Arnej and Sex Panther Weekend

Arnej and Sex Panther Weekend

        This past weekend, Opera Nightclub and Illuminate had the pleasure of hosting an eventful weekend, bringing in two talented electronic dance music artists: international trance superstar, ARNEJ and electro-house producers and DJ Duo, SEX PANTHER.

       Friday night, supportive Atlanta EDM fans flooded the main stage dance floor shortly after doors opened at 10 pm, as winner of Liquified’s search for local talent, Microsis, grooved the audience with a dynamic set of deep house and psychedelic sound. With the crowd warmed up, Arnej took over the turntables with finesse as he gradually transitioned the energy into his 4-hour extended set. His well-crafted compilation of songs kept his fans immersed in ecstasy for the full 4-hour set, consisting of a diverse range from groovy house to emotional sounds of trance and even a bit of some hard-hitting and dark psy-trance.

      Saturday night, SEX PANTHER shifted Opera’s Saturday Night S#!T Show to a whole different level of party. Imagine this: you and the ladies of your bachelorette party cheers champagne glasses to a memorable night in your own VIP booth on the top floor of Opera Nightclub. As Sex Panther rides out the night with music you just can’t help but to scream and say “THIS IS MY SONG”, you move the party to the main dance floor. Soon after, a dancing army of minions, blue smurfs, and teddy bears disco their grooves into your dancing party circle. Just when you think Opera Nightclub couldn’t get any more bizarre, you just can’t help but to notice an enchanted and mysterious man wandering the dance floor on stilts.
 
        And the rest was history.


       Sound mildly insane and ridiculous? It is. Opera Nightclub’s Saturday Night S#!T Shows are where unimaginable and unforgettable nights happen.

       Celebrate your bachelorette/ bachelor party here with us at Opera Nightclub as we host the hottest parties and offer first-class service to make sure your special night is unimaginable and unforgettable. This upcoming Friday, Gabriel and Dresden will be returning to Atlanta for what will surely be another night to remember as Opera continues to be the premier spot for dance music in Atlanta.

4th Annual Raw Love Fashion Show

4th Annual Raw Love Fashion Show

Myon & Shane 54 and Late Night Alumni

Myon & Shane 54 and Late Night Alumni at Opera Nightclub

Borgeous had a killer set at Opera

Borgeous had a killer set at Opera

Moguai packed out Opera on Valentine's Day!

Moguai packed out Opera on Valentine's Day!

Passion Pit Debuts at Opera

Passion Pit Debuts at Opera

Illuminate 1 Year Anniversary

Illuminate 1 Year Anniversary

Paul Oakenfold Illuminates Opera

Paul Oakenfold Illuminates Opera

           

           Every Friday, Opera Nightclub opens its doors to let Atlanta’s sexiest crowd flood in to start the largest weekly dance party in the southeast. This past Friday, January 17^th, the crowd outside of 1150 Crescent Avenue began circling the block particularly early, all with guests amped up to hear legendary trance DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold spin the night away.
            The party started early, as a diverse crowd began flooding the famous Opera dance floor. As anticipation built, the number one club in the Southeast’s historic walls began illuminating with reflections of LED lights and sparklers, while guests waved their glow wands in the air.
            Around 12am, Atlanta’s sexiest crowd was ready to get down to Paul Oakenfold’s legendary mixes. Beginning his career in 1980, Paul Oakenfold began mixing songs with iconic superstars such as Bob Marley, and Oakenfold began receiving accolades soon after his early mixes with the legend. Since then, Paul Oakenfold has created over 100 mixes, and sold over 5 million long plays and tracks.
            Since the beginning of his career, Paul Oakenfold’s talent has only progressed, and has attracted millions of fans to his trance records and popular remixes. Atlanta’s sexiest singles gathered on the dance floor, raging to Paul Oakenfold’s famous remix of “We Found Love” by Rhianna ft. Calvin Harris. Finding love in such a sexy crowd, however, was not difficult for the guests who came in solo.
            Guests who got their name on Opera’s exclusive VIP guest list enjoyed dancing to Paul Oakenfold’s tracks from Opera’s two VIP floors, complete with two additional bars, and glass fencing to view the dance floor below. Bachelorette parties also chose to celebrate their night at Atlanta’s number one bachelorette party destination.
            Guests were certainly given the show of a lifetime, as Paul Oakenfold delivered many of his hits, such as his remix of the 2007 hit “Gimme More” by Brittney Spears, giving the crowd a dance party they will never forget.
            As the night came to an end, Paul Oakenfold closed his set with tracks from his 2012 tour with California based band Train, and premiered snippets of songs he wrote for Cher’s newest album “Woman’s World.”
            As Paul Oakenfold says in his remix to “We Found Love,” the [crowd] is alive to the sound and the energy, and we are right where we wana be.”

