Stories from Saturday, June 15, 2013

We had the opportunity last Wednesday, May 29, to attend the "Taste of Opera" at the Crescent Hotel, and had such a marvelous time that we wanted to acknowledge several people (and beg forgiveness from those we have omitted.) The evening was absolutely wonderful, from the wine tasting reception through the finale of "Edelweiss." Many thanks to Elise Roenigk and the Crescent Hotel for providing such a perfect venue, to the chef and wait staff of the Crescent for the fabulous food and the attention to detail, to Jim and Janice Swiggart for coordinating the event, to all the members of the Opera Guild who tirelessly perform so many behind-the-scenes chores, and to the fabulous singers & accompanist from Opera in the Ozarks for their beautiful, inspiring tableside music.. ...

I have twin girls (not identical) age 5 who are constantly fighting and arguing. They get along fine with their older siblings (a boy, 9, and a girl, 7). I never had this problem with the other two children. What's wrong? -- Confused Mom Twins are complicated. ...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Fleur Delicious Weekend is a Celebration of all the senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch -- a French-themed weekend in which restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutiques, spas, and music venues participate with French inspired indulgences in food, wine, spirits, art, entertainment and luxe galore...

In real life, a lot is going on at once. There's the reality of what we say and then, beneath that, is the reality of what we feel. There's the reality of what we do and beneath that, the reality of what our actions mean. That subterranean world, that alternative universe should be happening in your story as well. It's called subtext...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Three popular operas, including two comedies and a tragedy, plus a group of extraordinary singers and artistic staff will bring magic on the mountain at Inspiration Point, as Opera in the Ozarks presents its 63rd season beginning on Friday, June 21 and running through July 19...

Young pirate apprentice Frederic is about to be freed from his indentured period. Mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates by his partially deaf nursemaid Ruth, Frederic has decided to leave the pirate life and now a free man, leaves for the shore. Frederic, who has never seen a woman besides Ruth, instantly falls in love with Mabel, one of the daughters of Major-General Stanley. ...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Opera in The Ozarks will collaborate with several area businesses this summer as the company produces a very different version of one of its offerings. The comic opera "L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love)" by Gaetano Donizetti will be presented in eight performances the last week of June through mid-July...