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ART For the Juneau Empire Thousands of years ago, during the time of the toga, the ancient people of Greece and Rome would gather in groves and celebrate, often for days on end. Their reasons for partying varied, but throughout the past few thousand years of human adaptation, we have still retained the ability to make time for carousal all throughout the year, whether we have a good excuse or not.

Bacchanalia! Revel like a true Greek

<B>The guest of honor:</B> Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, god of wine, was a popular portrait subject. Caravaggio painted his version of the god in the late 16th century. The oil on canvas hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Bacchanalia celebrations were originally women-only gatherings, later extended to include men. Opera To Go's version will be open to both genders, and will include a variety of food and drink, music, theatrical performances and other participatory entertainment.

The guest of honor: Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, god of wine, was a popular portrait subject. Caravaggio painted his version of the god in the late 16th century. The oil on canvas hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Bacchanalia celebrations were originally women-only gatherings, later extended to include men. Opera To Go's version will be open to both genders, and will include a variety of food and drink, music, theatrical performances and other participatory entertainment.

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