The ARTS at Marks Garage & Hawaii Opera Theatre present Opera at the Lofts

Honolulu, Hawaii – On Saturday, May 30, 2015, The ARTS at Marks Garage (Marks) and Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) partner to present the first Opera at the Lofts event at Chinatown Artists Lofts. The event is slated to run from 6:00pm – 10:00pm and features music by dj mr nick, singers from HOT’s Orvis Opera Studio, and open studios showcasing the first and only live/work artists studios in Honolulu.

Marks has been a leader in presenting innovative, modern arts experience in Honolulu, having played an integral role in the creation and implementation of First Friday, street festivals, Chinatown Artists Lofts, youth art programs, and the renaissance of Chinatown.

Founded over 50 years ago, HOT is fresh off an Opera Season that highlighted the diversity of the operatic repertoire and included a contemporary opera, staged in a warehouse, and the pop-culture phenomenon Sweeney Todd. HOT has aggressively worked to develop new opera experiences for the community. This partnership between the two organizations began because of the shared value of cultivating theArts community in Hawaii.

Renovations of a secluded courtyard at the Mendonca Building on Hotel Street at Smith and Beretania are newly complete and the home of Chinatown Artists Lofts.The lush tropical landscaping within a 110-year-old historical brick structure have created a unique opportunity for an elegant social Arts experience to take place. Founded in 2010, Chinatown Artists Lofts is home to over a dozen multi-media artists from around the world, and on this night, they open their doors to you to share their new work, a beautiful setting, and live performances.

The event will also have adult beverages from the award-winning team at TheManifest and food from Grondin French/Latin cuisine & The Ethiopian Love Restaurant available for purchase.

Tickets to this benefit event are $10 / person. Ticket includes admission to event, entertainment, & light pupus by Grondin with the proceeds from ticket and bar sales going to the benefit of both non-profits.

Tickets can be purchased online at OperaAtTheLofts.Eventbrite.com.

For more information or media inquiries please contact:
Sarah Bauer / (808) 521-2903   / Sarah@artatmarks.com
Jason Walter / (808) 596-7858   / j_walter@hawaiiopera.org

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