“Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water & Light,” a special cinematic exploration of the acclaimed artist’s most recognizable works will show Saturday at 1 p.m.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present “Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water & Light,” a special cinematic exploration of the acclaimed artist’s most recognizable works, on Saturday at 1 p.m. The screening is part of the Opera House’s Arts in the Afternoon series of events, sponsored by Dr. James M. & Marcia Merrins.

Voyage through the masterpieces and obsessions of the genius and founder of Impressionism, Claude Monet. An art-world disruptor at the turn of the 20th century whose obsession with capturing light and water broke all convention, Monet revolutionized Modern Art with his timeless masterpieces.

This is an in-depth, exclusive tour, led by Monet scholars, of the museums that house the largest collections of the prolific artist’s lilies paintings, including the Musée Marmottan Monet, the Orsay Museum, the world-famous panels at L’Orangerie, and Monet’s own house and gardens at Giverny, the site where his fascination for water lilies was born. The production runs approximately one hour, 30 minutes.

Individual tickets are $15, ($10 students). Tickets may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 12-4:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www.fredopera.org. Opera House programming is made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County.

For this production, the Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.