The Infinite Possibilities Public Art Project launched the fundraising campaign for the installation of a 30-foot bronze sculpture on Shore Rock Island at Ocean Beach Park in New London. The sculpture, Infinity, is a 21-foot Neo-classical style cast bronze female figure that holds aloft a 10-foot infinity loop. The stainless steel loop will be illuminated at night and will be a beacon of light that can be seen from the mouth of the Thames River, Long Island Sound, and from the shore at Ocean Beach Park.Opera in the Art Park Supports Infinite Possibilities Public Art Project
As part of the fundraising efforts for the Infinite Possibilities project, the “Opera in the Art Park” concert series featuring both nationally and internationally acclaimed opera singers will be held at both Hygienic Art Park and the Eugene O'Neill Theater this summer.
The sculptor, Renee Rhodes, said, “This gateway sculpture will attract visitors to the City of New London and provide inspiration and pride to the community.” Renee Rhodes is a Connecticut sculptor (www.reneerhodes.com) who has completed two other cast bronze public art works in New London: Athena Stands Watch on Eugene O'Neill Drive, and Gaia in The Hygienic Art Park.
“’Opera in the Art Park’ was developed to cross all barriers with regard to music, taste, locale and income level,” stated Robert DeRobbio, Ph.D., President of the Infinite Possibilities Board.
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Encore Opera, in conjunction with Knobs and Knockers Productions, is presenting a concert entitled "Italian Favorites" at the Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank Street, New London, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. This concert is $15 per person and tickets may be reserved or purchased through the Hygienic Art Park website, www.hygienic.orgor by calling (860)443-8001. The program will include selections from I Pagliacci, Gianni Schicchi, L'elisir D'amore, Cosi Fan Tutti, Cavalleria Rusticana, Naughty Marietta, and La Boheme.
On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Encore Opera, in conjunction with Knobs and Knockers Productions, is presenting a concert entitled "Opera Goes To The Movies" at the Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank Street, New London, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. This concert is $15 per person and tickets may be reserved or purchased through the Hygienic Art Park website, www.hygienic.org or by calling (860)443-8001. The program will include selections from La Traviata, Le Nozze di Figaro, La Boheme, Rigoletto, Carmen, Showboat, Fiddler on the Roof, maid of Orleans, The Kissing Bandit, Carolina Blues, Les Miserables, and Kismet.
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Encore Opera, in conjunction with Knobs and Knockers Productions, is presenting a concert entitled "Mozart to Broadway at the Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank Street, New London, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. This concert is $15 per person and tickets may be reserved or purchased through the Hygienic Art Park website, www.hygienic.org or by calling (860)443-8001. The program will feature selections from Le Nozze di Figaro, Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Kismet, man of La Mancha, Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Most Happy Fella, South Pacific, and My Fair Lady.
On Sunday, August 6, 2023, Knobs and Knockers Productions is presenting "A Musical Journey with Accordion and Fiddle" at the Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank Street, New London from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The concert is $20 per person and tickets may be reserved or purchased through the Hygienic Art Park website, www.hygienic.org or by calling (860)443-8001. This will be a musical extravaganza featuring Cory Pesaturo on accordion and Mari Black on the fiddle. Both performers hold world titles on their respective instruments.
The musical series will culminate with a Cabaret performance at the Eugene O'Neill Theater, Dina Merrill Theater, on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 7:00pm -9:00pm. The performance will feature cabaret singing sensations Nicolas King and Seth Sikes and the piano stylings of Billy Stritch. Tickets range from $65 per person to $100 per person. Reservations can be made by contacting Nanci DeRobbio at 401-524-7968 or Robert DeRobbio at 401-524-1638. All tickets are pre-ordered, with no reservations being taken at the door.
The entire summer concert series is being presented as part of a continuing musical series in support of the Infinite Possibilities Public Art Project, a 501c(3) non-profit, Celebrating Unity, Diversity, Peace, Hope, and Inspiration through Public Art.
For more information on the Infinite Possibilities Public Art Project as well as details on several and events supporting the project, please visit www.infinityCT.org.
