NORFOLK & RICHMOND, VA | June 19, 2015- Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is excited to announce two important dates to note coming up fast: the 7th Annual Norfolk, VA Opera in the Park will take place at Town Point Park, on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 7:30pm and the 3rd Annual Richmond, VA Opera in the Park will take place at Dogwood Dell Amphitheatre, on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 7:30pm. Mark your calendars now.
Both events serve to kick-off the opera season and are free and open to the public of all ages. Featuring a casual, picnic-style atmosphere with an attractive program featuring highlights from both the opera and Broadway stages, Opera in the Park always has something for everyone. Hosted by Virginia Opera’s own “Doc Opera,” Dr. Glenn Winters, plan for an entertaining and enjoyable evening under the stars!
Watch for more detailed information closer to the events or for inquiries about media coverage of Opera in the Park, please call Maggi George at 757.627.9545, ext. 3316, or e-mail maggi.george@vaopera.org
About Virginia Opera: Virginia Opera Association, Inc., currently in its 41st year of operation, is known and respected nationwide for the identification and presentation of the finest young artists, for the musical and dramatic integrity of its productions, and for the ingenuity and variety of its education and outreach programs. Mainstage performances in three markets across the Commonwealth reach nearly 50,000 attendees annually. In March of 1994, by unanimous vote of the Virginia General Assembly, Virginia Opera was named The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia in recognition of the organization’s contribution to the state as well as to the world of opera. For tickets and information visit vaopera.org or call 866.673.7282. For more information on any Virginia Opera event, please call Maggi George at 757.627.9545, ext. 3316, or e-mail maggi.george@vaopera.org