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The Tales of Hoffman, by Jacques Offenbach

'A Tale of Three Women'

E.T.A. Hoffman (author of 'The Nutcracker') recalls his three tragic loves: Olympia the mechanical doll; Guilietta the greedy courtesan; and the genuinely good Antonia, who dies despite being treated by 'Dr. Miracle'.  When the drunk Hoffman's current flame Stella appears, he sees her as the embodiment of 'The Three'.  And he rejects her!

"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim.  Larry is currently President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay, where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn.  He also writes the program notes.  Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".

Each opera in this lecture series is being performed by local companies (Pocket Opera or San Francisco Opera), close to the times of the lectures.  Check out the opera with your newfound knowledge!

Mozart - Cosi fan tutte (All Women are the Same)

'A Farewell to Innocence'

A wager puts the constancy of two young women to the test. Their young men are shocked when their sweethearts seem willing to swap partners! In spite of the seemingly 'happy' ending, nothing will ever be the same.

"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim.  Larry is currently President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay, where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn.  He also writes the program notes.  Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".

Each opera in this lecture series is being performed by local companies (Pocket Opera or San Francisco Opera), close to the times of the lectures.  Check out the opera with your newfound knowledge!

Have you always been disappointed by your efforts to grow your own vegetable starts from seed? Do your seeds turn out long-necked and weak looking? Do they fall over dead before you can even put them in the ground? If you’ve ever frustrated by growing seeds out, or have never tried and want to, this class will teach you the basics you need to know to get growing. The class will also introduce the SFPL seed library at Potrero Hill so attendees can take advantage of the free seeds on offer! Attendees will leave with one container, planted (correctly!) with their choice of vegetable.

What You Need To Know If You Are Already Enrolled
Medicare solutions specialist Joe D'Aura will explain what you need to know if you are already enrolled in Medicare.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presents a workshop that will cover the naturalization process, including eligibility requirements and the application process. The workshop will include a mock interview, with a question and answer period and the distribution of related resource materials to follow. The workshop is intended to be a general discussion of the naturalization process. Legal advice and questions about individual cases will not be provided. For specific case inquiries, please call 1-800-375-5283.  This program will be conducted in Cantonese, supplemented by English.

Join us to discuss and share information about the history of the neighborhood.

This is a pragmatic workshop packed with useful information.   Charles Kraus demonstrates easily leaned techniques for improving memory. The methods are great for students, midlife adults, and seniors who want to recalibrate their skills. Many of the techniques can be mastered instantly. 

Everyone who attends improves his or her ability to recall names, facts, numbers, daily schedules, shopping lists, where they left the cell phone, where they parked the car, and other details that seem to zip by in these busy days.
                                                                                                           
A complimentary tip sheet and bibliography are provided to each participant.

Join us to discuss and share information about the history of the neighborhood.

Join us to discuss and share information about the history of the neighborhood.

Join us to discuss and share information about the history of the neighborhood.

Join us to discuss and share information about the history of the neighborhood.

Join us to discuss and share information about the history of the neighborhood.