Santa Fe Opera

Exploring Opera: The Land of Enchantment=

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Tour #1: July 12-18, 2010 (7 days) = Tour #2: July 20-25, = 2010 (6 days)

= Choose from two tours in a desert oasis where

= the earth climbs to the skies by way of adobe buildings

= and the Sangre de Cristo mountains – Santa Fe!

You are sure to understand why Santa Fe is called “The Land of Enchantment” whe= n experiencing its stunning landscapes, fascinating history, traditional and innovative cuisines, diverse collection of art and galleries, unique architecture and,= of course, the renowned Santa Fe Opera. Spectacular performances await! Puccini’s searing tear-jerke= r Madama Butterf= ly is brought to = life in a new production featuring two of the opera world’s brighte= st young stars reprising their much lauded portrayals: soprano Kelly Kudace in the title role, and dashing tenor Brandon Jovanovich as Lt. B.F. Pinkerton.=

Our second evening of opera is like four mini-operas in one. Offenbach’s fantastical and mesmerizing The Tales= of Hoffmann focuses on the poetic title character, with each act telling the tale of his experience with a difference love: a soul-less mechanical doll, a loving young lady, a sensual courtesan and an acclaimed = diva. Throughout, Hoffmann is followed by an evil nemesis, incarnated differently= in each story. In the end, he does find a mate…but, who will it be? Come find out as tenor Paul Gr= oves takes on the fiendishly challenging title role; talented soprano Erin Wall portrays all fou= r of Hoffmann’s loves, and South African bass-baritone Gidon Saks dishes up evil as the four nemeses in this new production. <= /p>

Tour #1 guests have the option of an additional performance: Mozart’s The Magic Flute with lovely Russian soprano Ekaterina Siurina and heartthrob tenor Charles Castronovo. <= /o:p>

Both tours will be enrich= ed with private pre-performance lectures by popular = Bay Area opera instructor James Sokol.= Experience Santa Fe’s fabulous culinary reputation though a wonderful Welcome Lunch, an elegant Pre-Oper= a Dinner and a sumptuous Farewell Dinner, while local culture, history and art can be explored with one or more of our unique and exclusive

Op= tional Activities, including: 1) an excursion to Ba= ndelier, Los Alamos & San Ildefonso Pueblo, 2) a contemporary southwestern cooking class in a private home culminating in= lunch, 3) an overview of historic Santa Fe with a ci= ty tour by open air tram, 4) a Canyon Road Lunc= h to relax over = a meal on this famous street of art galleries, 5) a pr= ivate docent tour at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum…and much= more!

The trip promises to be a magical mixture of opera, food, art and history. Don’t m= iss the fun!

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= Day #1

Arrive at either Santa Fe (SAF) or Albuquerque (ABQ) airport and, if you like, have transportation arranged to take you to the heart of = Santa Fe. Check in to the historic La Fonda Hotel, a landmark bu= ilding grandly situated on the plaza in the center of town, just steps away from museums, galleries, shops and restaurants. Built in 1922, La Fonda is known for its award-winning pueblo style Spanish architecture and decor, with thick wooden beams, latilla ceilings, carved corbels, handcrafted chandeliers, tin and copper light fixtures and other details created by local artisans. Settle into y= our room and then meet in the late evening for a brief orientation and Kick-Off Toast to celebrate the start= of our journey. Get a good night’s sleep bec= ause tomorrow promises to be a full day of excitement – Santa Fe style!

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Begin your first day with free time or get the “lay of the land” with…

Optional Activity #1:= Santa Fe City Tour

Ride through mo= re than 400 years of history, art and culture on a gu= ided city tour by open air tram. Stop by important historic sites including = Santa Fe's Plaza, the = Palace of Governors – a bloc= k long pueblo-style adobe structure in continuous use since 1610 – St. Francis Cathedral, and the Lo= retto Chapel with its amazing spiral staircase built using no nails and wi= th no central means of support. You will also see important examples of public art, popular shopping districts, famous restaurants and art galleries. This is a lovely way to gain an overview of Santa Fe’s historic district, which may ins= pire how you choose to spend your free time on other days.

