Name: Celebración Latina
Start: 2026-02-08T15:00:00
Location: College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus

Opera Las Vegas is set to make waves in the cultural scene with a series of events that fuse tradition with innovation. From the vibrant musical fusion of 'Celebración Latina' to the timeless genius of Puccini, and the dramatic narratives of 'Pagliacci,' these events promise an unforgettable experience. Featuring talented performers like Efraín Solís and Cecilia Violetta López, each event offers a unique glimpse into the world of opera, showcasing the depth and diversity of this revered art form.

Opera Las Vegas: A Celebration of Cultural Fusion and Classic Masterpieces

Efraín Solís

Cecilia Violetta López

Nathan Salazar

Opera Las Vegas

Starring acclaimed baritone Efraín Solís and the award-winning Mariachi Plata of the College of Southern Nevada, this unforgettable evening bridges two beloved traditions with a powerful blend of Spanish and Latin American art songs and the passionate rhythms of traditional mariachi music.

Celebración Latina

College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus

Join us for Passion for Puccini, a captivating evening celebrating the timeless genius of Giacomo Puccini. Held in the intimate setting of Myron’s at The Smith Center, this concert will feature soaring selections from La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and more.

A Passion for Puccini

Myron's at The Smith Center

Enjoy a specially curated dinner by renowned Chef Gio, while Opera Las Vegas’s General Director and CEO, Cecilia Violetta López, leads the evening as your charismatic auctioneer, inviting guests to “bid” on a menu of beloved opera arias for the artists to perform.

Auction of Arias

Monzú Italian Oven + Bar

An operatic version of the children’s literary classic, Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, based on scenes from operas by W.A. Mozart, G. Donizetti, J. Offenbach, and G.B. Pergolesi.

Pinocchio

Whitney Library

Winchester Cultural Center

College of Southern Nevada

Windmill Library

Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci is a landmark of the verismo movement, a one-act opera that blurs the boundary between theatrical performance and raw human emotion. Set in a rural Italian village, it tells the story of a traveling commedia dell’arte troupe whose offstage tensions spiral tragically into real life.

Celebración Latina

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