FOR THE BUDDING OPERATIC STARS
Operatunities: Sat Nov 15, 2pm, Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St., Hartford; Family Day: Sun Nov 16, 1:30 & 3:30pm, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford.
Connecticut Opera’s Education and Outreach program, Opera Express, is on the move this week. Saturday, the group performs a presentation of arias and ensembles with acting exercises and audience participation for all ages. Adults: $8; children:$4; Hartford Public Schools students free. It’s Family Day at the Opera on Sunday with a performance of the kid-friendly opera, “The Three Little Pigs.” Meet the performers and enjoy a popcorn and juice reception. $10; $5 w/Let*s GO Arts! kids free. 527-0713, ctopera.org

AFTER THE VOTES ARE COUNTED
Thu Nov 13, 7 pm reception; 7:30 discussion, Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St., Hartford.
The political attack ads have subsided and the debates and speculation are over. We have a new president, but what does that mean? Moderated by WNPR’s John Dankosky, host of “Where We Live,” a panel including Laurence Cohen, Bill Curry and Melanye Price, professor at Wesleyan University focus on “The Aftermath” of November 4 and what our future looks like in an Obama presidency. Free. 232-1006, realartways.org