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Monday, August 24, 2009

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Press release from San Francisco Opera announcing a Ladies' Night at the Opera (I added that apostrophe), for the Tuesday, Sept. 22 performance of Il Trovatore. Ticket prices are lower than usual at $27-$150 and the offer includes a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 p.m. It's described as a "social networking event." If you want to buy a ticket through this offer, go to http://www.sfopera.com/offer and enter LNITE10.
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15 comments:

  1. John MarcherAugust 24, 2009 at 6:22:00 PM PDT

    The Gockley era is now in full-effect.

    Fellas, don't worry! We'll have a special night for you featuring Scotch and cigars (although there won't be a discount, or even a performance, since we're holding it at the Bohemian Grove- I mean, opera is for the ladies, right?)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 7:06:00 PM PDT

    It's described as a "social networking event."

    God forbid anyone should be there to, like, listen to the opera.

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  3. Lisa HirschAugust 24, 2009 at 7:08:00 PM PDT

    Lol and lol!

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  4. Patrick J. VazAugust 24, 2009 at 8:45:00 PM PDT

    Sweet Jesus, that's the performance I bought a ticket to! They really ought to warn us if they're going to pull crap like this.

    And no one is offering me discounts.

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  5. Lisa HirschAugust 24, 2009 at 9:05:00 PM PDT

    I suppose you could contact them and ask for a credit for the difference!

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  6. Patrick J. VazAugust 24, 2009 at 9:10:00 PM PDT

    Uh, wouldn't I have to be a lady to get the discount? Are they going to start gender testing at the ticket office?

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  7. Lisa HirschAugust 24, 2009 at 9:18:00 PM PDT

    "Pat" Vaz. And I hardly think they can deny you a discount, can they?

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  8. Patrick J. VazAugust 24, 2009 at 9:35:00 PM PDT

    It's Pat! Uh, yeah, I'm pretty sure they can deny me a discount.

    This has left me unreasonably irritated. Well, I hope it's "unreasonably."

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  9. Lisa HirschAugust 24, 2009 at 10:38:00 PM PDT

    Not sure it would be legal to deny you the discount!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 12:13:00 AM PDT

    It's illegal to deny you the discount, according to CA law (on the basis of gender). However, if you'll note, there actually is NOT a discount on this offer - they're full-priced tickets. Lisa, the $27-$150 price range IS the normal price range for a Tuesday night!!

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  11. John MarcherAugust 25, 2009 at 8:10:00 AM PDT

    When is "Cougar Night"?

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  12. Lisa HirschAugust 25, 2009 at 8:13:00 AM PDT

    I'll post as soon as I have the press release.

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  13. Patrick J. VazAugust 25, 2009 at 8:14:00 AM PDT

    They must be limiting the seating to certain sections then, since Premium Orchestra is at least $200 on a Tuesday night. So don't get too excited, Ladies!

    Ambassador, "Cougar Night" made me laugh.

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  14. Daniel WolfAugust 25, 2009 at 11:14:00 AM PDT

    Lisa --

    if you ever hear in advance of Bat Night (and I'm not talking Fledermaus), let me know...

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  15. Lisa HirschAugust 25, 2009 at 11:16:00 AM PDT

    There've been moments at the opera when a bat would have come in very handy.

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