Brillz performs at Opera for the first time!

Brillz performs at Opera for the first time!

         Last Friday night Opera Night Club danced to the beats of hit trap artist, Brillz. As the line outside of 1150 Crescent Avenue Grew longer, so did the anticipation of the artists hit mixes. Guests could feel the 808 drums beating, the volume turning louder, and the bass dropping low, just waiting for guests to pile on to the dance floor. Around midnight, the lights dropped down low, as did the beat of the speakers, yet the crowd roared on, waiting for Brillz to take the tracks. After a moment of silence overtaken by the hyped crowd, Brillz took the stage, and blasted his hits for the sexiest crowd in Atlanta who were waiting to hear the popular artist’s new hits. Being that trap is a relatively new genre of music, Opera Night Club is proud to host trap artists every Friday night at the largest dance party in the Southeast. Taking the trap music scene by storm in 2010, Brillz began receiving accolades for his work in 2012, where he made his mark on the new genre that originated in the hip-hop capital of the world, Atlanta, Georgia.

       

     As the night roared on, guests danced on Opera’s iconic dance floor, under neon lights to remixes of top 40 and hip hop hits, as well as original mixes, all spun by Brillz himself. Drinks poured on, and guests twenty one and older enjoyed the party from Opera’s exclusive VIP section, consisting of two luxurious floors, filled with the hottest crowd, that overlook the main dance floor from the glass fencing above. Yet, the party was also enjoyed by sexy singles, groups of friends, and birthday and bachelorette parties who celebrated their events at Atlanta’s top party destination.
Songs such as Zedd’s Clarity, Finattic’s don’t drop that thun, thun, thun, and Paramore’s Still In To You, were all given a club twist with Brillz’ unique remix of 808 sub-bass beats, triple-time division speeds, and layered synthesizers with the hit songs. As Atlanta’s hottest crow danced the night away, Brillz continued to showcase his talent that he brought exclusively to Opera Night Club.
            Opera is proud to host more trap music artists at Illuminate Friday’s in the upcoming months. Be part of the largest dance party in the Southeast every Friday, and look forward to artists such as renowned Passion Pit, coming to Opera on January 31^st. For a full list of events, check out Opera’s event calendar, and mark your own planner with night’s to come party at Atlanta’s top club, with the city’s sexiest young crowd. 
 
 

New Year's Eve 2014 Recap

New Year's Eve 2014 Recap at Opera Nightclub

           
           The party went down, as we all yelled timbre, and rang in the New Year at Opera Night Club last Tuesday night. As the last ten seconds of 2013 ticked away, the crowd counted down to the start of a new year, filled with resolutions to be met and adventures to come. DJ KO, DJ EU, Mami Chula and Dizzy K mixed the hottest tracks, as Atlanta’s sexiest crowd danced the night away under bright neon lights, on Opera’s historic floor. The party started early, with guests piling in to Atlanta’s hottest nightclub at 8:30 pm to enjoy a gourmet dinner buffet while getting into their grooves. 
            Guests who put their names on Opera’s elite VIP guest list enjoyed a short line into the club, as well as access to the premium open bar, Opera’s two exclusive VIP floors, as well as a view of the party below from the famous Opera Boxes and glass balcony.
VIP tables enjoyed personalized cocktail services, each with cocktail waitress service. For the New Year, Opera added a couple’s section to the second floor, which is an exclusive staple to the Opera New Year celebration. Here, couples each enjoyed their own high-rise table, complete with name cards and a bottle of Dom Perignon to cheers to the New Year.
Down below, the shot girl made her rounds, socializing with guests while pouring specialty shots; as the cigar girl mingled amongst the crowd, carrying the humidor stocked with fine cigars, cigarillos, and souvenir lighters.
           New Years Eve at Opera was only the kickoff of a year full of fun, sexy parties that fill the weekend nights of 2014. With so many great guests, performances, and parties coming up this year at the largest club in the southeast, it is impossible to miss the fun at Opera Night Club in 2014.  

