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Step into the enchanting world of "Amahl and the Night Visitors," a one-act Christmas opera penned by the renowned Gian Carlo Menotti. This timeless Genesis Opera Theatre production, performed entirely in English, is set to grace the stage on December 22 and 23, 2023, at the STAR Repertory Theatre, located at 329 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. What makes this performance truly special is the stellar ensemble cast, handpicked from the talent-rich regions of Southern California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Guided by the visionary direction of Cynthia Leigh and the harmonious musical direction of Abraham Fabella, "Amahl and the Night Visitors" promises to be an unforgettable experience. At the heart of the narrative is Amahl, a young disabled boy living in modest circumstances with his widowed mother near Bethlehem. Director Cynthia Leigh, who not only helms the production but also takes on the role of The Mother, believes this heartwarming tale is the perfect introduction to the world of opera for both children and adults. "This story has held a special place in my heart for years," says Leigh. "I'm thrilled to share it with audiences old and new, offering a memorable experience that transcends age and musical tastes." This cherished opera, first commissioned by the NBC Network and broadcast on December 24, 1951, has been a holiday classic ever since. Inspired by "The Adoration of the Magi," a captivating painting displayed at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Amahl and the Night Visitors" retells the Nativity and Epiphany stories from a unique perspective. Genesis Opera Theatre, committed to making opera accessible to people of all ages at an affordable price, aims to kindle the love for this art form in young minds, nurturing future opera enthusiasts and artists. Don't miss your chance to witness this captivating opera. Tickets start at just $25 and can be purchased on sdartstix.com. For additional information, reach out to genesisoperatheatre@gmail.com.

The first full map of an adult fruit fly's brain shows 50 million connections between neurons. Researchers are using the map to learn how all brains work.

Encore Fridays, May 2 - June 6, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Set in a coastal town in tropical South India, the series tells the story of junior doctor,, Ruby Walker, who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. She anticipates the sunshine, the palm trees and picture-perfect beaches. What she doesn't expect are the realities of work, life and even love at an under-resourced and over-worked cottage hospital.

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A new sport, the return of in-person crowds, and a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony. Here's what to know about the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Voters will have only one statewide ballot measure to decide on March 5: Proposition 1 on mental health. It will invest billions of dollars in Californians who require mental health care, such as those living in encampments, or dealing with substance abuse.

The three-time Oscar winner announced the end of his acting career in 2017. The new film, Anemone, will be directed by the actor’s son, Ronan Day-Lewis, from a script that the pair co-wrote together.

Voters will have only one statewide ballot measure to decide on March 5: Proposition 1 on mental health. It will invest billions of dollars in Californians who require mental health care, such as those living in encampments, or dealing with substance abuse.

Ceres Madoo is a Los Angeles based mixed media artist, who describes herself as a mix of a mix. West Indian, American, Black, Indian, Jewish and Mormon, like her art work, Ceres’ personal identity defies categorization. With a BA from UC San Diego ('89) and an MFA from Rutgers University, her conceptual, fluxus, critical educational roots happily collide with her inherent interests in non-western art, folk and craft methodologies. Ceres teaches and works in all mediums. This year, her primary focus has been in working in ceramics and painting with a re-imagination of what it means to be a human creature. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

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