San Francisco Opera in the Park

San Francisco Opera in the Park 2010 at Sharon Meadow Golden Gate Park
By Nicola Luisotti
The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart “Guinse al fin il momento..”
MacBeth by Verdi “La luce langue”
Werther by Massenet “Pourquoi me reveiller?”
Rigolettto by Verdi “Un di, se ben rammentomi”










The Barber of Seville by Rossini “Largo al factotum”
Don Giovanni by Mozart “La ci darem la mano”
Rigoletto by Verdi “La donna e mobile”
Tosca by Puccini “Vissi d’arte”
Madama Butterfly by Puccini “Bimba, dagli occhi pieni”
Turandot by Puccini “Nessun Dorma”
La Traviata by Verdi “Tutti”
The above were all my favorites from today’s program. Such delights without adding calories and pounds. Opera moves me to tears like Bach, Chopin, and Taize.

How did my day begin? I made it to Sharon Meadow and found parking at 9:40am. The car behind me was a couple from Kensington, Rodney and Sarah. They adopted me into their party. They were fun, kind, gentle folks who ate well. I shared my food. They all had season passes to the opera and were at the opening Gala last night in formal attire.

Menu
Arugala Salad: arugala, basil, tomato, shemiji mushrooms, veggie ham
Potato Salad: dill, mixed green, capers, mustard, vegnaise, nutritional yeast
Roasted Artichoke on Seeded Sourdough Baguette
Banana bread
Cherry Orange Bundt Cake
Cranberry Walnut Bread
Grapes, Nectarine, Plum
Organic Pu Erh Tea

Niccola the music director was a happy fellow who kept everyone on stage light hearted, happy, in good humor. He also looked on everyone with care and gentleness and respect. I really liked his presence. People brought their dogs too. I am glad to be in companies of others who also love the opera like me.

Playing head band

very cool idea, a very cool glass holder

Someone help this very hot dog on a very sunny day

SF Symphony at Stern Grove

Day 9 Tour Guide

My table display was selected to be judged as candidate for the best table spread.  I did not win.  It was all fun.   

Went to Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk after.

Fourth of July Potluck

Day 2 Tour Guide
Introducing an all American event, Fourth of July fireworks at Santa Clara park with dinner picnic.  You have to save your spot in the morning and bring warm clothes for the cool evenings.  Some people bring sleeping bags to lay in to stay warm.      

Alice's Now and Zen

I got to Sharon Meadow around 9am. I was surprised to find parking nearby. It was really great. This was the early morning line to get in. Richy my neighbor was really awesome. He offered to run when the gates open and claim a good spot in front of the stage. How could I refused such a great offer. He did pick a wonderful spot 10 feet from the stage by the left speaker. Surprised at how the speakers didn't bother me at all. The sound was nice.








The VIP reception area. The place was packed with heads, they had considered closing the park due to overflow. Now and Zen was free this year, that was really good. All my neighbors took really good care of me and we had a silent understanding to take care of each other's space. We also shared food with each other. David didn't seem like he was coming, the snacks I packed for him, I ended up sharing with everyone around me. I sang from 11am to 5pm along with everyone around me to all the songs played. I had so much fun.



















Train was great. Someone fainted and all the security jumped the stage fence to pull her out of the crowd. Four girls were selected and pulled from the crowd to sing on stage as the Trainettes.






















Colbie Caillat is so great live. I love Colbie. Check out her Colbie Caillat is so great live. I love Colbie. Check out her beautiful guitars.

Howie Day also played and one of my favorites, Collide.

Dashboard Confessional, is my new love. They were awesome live. I'm gonna have to check them out when they are back in the area for concerts.


David finally showed up when the last act was on but there was so much crowd that he couldn't get to me till every one left. We went to New Ganges Indian Restaurant to eat for dinner. I didn't care for the good much there, it was disappointing. But the Hispanic server brought me unlimited pappas and she barely spoke English. I ran through me head trying to recall the 5 years of Spanish I learned to communicate with her if necessary. But I didn't want to her feel insulted by her English so I just smiled and let it be.