Community Engagement with FLOFinger 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 Gwen Paker, Communications & Community Engagement Director, by emailing gpaker@fingerlakesopera.org or calling {585} 450-3880 x506. |
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Upcoming Public Out & About Events
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Black History Month and
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Date NightSaturday, February 11th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Cobblestone Arts Center (1622 NY-332) Hosted by drag queen Aggy Dune and comedian Madelein Smith, FLO looks forward to being a part of this Valentine's themed variety show! Wine tasting and small bites will be served.
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Past Public Out & About Events
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Christmas ConcertPartnering with the Days of Life Foundation, Finger Lakes Opera presented a free Christmas Concert featuring baritone Holden Turner and pianist Érico Bezzera singing holiday favorites!
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Pinocchio - A Children's OperaSaturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Paychex Theatre, The Strong Museum of Play 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).
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Fantastical Family FunPresented 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!
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Lunchtime ConcertsFriday, February 18, 2022 at 12:15 p.m.
Collbestone Arts Center Audiences loved this heartfelt recital by Starletta Noll-Long (2019 YA), accompanied by pianist Kevin Nitsch. Part of Cobblestone Arts Center's Lunchtime Concerts series, the program was be the perfect pick-me-up before the weekend!
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Winter SerenadesSaturday, February 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 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.
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PINOCCHIO - A CHILDREN'S OPERAMusic by Mozart, Offenbach, Donizetti, Sullivan, Pergolesi, & Verdi
Words and story adaption by John Davies Music recorded under COVID-19 protocols by Tomita Young Artists. Puppeteering provided by The Puppet Co.
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