie Ratner, Chad Reagan, Jerome Síbulo*, Margaret Siegrist*, Alex Sierra

*Opera on Tap Co-managers

Pianist: Mallory Bernstein

www.operaontap.com/colorado

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ATLAS of REMOTE ISLANDS

ATLAS of REMOTE ISLANDS
Friday, May 5 7:30pm, Saturday May 6 7:30pm
MCA Denver at The Holiday Theater 2644 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Tickets $35

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Atlas of Remote Islands is a contemporary opera by composer Nathan Hall, based on the 2009 book by Judith Schalansky, produced and realized by Opera on Tap Colorado, with the libretto by Alan Olejniczak.

This mysterious book is an atlas of fifty real, remote islands, stuffed with maps and prose-poem stories, more for the imagination than for navigation and offering more questions than answers. The audience experiences the histories and facts, lore and fantasies of these islands through the eyes of this main character—who in exploring distant worlds through the pages of the atlas unlocks worlds within themself.

About the Composer

Nathan Hall uses music as an artistic medium to explore a variety of fields including science, nature, the fine arts, history, and sexuality. There is an emotional resonance present in all of Nathan’s works, from his traditional classical pieces for chamber ensembles to experimental electronic pieces, sound sculptures, and multimedia projects. Nathan’s drive for making site-specific work is tied to his passions for travel and cultural exchange. He is a former Fulbright Fellow to Iceland, a McKnight Visiting Composer, and he holds his Doctorate in Musical Arts (DMA) from CU Boulder. His works have been performed in 13 countries and 21 US States, and he lives in Denver.

About the Organization

Opera on Tap’s mission is to expose new audiences to opera and classical music by taking it out of the concert hall and performing it in alternative venues, to aid young performers in their development and to promote and present new classical works of contemporary classical and operatic composers.

Opera on Tap Colorado maintains a busy and diversified performance schedule, with a monthly themed show at the Enigma Bazaar in Denver, Colorado. Singers have performed with local opera companies including Opera Colorado, Central City Opera, Opera Theatre of the Rockies, Fort Collins Opera, Loveland Opera Theatre, and Boulder Opera.

When you purchase a ticket, guess what you get (in addition to this totally awesome experience)? You get free admission to the museum to see the current exhibition. Yeah, that’s right! Admission to the museum is normally $10, so you could say this is a steal. Simply show the front desk your ticket confirmation email to get free entry.

Cuando compras un boleto, ¿qué crees que obtienes (además de una experiencia completamente increíble)? Obtienes una entrada gratuita al museo para ver la exposición actual. ¡Sí, así es! La entrada al museo normalmente tiene un costo de $10, así que podrías decir que esto es una ganga. Simplemente muestra este correo electrónico en la entrada para entrar de manera gratuita.

Use promo code MCAMEMBER at checkout for member pricing (and no need to login to your account, just use the discount code). Membership will be verified at check-in. Not a member yet? Memberships start at just $5/month! Learn more here

Utiliza el código promocional MCAMEMBER al pagar para obtener precios de miembros (sin necesidad de ingresar a tu cuenta, sólo usa el código de descuento). La membresía se verificará al ingresar. ¿Aún no eres miembro? ¡Las membresías comienzan por sólo $5/al mes! Aprende má

Next show! My Favorite Aria, April 17, 7:30 pm, Ninja Karaoke

Opera on Tap Las Vegas is back! Our April show features all your favorite roster singers performing all their favorite arias. We’re so excited to be performing at a new bar, the amazing Ninja Karaoke. Enjoy delicious drinks and a night of fun with local opera singers. Then hang out with us after for karaoke!

$10 suggested donation at the door, 21+ show

Ninja Karaoke
1009 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

New Year, Who Dis? 1/17

We’re excited to announce our first show of 2019, on Thursday, January 17, 7:30 pm, at The Classic Jewel.

We all start the new year believing it’s the start of something great for us. And sometimes it is! Other times, not so much. Kick off 2019 with Opera on Tap Las Vegas Roster Singers celebrating successful and not so successful attempts at rebuilding and rebirth. Challenge us at a round of champagne pong and sip on Classic Jewel’s delicious cocktails. See you there!

$10 at the door
21+ show

Classic Jewel 353 E Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101

My First Aria 8/20

After a short summer break, WE’RE BACK! This month Opera on Tap Las Vegas Roster singers will share music from the early part of their careers. We all have a soft spot for the first arias we learned, and we can’t wait to performe them for you. Enjoy Classic Jewel’s amazing cocktails and a night of beautiful music!

6:30 mingling, 7 pm show

$10 at the door

21+ show

Opera on Tap Chicago presents: America

Tuesday, July 17th
8pm
The Elbo Room
2871 N Lincoln Ave
$5 cover

Join Opera on Tap Chicago as we attempt patriotism during these *trying* times.

Featuring:
Brett Potts, Tenor
Dennis Kalup, Tenor
Kirstin Rower, Soprano
Amanda Runge, Mezzo-Soprano
Sam Attaguile, Mezzo-Soprano
Matt Peckham, Tenor
Marysa Abbas, Mezzo-Soprano
Joshua Louis Smith, Tenor
Amanda Kasem, Soprano
Ryan Townsend Strand, Tenor
Steve Hobe, Baritone

with Cody Michael Bradley, Piano

April Fools!

