Meet Me at Opera Tastings!

Performer Robert Mellon, seen here last year at Mandarin House, is returning for another round of Opera Tastings this spring. photo by Eric Woolsey

Delight your senses and expand your love of opera with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ signature culinary concert series, Opera Tastings. Each venue offers a unique setting to explore the intersection of opera, food and drink, as artists perform great operatic excerpts, while guests sample food and drink pairings crafted by some of St. Louis’ most talented chefs, sommeliers and mixologists.

photo by Eric Woolsey

New to opera? Then, this is your scene! Think of it as a gathering for those seeking an extraordinary experience—it’s accessible, casual and cool, but most of all, it’s a delightfully fun way to spend an afternoon or evening in the company of friends (or soon-to-be friends).

This season’s Opera Tastings lineup of performers includes soprano Teresa Castillo, contralto Rehanna Thelwell, tenor Edward Graves, baritone Robert Mellon and pianist Timothy Cheung. Each one dazzles and delights, connecting with the audience with every heartfelt number. The electricity in the room will make your heart sing—we promise!

photo by Eric Woolsey

You might say Opera Tastings is the amuse-bouche of Opera Theatre’s much-anticipated 2019 Festival Season, which runs May 25 to June 30. One of Mozart’s most beloved masterpieces, “The Marriage of Figaro,” opens the season on May 25, followed by Verdi’s “Rigoletto” (June 1), Monteverdi’s “The Coronation of Poppea” (June 9), and the world premiere of “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” by composer Terence Blanchard and librettist Kasi Lemmons (June 15).

There are plenty of other ways to make the most out of an Opera Theatre experience, including open-air dining prior to evening performances; free, pre-show previews; and a chance to meet and greet the cast for drinks after the show.

For more information, visit ExperienceOpera.Org

OPERA TASTINGS

March 31 to April 9

All-inclusive tickets, $25

ExperienceOpera.org/OperaTastings

photo by Eric Woolsey

The Venue at Maison du Lac

1 p.m., Sunday, March 31
2603 Wild Plum Valley
Catawissa, MO 63069

*eclectic, aria-inspired cuisine and wine pairings from Ces and Judy’s Catering

photo by Eric Woolsey

Catrina’s

7 p.m., ​Sunday, March 31
1027 Century Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62025

*artisan Mexican cuisine with a modern twist

Centene Center for the Arts: Rialto Ballroom 

7 p.m., Monday, April 1
3547 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

*locally sourced, vegetarian-friendly traditional American food from Turn restaurant

Mandarin House Banquet Hall

7 p.m., Wednesday, April 3
8008 Olive Blvd.
University City, MO 63130

*authentic Chinese cuisine

photo by Eric Woolsey

Moulin Events: Jefferson Ballroom

7 p.m., Friday, April 5
2017 Chouteau Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103

*inventive continental food and cocktails

Friends – A Meeting Place

2 p.m., Sunday, April 7
716 N. Compton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103

*undeniably good Italian food

Hofbräuhaus​

7 p.m., Sunday, April 7
123 St. Eugene Drive
Belleville, IL 62223

*Bavarian dishes and fresh-brewed beers

photo by Eric Woolsey

Mad Art Gallery 

7 p.m., Monday, April 8
2727 S. 12th St.
St. Louis, MO 63118

*featuring Tenacious Eats’ signature full-contact dining

Saint Louis Club

7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9
7701 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105

*French cuisine from 32 top chefs, plus fresh spirits and fine wine

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Award-winning journalist Trish Muyco-Tobin has served as a news reporter, anchor, executive producer and editor for print and broadcast for more than 25 years, covering some of the biggest local and national news stories over the decades. She has been recognized for her journalism excellence and media leadership, and for promoting diversity, philanthropy and the arts, as well as for her role as a dedicated community volunteer. She is the recipient of the Salute to Women in Leadership Award from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and a proud member of the St. Louis Press Club's prestigious Catfish Club. Most recently the editor-in-chief of Gazelle Magazine, she is the author of The Melting Pot, #MeetMeTravels and The Trish Set; and the host of #TheStirPodcast.

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