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Music by Javier Martínez, Libretto by Leonard Foglia Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. In this family Christmas story, the beauty of opera blends with lively mariachi to tell a heartwarming pastorela accompanied by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. In a small town in Michoacán, Mexico, two women, Renata and Lupita, are raising their families while their husbands, Laurentino and Chucho, work as braceros in the United States. Laurentino manages to come home for Christmas, but his return enflames an ongoing argument with Renata about his long work trips. Will Laurentino’s urge to support his family overshadow Renata’s desire to keep her family together in a rapidly changing world? This new mariachi opera, a prequel to 2013’s Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, lovingly explores family traditions in the face of life-changing decisions and dreams of something more. Sung in Spanish, this opera marks the welcome return of mezzo-soprano Claudia Chapa, who made her Company debut as La Badessa/Zita in 2022’s The Puccini Duo, as Josefina. She is joined by mezzo-soprano Sishel Claverie as Renata and baritone Héctor Vásquez, who made his Company debut as Capitán in 2018’s Florencia en el Amazonas, as Aba. Stage Director Leonard Foglia (Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, El pasado nunca se termina, and Moby-Dick), returns to stage his libretto with James Lowe conducting. LANGUAGE – Sung in Spanish with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 1 hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission. Pre-Show Party Starting one and a half hours before every performance, there will be live music, wonderful decorations, themed food and drink for purchase, and other surprises. Come early and enjoy the party! Pre-Opera Talk The pre-opera talk begins at 6:40 pm before the 7:30 pm Friday evening performance. The Sunday matinee pre-opera talk begins at 1:10 pm before the 2:00 pm curtain. Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back Stay after the performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the Dress Circle section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance! Related links: San Diego Opera: website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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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.

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Ready to support your local artists and makers this Small Business Saturday, while grabbing unique and thoughtful gifts? Join us in the beautiful Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego to shop local makers and artists with a drink in hand!! Find us on the plaza by Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach, OB Surf Lodge and Wonderland Ocean Pub! Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metal working, prints, soap, paintings, candles, etc. No MLM or direct sales will be present. This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume. This is a family friendly event, however please note alcohol will be present due to the nature of the venues. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Known for their dramatic blend of rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements, The Airborne Toxic Event joins the San Diego Symphony in an electrifying concert you won't want to miss! The Airborne Toxic Event skyrocketed to popularity with the gold-selling single "Sometime Around Midnight" from the band’s self-titled 2008 debut album, a song which spent a staggering eight weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. Since then, The Airborne Toxic Event has played a diverse spectrum of concerts, from performing with the San Francisco Symphony and Colorado Symphony at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, to playing at the Coachella and Lollapalooza music festivals. Lead singer and songwriter Mikel Jollett’s New York Times bestselling memoir Hollywood Park was released in 2020 to critical acclaim from the Wall Street Journal, NPR and even Oprah’s O Magazine naming it one of their memoirs of the year. In Hollywood Park, Jollett chronicles his extraordinary personal journey, from his early childhood in one of the most infamous cults of the 1970s, through a childhood of poverty and emotional abuse, before finding his voice as an artist amidst the confusion of an adult life spent nursing the wounds of childhood, and the redemption which came from looking inward and an acceptance of self and the fierce love of family. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

We’re turning seven! And we are looking forward to celebrating our 7th anniversary with you on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Check out the basics below, and be sure to scroll down for all the details. Jan. 28, 2023: VIP Hour 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. General Admission 1-5 p.m. Featuring: Beer Garden & Food: We’ll be blocking off a large portion of our parking lot for beer tents, food trucks, music, games and more. Food Vendors include: Biersal – @biersal_foodtruck Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food – @chefbuddablasiansoulfoods Da Good Vibes – @dagoodvibespopup No Leftovers – @noleftoverscatering Scoops on Tap – @scoopsontap Live Music: Enjoy performances by local talent during the event. Music artists include: Mike Czech (DJ/MC) – @mikeczech Toranzo from 12-2pm – @whoistoranzo Audio Perdisco from 2:30-4:30pm – @audioperdisco Rare Beers: We have been stockpiling beers for this party. Rare & specialty beer tappings will take place throughout the event. In addition to rare & specialty beer tappings, we’ll have the following: beer slushies:RAINFOREST-RITATropical Mist – Misty Citrus Blonde Ale Dragon Fruit Puree Lemonade Simple Syrup Black Sea Salt 4% ABV QUETZAL IN THE CLOUDS Resplendent Quetzal – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Pecans & Vanilla Handel’s Vanilla Ice Cream 9.3% ABV beer cocktail:PURA VIDA PUNCH Formless Reflections – Murky IPA Emmeline – Farmhouse Saison Peach Puree Pineapple Juice Hint of Pandan 6% ABV Cellar Bottle Sale: We will be pulling bottled beers out of our cellar for purchase. Many of these beers will only be available on this day. Pre-sale tickets are SOLD OUT. There will be limited day-of tickets available at the door that will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.DAY-OF tickets will be available for $35 each starting at 11a.m. PST on January 28. They will include the following: Admission 1-5pm 4 beer tokens (beer will be available in taster or full pour sizes and will vary in price from 1 to 5 tokens) Raffle ticket Commemorative glass *Additional drink tokens will be available for purchase at the event for $2.50 each. Please note: Drink tokens are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable. Please plan your token purchases accordingly. Not drinking? We will still have a limited amount of designated driver tickets available for $15 the day of the event. $1 from each ticket sale will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation. Zero Waste: Pure Project cares about our impact on the planet. Large events traditionally create a lot of waste. So our goal, once again, is to strive for a ZERO WASTE event and thus are encouraging everyone to: Utilize mobile tickets (aka don’t print your ticket) Bring-your-own water bottle Leave excess waste/trash at home Place waste into the proper receptacle at the sorting stations (compost vs. recycle vs. landfill) – there will be cheat sheets with pictures! Stay Home When Appropriate Please stay home if you are feeling sick. We will offer full refunds (no questions asked) for anyone who has experienced any COVID-related symptoms leading up to the event. FAQs: Are dogs allowed? No, sorry. While we love seeing your pups, dogs and other pets will not be allowed at this event. Are kids allowed? Yes, kids under the age of 12 are welcome free of charge. How much are drink tokens? Additional drink tokens will be available for purchase for $2.50 each. Beers will be available in taster or full pour sizes and will vary in price from 1 to 5 tokens. Parking? The parking lot will be shut down to cars throughout the event. While there is street parking available along Kenamar and Trade, we HIGHLY recommend carpooling and ride sharing.

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President Biden and former President Trump have both experienced public memory lapses. But brain experts say such slips, on their own, are not a cause for concern.