| Wednesday, January 2 | |
| 7:00 PM | Opera Discussion "Madama Butterfly, Erotic Exotic: Gender and Orientalism." Join Education Director Perry Lorenzo and noted novelist Rebecca Brown for explorations of contemporary, and sometimes contentious, themes and issues at play in this season's operas. Tickets required, available (free) at University Book Store, University Book Store, KUOW and the Stranger, 206-634-3400. 7:00 pm, Walker Ames Room, 225 Kane Hall. |
| Friday, January 4 | |
| 1:30 PM | Opera Lecture Seattle Opera presentation on Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." A great way to get familiar with the story, the music, and the cultural themes of the upcoming opera. Presented by Education Director Perry Lorenzo and members of Seattle Opera's Education Department. FREE. Sponsored by the School of Music, (206) 685-8384. 1:30 pm, Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music. |