Monthly Archives: February 2014

February 16

AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOICES: OUR LEGACY IN WORD AND SONG- AMERICOLOR OPERA ALLIANCE

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The Americolor Opera Alliance celebrates American music and culture by presenting opera stories or librettos based upon American and Afro-centric culture and experiences. It offers performance experiences and opportunities for classically trained professional and amateur artists; particularly, but not exclusively, from the Greater Atlanta area. Americolor Opera is devoted to educating young audiences about the […]

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February 14

ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATRE

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014 @ 2PM One of Atlanta’s most eagerly-awaited annual traditions is the return of the world’s most popular dance company to the fabulous Fox Theatre.  See this season’s hottest new works plus returning repertory favorites including (at all performances) the beloved Revelations, which continues to move audiences around the world with its powerful […]

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February 08

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014 – SAKAGURA DINNER

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Dinner at Sakagura was the perfect end to a wonderful day.  In the basement of an office building, Sakagura looks like a subterranean Japanese environment.  Specializing in Japanese hot food and sake, we ordered tons of small dishes and shared them family style.  National Geographic Woman of the Year Alison Wright, and Founder of the […]

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February 08

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- “THE POSSE” MET OPERA RECEPTION

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At the end of Act 2, we were escorted by Judith Helf to Mr. Peter Gelb’s office for a reception for the Posse with Hot Chocolate and sweet treats.  Yum… POSSE PHOTOS:  

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February 08

NYC OPERA TRIP 2014- MET LIVE: RUSALKA & BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET

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ANTONIN DVOŘÁK 2013-2014 HD OPERA SEASON FEBRUARY 8, 2014 @ 12:55 PM RUN TIME: 3 HRS 20 MIN The great Renée Fleming returns to one of her signature roles, singing the enchanting “Song to the Moon” in Dvorák’s soulful fairy-tale opera. Tenor Piotr Beczala co-stars as the Prince, Dolora Zajick is Ježibaba, and dynamic young […]

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February 08

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- MET OPERA COSTUME SHOP & HD TRUCK TOUR

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The MET Opera team organized an unforgettable experience for The Posse which included a visit to The Costume Shop and a walkthrough of the AMV Titan HD Mobile Production Unit Truck to see where the magic happens for the movie theatre viewing public. POSSE PHOTOS: Cathy and Judith in the Costume Shop Sewing station

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February 07

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- MOMS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (WHILE THE GIRLS ARE AT HI ART!)

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Ok- we have 4 hours!  Nicole wants to go to the Dannijo showroom, Judi needs jewelry, Fashion Queens is taping down the street if we can get there, Nicole needs a coffee, everyone needs hosiery and tights, and Leslie has finally landed!  The phrase of the day…”WE HAVE TO GO!” POSSE PHOTOS:

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February 07

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- DO HWA DINNER

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A table for 13, an amazing Korean feast, and belly-splitting laughter!  A fantastic dinner was had by all… POSSE PHOTOS:

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February 07

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- HI ART! CAMP: RUSALKA

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The Posse enjoyed a 5 1/2 hour Rusalka Art Camp.  Cyndie and her daughter Zoe led the kids through an exploration of the libretto, viewed portions of a very contemporary production of Rusalka, and taught them how do a Watercolor and Manga piece featuring Rusalka.   The camp was supposed to be 4 hours, but […]

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February 07

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- THE TENEMENT MUSEUM: MEET VICTORIA CONFINO

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The Tenement Museum tells the stories of 97 Orchard Street.  Built on Manhattan’s Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants.  The museum preserves and interprets the history of immigration through the personal experiences of the generations of newcomers who settled in and built lives on Manhattan’s […]

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February 06

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- SUSHI NADA DINNER

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After a long day of sightseeing and travel, Lexi, Layla, and Grace got together for a leisurely evening of food, fun and laughter. POSSE PHOTOS:

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February 06

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- SIGHTSEEING

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Breakfast at the Marriott, a visit to the American Girl Shrine on Fifth Avenue, and a floor by floor walkthrough, a visit to Henri Bendels, a surprise visit to Grandma’s school, lunch at Island on the Upper East Side, a surprise haircut for Lexi at Frederic Fekkai with Enrique, a stroll down Fifth Avenue, a trip […]

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