Opera on Tap

"Down on your luck? OOT is too this April. Come drown your sorrows in songs of heartbreak and copious amounts of beer! The best kind of therapy we think!"


That's what it said on the website for Opera on Tap (OOT) when I checked it out after experiencing my first such event at the Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti last night. (See the link below.) I'm here to tell you there's nothing quite like being in a historic bar full of patrons, eating a great burger while having a glass of Hopalicious beer, and listening to wonderful vocalists from the area sing selections from various operas, including songs from "Showboat", "Guys and Dolls", and "Kiss Me Kate." The intimacy and comaraderie of the experience made me wonder if this wasn't similar to what it would be like in a pub in Ireland. The performers were enjoying themselves, and imbibing, as much as the audience. We were sharing in our love of food, drink, and music in a way not possible in a concert hall.

Rog and I read about this particular event in the local newspaper in a column that focuses on beer. Who knew? Now that we know about it, we will be taking advantage of future opportunities and think anyone who likes what we like -- good food, good drink, good music, good company -- would enjoy it, too. That we may be able to take advantage of opportunties to share this experience in other cities -- Chicago, Atlanta, The Twin Cities, New York, New Orleans -- well, that's just icing on the cake!

For an example of what I'm talking about, check out the link below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLIs89Q6Lx0
To learn more about Opera on Tap, check out this link:

http://www.operaontap.com/