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Few opera lovers of today realize that opera houses, which once provided mostly religious performances on holidays like Christmas and Easter, eventually morphed into boisterous gathering places that birthed the song-slash-theater performances we see in the modern age. The first public opera house opened in Venice in 1637—more than100 years before Mozart composed his first opera at age 12—and provided a place for performers and opera lovers alike Exploring Opera features ‘Live at the Met’ until it was demolished in the early 1800s. broadcasts. Today, with hundreds of opera houses in Europe, the Americas and even Africa and Southeast Asia, opera culture continues to grow as an accessible and ear-opening treat. To spread the opera love, music-appreciation educator James Sokol hosts a three-part series on EXPLORING OPERA at the Lark Theater in Larkspur. Focusing primarily on Mussorgsky, Donizetti and Verdi, Sokol draws from historical perspectives, modern film footage and promises to offer fun and insightful lessons on this historical music form. Tuesdays Oct. 19, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7 at 1pm. $27 each or $75 for all three workshops. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 415/924-5111—Dani Burlison Quartet Century.� Works by Bartok, Carl Schimmel and Terry RIley. 8pm. $15-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com 10/22: B.A.C.H. Chorus and Orchestra With John Boyajy, piano. Works by Mozart and Beethoven. 7:30pm. $20-35. Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kentfield. 510-868-0695. www. bayareabach.org
Dance 10/17: Mo Jo DANCE Funshop High Energy cardio blast filled with cool moves, hot grooves, laughs & fun! Hula Latin Bellydance Swing Samba Poetry Healing Meditations Indian Hip Hop Flamenco Mudraseyes Yoga Martial Arts & More 4-6pm. $20-30. Fairfax Womans Fitness, 2088 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 457-1693.
Theater/Auditions 10/16: Fall Into Improv Playshop Play improv games, sing, dance and act in the spontaneous moment with instructor Sandra Davies. Another class will happen on Oct. 26 at 2:30pm. Noon-2pm. $30. Elan Fitness Centr, Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo. 256-2470. www.elanfitness.com 10/22-31:‘Rocky Horror Show’ It’s just a jump to your left and then a step to your right. Live staged performance of the movie classic. Includes an audience costume contest. Check out the discount code for PacSun readers: PACSUN. Nice. 7-10pm. $22. Kensington Playhouse, 27 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 785-7463. www.moonlightentertainment. org Through 10/17:‘November ‘ Ross Valley Players presents David Mamet’s political comedy about bad behavior in high places. James Dunn directs. Visit website for performance dates and special events. 8pm. $15-25. Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com Through 10/24:‘Intimate Apparel’ AlterTheater Ensemble presents Pulitzer-Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s play about an African-American seamstress in 1905 who creates lingerie for prostitutes
and society women. 8pm Thurs.-Sun. 8-10:15pm. $25. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-2787. www.altertheater.org Through 11/07:‘9 Circles’ The latest by “Equivocation� playwright Bill Cain. Directed by Kent Nicholson. See website for show times and more info. $20-53. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org
Comedy 10/22: Jonathan Winters in Conversation with Mort Sahl A rare evening of reflection and
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10/19: Freeing Your Creative Spirit Learn and discover the intuitive art making process through guided projects utilizing our five senses and the five earth elements with instructor Suzanne Pequignot. Painting and mixed medium class for all levels. Reservations needed. 10am-1pm. $24-30 O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. www.ohanloncenter.org 10/20-11/17:‘Creativity and the Art of Visual Memoir’ Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17. Learn about ways to switch on your imagination, mine your muse, and increase your creativity while creating your visual memoir with Malaya V. Quinn. 11am-3pm. $40-50. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. www. ohanloncenter.org
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