You Better Move, You Better Dance, this New Year's Eve

You Better Move, You Better Dance, this New Year's Eve at Opera Nightclub Atlanta 2014

It’s no secret that the holidays are filled with family traditions that have been enjoyed for generations. Whether your family follows usual traditions, or creates some of their own, all of us have celebrated the holidays in certain way since we were kids. While spending time with your family huddled around the TV to watch the ball drop every New Years Eve has been fun for the past twenty something years, there comes a time when every young adult must begin their own traditions and celebrate holidays in their own way.
 
New Years Eve is without a doubt one of, if not the, most iconic days of celebration. Such an important day deserves a crazy, wild, sexy, party with popular DJs, champagne toasts, fireworks, performances, and an open dance floor where you will find Atlanta’s hottest crowd. Luckily for you, Opera Night Club makes finding such a celebration a piece of cake, and holds the biggest New Years Eve party at the hottest nightclub in the southeast.
 
Starting at 8:30 pm on the last day of 2013, doors will open to let guests ages 21 and older into a New Years Eve wonderland, with an LED lit dance floor, gourmet dinner buffet, and the beginning of a night they will never forget. Some guests can bypass the main entry line and enter the Club through the VIP express entrance by purchasing an express entry ticket that also comes with a bottle of champagne for you to toast the night away. This ticket is one of eight different options that will give you access to Atlanta’s sexiest New Years Eve celebration.
 
While all guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner buffet, others can purchase a VIP ticket to gain entry to the second floor of the club, as well as the main dance floor below. Both guys and the ladies can enjoy a premium open bar all night long by purchasing an elite open premium bar ticket. If booking a VIP table at Opera’s historic venue is more your fancy, than ring in the New Year by overlooking the dance floor in one of Opera’s famous Opera Boxes, just to name one of the elite VIP table options.
 
Couples can enjoy access to the open premium bar, entry to the VIP second level of Opera, and a complementary bottle of Dom Perigon with the purchase of a VIP Couples ticket. Coming with a group of ten or more friends? No problem, as groups of ten or more can enjoy a group discount on tickets into the club.
 
Flying solo this New Years Eve? Fear not, as you will surely find a New Years Eve kiss among Atlanta’s hottest young crowd. So, come “swing your partner round and round” to the mixes of famous DJs DJ EU, DJ Mami Chula, and DJ KO this New Years Eve. As Pitbull would say, “at the end of the night it’s going down,” so come ring in 2014 at Opera Night Club, and raise your glasses as we all toast goodbye to 2013, but say hello to a year we welcome in style.
 

Illuminate Fridays ft. Porter Robinson

Illuminate Fridays ft. Porter Robinson

           

            The day after thanksgiving is most typically spent relaxing with family while overcoming the food coma that is thanksgiving dinner. For young adults, the Friday after Thanksgiving marks the end of a break from school. Speaking from experience, this day can be a little sad. Having a break from the stress of school to see your family and friends from home only comes a few times a year. There are only so many moments you can spend with your loved ones before heading back to the grind.
 
            This past Friday, though, was not your typical day after Thanksgiving. After spending a quiet day at home with family, groups of young adults met up with friends from home to get their minds off of returning to the grind. Groups flocked to Opera, Atlanta’s hottest nightclub, which holds Illuminate every Friday. Illuminate is the largest weekly dance party in the southeast. Every Friday, Opera brings a world-class DJ who spins electro, house, and dubstep music, to host the party, while Atlanta’s sexiest crowd dances the night away under the club’s LED light productions. Last Friday, Porter Robinson lit up the most popular club in the southeast with his renowned music that has landed him twice on Billboard’s 21 under 21 list, where he joins the likes of young pop stars, such as Miley Cyrus.


