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LaZer Divas vs. the Sky Pirates of Destiny

By Darel Snodgrass
Published November 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM CST

Opera Memphis presents a new production, "LaZer Divas vs. the Sky Pirates of Destiny," in a new venue.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Opera Memphis General Director Ned Canty about this imaginative blend of opera and science fiction, featuring Memphis favorites and the new Handorff Company artists.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 15
Times: 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Location: Memphis Museum of Science and History,
AutoZone Sharpe Planetarium (3050 Central Ave)
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Checking on the Arts Local EventsOpera Memphis AutoZone Sharpe PlanetariumMuseum of Science and History (MoSH)Pink Palace Museums
Darel Snodgrass
From signing on to announce Morning Edition in 1987 to becoming Director of Radio in 2020, Darel Snodgrass' career at WKNO has grown alongside the station’s role as a trusted source for NPR news and Mid-South arts coverage. Today, he continues to guide WKNO Radio while expanding its reach through new forms of media.
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