Relax with fellow tour guests over a love= ly Welcome Lunch at one of Santa Fe’s w= onderful restaurants. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to go to a spa, investigate the shops, visit some art galleries, or explore more of your own interests in Santa Fe. Or join in our next Optional Activity.

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The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Phillips Collection, and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum are jointly organizing the first exhibition to focus comprehensively on Georgia O’Keeffe’s abstracti= ons over the course of her career. Join in this informative private docent tour= to visit this landmark show.

There have been many exhibi= tions devoted to O’Keeffe’s art that have either surveyed her entire career or examined different aspects of her subject matter. Unlike those, t= his project aims to clarify the origins and range of O'Keeffe's radical and singular abstract invention and to illuminate the subjective approach to subject matter that underlay all her work, whether overtly representational= or explicitly abstract. By exploring the particular nature of O’Keeffe’s abstraction and the aesthetic climate in which it developed, this exhibition returns us to a clearer understanding of the ori= gins of modernist abstraction and the heady euphoria that surrounded the first s= teps artists took into this un-chartered aesthetic territory. There will be extra time to enjoy the museum and this exhibition on your own since it includes approximately 100 paintings, drawings, and watercolors by O'Keeffe as well = as selected examples of Alfred Stieglitz’s portrait series, which reinfo= rced her understanding of photography’s abstracting possibilities while al= so influencing early critical reception of her art. After this visit, you have time to relax before tonight.

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We’ll beg= in our evening festivities with Exploring Opera: Hoffmann’s Tales <= /b>– a lecture with audio clips and handouts presented by opera instructor James Sokol. After Free Tim= e for a drink or dinner, we are off to the world-renowned Santa Fe Opera for a new production of Offenbach’s mysterious, compelling and gorgeously melodious opera –The Tales of Hoffmann. The talented cast features tenor Paul Gr= oves, a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, in the extraordinarily difficult title role; young Canadian-American soprano Erin Wall takes the challenge of singing= all four of the opera’s heroines: Olympia, Antonia, Giulietta and Stella;= and Canadian bass-baritone Gidon Saks, in his company debut, sings = the four nemeses – Lindorf, Coppélius, Dr. Miracle and Dapertutto – for which he won great praise at Covent Garden in 2008. =

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“The tenor Paul Gr= oves offered a dramatically expressive performance …and sang with potent intensity, his rich voice illuminating the nuances of the declamatory vocal part.” – The New York Times

“Paul Groves produced an appealing sound = as Belmonte, and his ability to sustain a long note was astonishing.” – The New York Times=

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“Erin Wall is a talented soprano who has already notched some significant experience with the Chicago Lyric Opera….She demonstrated a powerful and ringing top range that easily flooded the room.” – Th= e New York Times

Every time Erin Wall, in the lead rol= e, sang, the audience applauded. A few even shouted, “Bravo!” There was = an electric excitement about the night, as if we were witnessing the = birth of the next Ren&eacut= e;e Fleming or Anna Netrebko. The 32-year-old Calgary-born singer hit impossibly high notes with clarity, then brought her vocal range down to earth with a luxurious tone tinted by exciting coloratura accents.” – = Arizona Daily Star



"Gidon Saks played the four villains with saturnine charisma. He chilled one to the marrow with the malevolence of his stage persona, combined with a cavernous tone that irradiated evil - a tremendous performance." – The Evening Standard

"The revelation was Gidon Saks…as defini= tive an impersonation of evil in word, tone and physical demeanour as I would wi= sh to hear." – Financial Ti= mes

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Today can be a free day to enjoy Santa Fe or take a= rich, historic and stunning journey with…

Op= tional Activity #3: From the Anasazi= to the Atomic:

Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos & = San Ildefonso Pueblo

Led by an experienced anthropologist or archaeologist, our excursion, by private coach, begins with a journey back to the ancient past of New Mexico by visiting Bandelier National Monument, to s= ee the cliff dwellings of our "Ancient Ones" and to learn the history of= the Anasazi – the “ancient Native American pueblo people.” Then continue into modern times wi= th a visit to Los Alamos, site of the famous= Bradbury S= cience Museum which documents the "Manhattan Project" that created the first Atomic Bomb. After a gourmet box lunch, we head to the San Ildefo= nso Pueblo, one of the best known New Mexico Pueblos because of the famous black-on-black pottery which orig= inated there. Today, the pueblo is a flourishing art community with about 1,500 residents. Artisans’ homes throughout the pueblo are open to the publ= ic as is the Pueblo Museum. We return to Santa Fe for you to relax and enjoy some free time in the later afte= rnoon and evening, However, if you’re up for another interesting and differ= ent experience to learn more Santa= Fe history join:

