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The Armadillo’s Tea

Dennis Arrowsmith

Dennis Arrowsmith with HGOco wrote The Armadillo’s Dream children’s book, to be launched at the Armadillo’ Tea on Nov. 4.

The Armadillo’s Tea at the St. Regis Hotel will raise funds for Houston Grand Opera’s HGOco, the company’s community outreach and collaboration arm, as it celebrates the launch of The Armadillo’s Dream, a children’s book authored by HGOco Touring Programs Manager Dennis Arrowsmith. This is HGO’s first-ever commissioned storybook, with underwriting by the Connie Kwan-Wong Foundation and publishing by CKW Luxe. Through poetry, it tells the story of Sandy, an armadillo whose fondest wish is to sing onstage with Houston Grand Opera at the Wortham Theater Center. The Armadillo’s Dream is available to the public starting Nov. 5 and can be purchased on the HGO website. Arrowsmith will give a reading and sign copies of the book at the Tea.

The Armadillo’s Dream will become one of HGOco’s five opera-themed storybooks, where a singing storyteller brings a picture book to life for students, pre-K through second grade, in HGOco’s Storybook Opera program.            

The Armadillo’s Tea is chaired by HGO supporter Connie Kwan-Wong. Arrowsmith will give a reading and sign copies of the book. Illustrations are by Eduard Hokabyan. Proceeds from the Tea will support HGOco, which explores making opera relevant to its changing audience by connecting the company with the Houston community through collaboration.

For reservations, click here.              

Dates: 
Sunday, November 4, 2018, 3:00 pm
Price: 
Limited availability tickets begin at $250 and include a signed copy of the book.
Venue: 
St. Regis Hotel
Address: 
1919 Briar Oaks Lane,
Houston, TX 77027

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