Cheers to Opera

A series of virtual happy hours with an operatic twist. Presented by Cincinnati Opera’s Center Stage Board Associates, each event features a drink-making demo along with a chat with an opera artist.


Molly Wellmann Mixes Up “The Lyford”

Mixologist Molly Wellmann, owner of Japp’s in OTR, shares her recipe for the opera-inspired cocktail, “The Lyford,” named after Ralph Lyford, Cincinnati Opera’s first managing director.


Morris Robinson & Revel OTR Urban Winery

Our friends at Revel OTR Urban Winery lead a tasting of some of their favorite wines, and renowned bass and Cincinnati Opera Artistic Advisor Morris Robinson talks about the opera singer life.


William Menefield & The Mercer

Emmy Friedrichs, general manager of The Mercer OTR, offers a demo of a custom cocktail, and composer William Menefield talks about his impressive career, including the new work for Cincinnati Opera, Fierce.