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  • Opera & Lunch in the Afternoon No. 11
    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    10/13/2022

    Opera & Lunch in the Afternoon No. 11
    Come enjoy great food and company while sharing our love of Opera!

    Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 – Noon to 4 pm

    The Glorious Sound of the Operatic Singing Voice
    Presented by Lou Barrella & Dr. Snjezana Smodlaka

    Intuitively, we all know what a great voice sounds like. Most of us on this earth don’t have one as a great voice is a blessing from God to a few special singers who develop it and share it with those of us lucky enough to hear and appreciate it. This presentation will explore the beauty, power and quality of the operatic singing voice. Dr. Smodlaka will present some great paintings to show how the emotional impact of one art can be interpreted in another and Mr. Barrella will present both great and not-so-great singing for you to be inspired and amused!

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  • Everyday Life of Ancient Romans in Pompeii
    7:00 PM-9:00 PM
    10/25/2022

    Everyday Life of Ancient Romans in Pompeii
    As illustrated by excavated buildings, frescoes, and mosaics
    An in-person program presented by Snjezana Smodlaka
    Tuesday, October 25 at 7 pm  

    The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the prosperous cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and they remained buried under many feet of volcanic ash, stone and hardened lava for more than 16 centuries.

    The debris left from that horrible tragedy created a shell which did not allow moisture and air to penetrate. It actually preserved many objects and artistic treasures in good condition, as was revealed in archeological excavation in the last 250 years. In unearthed areas of Pompeii and Herculaneum, priceless historic and artistic information was uncovered that gives us the best insight into the life of ancient Romans and their civilization.

    In this presentation, numerous slides will lead us along excavated streets of Pompeii and into their luxurious villas embellished with brilliant frescoes and mosaics. We will see how they used to entertain themselves and spend their leisure time in theatres, amphitheater, festivals and banquets, and in complex public baths and restaurants.

    Majestic statues, splendid mosaics, frescoes and preserved objects will show us exquisite pieces of golden jewelry, their fashion, food they ate and grew, as well as give us a glimpse into their relationships toward women and slaves. We will also try to understand their predilection for cruel games, and their desire to surround themselves with brilliant art and beauty.

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