Concert under the stars kicks off a busy month of shows for Opera Kelowna

A series of outdoor concerts by Opera Kelowna will begin Aug. 2 at UBC Okanagan.

Set in the central courtyard, the free openair public concert will feature the worldclass professional voices that will be included in the cast of their August 2017 production of Puccini’s La Boheme.

The public is invited to bring picnic blankets or chairs and find their favourite spots around the courtyard. Parking for the evening is complimentary.

Opera Under the Stars is free to attend, but online pre-registration is required at eventbrite.ca (search for Opera Under the Stars).

Refreshments will be available for purchase, including a selection of wines from Quails’ Gate Winery, beer and soft drinks, and gourmet food options. All ages are welcome. Opera Under the Stars takes place at Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The event opens Opera Kelowna’s 2017 Summer Concert Series, which continues with three additional Opera in the Park concerts: — Aug. 3 at Kelowna’s Guisachan Park — Aug. 4 at West Kelowna’s Memorial Park Amphitheatre — Aug. 6 at Peachland’s Heritage Park The concerts give audiences a taste of Opera Kelowna’s mainstage performance of La Boheme at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Aug. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on the various concerts, check Opera Kelowna’s website at operakelowna.com.

Photo contributed Opera lovers enjoy an open-air concert at last summer’s Opera Under the Stars in the central courtyard at UBC Okanagan. This year, Opera Under the Stars takes place Aug. 2, starting at 8:30 p.m. at UBCO, with additional outdoor performances by Opera...