La Bohème Opening Weekend Celebrations
You’re invited!
Join MN Opera for the 2023-2024 season finale and Opening Weekend of La Boheme. Enjoy a delicious dinner OR brunch with drinks, a delicious meal, and program with special guests from the creative team.
DINNER [SOLD OUT]
Saturday, May 4 at 5pm
317 on Rice Park
Dinner tickets are $125 each and include:
- Pre-show dinner with wine
- Pre-show talk with special guests of MN Opera
- Valet parking
BRUNCH [SOLD OUT]
Sunday, May 5 at 11:30am
The Saint Paul Hotel
Brunch tickets are $110 each and include:
- Pre-show brunch with wine
- Pre-show talk with special guests of MN Opera
- Valet parking (pre-registration required)
DINNER HAS SOLD OUT!
BRUNCH HAS SOLD OUT!
MENUS
DINNER
FIRST COURSE
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons
BRUNCH
A selection of warm and cold offerings will be available and may include the below options or similar items.
ENTRÉE (choice of)
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Polenta Cakes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Red Wine Demi
Oven Roasted Salmon
Saffron Couscous, Haricot Verts, Chardonnay Butter Emulsion
Cheese Ravioli
Sweet Corn Cream
DESSERT
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Fresh Berries, Chocolate Sauce
CHILLED OFFERINGS
Chef Selection of Composed Salad and House Dressing
Fresh Fruit Display served with Yogurt Dip
Slow Poached Shrimp Cocktail with House Cocktail Sauce
Freshly Baked Pastries Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Chef Selections of Pastries
WARMER OFFERINGS
Fresh Made Classic Eggs Benedict*
Made to Order Omelets Sugar Cured Bacon and Sausage
Chef’s Selection of Potato of the Day
Chef’s Selection of Vegetable of the Day
Chef’s Selection of Entrée of the Day
Chef Carved Prime Rib* with Rosemary Au Jus and Horseradish Cream
Chef Made Malted Waffles with Mixed Berries, Caramel Bananas, Whipped Cream, Butter and Warm Maple Syrup
EVENT TIMELINES
DINNER
5pm
Passed appetizers, hosted cocktail/mocktail/wine, cash bar
5:45pm
Dinner & program
7:30pm
Performance of La Bohème
8:30pm
Intermission Reception in the Drake
BRUNCH
11:30am
Passed appetizers, hosted cocktail/mocktail/wine, cash bar
12:00pm
Brunch & program
2:00pm
Performance of La Bohème
3:00pm
Intermission Reception in the Drake
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
For questions, to exchange your tickets to another date, or to purchase your package by phone, call Minnesota Opera Patron Services at 612-333-6669, M-F, 10am-5pm.
Space is limited, purchase early!
For event related questions, contact Kristin Matejcek at [email protected] or call 612-342-9580.