Events

Experiencing TOSCA™ is an education/events organization dedicated to experiencing arts activities including, but not limited to, Theatre, Opera, Shakespeare, Culture and Art in a format that is entertaining, educational, sometimes silly and always memorable. Enjoyed equally by the expert, the aficionado and the novice, these events combine entertainment, socializing and fun

What people are saying

What a wonderful experience for me. Your event was fabulous. Being an actor, singer and semi-scholar of Shakespeare I so enjoyed every aspect of the affair. Great food, discussion and fine performances from the actors and singers." - Jeff H. Minneapolis

It was a very fun day... I loved it. My table was really fun … Your emceeing was a hoot. ...It was so interesting to meet all those people from different aspects and find out their interests." - Molly S. Mankato

"Thank you so much for such a great afternoon. The food was very good and the program was a treat. I am so excited to have WON a prize. I am beaming!! Thank you for keeping me on your mailing list. I plan to become a MEMBER of TOSCA." - Margee, Mendota Heights, MN

"Thank You for a great day today. My friend and I had a wonderful time. It was so different than anything we had ever attended. We met some great people" - Marsha R.

Past Events
William, Women & Weaving on William Shakespeare's birthday featuring Theatre Unbound, Calibanco Theatre and Marilyn Maiser of World Tapestry. This event was located at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis in its remarkably unpretentious and unfinished "attic" room with a luncheon served by the Club's unsurpassable chefs.

Puccini, Pasta & Purses featuring local opera singer Margaret Houlton singing Puccini arias. Drs. Purseval and Kerry Tote were present to weigh and judge purses. This event took place at Marysburg Cafe in the historic warehouse district of Minneapolis. Click here to see An Ode to My Judge which was recited at the event

William, Wenches and Watches featuring The Hodge Podge Theatre presenting a scene from The Taming of the Shrew and Morris Park Players singing selected songs from Kiss Me Kate and a discussion about the use of time keeping devices during the time of William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare, Shoes and Champagne featuring The Starting Gate Theatre presenting a scene from King Lear. Guests shoes were inspected and evaluated for the most Shakespearian one in the crowd. Kristi Kowal of Vintage Ventures shared the history of champagne

The Franks celebrating the contributions that Franks (such as Frank Sinatra, Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Frazetta, Francis Ford Coppola and Frank Mars) have made to American culture, and featuring singer Henry Allen and Architect and Lecturer Richard Kronick

Frost on Flowers at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum featuring Henry Allen reciting Robert Frost poetry and artist Lauren Hildebrand discussing floral abstracts.

Flashback Fever - Fun, Funk & Fondue celebrating the 70's culture and featuring Certified Yoga Instructor & Unlimited Breath Practitioner, Patrick Weseman and singers Anne Nicolai and Henry Allen.

Pagliacci, Pistachios & Pearls featuring soprano Margaret Houlton singing arias from Ruggero Leoncavallo's famous opera, Pagliacci; LaDelia Szwed of Jewels & Jems discussing the history of pearls and Gail Weber discussing the unusual relationship between Pagliacci, pistachio and pearls.