Opera Club at the AWE

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 pm
Adult Wellness and Education Center (AWE)
602 N Findlay Ave, Norman, OK

What is Opera Club?

Opera Club is a relaxed, welcoming way to experience some of the greatest operas ever written. Led by soprano and music educator Sarah Spurlin, each session invites participants to watch, appreciate, and discuss the opera in a low-pressure environment. No prior opera knowledge required! Drop in whenever you are available, no registration required.

Think of it like book club… but with glorious music, fabulous costumes, and the occasional dramatic death scene.

Now Showing at Opera Club

September 2nd & 16th – Puccini’s Tosca

A gripping tale of love, political intrigue, and sacrifice unfolds over one fateful day in Rome. Featuring soaring melodies, intense drama, and famous arias including “Vissi d’arte,” Tosca is one of opera’s most thrilling masterpieces.

What to expect:

  • We watch a full-length production of a well-known opera, broken into two sessions for an easier, more comfortable viewing experience (no need to sit in a theater for three hours!).

  • All showings include subtitles, so you never miss a word.

  • After each section, we share short video clips from other productions, highlighting modern twists, unusual stagings, or wildly creative interpretations. (Have you ever seen a La Bohème on the moon?!)

  • Along the way, we explore the history, cultural impact, and surprising pop culture connections of each opera. You may be shocked where opera shows up.

  • Most importantly, Opera Club is built around conversation: questions, reactions, laughter, curiosity, and shared moments of awe.

Who is Opera Club for?

Opera Club is open to adults of all experience levels—from first-time opera explorers to longtime fans. No background in music or opera is necessary, and you do not need to be an AWE member to attend.

Opera Club is free to attend and is offered in partnership with the Adult Wellness and Education Center (AWE) as part of Cimarron Opera’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and arts accessibility.

Questions? Contact Cimarron Opera at info@cimarronopera.org.

This project receives funding from the Creative Aging Initiative, made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Oklahoma Arts Council (which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts), and the Tobacco Settlement and Entitlement Trust (TSET).