 
            Guests who were 21 and up had the privilege of landing their names on Opera’s VIP guest list, where they could enjoy the show from their own VIP tables, or the famous Opera Boxes that overlook the dance floor. While guests ages 18-20 partied the night away on the iconic dance floor.
 
            Every moment of Illuminate shined bright like a diamond last Friday night. There was not a moment of dullness, as well-known DJ Danny M opened for Porter Robinson. DJ Danny M is loved by Atlanta’s nightlife, and has been featured as one of CBS Local’s Best DJs in Atlanta.
 
            Considering the incredible talent, dazzling lights, and hot, young crowd that Illuminate attracts each Friday, it’s no wonder that Opera’s Illuminate is the largest dance party in the southeast. In the words of Miley Cyrus, “We can’t stop, and we won’t stop” bringing the biggest party in the southeast to Atlanta each Friday, so there is excuse for you to miss the magic that Illuminate’s Friday nights. 

Oh S#!T, Saturday night at Opera was unforgettable!

Oh S#!T, Saturday night at Opera was unforgettable!

Opera Anniversary

OPERA ANNIVERSARY [6.20.13]

This weekend we celebrate Opera’s Anniversary! Opera is proud to continuously bring Atlanta the hottest events and craziest parties. From hosting celebrities like Rihanna, P Diddy, Kanye West and Lauren Conrad to Djs like Krewella, Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren and David Guetta, Opera is THE hot spot in Atlanta. 
 
This year Opera was THE ONLY club in Atlanta to be ranked among the top 50 in Nightclub and Bar’s Top 100. Opera was also chosen as Best Nightclub in Jezebel Magazine’s Best of the Best 2013. Earning these two titles over newer Atlanta clubs just proves that Opera has crossed over to LEGENDARY STATUS. Make sure to come celebrate with us this weekend and discover why Opera is an Atlanta legend.

Paul Oakenfold at Opera

ILLUMINATE FRIDAYS [6.21.13] present Paul Oakenfold

ILLUMINATE FRIDAYS [6.21.13] present Paul Oakenfold
 


Paul Oakenfold is the famous two time Grammy nominated DJ, remixer, and producer who introduced the world to house music. Born in London, England, Oakenfold’s musical career began with mixing at age 16. He made his first DJ appearance in the late 1970s, where he played soul at a basement wine bar in Covent Garden, London. In the early 1980’s Paul wanted to take his talent to the next level by traveling across the Atlantic Ocean and moving to New York City. His love and knowledge of music served him well, as he landed a job as an A&R consultant for Profile Records and Def Jam and later signed artists including Salt N’ Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith.
 
In the mid 1980’s Paul moved back to England where he continued to DJ at local spots and became a promoter and British agent for the Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. In 1987, Oakenfold visited the Spanish island of Ibiza best known for its summer parties and dance-loving audience, and introduced the balearic trance sound that he would later become known for. This event marked his career as a producer and in 1988 he started the record label Perfecto Records, which he still owns and operates for new artists to develop their careers. He has signed artists such as David Guetta, Infected Mushroom, BT, Kenneth Thomas, Robert Vadney, DJ Skribble and many more.
 
By the mid 1990’s Paul helped turn dance music into the mainstream in European culture – Oakenfold became the most well known performance DJ, thus catching the attention of the band U2, who later invited him on their worldwide tour. As the UK dance scene grew, Paul launched the London super club Ministry of Sound and took on residency in Liverpool’s Cream. In 1999, Paul decided to leave Europe and move to the United States bringing his famous sound with him and changing the landscape of the DJing game worldwide with his monumental first US tour.
Paul’s first album for Maverick, ‘Bunkka’ was released in 2002. It included the massive single ‘Starry Eyed Surprised’ featuring Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, a Top 10 hit in both the US and the UK. Other guests on the album were Perry Farrell, Nelly Furtado, Ice Cube, Tricky and Hunter S Thompson.
In 2004 Oakenfold released a mix album ‘Another World’ which reached gold status in sales, making it one of the biggest selling dance albums of all time.
Paul released his second album for Maverick ‘A Lively Mind’ in June 2006. This Grammy-nominated album includes the single ‘Faster Kill Pussycat’ featuring Brittany Murphy. Other guests on the album were Pharrell Williams, Grandmaster Flash and Ryan Tedder of Onerepublic.
 
