Vegas

Division of labor — I took the photos, and lillibet wrote up the trip journal. You can read it here.

Vegas

Division of labor — I took the photos, and lillibet wrote up the trip journal. You can read it here.

Boston Lyric Opera

Reposting for a friend — I thought some of my flist might be interested in seeing these shows, and I know many of us want to support the arts where we can. And keep our friends employed :) Please feel free to forward or re-post!

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Hello friends,

I know I am always promoting my company's work (the marketer's curse) but this time there is a real sense of urgency. Boston Lyric Opera is getting close to opening its annual opera for families, The Magic Flute, March 1, 8, 15, and 22nd in the Metro Boston area, and the brand new, never-before-seen-in-Boston productions of Rusalka and Don Giovanni at the Shubert (opening nights March 20 and April 24th respectively). Like everyone, we are really feeling the impact of the economy, and if ticket sales fall short this spring, that will have huge ramifications for what we do for the 2009-2010 Season (and what happens in the office.)

Any help you can provide in telling friends, family, and coworkers about these shows would be truly appreciated. The Magic Flute is one hour, in English, for kids ages 6-12 and their families (although younger kids who can sit for an hour are surely welcome!) and will be performed in Boston, Melrose, and Weston. Rusalka is the original version of "The Little Mermaid" (not your chipper Disney rendition!) and is directed by an Oscar winner who's huge in the film and stage community. Don Giovanni is the famous story of the lover with 2,065 conquests whose flagrant refusal to account for his sins has supernatural repercutions. It's brand new - new costumes, new staging just for BLO. Set in 1950's Italy - think "La Dolce Vita" meets "West Side Story." Discounted tickets abound for students, groups, young professionals - all spelled out on our web site, blo.org.

Thank you very much in advance for any word-of-mouth assistance you can provide, it really means a lot.
Big hugs,
Mia

Boston Lyric Opera

Reposting for a friend — I thought some of my flist might be interested in seeing these shows, and I know many of us want to support the arts where we can. And keep our friends employed :) Please feel free to forward or re-post!

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Hello friends,

I know I am always promoting my company's work (the marketer's curse) but this time there is a real sense of urgency. Boston Lyric Opera is getting close to opening its annual opera for families, The Magic Flute, March 1, 8, 15, and 22nd in the Metro Boston area, and the brand new, never-before-seen-in-Boston productions of Rusalka and Don Giovanni at the Shubert (opening nights March 20 and April 24th respectively). Like everyone, we are really feeling the impact of the economy, and if ticket sales fall short this spring, that will have huge ramifications for what we do for the 2009-2010 Season (and what happens in the office.)

Any help you can provide in telling friends, family, and coworkers about these shows would be truly appreciated. The Magic Flute is one hour, in English, for kids ages 6-12 and their families (although younger kids who can sit for an hour are surely welcome!) and will be performed in Boston, Melrose, and Weston. Rusalka is the original version of "The Little Mermaid" (not your chipper Disney rendition!) and is directed by an Oscar winner who's huge in the film and stage community. Don Giovanni is the famous story of the lover with 2,065 conquests whose flagrant refusal to account for his sins has supernatural repercutions. It's brand new - new costumes, new staging just for BLO. Set in 1950's Italy - think "La Dolce Vita" meets "West Side Story." Discounted tickets abound for students, groups, young professionals - all spelled out on our web site, blo.org.

Thank you very much in advance for any word-of-mouth assistance you can provide, it really means a lot.
Big hugs,
Mia