Spotlight On Opera To Perform At Library Sunday

Spotlight on Opera, founded in 2007 by Program Director Cindy Sadler, began as a one week summer program at St. Edward’s University.

Bringing music and culture into the library, Spotlight on Opera will present high­lights from their entire season, including excerpts from The Elixir of Love, Trouble in Tahiti, The Child and the Spells, Prince Orlovsky’s Ball, The Coyotes & The Rabbits, and a few surprises.

This concert will include a full ensemble cast and showcase a variety of styles. All ages are welcome, and this is a perfect opportunity to introduce new listeners to the magic of opera. The performance begins on Sunday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 26 Spotlight on Opera returns with two performances of The Coyotes and The Rabbits, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Laugh and learn with a bilingual children’s opera by Hector Armienta, based on a popular Mexican folk tale.

Two coyote cousins, love chasing rabbits, but bunny sisters, Chiquita and Banana trick them at every turn. These performances are generously sponsored in honor of L. Dianne Murray.

Spotlight on Opera, founded in 2007 by Program Director Cindy Sadler, began as a one week summer program at St. Edward’s University. The program expanded quickly and is now a fulltime community opera troupe touring Central Texas.

Safari Greg Brings Magic and Animals to Library

Get your free tickets now to see hilarious magic with Safari Greg, performing at the San Marcos Public Library on Wednesday, July 19 at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Tickets are available at the library.

Greg “Safari Greg” Carter has been performing his animal magic show for over 20 years at libraries, festivals, and schools. With a background as a wildlife biologist, Safar Greg combines animal facts with his comedic performance to thrill audiences of all ages.

The San Marcos Public Library is located at 625 E. Hopkins St. Please call 512.393.8200 or visit sanmarcostx.gov/library for more information about library programs and services.