Be sure to arrive at least an hour early, so you can catch Artistic Director Michael Borowitz’s pre-show talk for Aida (Oct. 12th - be there 6:30 pm or Oct. 14th - arrive at 1 pm). Spectacular! Want to see what I mean? Check out his pre-show talk for “Orpheus in the Underworld.” (On the left screen, his talk — click on the right screen, and it will take you to that moment in the opera!) You’ll see why we’re all wearing “Michael Borowitz Fan Club” t-shirts.

Explore the majesty of ancient Egypt, the mysteries of the human heart. Experience some of the world’s most breath-taking music as this beautiful tragedy unfolds. This is what opera is all about.

If Reno is America’s Adventure Place … it is also America’s arts adventure place. Don’t know if we still can claim the title, but one upon a time, we had the highest percent of musicians, dancers and artists per capita in the U.S. (At least back in the day when casinos had house bands and elaborate local shows. “Hello Hollywood Hello” anyone?)

We might not have the numbers anymore, but we make up for it in diversity and quality. Nevada Opera is a real gem of a company. And this production of Aida promises to be spectacular. And just think — this is where Dolora Zajick got her start!