Opera Orlando is partnering with Casa De Mexico to present it’s México Canta! fundraising event, an evening of entertainment dedicated to the culture, costume, and music of Mexico, and the art of surrealist painter Frida Kahlo. Tickets are on sale now for this exclusive event happening September 9, 2023 at the Orlando Museum of Art. Enjoy a vibrant and exciting social night of food, wine, margaritas, live music, and dance.
México Canta! is the first of several unique lead-up events to Opera Orlando’s MainStage production of Frida, which will be performed at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, January 26 and 28, 2024.
México Canta! will feature a lively performance by the Mexican Marimba Ensemble in the museum’s main gallery during the pre-show reception with Mexican-inspired cuisine and margaritas provided by Frontera Cocina Mexicana. Then, Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara will lead guests into the museum’s auditorium for a memorable performance of dancing and singing by Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet Orlando and Mexican-American soprano Cecilia Violetta López, offering attendees a sneak peek of her performance as the title role in Frida, which she will return to Orlando to sing in January.
The event will also showcase contemporary paintings from Hispanic artists throughout Central Florida who were inspired by Kahlo and her artwork and sponsored by Casa de Mexico. Hand-made folk dresses donated by Cabetcal from the Mexican state of Oaxaca will also be on display. These beautiful and detailed dresses are typical of the ones Frida wore as a connection to her mother’s heritage.
Tickets for the event are $75 and space is limited to only 200 guests for this special event. A paid valet parking option will be available. Purchase tickets HERE or call the Opera Orlando box office at (407) 512-1900, ext. 0.