Diva Arena to perform at The Room at Cedar Grove

“A Night at the Opera” features four-course Italian meal to benefit Paul Kares

Delaware State News
Posted 6/16/21

LEWES — The Room at Cedar Grove in Lewes, Delaware, continues its Paul Kares concert series on Saturday, June 19, with a performance by mezzo-soprano Andrea Arena .

A Night at the …

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Diva Arena to perform at The Room at Cedar Grove

“A Night at the Opera” features four-course Italian meal to benefit Paul Kares

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LEWES — The Room at Cedar Grove in Lewes, Delaware, continues its Paul Kares concert series on Saturday, June 19, with a performance by mezzo-soprano Andrea Arena.

A Night at the Opera,” which includes a four-course Italian-themed meal, benefits the nonprofit Paul Kares, a 501c3 that raises funds to support aspiring chefs and musicians.

Charity co-founder Paul Cullen of Paul’s Cullen-ary Company is the former bass player for the band Bad Company. He blends music, wine and fine cuisine at his events.

“We’ve featured internationally famous rock and jazz performers, and now we’re showcasing opera,” Mr. Cullen said. “It’s all part of our goal to bring diverse musical entertainment to the beach.”

Mr. Cullen said the opera singer is the perfect match for his cuisine, which is inspired by his Italian grandmother’s old recipes.  “What goes better with Italian food than beautiful opera music?” he said. “And Andrea’s voice is nothing short of exquisite. “

Ms. Arena is a homegrown talent. The Delaware native was a University of Delaware nursing major when she took a voice class. She switched her major to music and later trained with the Des Moines Metro Opera. She has played the lead role in “Carmen” and Flora in “La Traviata.”

Ms. Arena —a finalist in the prestigious Richard Parkinson International Italian Scholarship Competition — was named “Delaware’s Top Diva” in Delaware Today’s “Best of Delaware” issue.

Tickets for “A Night at the Opera” are $95 each, and seating is limited. Visit paulcullen.rocks to purchase.

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