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Opera on Tap: Let Freedom Sing!

Opera on Tap: Let Freedom Sing!

Jul 10, 10:00pm - Jul 11, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse

Freedom is a right that cannot be taken for granted. Whether it is personal freedom or national freedom, the struggle is real, and opera is filled with examples. Come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, July 10th as our divas sing songs and arias about the never-ending fight for freedom. As this month's theme proclaims, "Let Freedom Sing!"

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Divas

Opera on Tap: Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Divas

Jun 5, 10:00pm - Jun 6, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse

Divas' lives are often difficult. They have to survive intrigue, disappointment, pain, and back stabbing...and that's just when dealing with their fellow singers! Their characters' lives can be even worse. Still, there is also friendship, love, joy, and fulfillment...things that keep them always coming back for more. Come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, June 5th to hear our divas once again serenade you with their favorite songs and arias.

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Twitterpated

Opera on Tap: Twitterpated

May 1, 10:00pm - May 2, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Spring is in the air, and with spring comes so many being hopelessly smitten with love! Do characters in opera become twitterpated? Does anyone really need to ask that question?! Come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, May 1st to hear many, many songs of love and infatuation.

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: We Solemnly Swear We're Up to No Good!

Opera on Tap: We Solemnly Swear We're Up to No Good!

Apr 3, 10:00pm - Apr 4, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Yes, we freely admit it...we're up to no good! Come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, April 3rd to hear about all of the underhanded, back-stabbing, and downright evil things our singers have in store. But beware...they will all be trying to outdo each other, so watch your backs!!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Beware the Arias of March!!

Opera on Tap: Beware the Arias of March!!

Mar 6, 11:00pm - Mar 7, 2:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Bad omens, betrayal, misfortune...if you think these things don't happen in opera, guess again! Join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, March 6th so our singers can tell you all about the delicious treachery. Let's just hope they won't direct it at each other!!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Hearts on Fire!

Opera on Tap: Hearts on Fire!

Feb 6, 11:00pm - Feb 7, 2:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Stories of love abound in opera. As we approach Valentine's Day, Opera on Tap's Divas will serenade you with a multitude of songs about love and passion. The sounds of Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Gounod, and more will fill the air. Join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, February 6th and drink in the gorgeous sounds...all while you enjoy the award-winning beer!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Frozen Hearts

Opera on Tap: Frozen Hearts

Jan 9, 11:00pm - Jan 10, 2:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Opera is littered with breaking, broken, and FROZEN hearts. Come hear the Divas of Opera on Tap sing all about it! The temperature will be dropping (musically speaking of course) as the sounds of Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, and more fill the air. Come join us as we see what this new year will bring!!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Deck the Halls With Songs of Divas

Opera on Tap: Deck the Halls With Songs of Divas

Dec 5, 11:00pm - Dec 6, 2:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Christmas is in the air as we start December! The Divas and Divos of Opera on Tap will be celebrating with some glorious music, and this month we need your help. Traditionally at the December show the audience joins in on the Hallelujah Chorus and Silent Night. Music will be provided, so come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, December 5th. We look forward to having you add your voices to ours to help make it a memorable evening!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Thanks for the Melodies

Opera on Tap: Thanks for the Melodies

Nov 7, 11:00pm - Nov 8, 2:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

November is traditionally a month for giving thanks, so Opera on Tap is giving thanks for all of the beautiful melodies that have been created over the years in opera and musical theater. Come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, November 7th. It will be our pleasure to perform for you as many gorgeous arias and songs as we can!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Things That Go Bump in the Night...At the Top of Their Lungs!

Opera on Tap: Things That Go Bump in the Night...At the Top of Their Lungs!

Oct 10, 10:00pm - Oct 11, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

As we get closer to Halloween, thoughts turn to all things spooky and scary. Come join us at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, October 10th as we see what Opera on Tap's performers will do to haunt and delight!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
#OperaOnTap #OOT
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Opera on Tap: Heroes & Villains

Opera on Tap: Heroes & Villains

Sep 12, 10:00pm - Sep 13, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Opera is replete with all sorts of heroes and villains...sometimes the same character can even be both! Come join Opera on Tap at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, September 12th as the music of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more will show us just how heroic or evil things can get!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
#OperaOnTap #OOT
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Opera on Tap: Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire!