Op= tional Activity #4: Ghostwalk of His= tory & Legend

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Before heading to dinner, join in one of Santa Fe's most en= tertaining tours! Led by a professional guide & re-enactor who portrays William Becknell - "Father of the Santa Fe Trail" – the Ghostwalk offers a unique and fascinating j= ourney back in time where you'll hear the legendary folk tales of the Pueblos, Spa= nish and Wild, Wild West! Bring your camera in case we have a "ghostly" encounter! Sightings have been reported! This unique walking tour has been = featured on the Travel Channel’s "Mysteries of Route 66."=

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This morning and lunchtime offer more = free time or the chance to engage in a truly unparalleled learning experience with= 230;

Optional Activity #5:= In-Home Taste of Santa = Fe

Bring your love of good food, since cooking sk= ills are not required! In fact, even if you never cook, you still may enj= oy this delightful and interesting class put on by the acclaimed Santa Fe S= chool of Cooking – a recreational culinary school & market specializing in southwestern food. Usually, classes are held in the school’s demonstration studio. However, you have the exceptional opportunity to take it in a = beautiful private home.

Taught by some of the best = chefs in Santa Fe, classes are not only entertaining and educational, but delicious too. Gather around the kitchen to watch and chat with the chef and sous-chef as they de= monstrate and discuss how to prepare a delicious contemporary southwestern meal, while giving tips, tricks and interesting facts. Then, lunch will be served in the lovely di= ning room and on the outdoor patio with a gorgeous view. This year’s menu features Jicama Fiesta Slaw, Roasted Squash Puree with Potato, Onion & Garlic, Raspberry-Chile Glazed Chicken Roulade with Roa= sted Poblano Chile (a mild chile!) and Goat Cheese, Phyllo Cups with Pistachio and Passion Fru= it Curd.

Last year, this in-home class was a highlight! We are fortunate to be able to offer it again in this wonderful and exclusive loca= tion thanks to our friends at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. However, enrollment is very limited and is offered on a first-com= e, first-served basis. Reserve your spot immediately.

After lunch is a perfect ti= me for The W= alk of Enchantment! New M= exico may be called “The Land of Enchantment,” but this special walk = also earns its name. Join professi= onal guide and active docent Pat Kuhlhoff who will lead you on a two-hour walkin= g tour to discover the architecture, people and history of town. Along the journey, you will see and discuss the Plaza, East Palace Avenue, the Cathed= ral of St. Francis of Assisi, Loretto Chapel, Barrio de Analco neighborhood, the art-filled State Capital building and more. Return in time to relax before = we begin preparing for the evening.

In the late afternoon, gather for James’ next lecture Exploring Opera: PucciniR= 17;s Geisha followed by a Pre-Oper= a Dinner at an elegant restaurant. Then, we board our private coach and head to anot= her wonderful show at Santa Fe Opera – Madama Butterfly!

Madama Butterf= ly holds a special place in t= he history of Santa Fe Opera as the work that inaugurated the company, that op= ened the first theater, and that celebrated the opening of the re-built theater. Now, this important = work returns to Santa Fe= after an absence of over a decade!

A naïve Japanese girl renounces her family, her culture and her religion for the love of an Ameri= can naval officer, only to be betrayed. Puccini heightens this heart-breaking tragedy with soaring music, making it one of opera’s perennial favorites. The careers of sop= rano Kelly K= aduce and tenor Brandon Jovanovich have been gaining terrific momentum and now they ret= urn to Santa Fe Opera roles that they have both already sung to great acclaim.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>

