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Operatika presents: Selections from Arias of Seduction

Operatika presents: Selections from Arias of Seduction

Wednesday, Sep 25

7:00 PM–9:00 PM

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Painter Caitlin Cherry invites multidisciplinary artist Khadija Mbowe and their production company Operatika to present a groundbreaking performance blending opera with burlesque and pole dance art. Attendees may be part of a live studio audience. Happy hour starts at 6 PM with the performance starting at 7 PM. Space is limited; please RSVP.

This program is made possible with help from Nia Burks, of Butter and Filth, Richmond, and Colleen Jolly.

About the artist:
Gambian-Canadian-American artist Khadija Mbowe (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist, vocalist, educator and content creator. Khadija’s diverse musical repertoire encompasses opera, jazz, musical theater and original compositions. As a content creator Khadija creates enlightening video essays for their YouTube channel with over 36 million viewers.

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