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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T193000
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LOCATION:Lawrence Arts Center - 940 New Hampshire St.\, Lawrence\, Kansas 66044
DESCRIPTION:<b>Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance Season Finale: Carmen in Concert</b><b> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">All Ages </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Composer: George Bizet </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Librettist: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Henri Meilhac</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Ludovic Halévy </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music Director: Hugo Vera </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conductor: Jesse Henkensiefken</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Friday, April 24 | 7:30pm</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Saturday, April 25 | 2:00pm</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">FREE</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join the Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance (MAPAA) as they present Bizet's Carmen for Four! With a reduced score and orchestra, you will enjoy the incredible operatic stylings of Soprano Laurgen Auge, Tenor Hugo Vera, Mezzo-Soprano Hayley Shoemaker, and Baritone DJ Jordan.  The opera of all operas, Carmen is packed with some of the most recognizable tunes in the operatic world, a favorite for the most die hard opera fan or for one who is just being introduced.  </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">MAPAA is a 501c3 Non Profit that aims to musically enrich underserved communities throughout Northeast Kansas, creating high caliber music performance and educational opportunities in a welcoming atmosphere that is accessible for all. There is no cost for admission, however tickets are required for both performances. Visit</span><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mapaa.org&c=E,1,rl9boomM6439idpI7kv6pycHqaHjqRpXHQcvTwifgxZ57wGG1JT6RVqnNwP6e10CZufg-ip749RWmdltOluQ6Pr_MWJn0VoLr2pod5kN5s80AHG23VbfI0LF&typo=1"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.mapaa.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for further information.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Presented by Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance in partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center.</span> <br style="font-weight: 400;" /><br style="font-weight: 400;" />
SUMMARY:MAPAA Presents: Carmen in Concert
ORGANIZER:Lawrence Arts Center
URL;VALUE=URI:https://lawrenceartscenter.org/event/mapaa-presents-carmen/
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