"But of course, the fortunes of any Butterfly ultimately lie with the abilities of its title character, and this production succeeds on the stren= gth of K= elly Kaduce's winning performance. Her Butterfly was refreshingly self-possessed -- not a passive, waif-like victim of her surroundings as mu= ch as an active author of her own tragic fate... she sang with gracefulness, strength, and an abundance of warm, radiant tone….Kaduce was the clear standout in this cast." – Boston Globe

"It's hard to imagine a more sympathetic Cio-Cio= San than [Kelly] Kaduce= . Her voice is warm, beautiful and evenly produced throughout its wide range,= and her high notes soar effortlessly. The arc of her character development was perfect, from the shy 15-year-old of the first scene to the woman who choos= es to die with honor in the last. This was a performance to cherish." = 211; St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“...his Pinkerton hit with the force of a revelation. Tall, blond and ridiculously handsome, [Brandon] Jovanovich moved through A= ct I with the ease and self-regard of someone whose entire life has been a breez= e; for once it was easy to see Pinkerton not simply as a thug but as someone w= ho has never known anything but getting what he wants. His vocal performance, delivered with plenty of effortless power and deep, baritonal colors, only emphasized the point. In the first-act aria, “Donvunque al mondo,R= 21; Pinkerton’s imperialist swagger became improbably charming; the self-recrimination of the concluding “Addio, fiorito asil” was = all the more arresting for being obviously unprecedented.” – S= an Francisco Chronicle

“Looking every inch the matinee idol, Brandon Jovanovich sang with radiant fluency and clarion high notes. His= is a flexible, mid-sized tenor that should prove gratifyingly versatile, and he possesses more credible stage presence than many another rising tenors.R= 21; – Opera News Online<= /o:p>

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The last full-day differs depending on which tour you choose.

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Day #5 on Tour #1 Start the day with a local excursion – On the Outskirts! Board a private coach w= hich will take us to interesting, educational, artistic and delicious spots just on t= he edge (or right outside of) San= ta Fe’s historic district. We begin with a quick stop at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to see the shrine of the parish’s namesake, then continue on to the week= ly Saturday Farm= ers Market in the newly renovated Railyard. Grab a cup of coffee and= a freshly baked goodies and browse through the various stands of fresh, local fruits & vegetables, homemade breads & pastries, jams, cheeses and more. Often, there is live music, a breakfast concession, and a cooking and gardening gift shop.

Next, we head a few miles north for a Private Costume Chat ̵= 1; a meeting and discussion with the Costume Director of Santa Fe Opera – to learn= more details about the ups & downs in the process of creating clothing for f= ive operas and countless cast members.

We will take a break for lunch<= /span> and then continue to Shido= ni Sculpture Garden, Galle= ry & Foundry. One of the greatest resources available for sculptors a= nd art collectors, Shidoni, is situated along the Rio Tesuque on a former apple orchard. Visitors have the opportunity to watch 2000 degree molten br= onze being poured into ceramic shell molds, stroll around the sculpture garden a= nd visit the gallery which represents 100 different sculptors from all over the country. We’ll end with a visit next door to Tesuque Glass Works to see= their gallery and studio. See the blowing room and experience the searing heat of= the furnaces from the security and comfort of a viewing room, where you can obs= erve master glass artisans working and learn about the ancient art of glass blow= ing. Artists display an array of beautiful glasswork. Return to the hotel to rel= ax or to spend more time exploring Santa Fe.

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Tonight, we begin with a glass of champagne to toast = our journey and our final evening together. We’ll continue the festivities with a sumptuous Farewell Dinner at one of Santa Fe’s elegant restaurants &#= 8211; a wonderful way to conclude our time in “the land of enchantment.R= 21; However, if you want to continue the festivities, join in…

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Optional Activit= y #I-A: The Magic Flute

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Santa Fe Opera knows how to= do Mozart! Their 2008 production of The Marriage of Figaro left our group floating on air – it was exquis= ite! And, their 2009 Don Giovanni was a surprise hit. Imagine what they will do with Mozart’s enchanting The Magic F= lute.