In 2007, Oakenfold released his ‘Greatest Hits & Remixes’ album through Perfecto/Ultra Records, a 20 selection strong collection of his seminal dance recordings and remixes. The album’s track listing ranges from original productions like ‘Starry Eyed Surprise,’ ‘Ready Steady Go,’ and ‘Faster Kill Pussycat,’ and multiple remixes he produced of artists like Justin Timberlake, U2, Madonna, The Ssmashing Pumpkins, and Radiohead.
Paul currently holds a much coveted US residency at one of the largest night clubs in Las Vegas, Rain at The Palms Casino. Perfecto, his creation and his first and only US residency, which is his famous Saturday night party, began in 2008 and continues to grow. Paul revolutionized dance music and created a home for it in Las Vegas while changing the landscape of the party scene in town. His knowledge of the genre and sound of dance music makes him the pioneer of the genre and a game changer for many. Oakenfold’s popularity and style paved the way for many dance DJs to follow suit, with other clubs in Las Vegas using his successful model of dance music to mold club nights of their own.
 
During his free time he can also be found in the studio producing and remixing music’s biggest hits, which include songs by Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Kings of Leon, U2, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, The Cure and many more.
 
 

Krewella: Atlanta Debut

Opera Nightclub presents Krewella!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Illuminate presents EDM super group Krewella.
 
(18+ Welcome)
 
 


On Friday, May 3rd of 2013, Opera Nightclub welcomes EDM super group Krewella for a special edition of the weekly Friday night clubbing experience, Illuminate.
 
The looks, the sound, and the voice. It’s rare for a group to have the entire package, but when it happens, it’s gold. Meet Krewella. The three pieces from Chicago are a match made in audio heaven. The man behind the beats, Kris Trindl (Rain Main), pumps out high-throttle bangers, drawing from dubstep, moombahton, and house. Sisters Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf add to the mix with spicy vocals and lyrics that get things hyped. Founded in 2007, Krewella didn’t truly start to grab ears until late in 2012, when their single “Killin’ It,” rocketed the group onto the national stage.
 
Debuting at #1 on Beatport, the success of their first EP, Play Hard, landed them a contract with Columbia Records. All that time simmering in Chi-town’s West Loop neighborhood was well spent. Mashing pop with the underground, Krewella is a charismatic act that can’t be overlooked. Their music blasts with confidence and quality. It’s easy to see that Krewella is just getting started. The five tracks on Play Hard each hold a different style, but flow with a polished approach that rocks between aggressive and playful. Their current single “Alive” is climbing the Billboard charts, currently #7 on the Billboard Electronic/Dance Chart and #40 on the Billboard Top 100. These three friends know they’re rockstars, and they’re doing a great job of letting everyone else know.
 
For VIP Table Inquiries, call 4047754734 or email VIP@operaatlanta.com

John Dahlbäck

Illuminate presents John Dahlback on April 12

John Dahlbäck is further testament to the theory that when it comes to overly talented musical homelands, there could indeed be something in Sweden’s water. Born in 1985 in a small village near Stockholm, he landed his first record deal aged just 15 while most of his peers were just discovering clubs. Just a few years later he was already the proud owner of a worldwide respected label, had a string of well-known productions to his name and a reputation for quietly turning out some of the best house melodies you could hope to hear.
 
With a family background boasting more music than the Von Trapps it’s no surprise he was instantly hooked – his mum sings in a jazz band, his dad drummed in a prog rock band, and various aunts and uncles played piano, guitar and more, so he was hardly stuck for inspiration or opinions to help him get started. Learning the basics on his dad’s Atari computer he soon established his own style, and his second demo, a jazz-influenced, deep house number called Night Flash, earned him a record deal with Route 33.
 
After five successful years running his Pickadoll label, John started his own label “Mutants”, “I had a real vision about the label,” says John Dahlbäck. “I can hear within a couple of seconds whether a track will fit, and I love doing this kind of organised work – sending out promos and looking for licenses – otherwise I’m just a slave to the studio!”
 
Although primarily an outlet for John’s more experimental tracks from the studio, about 20% of Mutants’ output is made up of other artists signed by John. “I like to combine sounds and styles and I still want that emotional twist, but I love the playful and sometimes experimental vibe of house.”
 
