STRINGS and FUNK and OPERA, oh my!

Well, not all together!

First up -- auditions for Bel Cantanti's Summer Opera Festival.
Technically, the auditions were in January, but there are still a few spots available, especially for baritones and basses. Get in touch QUICKLY if you are interested (and please pass this along to likely young singers).

Details at: http://dcgrossmanarts.blogspot.com/2011/02/auditions-for-bel-cantanti-summer-opera.html

Then -- ONE NIGHT ONLY! A Night of Strings & Funk!
The Capital City Symphony meets New Retro
Part of INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Details at: http://dcgrossmanarts.blogspot.com/2011/02/22611-night-of-strings-and-funk.html

Finally, 6 performances of LA BELLE HELENE
Presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company
February 25-27 and March 4-6

Director: Deborah Grossman
Music Director: Joseph Sorge
New English Version by Richard Traubner

Jacques Offenbach's operetta, La Belle Helene -- loosely based on the classical tale of the ravishingly beautiful Helen of Troy -- opened in Paris in 1864 and was an instant hit. Our lively production features the Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Flappers, The Charleston, Bumbling Royalty, Goddesses and Oracles . . . what's not to love?!

Adults - $20 / Seniors (65+) - $18 / Students - $16
For Tickets call 240-314-8690

Performances will take place at:
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851

For more information, visit www.vloc.org.