Begin the magic in the late afternoon with Exploring Opera: Mozart’s Magic ,= another lecture by James offering musical insights into the show. After dinner, we = head back to the Opera to experience this delightful tale of the powerful strugg= le between good and evil. Young lovers eventually conquer adversity, and become enlightened by Masonic ideals. It is a classic coming-of-age tale: essentia= lly a story of romance, combined with a lesson about the spiritual need for humanity to be elevated to wisdom and enlightenment. Singing these leads are two fast-rising young stars lovely Russian soprano Ekaterina Siurina and real= -life husband, dashing tenor Charles Castronovo. This activity includ= es orchestra ticket, lecture & round-trip transfers to the Opera.<= /p>
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“= ...Ekateri= na Siurina, whose delicate soprano walks off with the evening's voc= al honours. Limpid high notes are her trademark and she makes her aria the highlight of the performance...” – Financial Times

“Soprano Ekaterina Siurina brought a lovely songf= ulness to the role. The voice was caressing, sweet, agile and accurate. The colora= tura fireworks up high in her arias were sung with a pillowy ping...” R= 11; D= etroit Free Press

“Siurina has a big, express= ive voice of immense fluidity, allowing her to easily navigate the quick up-and-down runs of her songbird arias.” – North County Times

“The young lovers, Tamino and Pamina, were play= ed by a pair of brilliant young singers. Charles Castronovo, as Tamino, both look= ed the part of the youthful prince and sang it with consummate confidence and ease. His voice isn't huge, but it's unfailingly beautiful, and his effortless le= gato is a thing to marvel at.” – Classical Voice

“Special notice must go to Charles Castronovo, the te= nor of the evening. His rich full tenor floated from the stage and into hall as he sang his aria, and made me catch my breath, left me anxious to hear more.” – Classical Voic= e

“Among the soloists, tenor Charles Castronovo definit= ely stood out from the ensemble. His popular Act 1 aria showcased the singer’s timbre with excellent projection in all registers. His softly beautiful high notes might perhaps be criticized as too thin; I personally liked the pianos and thought they were stylistically appropriate for a Fren= ch opéra lyrique, which really should sound different from middle-period Verdi, although it rarely does.” – Opera Today

Day #5 on Tour #2

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Start the = day with a leisure= ly Canyon R= oad Stroll – a walking tour along Santa Fe’s most famous street, li= ned with a myriad of galleries showing a variety of original art from oil paint= ings to watercolors, small bronze figures to sprawling metal installations, glass sculptures to marble carvings. The Road is lined with beautiful, historic buildings (some of the oldest in Santa Fe!) and stunning gardens teeming with colorful fl= owers of all sorts. After the Strol= l, you have free time to enjoy more galleries, revisit those that piqued your interest, or relax over lunch at…

Optional Activity #6:=

Ca= nyon Road Lunch

Looking at so much gorgeous art can be exhausting J and since Canyon Road is h= ome to a few of the finest restaurants in the area, why not join other guests and treat yourself to an elegant lunch at The Compound Restaurant?

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Remembered for its distinctive style and elegance sin= ce the 1960’s, The Compound has been rejuvenated with the = energy and excitement that made it a leading destination in its early years. Chef = Mark Kiffin, and The Compound have received numerous accolades over the years including James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef of the Southwest,” listing in Gourmet magazine’s “Guide to = America’s Best Restaura= nts” and many more.

The afternoon (and all day Sunday) offers a truly special event. = Produced by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the annual summer Spanish Market celebrates t= he rich Hispanic culture of northern New Mexico = on the Santa Fe = Plaza. A popular event for residen= ts and visitors alike, Spanish Market features handmade traditional arts by over 2= 00 local Hispanic artists as well as continuous live music, dance, art demonstrations & regional foods. A separate youth exhibition area also features the work of some 100 emerging artists. The Market provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy a taste of New Mexico’s vibrant Spanish cul= ture, both past and present. The traditional art-forms featured each year at Span= ish Market include: Straw Appliqué - crosses, chests and boxes decorated with appli= ed straw…

…Textiles - hand-woven on looms using handspun yarns; Furniture - usually made from pine using mortise and tenon joints; Colcha - unique regional embroideries employing the colcha stitch; Tinwork - decorative and utilitarian objects of cut and punched tin; Ironwork <= /span>- tools, fastenings, and household objects forged from iron; Precious Metals - silver or gold jewelry, utilitarian and devotional objects; Pottery= - hand-sculpted bowls, pots, and other ware made from micaceous clay; Bonewor= k - decorative items, anillos (rings) and tool handles carved from bones; Ramille= tes - decorative paper garlands; Basketry - baskets handwoven from red and brown river willow; Santos - depictions of religious figures= in the forms of bultos (carvings in the round), retablos (paintings on wooden panels), and gesso and wood relief-carved panels; Hide Paintings - religious images painted on deer or elk hide.