His last album called “Winners And Fools” came out in September 2008, and described by John as “the one I’m most proud of. I’ve done a lot in the past and there have been some amazing moments. When the single “Blink” started to get big in France and I was making the video it was a huge moment, but every time I do a track now I feel I’m improving. For John Dahlbäck, his agenda for making and playing music is simple. “I’m quite calm when I DJ, I don’t want to be ‘showy’ - I love to play for dancing people, to really see them loving the tunes. And I love to make the tunes that get them dancing…”
 
Now, in 2011, John Dahlbäck has several songs on Toolroom, Spinnin’, Defected, Versuz, Big Beat/Atlantic NEWS, Universal GAS, Universal Nordic, Ministry Of Sound Australia and One Love/Sony Australia. His latest single featuring Erik Hassle “One Last Ride” (with remixes by Tommy Trash & Felix Cartal among others) has already been added to National Radio in Sweden and played by the Swedish House Mafia on their Pete Tong Radio1 show.
 
This year he has also remixed Lady Gaga, Nicole Featuring 50 Cent, Skylar Gray, David Morales and Sneaky Soundsystem among others.
 
Already for 2012 John will be releasing a Mix Cd for Tool Room Records in January with several other releases coming out every month.

April Employee of the Month

Meet our April employee of the month Cindy!
 
Name:  Cindy Wong
 
Position:  Lead bartender
 
Birthday: 04/05
 
Years in industry:  Entire life, seriously
 
Favorite drink:  I don’t drink often, but when I do, I shoot tequila, good tequila
 
Favorite restaurant:  Piccadilly
 
Hobbies:  Patrick and puppies
 
Most memorable Opera moment:  Water fights behind the bar

Raw Love Fashion Show Recap

Raw Love Fashion Show Recap

This past Saturday Opera Nightclub hosted the Raw Love Fashion Show featuring Raw Denim’s hottest spring and summer fashions. The show was a huge success and brought out Atlanta’s hottest people.
 
The fashion show was not just any ordinary show. While the models were working the catwalk The Imperial Opa Circus performed. Their performance included a gorgeous show girl and even two amazing aerialists. The Mad Violinist also worked the runway halfway through the show playing Swedish House Mafia’s hit “Don’t You Worry Child.”
 
Opera was delighted to have the opportunity to host such an amazing show. 100% of the pre-sale ticket proceeds were even donated to A Wish for Wendy benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. Not only did Raw Denim bring a great show, but it was for an even better cause.

http://www.wishforwendy.org/

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One of the many Thank Yous!

Notes like these warm our hearts...



Dear Mina and staff of Opera,
 
Friday night was awesome and we had a blast. Hopefully my friends and I will get another chance to come visit. It was definitely the highlight of my birthday weekend! Thank you yet again for the most amazing gift ever! Your entire staff was awesome and very helpful, and your bartenders make the best drinks ever!
 
Have a great day and thanks again!
 
Andrew and Friends

Raw Love Fashion Show for a Wish for Wendy

Raw Love Fashion Show for a Wish for Wendy

Saturday, February 23, Opera Nightclub will be hosting the Raw Love fashion show. The show will feature a sneak peak at the spring/summer lines at Raw Denim. 100% of the proceeds from pre-sale tickets will be donated to a Wish for Wendy benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
 
Raw Denim sells many of the hottest contemporary designer brands, such as True Religion and Free People. The show will feature many surprises as well as a special performance by The Mad Violinist of Symphony Crack Orchestra. The event will even be filmed for a television show!
 
Make sure to come out for this amazing night! Pre-sale tickets are only $5 and go to a great cause!


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http://www.wishforwendy.org/

New Year’s Eve 2013 Recap

New Year’s Eve 2013 Recap

This year Opera Nightclub threw yet another amazing New Year’s Eve party! The night featured 4 amazing rooms and 5 of Atlanta’a most renowned DJs. People spent the evening dancing the night away in all 4 packed rooms. Patron’s also got to experience an incredible midnight countdown on Opera’s amazing 60ft LED DJ Booth. If New Year’s Eve is any indicator of the year to come, then Opera has a pretty amazing 2013 heading your way!