I wish to invite y'all to the final weekend of a double-bill we're doing at Livermore Valley Opera. Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) Gianni Schicchi (Puccini) Saturday 17 March 8pm Sunday 18 March 2pm Livermore Performing Arts Theatre 600 Maple Street, Livermore FROM THE SOUTH BAY 237 East 680 N R on 84 stay on 84 into Livermore R on Fourth R on Maple park in next two blocks FROM THE PENINSULA Dumbarton Bridge east R on 880 L on Auto Mall Expressway L on 680 R on 84 stay on 84 into Livermore R on Fourth R on Maple park in next two blocks FROM SF/EAST BAY 580 East R at N Livermore Avenue Exit stay on N Livermore, cross Main Street, passing fountain and flagpole L on Fourth R on Maple park in next two blocks The leads in Pagliacci are exceptionally strong, and the company in Schicchi very funny. Michael Taylor is the stage director, the music is riddled with rubato and fiendishly difficult, and it's actually worked out quite well. So come over, if you can. Per usual I avoid the lobby and parties, but will be hiding downstairs if you'd like to say hi. Charles