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Tonight, we begin with a glass of champagne to toast = our journey and our final evening together. We’ll continue the festivities with a sumptuous Farewell Dinner at one of Santa Fe’s elegant restaurants &#= 8211; a wonderful way to conclude our time in “the land of enchantment.”

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Though this is our departure day, there is still time to explo= re another interesting aspect of = Santa Fe.

Op= tional Activity#7:

Sh= alom Southwest – The Jewish History of New Mexico

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Was Luis de Torres, a Sepha= rdic Jew, the first European to set foot in the United States? Why did two Jewish merchants finan= ce the completion of St. Francis Cathedral? Why did the Crypto-Jews hold the rosar= y in their hands while lighting the Sabbath candles? Find out the answers to the= se questions as we explore the amazing and surprising stories of the Jews of N= ew Mexico. Joel Stein, professional guide and museum docent, leads you on a 2= -hour stroll, while sharing historic commentary on the Crypto-Jews and seeing the historic sites of Pioneer Jews in old Santa Fe. We begin at our hotel and con= clude at La Posada – formerly the historic Staab= Mansion, home of Abraham Staab (= one of the most famous Jewish merchants in Santa Fe's history!).

Though departure from Santa Fe is independent, transportation= to the airport can be arranged at your request. A late afternoon or early even= ing flight is recommended not only to allow for transfer time to the airport, but also so that y= ou can enjoy more free-time in Santa Fe.

= Itinerary Changes & Extra Time on Tour #1

Please Note: Due = to difference between Tour #1 and #2, the itinerary above is not exact, rather= it represents the various tour offerings. Performances and Activities may actu= ally occur on different days and, possibly, times. Since Tour #1 has an extra day and overnight, activities are spread across more days, allowing for more free time. Tour #1 also includes the Canyon Road Stroll (featured on Day #5 of Tour #2 of this flyer) A final itinerary will be distributed on the first evening of each tour. Please note final itinerary, inclu= ding offerings, is subject to change.

Tour Summary, = Prices & Notes

Exploring Opera: The Land of Enchantment=

The draft itinerary on this flyer (above) is to provide an ide= a of the major events of the tour. The exact order of events differs between the= two tours.

Both Tours inc= lude:

§        Five (5) nights Hotel Accommodations at historic La Fonda Hotel

§        Three (3) meals: Welcome lunch, Pre-Opera Dinner & Farewell Dinner=

§        Orchestra seats for Puccini’s Madama Butterfly & Offenbach<= /st1:City>’s The Tales of Hoffmann

§        Transfers to/from Santa Fe Opera for two performances

§        Two (2) Exploring Opera pre-perform= ance lectures

§      = Kick-Off Toast & Orientation

§        The Walk of Enchantment

§        Canyon Road Stroll

§        Private tour manager

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Tour I: July 12-18 (7 days/6 nights) also includes:

§        One extra (1) night of Hotel Accommodations at historic La Fonda Hotel

§        On the Outskirts= excursion

§        Optional Activity: The Magic Flute (lect= ure, transfers & performance)

Tour II: July 20-25 (6 days/5 nights) = also includes:=

§        Spanish Market

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Optional Activit= ies

= Optional Activities costs are not included in the tour package and are added at the guest’s request. Advance registration required. Those with limited enrollment are = on a first-come, first-served basis.

·        #1) Historic Santa Fe City Tour by Op= en-Air Tram – $15

·        #2) O’Keeffe’s = & Abstractions – $20

= ·        #3) From the Anasazi to the Atomic (Bandelier, Los Alamos & San Ildefonso Pu= eblo) – $95

= ·      = #4) Ghostwalk of History &a= mp; Legend – $15

= ·      = #5) In-Home Taste of Santa Fe (Southwestern Cooking Clas= s & Lunch) – $110

= ·      = #6) Canyon Road Lunch (at The Compound) – $35

= ·      = #7) Shalom Southwest: The J= ewish History of New Mexico – $30

= ·      = #8) The Magic Flute (Tour #1 only) – Price according to opera seat= ing choice.

