At the Chapel of the Holy Family at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, an extraordinary afternoon unfolded where music, philanthropy and humanity converged in a way that felt almost transportive. Presented through United Way of Southern Nevada’s (UWSN) Alexis de Tocqueville Society as part of its Passport to the City series, the intimate opera experience reminded guests that some of life’s most profound moments happen not in grand arenas, but in sacred spaces where every note can be felt deep within the soul.
Through Passport to the City, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society continues to curate thoughtful cultural experiences designed to deepen human connection, celebrate community and create meaningful opportunities for Southern Nevadans to engage with the arts in new and inspiring ways.
Stepping into the chapel, one could have easily forgotten they were in Boulder City. The intimacy of the setting evoked the charm of small European chapels where opera is often experienced at close range, allowing every breath, every crescendo and every emotion to move freely through the audience. Ginger Land-van Buuren, executive director and co-founder of Vegas City Opera, delivered a breathtaking program featuring selections from “La Traviata,” “La Bohème,” “La Rondine,” “Susannah,” “Ave Maria” and Donizetti’s haunting “Il Dolce Suono” from “Lucia di Lammermoor,” recognized by many from “The Fifth Element.” > Read More
