{ OUT & ABOUT }
Finger Lakes Opera is proud to be a part of the Rochester and Finger Lakes regions. In an effort to give back to the community that has given us so much, FLO is committed to presenting community engagement programming for all ages, from elementary schoolers to residents at local retirement communities.
The majority of FLO Out & About events are private events at various community centers. If you are interested in scheduling an event with your organization, please fill out our Community Engagement Request Form
ATHENA International Awards
Thursday, February 1st. 2024
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Finger Lakes Opera had the honor of representing our community at the ATHENA International Awards presented by Greater Rochester Chamber and its Women's Council affiliate at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Featuring:
Starletta Noll-Long, soprano
Brock Tjosvold, piano
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT COBBLESTONE ART CENTER
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
Cobblestone Art Center
Our artists took the stage at The Cobblestone Art Center for the 5th year.
Featuring:
Rose Kearin, soprano
Starletta Noll-Long, soprano
Holden Turner, baritone
Érico Bezerra, piano
FERRIS HILLS AT WEST LAKE
Sunday, February 25th, 2024
Ferris Hills At West Lake, Canandaigua, NY
A great afternoon of arias and Golden Era Musical Theater.
Featuring:
Rose Kearin, soprano
Starletta Noll-Long, soprano
Holden Turner, baritone
Érico Bezerra, piano
VILLA OF HOPE
Monday, February 26th. 2024
Villa of Hope School
"Villa of Hope School is a part of the Villa of Hope organization, serving the community for more than 75 years. Villa of Hope has been helping youth and their families regain control over lives that seem like they are lost. With the help of a team of fiercely dedicated staff members, you can REBUILD relationships, RECOVER the potential that we all possessed before, and RENEW your power to move your life in an positive direction. " - Learn more about this school on their website: https://villaofhopeschool.org/
Featuring:
Starletta Noll-Long, soprano
Holden Turner, baritone
Érico Bezerra, piano
THE HIGHLANDS AT PITTSFORD
Monday, February 26th, 2024
The Highlands at Pittsford
A great night of arias and Golden Era Musical Theater.
Featuring:
Rose Kearin, soprano
Starletta Noll-Long, soprano
Holden Turner, baritone
Érico Bezerra, piano
PINEHURST SENIOR LIVING
Wednesday, February 28th. 2024
Pinehurst Senior Living in Honeoye Falls
Rose, Starletta, and Érico closed out our outreach events at Pinehurst.
Featuring:
Starletta Noll-Long, soprano
Rose Kearin, soprano
Érico Bezerra, piano
PUBLIC OUT & ABOUT EVENTS
COBBLESTONE ART CEBTER'S LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Join Finger Lakes Opera alumni and community members for a lunchtime concert.
OPERA & ALE
Join the 2023 Young Artists to celebrate the launch of a brand new beer at this special happy hour event! Thanks to Heroes Brewing Company, a portion of proceeds from each pack of beer purchased will support Finger Lakes Opera directly.
CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
Finger Lakes Opera artists will perform family-friendly opera and broadway tunes at the Corn Hill Arts Festival.
COBBLESTONE ARTS CENTER'S DATE NIGHT
Hosted by drag queen Aggy Dune and comedian Madelein Smith, FLO loved being a part of this Valentine's themed variety show featuring Holden Turner, Érico Bezerra, and Starletta Noll-Long (2019 YA).
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Partnering with the Days of Life Foundation, Finger Lakes Opera presented a free Christmas Concert featuring baritone Holden Turner and pianist Érico Bezerra singing holiday favorites!
PINOCCHIO
BY JOHN DAVIES
FLO Young Artists performed a familiar tale with a musical twist! Adapted by John Davies, Pinocchio features music by Mozart, Offenbach, Donizetti, Sullivan, Pergolesi, and Verdi. This performance was directed by Emily Cuk and featured Erika Vasallo (2022 YA), Matthew Campisi (2020 YA), Starletta Noll-Long (2019 YA), Anders Namestnik (2019 YA), and Robert Riordan (2020-2021 YA).
FANTASTICAL FAMILY FUN
Presented with support from the Joseph Avenue Arts & Culture Alliance, and featuring soprano Starletta Noll-Long (2019 YA) and pianist Érico Bezzera, this Spooky Celebration showcased fantastical and sometimes spooky songs. Audience members were encouraged to dress up in costumes!
WINTER SERENADES
Finger Lakes Opera was pleased to be a part of Brockport's Winter Serenades in 2022. Jordan Bachmann (2018 YA), Starletta Noll-Long (2019 YA), and pianist Kevin Nitsch presented a recital of popular arias and show tunes.