**Synchromy Urban Birds 2024: Voices From the Hill**

Join us for a transformative experience with "Voices from the Hill," a unique performance event that brings to life the stories and sounds of Elephant Hill, an unprotected greenspace in El Sereno, Los Angeles. This event is part of the Urban Birds 2024 series, aiming to highlight the importance of green spaces in urban areas and the role of community in preserving such spaces.

**Event Dates and Times:**
- **Saturday, May 11th, 2024:** 11:00am - 2:00pm
- **Saturday, May 18th, 2024:** 12:00pm - 4:00pm

**Venues:**
- **May 11th:** Pullman St & N Harriman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- **May 18th:** Arlington Garden Pasadena, 275 Arlington Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105

**Admission:** Free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot online for May 11th and May 18th.

**About the Program:**
Directed by Talia Greene, with compositions and sound creations by Guillermo Brown, "Voices from the Hill" is a collaborative effort featuring contributions from community partner Elva Yañez of Save Elephant Hill, visual artists Maria Maea and Raul Baltazar, and poet Luis Rodriguez. The event is a journey through the natural and distressed sections of Elephant Hill, culminating in a vision of regeneration and coexistence between humans, birds, and wildlife.

The May 11th event will guide visitors along a path with six stopping points, each showcasing song, percussion, and visual art that tie together the narrative themes of Heed the Call, Struggle, Devastation, Crossroads, Contemplation, and Regeneration. Interactive installations and music performances will engage visitors in a dialogue with nature and community.

The May 18th event at Arlington Gardens celebrates collective action and transformation, featuring variations on the themes presented at Elephant Hill, interactive workshops, and a chance to engage with the community and nature in meaningful ways.

**Special Notes:**
- The May 11th event involves uneven walking paths and steep climbs. The May 18th event is designed to be accessible for those with mobility limitations.
- The event celebrates collaboration in safeguarding a healthy world for all.

**Support and Acknowledgments:**
This project is supported by The Eric Stokes Fund, Earth’s Best in Tune, the City of Pasadena Department of Cultural Affairs, the California Arts Council, and the Pasadena Community Foundation.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature, art, and community. Reserve your spot today and be part of a movement towards a more sustainable and inclusive urban future.

Voices from the Hill

Arlington Garden in Pasadena

Pullman St & N Harriman Ave

Join us for an extraordinary opera experience with "Minute to Midnight," a comic opera that delves into the heart of the Cuban Missile Crisis, exploring the intense moments that brought the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation. This unique workshop concert, featuring the creative minds of composer Dante De Silva and librettist Alan Olejniczak, offers a surreal journey through a fictionalized Situation Room where John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, and Nikita Khrushchev come to life in a compressed timeline of historical tension.

**Event Details:**

- **Date & Time:** Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, at 2:00pm
- **Venue:** Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
- **Tickets:** Admission is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot online to be part of this unique experience.

**About the Opera:**

"Minute to Midnight" presents a comedic yet poignant look at the absurdity of war and conflict, emphasizing dialogue through differences and the search for common ground in today's world. With an all-female cast, this opera challenges traditional power structures and offers a fresh perspective on historical events through a modern lens. The workshop concert will showcase an unstaged version of the opera, providing audience members the opportunity to engage directly with the work through feedback sessions and a reception following the event.

**Biographies:**

- **Dante De Silva:** A Los Angeles-based composer renowned for his commissions and performances across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Dante holds a Ph.D. in composition from UCLA.
  
- **Alan Olejniczak:** An opera librettist and playwright based in San Francisco with a portfolio of operas and musical dramas. Alan is actively involved in the opera community, contributing to new works and supporting the development of the art form.

This performance is supported by the City of Culver City, its Cultural Affairs Commission, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, highlighting the community's commitment to fostering cultural experiences.

Don't miss this thought-provoking opera workshop that not only revisits a pivotal moment in history but also invites you to reflect on the power of dialogue and understanding in shaping our world. Reserve your tickets now and be part of a conversation that transcends time.

Minute to Midnight Opera Workshop

The Wende Museum

Join us at The Colburn School Mayman Hall for an exclusive video screening of Vera Ivanova's "The Double," a captivating work based on the Dostoyevsky story of the same name. This event, recorded in 2022, promises to be a profound exploration of identity and reality in the digital age.

**Event Details:**

- **Title:** Synchromy The Double HD Screening
- **Date & Time:** Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at 2:00pm
- **Venue:** The Colburn School Mayman Hall, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- **Tickets:** Admission is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot online.

**Program Highlights:**

- **Featuring:** Vera Ivanova's The Double HD Screening
- **Librettist:** Sarah LaBrie
- **Performers:** Jon Lee Keenan (tenor Noth), Anna Schubert (soprano Klara), Scott Graff (baritone Therapist), Timur (tenor The Double)
- **Director:** Alexander Gedeon
- **Conductor:** Marc Lowenstein
- **Ensemble:** The Brightwork Ensemble
- **Lighting Design:** Alejandro Melendez
- **Costume Design:** Lena Sands

**About the Program:**

"The Double" delves into the complexities of how our digital personas influence our perception of reality. The opera follows the journey of a troubled hero who believes his online profile has begun to act independently, threatening to take over his life. This narrative raises poignant questions about identity, reality, and the impact of our digital lives.

Librettist Sarah LaBrie remarks on the script's relevance, highlighting the evolving concept of identity in our increasingly digital world and its deeper cultural implications in today's society.

Don't miss this thought-provoking screening that bridges classic literature with contemporary concerns. Reserve your tickets now and be part of a unique cultural experience.

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The Double – HD Screening

Colburn School

**Event: Synchromy My Wings Burned Off Opera Workshop**

**Date & Time:** Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at 3:30pm

**Venue:** The Colburn School Grand Rehearsal Hall, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

**Admission:** Free, but registration is required. Reserve online.

**Overview:**
Join us for a poignant workshop presentation of "My Wings Burned Off," an operatic monodrama for soprano and twelve strings, brought to life by the talents of Jason Barabba (composer), June Carryl (librettist), Mimi Hilaire (soprano), and Dr. Renee Baker (conductor). This powerful work narrates the story of Oluwatoyin Salau, a Black Lives Matter organizer whose life was tragically cut short. Told from Oluwatoyin’s perspective, the opera is based on June Carryl’s play "The Life and Death Of," exploring themes of identity, strength, and the fight for justice.

**Program Note:**
"My Wings Burned Off" delves into the life of Oluwatoyin Salau, a 19-year-old who was a burgeoning voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. Through her story, the opera addresses the complexities of Black womanhood, the struggle for recognition, and the power of resilience. Librettist June Carryl and composer Jason Barabba invite audiences to reflect on Oluwatoyin's life and the broader implications of her story, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and valuing Black women and girls.

**Special Notes:**
- This workshop concert will present an unstaged version of the opera, offering attendees a unique opportunity to help shape this new work in process.
- Audience members are encouraged to provide feedback via a questionnaire, during a feedback session, or at the reception following the event.
- Content Warning: The opera contains descriptions of violence against Black women. No violence is depicted or shown on stage.
- The event is supported in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Don't miss this chance to be part of the development of a significant new operatic work that speaks to crucial social issues and honors the memory of Oluwatoyin Salau. Reserve your spot today and join us in making a difference through art.

Synchromy

11 - 18 May, 2024

Voices from the Hill

Jun 2, 2024

Minute to Midnight Opera Workshop

Jun 8, 2024

The Double – HD Screening

Jun 8, 2024

My Wings Burned Off Opera Workshop

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