Opera on Tap: Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire!

Aug 1, 10:00pm - Aug 2, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Characters in opera are famous for getting into trouble, some of which they just might escape... Come join Opera on Tap at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, August 1st as the music of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more will show us just how hot things can get!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
#OperaOnTap #OOT
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Opera on Tap: Not All Princesses Are Disney!

Opera on Tap: Not All Princesses Are Disney!

Jul 11, 10:00pm - Jul 12, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and more...they all make us think of princesses who are beautiful, kind, loving. But not all princesses are that way. Come join Opera on Tap at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, July 11th as the music of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more will show us just how non-Disney some princesses can be!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Not All Princes Are Charming

Opera on Tap: Not All Princes Are Charming

Jun 6, 10:00pm - Jun 7, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Despite what the fairy tales say, Not All Princes Are Charming! Come join Opera on Tap at the Ypsi Alehouse on Monday, June 6th when that will be the theme as the music of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more will show us just how non-charming some princes can be!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse (we will have the place entirely to ourselves!), and the program will begin at 7:30. Reservations are required...please fill out and submit this reservation form:
forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6
The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782.
We hope to see you there!!
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Opera on Tap: Musical Mischief

Opera on Tap: Musical Mischief

Apr 4, 10:00pm - Apr 5, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Opera on Tap is back (again)!!! Things will be heating up when OOT A2Y finally returns on MONDAY, April 4th. Please join us as the sounds of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more will once again fill the air!

***PLEASE NOTE the new day...we will have the entire Alehouse to oursleves!!!***

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:00 at the Ypsi Alehouse, and the program will begin at 7:30. Let us know you'll be coming by filling out and submitting this reservation form:

forms.gle/gBEcaST5G5MejmTK6

The reservation form is preferred, but you can also contact Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782

We hope to see you there!!
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CANCELLED - Opera on Tap: Drop Dead Divas

CANCELLED - Opera on Tap: Drop Dead Divas

Sep 7, 10:30pm - Sep 8, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Unfortunately, due to the current issues with Covid, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our September show. We hope things will be better so we can proceed with the October show. We are very sorry to have to do this, and we hope to see you all again very soon!

Sabrina
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Opera on Tap: Heat of the Moment

Opera on Tap: Heat of the Moment

Aug 3, 10:30pm - Aug 4, 1:30am

YpsiAlehouse124 Pearl St Ste 100Ypsilanti, MI48197 Map

Opera on Tap is back!!! Things will be heating up when OOT A2Y finally returns on Tuesday, August 3rd. Please join us as the sounds of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more will once again fill the air!

***PLEASE NOTE the new time AND the new location.***

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 at the Ypsi Alehouse, and the program will begin at 7:30. Let us know you'll be coming by contacting Sabrina Perry at sabrina@operaontap.com or 734-678-2782
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Opera on Tap: Sometimes Even Divas Get Lucky

Opera on Tap: Sometimes Even Divas Get Lucky

Mar 3, 11:30pm - Mar 4, 3:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Join us for our March show "Sometimes Even Divas Get Lucky". Usually the divas are the unlucky ones in opera, but maybe they occasionally come out on top? Join us and see...hope to see you there!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the event space of Sidetrack, and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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YSO "Raise a Glass! An Afternoon with Opera on Tap" Concert

YSO "Raise a Glass! An Afternoon with Opera on Tap" Concert

Feb 16, 8:30pm - Feb 16, 11:30pm

Towsley AuditoriumWashtenaw community collegeAnn Arbor, MI Map

“21 and Counting” 21st Season February concert program features soloists from the local chapter of Opera on Tab performing much loved favorites from the operatic repertoire.

YPSILANTI -- Music Director Adam C. Riccinto and the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra (YSO) continue their 21st season with a concert at Towsley Auditorium Washtenaw Community College on Sunday, February 16 at 3:30pm in which they will “Raise a Glass” with Opera on Tap.

The program will feature selections from Bizet – Carmen Suites 1 and 2, Wagner – Overture to Die Meistersinger, Rossini – Overture to the Barber of Seville, and more.

