  Free Performance at One Colorado in Old Pasadena
On Thursday, May 3 at 7pm and 8pm, LA Opera will present two short Courtyard performances featuring selections from Puccini’s La Bohème as part of One Colorado’s Spring Art & Cultural Events.
General seating is available in the courtyard on a first-come, first-served basis. One Colorado is located at 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, California, 91103. The Courtyard is surrounded by restaurants – come early and enjoy special menu offerings put together for this LA Opera event by A/K/A Bistro.
To reserve outdoor seating at A/K/A Bistro, call 626-564-8111. And for directions to One Colorado Click here.
 ARIA Night at the Opera with Top Chef Ilan Hall & The Gorbals
On Saturday, May 12, opening night of our highly anticipated production of La Bohème starring Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello, LA Opera’s Young Professionals have planned one spectacular evening for the 2011/12 Season’s final ARIA Night at the Opera. Top Chef Winner Ilan Hall’s acclaimed downtown eatery, The Gorbals, will cater what’s sure to be an incredible after-party exclusively for ARIA members.
The Bohemian-themed event, which will be held in a top-secret location, will feature The Gorbals signature menu, hand-crafted drinks and a special surprise or two! If you miss it, you will definitely miss out!
Only a handful of tickets remain for this incredible evening, and they are selling quickly! Call Audience Services today at 213.972.8001 to purchase your tickets. Be sure to mention ARIA when ordering. For up-to-the-minute information about ARIA Night at the Opera, visit the ARIA Facebook Page, and be sure to RSVP!
ARIA is sponsored by Los Angeles magazine.
 LA Opera Presents The Story of La Bohème by Jane Rosenberg
One great myth about opera is that it’s not for children. If you’ve attended any of our Education and Community Programs Department performances, you know that’s not the case. But what about mainstage performances like, for example, La Bohème?
One of Puccini’s most beloved operas, La Bohème is a great introduction to the art form for all newcomers, including older children and teens! To illustrate that point, LA Opera has joined forces with children’s writer and illustrator Jane Rosenberg on a mini-site designed especially to acquaint our young patrons with The Story of La Bohème.
Ms. Rosenberg’s book, Sing Me A Story, (from which The Story of La Bohème was taken) was written to show the experience of a live performance as fully as possible in storybook form, and introduce young audiences to Opera’s favorite stories and prepare them for a life-long love of opera.
To prepare your youngster for Puccini’s dazzling La Bohème, take our storybook and play them some musical highlights. You’ll be surprised at the richness and fun your child will experience when attending La Bohème with you.
We offer a discount for children ages 9-17! Bring your children to the May 23 or May 31 performances and save 50%. For more information on La Bohème or to purchase tickets, visit LAOpera.com.
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