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This month, Opera on Tap Las Vegas roster singers are excited to bring you a program of opera favor…APRIL FOOLS! This month our talented roster singers tackle musical theater favorites from classic to contemporary musicals. It’s guaranteed to be a fun evening not to be missed! Sip on Classic Jewel’s amazing cocktails and enjoy the show. We can’t wait to see you!

Classic Jewel
353 E Bonneville Ave, Ste 111, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

$10 at the door
21+ show

Bel Canto on the Rocks

We walk among you, and you may not even know it.

We’re next to you at a hockey game screaming at the refs, we’re posting selfies to Instagram and passing you on the running path, we’re swiping you one way or the other on Tinder and fighting you for a place in the checkout line at Ikea. We’re sitting next to you at the bar pounding a drink. Or several. We are Opera Singers.

For some of you this will come as no surprise, but many others have never had the opportunity to stumble across the thriving community of young adult classical performers who lead perfectly normal urban lives but just happen to sing really epic music for a living. And this is the mission of Opera on Tap: to bring this epic music, sung by these fun and down-to-earth people, to anyone and everyone. We love opera and it often gets a bad rap. Myths and misconceptions swirl around the art form, like the notions that it is hoity-toity, uber-expensive, or boring. Come to an Opera on Tap show and watch these negative connotations melt away. Sip a cocktail and enjoy a multi-course meal as a baritone serenades you across a restaurant, or swig an IPA at the pub as a soprano throws back a shot of whiskey and gets up in your face for some cabaret-style fun. We put divas in dive bars and the overwhelming feedback from patrons as they shift from bewilderment to ruddy-faced enjoyment is that, hey, opera’s alright after all. We see Opera on Tap as a sort of gateway drug to the world of classical music as a whole, and we can’t wait to get you hooked at our next show.

With this blog, we’ll post about awesome upcoming shows and events throughout the greater Boston area. There will be giveaways, contests, polls and games. There will be info about our super-talented performers, the rockin’ venues that host our shows, and the booze-makers whose wonderful products help break down the inhibitions of our artists and audience members alike. There may be cool guest posts or interviews with opera notables. If we’re bored we’ll likely muse on various topics relevant to classical singers and viewers (and drinkers). Like, what exactly is “Tessatura,” an obscure Terry Gilliam film or a fancy word for the melting point of chocolate? Or, why can’t I drink wine before/during auditions? Or perhaps a discussion of the pros and cons of using a vibrator to massage your vocal chords.

In any event, welcome to “opening night” of Bel Canto on the Rocks, the Opera on Tap blog. To rework the recognizable misquote about opera, “it ain’t over until we all have a bunch of drinks and sing some mind-blowing music then stumble home.”

(Kathryn McKellar)

Serving up High Proof Music

A Classical Christmas

December 14th, 20:15 @ Mathilde Bar Ottensen

Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? Look no further than Opera on Tap Hamburg’s Classical Christmas! It won’t be a “Silent Night,” as our group of international opera singers will make sure that you “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” We will “Deck the Halls,” and “Jingle Bells,” so merrily that it will leave you, “Caroling, caroling, through the snow!” So don’t have a “Blue Christmas,” join us because “All (We) want for Christmas is You!”

Auf der Suche nach dem richtigen Weihnachtsfeeling? Dann haben Sie mit Opera on Tap Hamburg’s Classic Christmas genau ins Schwarze getroffen. Es wird zwar garantiert keine „Stille Nacht“, aber dennoch wird unsere Gruppe internationaler Opernsänger und Opernsängerinnen dafür sorgen, dass Sie „a very merry christmas“ haben werden. Wir lassen die „Jingle Bells“ läuten und sind uns sicher das wir zusammen eine „fröhliche und heilige“ Zeit verbringen werden. „Leise rieselt der Schnee“, bleiben Sie nicht alleine sondern kommen Sie zu uns, denn: „All we want for Christmas is you!“

Featured Performers Include:

Natalia Osenchakova, Pianist

Sashell Beck, Soprano

Tim Maas, Baritone

Kathryn Wieckhorst, Soprano

Pauline Roux, Soprano

Henrike Puskeppel, Mezzo-Soprano

Roaring 20’s

November 23rd, 20:15 @ Mathilde Bar Ottensen

Have you ever wished that you could travel back in time? Let Opera on Tap Hamburg, and their group of international opera singers transport you back to the Roaring 20’s. Get ready to do the “Charleston,” and the “cake walk,” as we explore the music from this period, which includes everything from great Opera to hot jazz. So get ready to put on your dance shoes and your flapper dresses for Opera on Tap Hamburg’s, “Roaring 20’s!”

Haben Sie nicht auch schon einmal davon geträumt, in die Vergangenheit reisen zu können?
Lassen Sie sich von “Opera On Tap”, der jungen Truppe internationaler Opernsänger, in die wilden 20er Jahre entführen!
Wir bereisen zusammen die verrückte Welt zwischen “Charleston” und “Cakewalk” und entdecken gemeinsam deren musikalische Facetten von großer Oper bis zu heißem Jazz.
Also: Schlüpfen Sie schon mal in Ihre Tanzschuhe und Charlestonkleider und freuen sich auf die wilden 20er – Opera On Tap Hamburg’s “Roaring 20s”!

Featured Performers Include:

Makiko Eguchi, Pianist

Sashell Beck, Soprano

William Baugh, Tenor

Karen Baumgartel, Soprano

Christine Killian, Soprano

Anne Sorbara, Soprano