Decoding Intelligence: The Real Life Spy Network Behind the Opera

Name: Decoding Intelligence: The Real Life Spy Network Behind the Opera
Start: 2026-01-13T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-13T19:15:00-05:00
Location: 235 E. Plume St., Norfolk, VA

Schedule

Tue Jan 13 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

235 E. Plume St., Norfolk, VA | Norfolk, VA

Join renowned historians Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Dr. Stephanie Richmond, and Timothy Orr for a compelling look at the true Civil War-era events that inspired the opera Intelligence. The conversation, moderated by Virginia Opera’s Artistic Director Adam Turner, uncovers the remarkable spy networks, acts of resistance, and courageous individuals — such as Elizabeth Van Lee and Mary Jane Bowser — whose real stories shaped this groundbreaking work.
Registration is FREE for this event.
Use below link to sign up:
https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/15980758
For more info about the opera Intelligence & how to purchase tickets visit:
https://vaopera.org/intelligence/