SPECIAL EVENT: Knoxville Opera - On the Lawn with Carmen and Bizet

Ijams is delighted partner with Knoxville Opera for "On the Lawn with Carmen and Bizet," a performance featuring highlights from the world’s most popular opera, Bizet’s Carmen.  Among the selections are the iconic Habanera and Seguidilla.  

Brian Salesky, Knoxville Opera’s dynamic and entertaining artistic director, will host the performance and accompany soprano Jacquie Brecheen, mezzo-soprano Aubrey Odle, and tenor Wayd Odle.  

Tickets are required and limited to 200 physically distanced guests seated on the lawn and patio in front of the Visitor Center pavilion on the plaza near the front entrance of the Visitor Center (2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville 37920). Guests will be required to wear a mask for check in and until they are seated on the lawn. Masks also are required in the Visitor Center. Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. 

In the event of rain at performance time, this event may be postponed to a later date.

For more information, email Sarah Brobst at sbrobst@ijams.org.