In keeping with the theme “21 and Counting”, in which each concert features a composition from recent times, the program will feature “Some Enchanted Evening” from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific and “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables.
Opera on Tap is the largest network of operatic performing artists in the country, taking a local and fun approach to performing in their local communities. The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Chapter of OOT can often be found performing on the first Tuesday of each month at Ypsilanti’s Sidetrack Restaurant. This concert will feature 3 Opera on Tap performers: Ko Kaiden, Jennifer Noel, and Glenn Perry.

Ko Kaiden, Baritone, is a highly versatile musician and a seasoned performer in opera, oratorio and art song, capable of singing in more than ten languages. His performances are enhanced by a deep understanding of human nature and spirituality, informed by his study of psychology and experience as a soloist in a wide spectrum of churches and synagogues. He has performed more than fifty operatic roles in the eastern United States and Poland, including Conte in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Malatesta in Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale,” Schaunard in Puccini’s “La Bohème,” and Marszałek in “Halka” by Polish composer Moniuszko at the Kennedy Center. Francisco Casanova of the Metroplitan Opera has praised him for his “musical sensitivity” and “intelligence in the delivery of text.” His oratorio solo performances include Messiah, Haydn’s “Creation” (Adam), and Mozart’s “Great Mass in C,” “Requiem” by Mark Hayes, and R V Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols”. Already master of multiple languages, he expanded his musical and linguistic range by collaborating with Pablo Zinger in performances of Spanish/Latin American art songs, zarzuela and tango music in New York City. He also performed this repertoire in Spain. In addition, he sang at a historical Italian restaurant in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, learning Neapolitan diction and absorbing southern Italian culture. He later visited the Italian island of Ischia in Naples to deepen his skills, and was invited to sing a Neapolitan song at “La Festa di San Vito in Forio d’Ischia.”

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, soprano Jennifer Noel has been praised as a voice of size and beauty. She recently participated in Opera Soutwest’s Young Artist Program singing the role of Fanny in Rossini’s first opera La cambiale di matrimonio and covering the role of Elsa in Lohengrin. She also recently sang the role of Bridesmaid in Cincinnati Opera’s Le nozze di Figaro. Other notable roles include the Witch and the Mother in Opera Pomme Rouge’s interactive production of Hansel and Gretel at the Queens Museum in New York City, First Lady in The Magic Flute with Miami Music Festival, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni and Contessa Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro at Carnegie Hall, the title role in Suor Angelica with New York Lyric Opera Theatre, Female Chorus in The Rape of Lucretia with Utopia Opera, and Cio Cio San in Madama Butterfly with Opera in the Ozarks. Ms. Noel holds a Masters Degree in Music from the University of Houston and both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music from Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Glenn Perry, Tenor - Glenn studied voice at the University of Michigan. Glenn met his wife at U-M, and they married very soon thereafter. Staying in the Ann Arbor area after school, they started a family, and singing faded into the background for a while. Several years ago, Glenn started singing again. Since then, he has appeared in the area with many different organizations. After a performance with the Ann Arbor Symphony, the Ann Arbor News commented that Glenn's singing helped "truly make the piece - if you'll pardon the expression - a near-religious experience." Operatic appearances have included principal roles in Magic Flute, Die Fledermaus, Marriage of Figaro, Gianni Schicchi, Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Beggar's Opera. Concert performances have included the Verdi Requiem, Mozart Requiem, Mozart's Coronation Mass, Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn's St. Paul Oratorio, Britten's Cantata Misericordium, and numerous Victor Herbert operettas. The revivals of these Victor Herbert performances culminated in several world-premiere recordings. Glenn began singing with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti chapter of Opera on Tap in October, 2013 after discovering them by chance on the Sidetrack Bar & Grill website. He took over as co-managing divo with baritone Ko Kaiden in September, 2014. Glenn hopes to help OOT continue to thrive, and to keep bringing opera to those who might never hear it otherwise!
Bizet’s Carmen Suites 1 and 2 are drawn from his 1875 opera Carmen. These orchestral suites familiarized a broad audience with the music and characters of the full opera. The Spanish musical atmostphere of the opera is clear in the Suites which have an extraordinary rhythmic and melodic vitality.

