Burgers & Bordeaux

The Opera Omaha Guild adds more sizzle to the summer cook out tradition.

Get ready for a day of family fun, delicious grilled creations and fabulous wines at the Guild's Burgers & Bordeaux on Sunday, August 30, 2009. Five top area chefs compete in a gourmet burger throw down. Putting a new twist on a classic summer grilling tradition, samples of each of the gourmet creations will be served along with amazing wines. Special guest Karen Fahden will pour wines from Hans Fahden Vineyards. Wines selections also will come from Goosecross Cellars and other wineries. Celebrity judges will determine the “Best Grilled Burger in Omaha”. Family activities will be available to entertain kids of all ages.

Sunday, August 30, 2009 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Sunset Valley Country Club 91st & Arbor Street

Adults: $35 Adv, $40 at door

Selected Wines: $5 (includes one souvenir wine glass)

Kids (12 & under): $5 - hot dogs & chips

For tickets or more information contact the Opera Omaha Box Office at opera@operaomaha.org or (402) 346-7372.

Opera for Kids Workshops

Opera Omaha enters the world of summer workshops! Opera for Kids is a fun and interactive week-long camp aimed at upper elementary and middle school aged children (those entering 3rd -8th grade). The Opera for Kids workshops will run August 3-7, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Morning sessions center on acting, dancing and singing, while afternoon sessions touch on the history, poetry and musical interpretation of children’s operas such as this season’s Brundibar. Parents and family are invited to attend the “Friday Finale” – a free noontime presentation of classic opera scenes performed by the students. For more information or to register contact Opera Omaha at opera@operaomaha.org or at 402-346-7372.