“Fashion Of The Opera” coming up on Oct. 5th!

Sep 14, 2012Filed under NewsTagged: ACO, American Chamber Opera, Chicago, fashion, Marisa Buchheit, merit school of music, Miss Chicago, Miss Chicago 2012, Miss Chicago Marisa Buchheit, opera

Marisa is the Event Founder and Co-Host of an exciting event coming up this October– “Fashion Of The Opera”. She is hosting this event with her opera company, American Chamber Opera. The event is co-sponsored by OperaModa and produced by Benjamin Cottrell Designs, The OFFICIAL media sponsor is the Chicago Sun-Times. This is a fashion show featuring a live opera performance, and is a benefit for the Merit School of Music and American Chamber Opera.

Purchase your tickets today!!!

www.AmericanChamberOpera.org/fashion

August Performances & Appearances

Jul 30, 2012Filed under NewsTagged: ACO, American Chamber Opera, Chicago, Marisa Buchheit, Marisa Buchheit Miss Chicago, Miss Chicago, Miss Chicago 2012, opera

Hope to see you at one or more of these exciting performances!!

Illinois Warrior Summit 8/9

Illinois Warrior Summit – August 9th

Performing National Anthem and singing a set of songs with guitar (to follow the Jesse White Tumblers). Another exciting event, in support of our country’s veterans!

http://www.illinoiswarriorsummit.com/

Singing Zerlina in Don Giovanni 8/11, 8/17, 8/19

This August (Aug. 11th, 17th, 19th), I will be performing the role of Zerlina in Mozart’s classic opera “Don Giovanni”, presented by American Chamber Opera in English. Tickets can NOW be purchased on Groupon, but only for 2 MORE DAYS!!! The special deal is 2 tickets for the price of 1, so just $20 for 2 tickets to the show.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-american-chamber-opera-company-1

Why You’ll Love It

Cool, contemporary take on a musical masterpiece
Simple staging lets the voices shine
GALA red carpet nights include professional photographer and reception with the actors
BELLO TEA will be providing concessions on Friday and Saturday shows!

Miss Chicago to appear at Veggie Fest 2012 8/11-8/12

“In its 7th year, the internationally popular event now has a friend in the form of the reigning Miss Chicago, who is a longtime vegan herself. The pageant winner joins an already exciting assortment of speakers, musical acts, food vendors and other attractions at this year’s Chicago Veggie Fest.” -Mark Wachtler, Examiner.com

At Veggie Fest, I will be performing original songs on the main stage (with guitar) at 1:30 PM on both days of the Fest- Aug. 11th and 12th. I’ll also be volunteering in the Children’s Tent.

View full article HERE: http://www.examiner.com/article/miss-chicago-to-appear-at-veggie-fest-2012

National Anthem at Chicago Air & Water Show 8/19

ONE MORE exciting performance… At 10 AM on Sunday, August 19th, I will have the honor of singing the National Anthem at The Chicago Air & Water Show. Come on down to North Ave. Beach to enjoy the show with me! Over 2 million estimated viewers each year, and the largest show of its kind in the nation.

American Chamber Opera Company recital and more

May 16, 2012Filed under NewsTagged: ACO, American Chamber Opera, Chicago, Concert, Marisa Buchheit, Miss Chicago, Miss Chicago 2012, opera

***(FREE CONCERT THIS SUNDAY)***

Please contact Mather’s—More Than a Café at (773) 774.4804 to R.S.V.P.

Hi, everyone! Just another update to keep you “in the loop” on my journey as Miss Chicago. I have some exciting events/performances coming up in the coming weeks. Of course, the BIGGIE (Miss Illinois 2012), is being held all the way down in Marion, IL, June 27th through 30th. Finals are on the 30th. Please do let me know if you are interested in attending, and I can give you all of the information you need and probably more than you need to know about this whole pageant thing!!

On Friday, June 1, I’ll be giving a Recital at Mather’s: More Than A Cafe in the Dinner Theatre at 4:30 PM. Marisa Buchheit presents “Songs of Warmth: A Summer Concert” $10 for dinner, $8 suggested donation for entertainment.
On Saturday, June 2, I’ll be serving as Grand Marshall for the FIRST ever Chicago Veggie Pride parade here in Chicago’s Grant Park.
The MISS ILLINOIS 2012 pageant will be held in Marion, Illinois from June 27 through June 30 (Top 10 compete in finals on June 30). For ticket information, go to www.MissIllinois.org OR contact me.
More events and information on the “Schedule” section of my website:www.MariSings.com.

Support my opera company by donating to our KICKSTARTER Campaign!

I’m quite honored to announce that I’ve been named Chief Marketing Officer of American Chamber Opera Company. I’m also a featured singer in the company’s 2012 season, and will be performing the role of Zerlina in Don Giovanni with the company this August. Stay tuned for further details!

The American Chamber Opera is looking to raise funds to finance the remainder of our 2012 season. Please click this link to help enhance our productions! We have had a very successful beginning in regard to ambition and talent. We now want to make our productions more visually appealing, as well as generate the funding to market our shows to larger, more diverse demographics. We are also looking to build a summer musical theater program for high school students, none of which we can do without the help of music enthusiasts!