Rossini’s Barber of Seville ranks as one of the supreme examples of Italian comic opera. Rossini represented the conviction that opera is the highest manifestation of the art of song and that its primary purpose is to delight the hearer.

With “Die Meistersingers von Nurnberg” (the Master Singers of Nuremberg), Wagner wrote a love story set during a competition to join the city’s guild of Master Singers during the Renaissance, and the action of the opera revolves around the singing contest between two singers. The Prelude includes the March of the Master Singers, one of Wagner’s most optimistic and well known musical themes.

The YSO is proud of its unique and significant cultural contribution to the Ypsilanti area. The YSO’s mission is “to share our passion for music through innovative programming, creative collaboration, and arts advocacy,” and to “actively contribute to the music appreciation and education of our musicians, organizational members and audience.” Led by Founder and Music Director Adam C. Riccinto, the Symphony marks this 21st year with its 2019-2020 season.

YSO’s growth has been driven by its partnerships with regional organizations, strengthening community ties and offering diverse musical experiences to its audiences. In addition to the traditional concert season, YSO traditionally works to showcases and collaborate with local performing arts groups. YSO also performs its annual “Ypsi Pops” outdoor concert at Riverside Park in May. Sponsored by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Association, this very popular event draws over 500 residents and friends over Memorial Day weekend, to sit by the Huron River and kick off the summer with the music of its own community orchestra.

The YSO’s 21st season will conclude with its last concert of the regular season in April with former Detroit Symphony Orchestra Principal Violist, Alexander Mishnaevski playing electric viola. That concert will be followed with Pops in the Park, a free performance of popular music on May 23, 2020.

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Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra 21st Season
“21 and Counting”
Celebrating 21 years of making music by featuring 21st century composers!

February 16, 2020 3:30 pm
Towsley Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Program:

Richard Wagner Prelude to “Die Meistersingers von Nurnberg”
Gioachino Rossini Overture to “The Barber of Seville”
Georges Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1 and 2
Richard Wagner “Dich teure Halle” from Tannhauser
Richard Strauss “Es Gibt ein Reich” from Ariadne auf Naxos
Giacomo Puccini “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amor” from Tosca
Gioachino Rossini “Largo al factotum” from The Barber of Seville
Rogers and Hammerstein “Some Enchanted Evening” from South Pacific
Georges Bizet “Au fond du temple saint” from The Pearl Fishers
Claude-Michel Schonberg “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables
Giacomo Puccini “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot

Tickets:
$12/adults, $6/students/seniors/children and $30/family, can be purchased at the door and on A2Tix.com. Season tickets are also available for $40 each.

a2tix.com/events/Ypsilanti-Symphony-Orchestra-21--Counting-Season---February-Concert-2-16-2020

Future performances will be held at Towsley Auditorium at 3:30pm on April 19, 2020, in addition to the “Ypsi Pops” outdoor concert at Riverside Park on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 2 pm.
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Opera on Tap: Hearts on Fire

Opera on Tap: Hearts on Fire

Feb 4, 11:30pm

Sidetrack Restaurant In Depot Town Ypsi56 East Cross StreetYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

We are back to our regular Tuesday night for February's Opera on Tap: Hearts on Fire. Join us as we bring passionate characters to life through song.

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm. Learn more about Opera on Tap on their website: www.operaontap.org/a2y/
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Opera on Tap: Ice Queens of Opera

Opera on Tap: Ice Queens of Opera

Jan 6, 11:30pm - Jan 7, 2:30am

Sidetrack/Frenchies56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

By royal decree, this month's Opera on Tap will be MONDAY, January 6th instead of our usual Tuesday. One must obey a queen, especially the Ice Queens of Opera, so cordially accept this invitation to attend these Monday festivities at the Bar and Grill of Sidetrack or else....

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Heroes & Villains

Opera on Tap: Heroes & Villains

Sep 3, 10:30pm - Sep 4, 1:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Join us for our September show "Heroes & Villains" where we explore the realms of good and evil within the operatic world. Hope to see you there!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Heat of the Moment

Opera on Tap: Heat of the Moment

Aug 6, 10:30pm - Aug 7, 1:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Hearts will be on fire at Opera on Tap's steamy August show: Heat of the Moment. Join us for a night full of red hot passion and vocal fireworks.

