#TIYMLI with Deborah Dorman with PATTERN interviewed Angela Brown, Int'l Opera Soprano and Indianapolis Opera's Artistic and Education Faculty. Mrs. Brown speaks about her inspirations, her dreams, & her proudest moments in her hometown of Indy. ow.ly/1uwY50D8O3w

Just one week away from A Light in the WIndow: An Ode to Winter. Get your tickets now for an outdoor event showcasing window performances from many artists in Indianapolis. We are happy to host this event presented by Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective! indymovementarts.org/events

Are you an IPS teacher or parent? Did you know our virtual music education is FREE to all IPS schools & students? This opportunity is made possible through grant funding from The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation. For more info visit: indyopera.org/education

Thank you to the IndyStar and Domenica Bongiovanni for capturing the history of our historic building and what our plans are for the Basile Opera Center!

The music, songs, & even operas we love today are inspired or written by many black singers, songwriters, & artists. Our friends at WFYI are highlighting many wonderful documentaries celebrating black history in music and arts. Check it out daily: to.pbs.org/2MgG2U4

Tonight @ 9pm on WFYI watch "Voice of Freedom" which explores the fascinating life of celebrated singer Marian Anderson. Her persistence paved the way for many black artists in the opera & theater world. And, the lovely Angela Brown was interviewed for this documentary!

#TBT to warmer days! If only we could have the wonderful weather we had for our 2020 Opera in the Park today. Just 30 more days until Spring!

Feel good story for your Saturday: English National Opera has found new ways to take breathing techniques that opera singers all know and use on a daily basis to help Covid-19 patients. ow.ly/JsV150DDEBF

Have you listened to the local award-winning podcast, Melanated Moments In Classical Music, yet? Our friend & opera singer Angela Brown co-hosts w/ local classical musician Joshua Thompson. Listen to Season 1 today! S2 is coming soon! classicalmusicindy.org/podcasts/melan…

Our friends, Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective, teach these classes right here at the Basile Opera Center! Check out this WRTV Indianapolis featured story that shares more about their mission and classes and then sign up to take a class!

Madame Butterfly--LIVE and In-Person! Tickets went on sale today for the first-ever Indianapolis Opera concert event at the Indianapolis Zoo under the grand Bicentennial Pavilion! Purchase your tickets here and join us for this unique experience: indyopera.org/mb.html

Have you checked out the podcast Melanated Moments In Classical Music yet? Angela Brown co-hosts alongside the talented Joshua Thompson. Their latest episode is out & features the story of Marian Anderson, one of the most important figures in opera! instagram.com/p/CNXZvL2rJTR/…

This Thurs: New blues poetry opera & @indianauniv grant-funded project “The Voodoo of Hell’s Half Acre” chronicling cultural impact of iconic writer Richard Wright will air on WFYI TV, April 15 at 9pm. @VoodooPoetry Preview: youtube.com/watch?v=FjaZ3s…

What a beautiful day for opera outdoors! Today’s Sundays at the Basile was just absolutely breathtaking and fun. We love singing and performing for our fans and neighbors and what better way than safely doing so outdoors! Thank you to all who joined us today!

Tune in on WICR-FM/HD today at 12pm to hear from our General Director, David Craig Starkey. He will chat about Madame Butterfly and what else is coming up with the Indy Opera! Get your tickets to Madame Butterfly today before they are sold out! indyopera.org/mb

Opening night is tonight! The cast, orchestra, & crew are ready to put on a phenomenal show for you! Mayor Hogsett will be in attendance tonight to kick-off the performance as part of the City of Indianapolis' Bicentennial Celebration! Tickets: indyopera.org/mb

Already have tickets for Madame Butterfly? Make sure you check out our info page: IndyOpera.org/mbinfo Will call will open at 5:45pm at the latest, doors open at 6pm, & show starts at 7pm! Sponsored by: Ice Miller LLP & Capitol City Ford Photo credit: Denis Ryan Kelly Jr.

We are excited to announce our 47th Season! Season ticket packages are on sale today - Contact our box office at 317-283-3531 or visit indyopera.org/seasonpackage to reserve your season tickets today! Individual tickets for Don Giovanni go on sale 9/12/21. #Indy #Opera #IO47

Watch @WISH_TV 8 Daybreak at 8:40am Saturday morning to catch an interview with two of our Opera in the Park performers, Angela Brown Angela Brown and Joshua A. Thompson (#sockjoplin)! Reserve your free tickets at indyopera.org/oitp! #OITP #IndyParks #operaisforeveryone

Stay Tuned for our 48th Season Announcement!