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Explore San Francisco's vibrant performing arts scene. With lectures to provide background content attend presentations with better-prepared ears and eyes. Program allows you to experience three of the best available musical and theatrical performances. Performances may include the Symphony, a production by our critically acclaimed opera company, a performance either at the American Conservatory Theater or one of the city's repertory theaters. Experience in depth peeks at Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House and Herbst Theater-learn about these performing arts icons. Explore Museum of Performance and Design with a curator and enjoy guided walking field trips of the beautifully renovated City Hall and art deco Rincon Center.
All tickets included. Suggestions for other non-program performances provided.
Field trips via motorcoach and city trolleys to historic sites and museums provide opportunity to really "see" the city. Participants need to be able to walk up to one mile with rests, comfortably negotiate stairs, and get on/off trolley car and motorcoach.
San Francisco
A stunning city with a colorful past and vibrant present, San Francisco offers legendary landmarks — the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars and elegant Victorian homes — along with spectacular cityscapes and views of bay and bridges.
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What's Included...
Celebrate the Season of the Performing Arts
You won't find a better value. Included at no additional cost on this date...
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5 nights accommodations
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11 meals:
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
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Expert-led lectures: 4
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
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Field trips: 3
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
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Excursions: 2
Excursions
Not necessarily tied directly to the educational theme of your program, excursions include visits to sites of general interest and may be as much for pleasure as for learning.
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Performances: 3
Performances
A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.
Plus these special experiences...
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Experience the performing arts in San Francisco with 3 performances; theater, symphony, ballet or opera, depending on the season.
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Deepen your appreciation of the shows you see with expert lectures by musicologist Jerry Frohmader and other local experts.
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Explore the historic ferry building and Rincon Center with a local guide and learn about the public art and architecture of this water front area.
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Visit the Museum of Performance & Design, a one-of-a-kind archive of the history of Performing Arts and exhibits, with chief curator, Mr. Rosentien.
And more...
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