Is my Aunt Minnie in here?

[retsuko]

The San Diego Opera has been in a state of flux for the past few months or so, due to a lot of financial problems and management issues. A few months ago, the Board announced they were closing outright at the end of this season (despite having booked next season and sending out promotional material.) Great outrage followed, and a lot of fundraising has ensued, including this awesome opportunity to see the classic Marx Brothers film "A Night at the Opera" with live musical back-up, with all proceeds going to benefit the opera. I would adore seeing this movie on the big screen except that the 19th is the last night of work for me. *swoons dramatically* Still, I share this because a) it's awesome, and b) I wish more organizations would put together fun, innovative fundraisers like this. I would probably give away a lot more of my money!

(Only disadvantage: seeing this movie on the big screen means that you can't fast-forward through the insipid love song between the two romantic leads, which is usually what I do. Ah, well, nonetheless awesome.)