Met Opera: La Fille Du Regiment (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatreMadcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together in Natalie Dessay’s tour de force portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Laurent Pelly’s hilarious production also stars Juan Diego Flórez as the young Swiss villager who conquers her heart—along with a slew of high Cs. Marco Armiliato conducts.
Met Opera: The Merry Widow (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatreThe great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling woman who captivates all of Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta, seen in a new hit staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman. This dazzling production takes place in an art-nouveau setting that climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara is Valencienne. Sir Andrew Davis conducts.
Cabaret for LIfe presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Pollak TheatreCabaret for LIfe presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe directed and choreographed by Jose de las Cuesta and musical direction by Corey Everly.
Gardening for Good: A Community Gardening Conference
The Great Hall AuditoriumThis regional conference will focus on 4 theme areas of importance to community gardens. Registration & Check-In: Thursday evening, August 6, 2015
Met Opera: Aida (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatreThe Met’s spectacular production of Verdi’s Egyptian epic captures both the grandeur and the intimacy of this powerful tale of love and politics. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Aida, the enslaved Ethiopian princess in love with the Egyptian warrior Radamès, sung by Roberto Alagna. Olga Borodina is her rival, Amneris. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.