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OperaDelaware Is Hosting A Poker Night And New Show

Justin Franiak March 21st

Get out and support the arts! OperaDelaware is hosting a poker night and new show.

On Friday, March 31, OperaDelaware will host a Casino-themed Opening Night Microgala at The Grand Opera House before they open La traviata – the opera that inspired Moulin Rouge and Pretty Woman! 

Join OperaDelaware from 5-7 in The Baby Grand Lobby of The Grand Opera House for an exclusive event featuring a RED CARPET RUNWAY PHOTOSHOOT, champagne, and Italian bites!

Try your luck at fast-paced, professionally-run blackjack and poker games or compete in a POKER TOURNAMENT with a $1000 grand prize!

This will be a night at the opera you’ll never forget. Dress to impress and lay down your best hand for a chance to WIN!

Grab your Microgala Tickets for $50!https://www.operade.org/opening-night-microgala

Tickets for La traviata (the opera that inspired Moulin Rouge and Pretty Woman) range from $29-$99 and can be purchased here: https://www.operade.org/la-traviata

So you’ve never been to the opera? No worries!

Going to the opera is not intimidating at all!

For one what should you wear? You can wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Not sure you will understand what’s going on during the opera? Don’t worry!

The opera has super titles! Basically sub-titles just above the stage.

OperaDelaware’s mission is create an engaged, diverse community brought together by a shared value of musical and dramatic experiences of astonishing beauty.

OperaDelaware is the only professional opera company in the state and the 11th oldest in the country.

According to their website “OperaDelaware is a professional non-profit opera company with a reputation for excellence in both opera and arts education. OperaDelaware opens the door to bold, vibrant and creative operatic programming that enriches the community, transforms audiences, and encourages dialogue.”

Get out and support the arts! OperaDelaware is hosting a poker night and new show.

On Friday, March 31, OperaDelaware will host a Casino-themed Opening Night Microgala at The Grand Opera House before they open La traviata – the opera that inspired Moulin Rouge and Pretty Woman! 

What Delaware is Famous For According to Out-Of-Staters

When asked, “What is Delaware famous for?” these answers were recorded by out-of-staters. Maybe they know more than we do, or they just don’t! Some said the obvious things we all think of when describing our own state, but others noted what they think they know about Delaware. It’s always interesting to see what others think of us, being such a small state. Delaware is known for way more than we know, and it’s our duty to represent our state proudly!

  • No Sales Tax

    It’s the no brainer. We tell people this when describing our state too. So they’re not far off for saying this is what we’re famous for.

  • Historically, the First State

    Not everyone knows this, believe it or not. But yes, we are number 1 and that is something to be proud of.

  • Corporate Law

    Many businesses have headquarters and office space in Delaware to benefit from the lenient taxes and business laws.

  • DuPont

    DuPont is actually well known globally, due to their relations to Europe and the making of gunpowder in their early founding years.

  • Joe Biden

    The President of the United States is from Delaware and frequents coming home, resulting in what we all call “Joe Jams”.

  • That Scene in Wayne's World

    “Hi, we’re in….Delaware.”

  • Famous For Not Being Famous

    One redditor, DrWhoIsOverrated, stated, “There are very few things that stick out about the state, yet it’s the first state that comes to mind whenever someone is asked about a forgettable state.”

  • Tradition to Stock Up On Booze When Passing Through the State

    Our liquor stores have no sales tax and our liquor and beer is fairly cheaper than other states. Mind you, we have very large loiquor stores all over the state.

  • Dogfish Head Beer

    A local brewery that grew into a nationally known brand. Founded in Milton Delaware and Rehoboth Beach Delaware.

  • Chicken Farms

    The history of the overproduction of chicken in the United States actually stems from Delaware in the early founding areas. A mistake in shipping chickens to a Delaware farmer resulted in the farmer receiving thousands of more chickens than she intended.

  • Drivers Not Going Faster Than the Posted Speed Limit on 295

    Apparently, we drive the suggested speed limit on I-295…. isn’t this the right thing to do though?

  • A Bridge and Tolls

    Obviously this was written by someone who lives North of the beaches.

  • The Pronunciation of Newark

    You can tell a Delawarean from a New Jersey local by the way they pronounce Newark. It’s New-ark, not Nork here!

  • Nothing

    People really have the audacity to say Delaware has “nothing.” How do you think we wrote this list then???