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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color="#083643" face=Arial><span
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about Opera? Try our FREE Opera Sampler<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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On Sunday, May 16 from 6-8 pm, get a free crash course in opera. First, learn
about Opera Cleveland's production</span></font><font size=2 color="#083643"
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:#083643'> <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Lucia di Lammermoor</span></i>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#083643'>from Artistic Director <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Dean Williamson</st1:PersonName> and one of our singers (don't be
afraid to ask questions!) After you watch Act I of the dress rehearsal, get a
glimpse behind the scenes when we take you on a tour backstage. Afterward,
enjoy free pizza, along with wine specials at Bricco across the street from the
theater. All attendees will receive an exclusive discount for tickets to attend
a full performance. RSVP to <a href="mailto:Jarrett@operacleveland.org"
shape=rect>Jarrett@operacleveland.org</a> or 216.575.0903, ext. 250.</span></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Avenir LT Std 65 Medium"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 65 Medium"'>Lisa
Hofmann</span></font></st1:PersonName><font face="Avenir LT Std 65 Medium"><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Avenir LT Std 45 Book"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>216.575.0903, ext. 216</span></font><font
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