Opera Colorado invites you to explore the world of Florencia en el Amazonas at these special events.
Daniel Luna Retrospective – Opening Reception
Thursday, February 2, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Museo de las Americas | 861 Santa Fe Drive
Denver artist Daniel Luna explores the southwestern landscape and dream imagery through his paintings in this major retrospective. An Opera Colorado Young Artist will perform a selection from Florencia en el Amazonas.
Celebrate the final night of Carnival in Rio at Fogo de Chão – Dinner benefits Opera Colorado
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Fogo de Chão | 1513 Wynkoop Street
Reservations through Opera Colorado required: Call Susan at 303.778.7086
One of America’s top restaurants is hosting Opera Colorado for a extraordinary fundraiser: 100% of proceeds from the special dinner package price benefits Opera Colorado. $50 per person ($75 value); $25 for children ages 6-10. Package includes 15 cuts of fire-roasted meats—unlimited servings carved tableside by gaucho chefs; gourmet salad bar; dessert, glass of wine or cocktail and non-alcoholic beverages. (Additional alcoholic beverages charged separately. Gratuity not included.)
Entire of Month of March: Enjoy lunch at Fogo de Chão
Enjoy Fogo for lunch any day during the entire month of March and 15% of your check goes directly back to Opera Colorado. Make your reservation online and type OC2012 in the comments section of mention Opera Colorado when making reservations by phone: 303.623.9600. Open for lunch Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Reservations required: www.fogo.com or 303.623.9600. Donation percentage does not include purchases for alcohol, tax or gratuity.
Amazon Scavenger Hunt at First Friday
Friday, March 2, 6:00 to 8:00 pm followed by reception
Using your smart phone, you and your team will scour the Santa Fe Arts District on First Friday for clues in an Amazon-themed scavenger hunt followed by a reception in an artist’s studio. Win prizes, including tickets to the opera or a $1,000 cash prize. Tickets are $75 for a team of up to four people. More info: call 303.778.7086.
Art and the Amazon
Saturday, March 3, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Denver Art Museum | 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Take a journey down the Amazon as the Denver Art Museum and Opera Colorado team up to offer an afternoon of visual and performing arts celebrating Florencia en el Amazonas. Make a jaguar mask or decorate a serpent hat. Enjoy performances by Opera Colorado Young Artists. Look for exotic animals from the Amazon in the Spanish Colonial galleries or explore the mystic symbols found on objects from the Pre-Columbian galleries. You can take a walk through time and see artwork produced at the turn of the last century. Programs all day long. Free with admission to the Denver Art Museum.
Old Vines/New World: The Wines of South America
Wednesday, March 7, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Second Home, 150 Clayton Lane, Cherry Creek
South American has started to produce some of the finest wines in the world. Classic varietals from old world vines are now thriving in the soil and climates of the new world, creating new tastes and vintages of ever-increasing quality. Sample wines from all over the continent, including Argentina and Chile in the relaxed environment of Second Home in the heart of Cherry Creek. Tickets: $40
The Journey of a Lifetime: Opera and the Amazon
Friday, March 9, 8:00 pm
Phipps IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science | 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Experience an evening like no other as the Museum’s chief curator, Kirk Johnson, partners with Opera Colorado’s Young Artists to deliver a one-of-a-kind journey on the Amazon River. Johnson has been to the Amazon a dozen times to explore the rainforests and to get a better understanding of how they work. As he tells stories of his travels, the Young Artists will perform pieces from Florencia en el Amazonas highlighting moments from Florencia’s journey to the opera house in Manaus. Afterwards, enjoy a special rainforest reception.
Tickets: $15 for DMNS members and Opera Colorado subscribers, $18 nonmembers
Get tickets by calling 303.370.6000 or online at dmns.org
Meet the Artists of Florencia en el Amazonas
Wednesday, March 14, 12:00 pm
Tattered Cover Bookstore in Lodo | 16th and Wynkoop
Join us for a casual lunchtime conversation with some of the artists creating Daniel Catán’s masterpiece. Hosted by General Director Greg Carpenter. You never know what you will learn at this fun lunchtime event. After the program, be sure to join us for lunch at Fogo de Chão, just down the street, and 15% of your bill will go to benefit Opera Colorado. For lunch reservations, call 303.623.9600 or make reservations online at www.fogo.com. When making reservations, mention Opera Colorado.
Spanish Happy Hour at the Museo
Friday, March 16, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Museo de las Americas | 861 Santa Fe Drive
Learn about the diversity of Latino Americano art and culture through the Museo’s innovative exhibitions and programs. Opera Colorado Young Artists will perform during this month’s Spanish Happy Hour. Admission: $5. More information: www.museo.org or 303.571.4401
Opera Colorado presents the Rocky Mountain Regional Premiere of Daniel Catán’s Florencia en elAmazonas
Performances March 24, 27, 30 at 7:30 pm; April 1 at 2:00 pm
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Florencia en el Amazonas is an homage to the magic realism of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his classic novel, Love in the Time of Cholera. Many critics have compared Catán’s music to the work of the great Italian opera composers such as Puccini while acknowledging the influence of Latin American rhythms on the score. The music is lush and romantic as it captures the raw emotions and mysterious character of the story. Free pre-opera talks before every performance of the opera.
Tickets start at $20 | 800.982.ARTS or online at OperaColorado.org.
