Arizona Opera Sings Rhino's Praises.Business Editors TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2002 Rhino Internet Solutions Inc. ("Rhino") (www.rhinointernet.com), a Tempe-based Internet solutions provider and Arizona Opera Arizona Opera is an opera company which operates in both Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. Arizona Opera was established in 1971 as the Tucson Opera Company, under founding general director James P. (www.azopera.com), the state's only professional opera company and the producer of both classic and contemporary operas such as "Madama Butterfly Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) is an opera in three acts (originally two acts) by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. " and "Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men story of George Milton and Lennie Small’s futile dream of having their own farm. [Am. Lit.: Of Mice and Men] See : Futility Of Mice and Men ," are proud to announce the launch of Arizona Opera's new Web site. Arizona Opera came to Rhino with a mission: create a more efficient way to manage season ticket sales on the site, inform opera aficionados and educate opera newcomers around the globe. Rhino presented Arizona Opera with a solution that eliminates redundant data and redistributes relevant information into a more logical, user-friendly format. The new site design, launched on Sept. 8, 2002, includes a Web-based content management solution that will reduce Web site maintenance costs while allowing Arizona Opera employees to post content in a timely manner. The result is a high-end resource that gives visitors what they want: a calendar for performance dates, events and programs, an easier way to purchase season tickets and a comprehensive resource section including opera synopses, composer bios, opera terminology and answers to frequently asked questions. "We are so thrilled with the new site's design and functionality," said Marketing Director Laura Schairer. "Rhino has created a true masterpiece and we are very proud not only of the new look, but of how easy they've made it to navigate, not to mention how easy it will be for us to maintain." Rhino was responsible for the architecture, planning and design of azopera.com, and will be hosting the site as well as working on future phases of the site. "We consider the Arizona Opera site a showcase of our work," said Gordon Ogden, COO of Rhino. "Arizona Opera had a true vision for the site and it was exciting for us to bring that vision to fruition. When the Opera was presented with the final design; they were speechless. When the site launched, they were ecstatic; from our perspective, that's a large part of what makes a project successful." About Rhino Internet Solutions Rhino Internet Solutions Inc. (www.rhinointernet.com) builds innovative e-business solutions for companies that demand strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , superior user experience design, efficient performance and scalability. An employee-owned company founded in 1994, Rhino focuses on building valuable, long-term relationships with their clients and partners. Rhino clients include America West Airlines America West Airlines was one of the United States' ten major airlines. The airline was based in Tempe, Arizona, and is now a part of US Airways Group. At the time of its integration into US Airways, the airline maintained two hubs, one at Phoenix Sky Harbor International , Arizona Public Service Arizona Public Service Company is the largest electric utility in Arizona and the principal subsidiary of publicly-traded S&P 500 member Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (NYSE: PNW), which in turn had been formerly named AZP Group , Del Webb Delbert E. Webb (May 17 1899 - July 4 1974) was an American construction magnate, real estate developer and sports-team owner who is significant for founding and developing the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona. Corp. (now Pulte), imortgage.com, Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA), Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). , Thunderbirds Golf Club and Weiser Lock U.S. About Arizona Opera Arizona Opera was established in Tucson 31 years ago by a dedicated group of opera enthusiasts. Under the leadership of General Director David Speers, it has grown into a $5.5 million, two-city organization that produces five grand operas plus special recital events each season. Due to the company's rapid artistic and financial expansion since Speers' 1998 hire, Arizona Opera recently decided to hire a managing director, Kristine Dahlberg, and adopt an organizational structure common to larger American regional companies such as Minnesota Opera and Houston Grand Opera The Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is a Houston, Texas-based opera company. It was founded in 1955. David Gockley was its longtime general director, serving 33 years from 1972 to 2005 before moving to the San Francisco Opera on January 1, 2006. . It's one more step in the continued growth of Arizona's only producer of professional opera. For more information about the upcoming season, including "La Traviata" and a production of "Hansel and Gretel Hansel and Gretel fattened up for child-eating witch. [Ger. Fairy Tale: Grimm, 56] See : Cannibalism Hansel and Gretel woodcutter’s children barely escape witch. [Ger. Fairy Tale: Grimm, 56] See : Escape " featuring sets and costumes designed by Maurice Sendak ("Where the Wild Things Are"), log on to www.azopera.com. |
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