Mozart on the Rock - Opera at Bandelier

The Los Alamos Opera Guild, Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos Atomic

City Transit, Los Alamos Commerce Development Corporation, and Don Quixote

Distillery & Winery are co-hosting Mozart on the Rocks - Opera at

Bandelier on September 29, 2012.  This first-ever event is an opportunity

for those not familiar with opera to participate in an introductory

experience, as well as for opera aficionados to enjoy listening in a

special venue.  The performance will be held in the evening, after the

Bandelier Fall Fiesta,  at the Monument's amphitheater.  Please bring your

blankets and come enjoy an evening of fellowship and live music under the

stars.



The event will begin with tailgating at the new White Rock Visitor Complex

at 4PM, where the Atomic City Transit will transport guests at 5PM to

Bandelier with an introduction to the evening's performance provided by

the Los Alamos Opera Guild while in transit.  Upon arrival at the

Bandelier Amphitheater, guests will have the opportunity to participate in

a complimentary wine tasting hosted by the Don Quixote Distillery & Winery

.  At 6:15, the performance begins.  The Three Sopranos singing Mozart;

coordinated by local Opera singer Alicia Soloman with Jess Cullinan and

Heather McCulloch; with selections from the Magic Flute, Marriage of

Figaro, and Cosi fan tutte, accompanied by pianist Brian Huysman.



This is a special event for National Public Lands Day, with all fees being

suspended.  The entire event is free, but donations for musicians will be

welcomed.



Please  mark your calendar, and come experience delightful music under the

stars in your favorite national park - September 29, 2012.  Spread the

word.