Opera Speaks Series: All About Tea
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Date: 2/28/2013 4:13 pm
Date: 2/28/2013 4:13 pm
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Date of event Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location of event Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St.
Opera Speaks is an award-winning series of free public forums on themes and issues arising from the season’s operas. In these fascinating and lively sessions, esteemed writers, academics, practitioners, artists and other creative thinkers engage in penetrating discussion and dialogue that deepen the connections between the operas’ stories and our lives.
Location of event Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St.
Explore the history, the rituals, the mythology and the mystery of tea, with a special focus on China and Japan. Leading experts will reveal some of tea’s secrets and special powers, in preparation for Vancouver Opera’s Canadian-premiere production of Tea: A Mirror of Soul, by Tan Dun.
Opera Speaks is an award-winning series of free public forums on themes and issues arising from the season’s operas. In these fascinating and lively sessions, esteemed writers, academics, practitioners, artists and other creative thinkers engage in penetrating discussion and dialogue that deepen the connections between the operas’ stories and our lives.
Free admission. Seating is limited.
Co-sponsored by Vancouver Opera, www.vancouveropera.b.ca
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