A&O Meetup in Indianapolis: "Amahl", on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Gregory Disney-Britton

INDIANA---Meetup with the Disney-Britton's at "Amahl and the Night Visitors," at the Indianapolis Opera this Friday, December 13. Back by popular demand! In this warm and compassionate story, Gian Carlo Menotti has captured the essential spirit of Christmas.

• Composer: Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007)
• Opera: "Amahl and the Night Visitors"
• Audience: An opera to recapture your childhood.
• Address: Basile Opera Center, 4011 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis (map)
• When: Friday, December 13, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
• Tickets: (800)745-3000 or http://www.indy
• Cost: $25-$50

The story tells of the night the Three Kings, following the star of Bethlehem, stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, a poor, crippled shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother. Inspired by the Wise Men's tale of a kingdom "built on love alone," Amahl offers his own simple gift to the Christ Child. And then a miracle happens. . . .