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 Rock’n Roll Thursdays: Music Films at Arena Theater in September
Thursdays: September 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 7:30 PM

Opera Season Preview and Champagne Reception
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM  

Opera Season Preview and Champagne Reception
Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:00 PM
Arena Theater presents an Opera Season Preview and Champagne Reception on Sunday September 19 at 4:00 PM. The event will benefit opera at Arena Theater and introduce the Metropolitan Opera 2010-11 Season Live in HD. The Metropolitan Opera 2010-11 Season Live in HD at Arena Theater will open on Saturday, October 9 with Wagner's Das Rheingold and present a total of eleven live transmissions. Five new productions for this season include the first two parts of internationally renowned director Robert Lepage's new production of Wagner's Ring Cycle, which begin and end the season.

The Opera Season Preview will include a panel at 5:00 PM on "The Joy of Opera." Local opera aficionados Iris Lorenz-Fife and Marion Patterson will present musical highlights and discuss the lesser known operas as well as the well known highlights of the season.

In its fourth season, Arena Theater will again offer a season subscription. Ticket prices and show times will be announced on August 24th and available at www.arenatheater.org. Season subscribers will be eligible to become Arena Theater Opera Patrons; benefits include reserved seating. The Opera Preview Champagne Reception is an opportunity to choose
preferred seats. Tickets are $20.00 and include champagne and hors d'oeuvres. A no host bar will be open. Tickets are available at www.arenatheater.org. For further information on becoming an Opera Patron contact Arena Theater at 707 882-3272..

Third Monday Music at Arena Theater
Monday, September 20, 8:00 PM
The recently launched Third Monday Music series, previously known as Music Monday continues on September 20 at 8:00 PM, featuring local musicians.

The series brings local musicians to the theater in an informal atmosphere and at a nominal admission. The monthly event benefits the theater and was the idea of musicians Brian Thurmond, James Hayes, Eric Dahlhoff and others.

The theater provides a venue for the musicians and an opportunity to reach their fans, while the musicians in turn create a fun dance night for the community. This month, Eric and Leslie Dahlhoff will front a group of friends. Don’t miss it if you love live music.

Local musicians interested in the program can call Bryan Thurmond at 884-1300 for more information.

Admission is $5.00; students $2.00; children 13 and under free. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds benefit Arena Theater. Doors open at 7:15 PM.

Arena Theater Film Club will continue to screen independent films, classics and documentaries on the other Mondays each month.