{ OUT & ABOUT }

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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 reach out to Elizabeth Long, Executive Director, by emailing floexecutivedirector@gmail.com.

OPERA & ALE

Friday, October 20th at 5:00 p.m.

Heroes Brewing Company

Join alumni of the Finger Lakes Opera Young Artists Program for an evening of great beer and even better music 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. 


$10 suggested donation


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BRAVO NIGHTS

Sunday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

The Little Theatre Cafe

Partnering with the Opera Guild of Rochester, FLO is taking over the Little Theatre Cafe for the night to introduce new audiences to opera.  


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PUBLIC OUT & ABOUT EVENTS

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL

Finger Lakes Opera artists will perform family-friendly opera and broadway tunes at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. 

Sunday, July 9th at 1:30 p.m.Corn Hill neighborhood in Rochester, NY

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. 

Tuesday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m.Heroes Brewing Company

BLACK HISTORY MONTH &

​VALENTINE'S CELEBRATION

Partnering with the Days of Life Foundation, Finger Lakes Opera hosted a free program featuring opera arias, show-tunes spirituals, sing-alongs, and more!

Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.Upper Valley Worship Center

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). 

Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.Cobblestone Arts Center

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!

Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 2:00pmUpper Valley Worship Center

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). 

Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.​Paychex Theatre, The Strong Museum of Play

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! 

Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.Upper Valley Worship Center

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.

Saturday, February 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.St. Luke's Episcopal Church