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Music in Bloom

Opera on Tap: Music in Bloom

Jun 4, 10:30pm - Jun 5, 1:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Music is in full bloom at Opera on Tap on June 4th. Enjoy delicious food as our singers sing of love, life, and flowers! We hope to see you there... and if you were to throw roses to the divas at the end of their arias, no one would object too loudly. 😉

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Star-Crossed Lovers

Opera on Tap: Star-Crossed Lovers

Feb 5, 11:30pm - Feb 6, 2:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Love is in the air at Opera on Tap. Overwhelming, predestined love that strikes the moment you make eye contact with that god or goddess across the room. Call it star-crossed, fate, or just plain chemistry, but we call it OPERA perfect for this season of passion.

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Religion is a Fine Thing, Until Someone Gets Hurt!

Religion is a Fine Thing, Until Someone Gets Hurt!

Jan 8, 1:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Please join us on MONDAY January 7th for an evening of outstanding
entertainment, great food, and a vast assortment of brews. Remember
to call ahead to Sidetrack to reserve a spot. The number is
734.483.5230. Dinner reservations are for as early as 6:30 pm, the
performance begins at 8:30 pm. Please only call between 10 am and 8
pm.

12 interested  ·  2 going
Thanks for the Melodies

Thanks for the Melodies

Nov 7, 12:30am - Nov 7, 3:30am

Sidetrack Bar and Grill56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

November is our traditional month for giving thanks. For our November show, our singers will be expressing their thanks for music by singing some of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Come join us for an evening of great food and wonderful music!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the event section of Sidetrack, and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Things that go bump in the night at the top of their lungs!

Opera on Tap: Things that go bump in the night at the top of their lungs!

Oct 2, 10:30pm - Oct 3, 2:30am

Sidetrack/Frenchies56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

This month's Opera on Tap will be visited the darker characters of opera: witches, devils, ghosts, serial killers and more. Missing this event will haunt you forever, so answer our summons and appear!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the Bird Brain section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Forbidden Fruit

Opera on Tap: Forbidden Fruit

Sep 11, 11:30pm - Sep 12, 2:30am

Sidetrack/Frenchies56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Join Opera on Tap for a taste of Forbidden Fruit. The operatic world is full of temptation and these sensuous characters are often willing to take the first bite. Hope to see you there!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the event section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire!

Opera on Tap: Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire!

Aug 7, 11:30pm - Aug 8, 2:30am

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Jump Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire with Opera on Tap on August 7th! We will be sizzling up some classics, and dishing out arias with fire and fury as only sultry opera singers can. You won't want to miss this hot show!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the event section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap: Let Freedom Sing!

Opera on Tap: Let Freedom Sing!

Jul 3, 11:30pm - Jul 4, 2:30am

Sidetrack/Frenchies56 E Cross StYpsilanti, MI48198 Map

Join Opera on Tap for Let Freedom Sing! America is a wonderful place where we are allowed freedom of speech and song, so celebrate your independence with American classics sung with operatic fireworks!

Opera on Tap is a group of artists devoted to combating opera's snooty reputation by performing operatic repertoire in fun venues. Dinner reservations begin at 6:30 in the event section of Sidetrack and the program will begin at 8:30. For reservations, call Sidetrack at (734) 483-5230 between 10am and 8pm.
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Opera on Tap A2Y Presents Musical Madness

Opera on Tap A2Y Presents Musical Madness

Mar 8, 1:30am - Mar 8, 3:00am

56 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-2835, United States Map

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Opera On Tap Meets the Phantom

Opera On Tap Meets the Phantom

Oct 3, 12:30am - Oct 3, 2:30am

There was the Phantom of the Opera, and then, Kiss meets the Phantom, and now, Opera On Tap meets the Phantom! Join us as we liven up a Tuesday evening at Frenchies. Enjoy tasty food and drinks as you listen to live opera. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your favorite table. 734-483-5230

