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.

Cheers to opera! Cincinnati mixologist Molly Wellmann joined Cincinnati Opera Center Stage on Zoom last week to teach us how to make her opera-themed cocktai...

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.

Cincinnati Opera's Center Stage Board Associates present CHEERS TO OPERA. Join us for a tasting of award-winning wines with Revel OTR Urban Winery, plus an i...

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.

Join Cincinnati Opera Center Stage for a cocktail demo by The Mercer and conversation with composer William Menefield.