= Health & Wellness Note

Santa Fe= sits at almost 7,000 feet = above sea level. While thousands of tourists visit Santa Fe each year without any problems, the high altitude can cause some to experience symptoms including= headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, or dizziness, to name just a few. Please consult your physician to confirm that high altitude travel will be safe and comfortable for you.

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= Prices, Registration & Notes

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“Package prices” (below) are per person, based on double occupancy.

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TOUR #1: July 12-18, 2009

Room Description=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Package Price      &n= bsp;    Extra Rm Nts*       = ; Single Supp.

= Traditional Room w/King     &n= bsp;                  &= nbsp;   $1,995        =             &nb= sp;         $275        =             $735

Traditional w/ 2 Doubles            =             &nb= sp;     $1,995         =         =            $2= 75        =             $735

Deluxe Room w/King or 2 Queens     &n= bsp;       $2,185        =             &nb= sp;         $315        =             $815

One-Bedroom Suite w/King            = $2,545        =             &nb= sp;         $385        =             $1,185

La Terraza Suite w/King or 2 Queens        &= nbsp; $3,145        =             &nb= sp;         $465        =             $1,375

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TOUR #2: July 20-25, 2009

Room Description=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Package Price      &n= bsp;    Extra Rm Nts*       = ; Single Supp.

= Traditional Room w/King     &n= bsp;                  &= nbsp;   $1,785         =             &nb= sp;        $275     &= nbsp;             $625=

Traditional w/ 2 Doubles            =             &nb= sp;     $1,785         =             &nb= sp;        $275     &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; $625

Deluxe Room w/King or 2 Queens     &n= bsp;       $1,945         =             &nb= sp;        $315     &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; $695

One-Bedroom Suite w/King            = $2,255         =             &nb= sp;        $385        =            $1,025

La Terraza Suite w/King or 2 Queens        &= nbsp; $2,755        =             &nb= sp;         $465        =            $1,185

* Extra room nights (to tack on before or after the tour package) are quoted on a “per night” basis (not per person) and include taxes (currently 15.0625%)! Regular rates for these rooms are signi= ficantly higher. Extra nights at the special rate are available only in conjunction = with the tour package, must be reserved in advance and are pending availability.=

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= There are a limited number of rooms at each level. Please indicate your choice(s)= in order of preference on the Tour Application Form.

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= Room Share: Please let us know, at t= he time of reservation, if you are a “singleR= 21; who would like to be matched up with a roommate to share a room. We will do= our best to find a match for you.

= Reservations: Tour participation is limited. Reservations will be taken in the order received.= Interested travelers are encouraged to reserve as soon as possible to insure space on = this exciting journey! =

= Air Travel: Ai= rfare to/from Santa Fe is not included in the tour package. Please purchase your airline tickets only after your participation has been confirmed in writing.=

Payments: To make payment more manageable we are happy to spread them out as follows:

Deposit I:                    $500 per person as a non-refundable deposit to guarantee your reservation

Deposit II:      &n= bsp;           $500 by January 4, 200= 9

Final Payment: &n= bsp;         Amount TBA (tour + requested optional activities) by April 1, 2010.

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= Please note:      &n= bsp;          Check preferred. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Due to availability of performa= nces tickets and hotel rooms,

tour participation is limited a= nd will be guaranteed by receipt of deposit.

Interested travelers are encour= aged to reserve as soon as possible

to insure space on this exciting operatic journey!

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Cultural Arts To= urs sponsored by The Osher Marin JCC are open to all.

JCC Members and = non-members; people of all backgrounds and faiths are

invited and enco= uraged to join in these enriching cultural programs.

For more info= rmation please contact:

Kathy Langrock / Cultural A= rts Tours

Osher Marin JCC=

<= b>200 N. San Pedro Road

San Rafael, CA <= st1:PostalCode w:st=3D"on">94903

Phone: 415-444-8088=

E-mail: klang= rock@marinjcc.org

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