Tragic: The Gathering
By
La Cieca
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.
La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.
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Topics: Cher Public, jumping clapping man, san francisco
