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Central California Coast Sampler: Theatre, Wine and Music |
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Program Number: |
16348RJ |
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7/14/2013 - 7/19/2013;
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
Santa Maria, California
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| Price starting at: |
$949.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Music Appreciation; Music Festivals; Theater
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| Meals: |
12;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners |
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Come to the beautiful rolling hills of the California Central Coast for an immersion into theater and winemaking, with a memorable taste of classical music. Experience top theater at the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts Theaterfest, performing under the stars at the outdoor theater in the Danish town of Solvang. Hear international artists in chamber music and orchestral concerts as part of the Festival Mozaic concert series. Then through tastings, a vineyard visit and discussions with vintners, learn why the Central Coast is one of the finest wine-growing regions in the world.
Highlights
• Attend three stellar performances at the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts Theaterfest and The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville.
• Meet directors, actors and costume designers, as you go from page to stage to behind the scenes.
• Sample the bounty of Central Coast wine, and enjoy classical music at the renowned Festival Mozaic.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to a half mile.
Coordinated by Lifetime Learners.
Santa Maria
A quintessential Central Coast town tucked amid the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains near the Pacific Coast, Santa Maria is in close proximity to the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail and the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Accommodations
Full-service hotel with pool and spa, nine miles from the ocean.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Doug Braum
| | In 1991, Doug Braum founded an organic vineyard — today, he is the heart and inspiration of Presidio Winery. As a winemaker, he is involved in the entire viticultural and enological operation from vine to bottle, and has pursued his wine venture emphasizing the key elements that are the most important in creating premium California varietal wines. | | | | Leo Cortez
| | Leo Cortez has been the director of education and outreach at the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts (PCPA) since 1989. In addition to his role as an educator, Leo has directed numerous productions at PCPA, including “Lifeboat” and “Rounding Third,” and has enjoyed acting in “The Heart’s Desire,” “Anything Goes,” and other productions. He has shared his directing talents with the Utah Festival Opera, Santa Maria Civic Theatre, The Western Stage and Monterey Peninsula College. Leo holds a bachelor’s of fine arts from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. | | | |
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