Opera On Tap School Daze

Opera On Tap School Daze

Sep 5, 12:30am - Sep 5, 2:30am

School Daze, school daze, no more golden rule days! Join Opera On Tap at Frenchies for lively entertainment and delicious food and drink as we start the beginning of another new school year. Be sure to call and reserve your favorite table soon. 734-483-5230

Opera On Tap

Opera On Tap

Jun 6, 12:30am - Jun 6, 2:30am

Buy me some peanuts and Crackerjacks!Opera On Tap is in full swing at Frenchies to kick off the summer. Join us as we deliver a home run performance. Be sure to reserve your favorite table ahead of time as the show fills up quickly. 734-483-5230

Opera On Tap - May Day, May Day

Opera On Tap - May Day, May Day

May 2, 3:30am - May 2, 5:30am

Celebrate May Day with us as we rejoice for the arrival of Spring flowers and pleasant weather. There will be much merrymaking at Frenchies when Opera On Tap returns to treat you to an entertaining evening of song and music. Don't forget to call ahead to reserve your favorite table.734-483-5230

April Showers bring May Flowers

April Showers bring May Flowers

Apr 4, 2:30am - Apr 4, 5:30am

The winter is gone and spring is here! Opera on Tap is bringing music to your ears at Frenchies. Enjoy a superb meal and awesome brews as you enjoy the lively entertainment. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your favorite table. 734-483-5230

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The Ales of March

The Ales of March

Mar 7, 4:30am - Mar 7, 6:30am

The Ales of March are drawing near! Join us at Frenchies for an evening of outstanding entertainment, great food, and a vast assortment of brews. Be sure to call ahead to book your favorite table. 734-483-5230

All you need is love

All you need is love

Feb 8, 4:30am - Feb 8, 6:30am

Love is all you need.....that and a night of Opera On Tap! Come on out and show us some love at Frenchies and enjoy lively entertainment, great brews, and a delicious meal. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your favorite table. 734-483-5230

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Resolutions

Resolutions

Jan 4, 4:30am - Jan 4, 6:30am

It's a New Year!
Make it your "Resolution" to join Opera On Tap at Frenchies for lively entertainment, great brews, and a hearty meal. Be sure to book your favorite table soon! 734-483-5230

Christmas! Christmas!

Christmas! Christmas!

Dec 7, 4:30am - Dec 7, 7:30am

Santa Claus is coming to town!
Join us at Frenchies for a night of songs sung by the fire as well as great food and drink. Be sure to bring your holiday cheer! Remember to call ahead to reserve your favorite table. 734-483-5230

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Oct 17, 1:00am - Oct 17, 2:30am

Get your lieder hozen and your favorite beer stein. Opera On Tap is bringing Oktoberfest to Ypsilanti. Join us for a festive evening of merriment and beerlicious brews! Get your reservations early to ensure yourself the best seat in the house.

2 interested
Opera On Tap

Opera On Tap

Oct 5, 3:30am - Oct 5, 6:30am

Attention all witches,vampires, ghosts and ghouls( and fans of opera)! Prepare yourself for a spooktacular event! Opera On Tap presents "All Hallows Eve" at Frenchies. Join us if you dare...

1 interested
A Night of Caberet

A Night of Caberet

Sep 7, 3:30am - Sep 7, 5:30am

Get ready to enjoy "A Night of Cabaret" as we tease you at Frenchies with mouth watering edibles, thirst quenching libations, and songs of seduction. Join Opera On Tap for a night to remember!

1 interested
Opera On Tap

Opera On Tap

Aug 3, 3:30am - Aug 3, 6:30am

If you think it's hot outside, wait till you get to Frenchies! Join us for an ice cold libation, sweet music, and hot and steamy entertainment.

1 interested
Opera On Tap

Opera On Tap

Jul 6, 3:00am - Jul 6, 6:00am

Vive la France! Join us as we revolt against the summer heat and light up the night with delicious food and drink and lively entertainment.

Opera On Tap

Opera On Tap

Jun 8, 3:30am - Jun 8, 5:30am

Ahh.... love is in the air in June at Frenchies. Join us as we "marry" music and libations in sweet harmony.


Chapter Admins:

Sabrina Perry

Chapter Contact Info:

sabrina@operaontap.org