Checking on the Arts

Opera Memphis is about to begin their new new season, but before the first Masterworks production of La Boheme in November, they're bringing 30 days of opera, all over the area.  Darel Snodgrass spoke with Opera Memphis Artistic Director Ned Canty about this exciting program.

For a schedule of appearances, http://operamemphis.org/calendar

Fiddler on the Roof will kick off the 93rd consecutive season at Theatre Memphis with director Kell Christie reliving each moment. 

Playhouse on the Square presents The 5th Annual Great Wine Performances Tuesday, August 21 from 6 to 8pm. The fundraiser is part wine tasting and part theatre trivia contest.

Napa Café along with Frederick Wildman and Sons, The Wine Market and Chocistry will host two benefit dinners for the Soulsville Foundation on Sunday August 19th & Monday August 20th, 2012. This special dinner will feature six courses with wine pairings. Additionally, each course will be paired with a specific song from the Stax catalog. The songs will be performed live by the students of the Stax Music Academy throughout the evening.