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Hops and Opera | Friday, May 1, 2009 7-9 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2009
CreateHere is pleased to invite Chattanoogans of all musical inclinations to join us for Hops and Opera on Friday, May 1, which pairs artisanal beer with some of Chattanooga’s leading operatic voices. Celebrate colossal drama in a laid-back setting.
Hops and Opera is May 1, from 7 to 9 pm, and features brew from the Southside’s own Terminal Brewhouse, sausages from local Appalachian Dog Company and an evening filled with the talent of local vocalists, including soprano Desirée Soteres, mezzo-soprano Andrea Dismukes, tenor Michael Mays, and baritone Ron Ulen, with piano accompaniment from Jenny Parker.
Hops and Opera features arias and duets from operas by Puccini, Bizet, Bernstein, and many others, from stories full of betrayal, infidelity, murder, and seduction. Sourcing local talent for some of the world’s best loved operatic masterpieces is a feat indeed, but one with real possibilities in Chattanooga, a town with a long and rich history of opera.
It’s a rare treat to experience the force of these voices in a casual setting, with local bites and brew. Leave your monocles and pearls at home, and come for the sheer enjoyment of local talent.
Hops and Opera will feature some timeless concert swag: t-shirts and posters for the event, made by Young Monster, a hip, local screen-printing shop.
Join us for Hops and Opera, hosted at CreateHere’s Southside Gallery, 55 E Main Street. No need to reserve a spot, but space is limited, so mark your calendar now and come early for creative camaraderie.
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