Dinner and a Diva: Tosca

Our next Dinner and a Diva on Tuesday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 21 features Puccini's Tosca. Set in Rome in the summer of 1800, this melodrama is described on The Opera 101 website as "one of the most lethal of operas. None of the central characters make it to the end alive, hero or villain."  Tosca is a story of a beautiful opera singer in love with a painter and the jealous chief of police who wants her for himself. Although Tosca received indifferent reviews from critics when it premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on Jan. 14, 1900, it was an immediate success with the public. 

Writing for theartsdesk.com, Stephen Walsh notes that "To this day the dramatic force of Tosca and its characters continues to fascinate both performers and audiences." Currently Tosca ranks #5 on the 2015/16 Operabase list of the world's most frequently performed operas. 

So join us on either one of the two Dinner and a Diva evenings this month, and you'll hear Puccini at his dramatic best with soaring melodies, fiery and passionate duets, and heartbreaking arias sung by Cristina Bakhoum, soprano; Pedro Carreras, tenor; and Anthony Yezzi, bass-baritone; accompanied by Capitol City Opera's music director, Catherine Giel.

The dinner includes a sampling of premium hors d’ oeuvres, fresh salad, choice of two gourmet entrees, decadent dessert, hot coffee/tea, and two glasses of fine wine, for only $60 per person (tax included; gratuity separate). The performers from the Capitol City Opera Company sing between each course. The evening begins at 6:15 p.m. with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres reception; dinner and performance start promptly at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call 404-634-6268.

We're Going to Be On Atlanta Eats!

We have a date set for our restaurant to air on the popular PeachtreeTV show, hosted by Steak Shapiro, Atlanta Eats! The date is coming up on Saturday,February 17, at 7 p.m., with an encore showing to air the following week on Sunday,February 25, at 10:30 a.m. Check it out and see if you spot yourself, if you were with us during filming.

Wine Dine & Win, January 26, 7:30 p.m.

This Friday, Jan. 26, at 7:30pm, enjoy an evening of wonderful food and opera games at Wine Dine & Win! The night includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, aria auction, opera trivia, plus some surprises! We are excited to feature 4 of Atlanta's most outstanding singers: Julia Metry, soprano; Heather Witt, mezzo-soprano; Timothy Tolar, tenor; and Wade Thomas, baritone. Each will have arias for auction, including several of the most famous and beautiful pieces in the repertoire. What music you hear is up to you, so come ready to bid for your favorite! All proceeds support the mission and programs of Capitol City Opera, including children’s outreach programs, main stage shows, and advancing the careers of young, local performers. Tickets, costing $40 per person, are available at www.ccityopera.org.

Holiday Schedule: Closed on New Year's Day

To allow our staff some time off to enjoy the holiday with their friends and families, we will be closed all day on New Year's Day, Monday January 1st as well as at lunch on Tuesday, January 2nd. We will re-open Tuesday, January 2nd, at 4 p.m., for dinner. Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience. Happy New Year!!!

New Year's Eve Special Dinner Menu

Can you believe 2017 has almost come to a close? To celebrate 2018, on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, with seatings from 5:30-9 p.m., we'll offer a special six-course holiday menu, complete with champagne. Bring a date or a whole group of revelers to ring in the New Year in high style. Enjoy your choice of each of premium hors d'oeuvres, savory soups, fresh salads, gourmet entrees, and decadent desserts accompanied by a glass of bubbly champagne. There will also be a palate-cleansing course of raspberry sorbet tickled with champagne. The complete dinner costs just $89.95 per person. (The holiday menu is the only one that we will serve on this night.) Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 404-634-6268.

Dinner and a Diva: Boar's Head Fest, Seating On Friday, December 15th

Our last Dinner and a Diva of the 2017 Season is the ever-popular, much-anticipated Boar's Head Feast. We still have spaces left for our Friday, December 15th special performance (Tuesday, December 19th and Wednesday, December 20th are already sold out). Experience the pageantry of traditional, costumed madrigal singing this holiday season. This is one of our most beloved events, so be sure to make your reservations now before we are full.

It's a 20+ year tradition! Capitol City Opera's Madrigal Singers will present an evening of traditional a cappella Christmas and holiday carols and songs from the Renaissance and Baroque periods plus a few contemporary surprises, all in beautiful period costume. Enjoy a three course meal with wine while we entertain you, pass around the wassail, and even present the traditional boar's head. This will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!

The dinner includes hors d’ oeuvres, salad, choice of two entrees, dessert, coffee/tea, and two glasses of wine, for only $60 per person (tax included; gratuity separate). The performers from theCapitol City Opera Company sing between each course. The evening begins at 6:15 p.m. with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres reception; dinner and performance start promptly at 7p.m. Reservations are required at 404-634-6268.