Join the Opera Cowgirls & ARKAI for a side-splitting and glass-shattering blend of opera, country, and rock in an evening at Staten Island’s Giovanni's Trattoria that’s sure to be unforgettable! 

In case of inclement weather, this outdoor event will be rescheduled to Saturday, August 21. 

All events have limited seats to create a unique and intimate experience for those who attend, so act fast and buy your tickets!  

In partnership with SupportNYC, we will give 100% of the money raised through ticket sales to the #TY100 small businesses and the performing artists to help them get through the challenges they have faced due to Covid-19. In addition, all ticket prices and donations through this event are 100% tax-deductible.

HEALTH GUIDELINES:

• All patrons must show proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID test from within the past 48 hours.

• All patrons are encouraged to wear masks while inside for the duration of the event.

In attending this event, you and any guests assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold ARKAI or the hosting business liable for any illness or injury.
Please note: Elements of this event may be recorded for I Love NYC SMB video productions. By attending, you give your consent to being recorded.

PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWN:

• $30: General Admission to the event and #TY100 food + drink specials at Giovanni's
  
• $50 (SMB Supporter): General Admission to the event and #TY100 food + drink specials at Giovanni's
• $100 (SMB Advocate): General Admission to the event, #TY100 food + drink specials at Giovanni's, and Priority Seating for an unobstructed view and an overall better experience.
• $500 (SMB Champion): General Admission to the event, #TY100 food + drink specials at Giovanni's, and Priority Seating for an unobstructed view and an overall better experience. In addition, you will receive a fun I Love NYC SMB Swag Bag containing a sticker, a coffee mug, and a t-shirt! Your logo or headshot will also be added to our I Love NYC SMB website for being a Champion of Small Business and Local Artists!

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

The Opera Cowgirls are an all-girl band comprised of professional musicians Caitlin McKechney (founder), Sarah Beckham-Turner, Mila Henry, Maria Lindsey and Jessica Sandidge. Known for their ability to sing Puccini to Parton, the Cowgirls have performed in dive bars, jazz clubs and community events spanning the Texas Panhandle to the Sunshine State, the Big Apple to New England. With a combination of upscale voices and down-home instruments, this is truly where Grand Opera meets the Grand Ole Opry. Watch the Opera Cowgirls here.

ARKAI channels the diversity of the world through genre-bending music, forging new possibilities for what a violin and cello can be. Graduates of The Juilliard School, their past engagements have included performances at The MET Breuer, Rockwood Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the 92nd Street Y. Their electronic debut composition, “Letters from COVID”, was recently featured at TED@PMI for a global audience of over 30,000 people from 182 countries. Watch ARKAI here.