Tragic: The Gathering
The lovely and personable Jumping Clapping Man will act as host/coordinator of the first-ever Norcal Parterre.com Gathering Demented Mini-Conference (as seen in the above artist’s rendering). Details after the jump (and clap).
J.C. adds, roguishly (as is his wont) :
Perhaps our Queen Mum herself, La Cieca will descend upon our happy gathering and lead us in some festivity. Although, Nilsson, Tebaldi and Rysanek’s attendance is more likely.
Where? Chinese Pagoda, on Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Location details: eastern tip of Stow Lake island, just south of Stow Lake waterfall, just southwest of the red star on this map.
We can mosey over to the Verdi Statue, towards the end for “Va Pensiero” and a knelt adoration. And, I’ll be sure to pass by the Beethoven Statue too on the walk home to make sure he doesn’t feel left out.
When? 12 noon – 3pm, Saturday, July 31st
Area pubes desirous of more details are invited to contact, naturellement, Jumping Clapping Man.
Thanks for the nod, La Cieca…as the gathering is in opera’s honor, BUT in your name, after all. Come one, come all!
A few more deets left out, for those who wish to join:
Please bring something to share, by last name. (If you object or have a terribly pinched wallet, you are still welcome to come, but let me know.) Opera-or-Chinoiserie-related themes encouraged, but random, store-bought lameness fine too:
A – F: savory dish, finger food, or substantial snack
G – M: salad
N – S: beverages…chinese tea anyone?
T – Z: dessert
Also, bring operatic/Chinese accessories for a possible Wenarto-inspired video shoot, if you wish to partake.
So, is it official now that the single-noun designation for members of the Cher Public is “pube”?
Coincidentally, there will be performances of Cantonese opera that evening and on Sunday at Yerba Buena. Tix available in Chinatown next to the Great Star Theater, I believe.
interesting…do you have a link or company for these performances? i wasn’t able to find anything at http://www.ybca.org. is it in one of the theatres, or on the small, outdoors stage?
Sent something to your e-mail via your website, but I’m not sure it went through…
Thanks. Unfortunately, it appears you’re right. Nothing came through. Would you mind re-sending? Thanks!
For whatever reason, your submission form isn’t being submissive. Could you send your e-mail address to crochetalks@gmail.com?
It sounds like a fun event
The picture shows the exact moment when the Mad Hatter asks “Why is a raven like a writing desk?”
And completely off-topic: just back from wonderful Boccanegra at Covent Garden with Granpa Domingo, who was a very Hot Doge indeed. To somebody (I think in the chat) who said Furlanetto was “disgusting”, please note that he was amazing tonight because he mimed the role and the great John Tomlinson sang for him from the side of the stage. Calleja was tremendous, and Poplavskaya less annoying than usual. One for the memory.
Why, that’s me rehearsing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat” second from the left! That must have been just before I got the baton – well never mind. The bandages will be off in time for the party.
So tempting…I was planning on sailing (Vallejo Ferry) into the city for dinner that day….maybe I could go earlier…
quattrofontane…feel free to send me your email address, so I can send you further deets, and let you know if there is a future gathering.
G’day!
I will unfortunatly be unable to attend this specific gathering, as I will be performing in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE with the Lamplighters theater co (plug plug, cough cough, http://lamplighters.org/season.html#pirates) at the time of the meeting. Perhaps at the next meeting.
Baritenor…break a leg! I hope attendance doubles, thanks to this plug! I have enjoyed many shows over at the Lamplighters.
Feel free to send me your email address so I can let you know if there is a future gathering.
G’day!