The Kaufman Music Center will present “Puccini99: A Celebration of Italian Heritage in America” on Nov. 29, 2023 at 8 p.m. The event will feature such artists as Joseph Lodato, Maria Natale and James Valenti.

Following this performance, Natale is set to perform “Tosca” with Cedar Rapids Opera. She previously took on the title role of the Puccini classic at Opera San José last April. Lodato is coming off performances with Opera Delaware, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Opera Baltimore. He will also be featured in the film “The Kill Room” starring Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson.