I first met Kip Cranna when he and I were judging an opera lip-synching contest years ago at what  I think was  the SF County Fair. If you attended one of the great SF Opera outdoor simulcasts, you saw the super-fun "Kip-Cam"  introductions on screen with Kip interviewing the stars of the opera, the conductor, even the make-up people.  Kip has been with the opera for years and just received a special medal from the opera for his long and distinguished service.  Here’s a guy who knows everything and everybody in the world of opera.  You’ll be able to ask him anything on November 18 at Soluna Cafe and Lounge.  He’ll be on hand to prepare us for the performance of Elixir of Love that night.  Hope you can join Kip and me for this annual KDFC Night at the Opera.  Get great orchestra and dress circle seats at a special discount.  Plus we throw in the reception at Soluna!  Use this not-so-secret code:  KDFC9  Order your tickets now.

The Elixir of Love: "It’s saucy, it’s sweet, it’s a stream of laughs and lovely melody…you just can’t ask for more."
        –San Francisco Chronicle       

Check out our Nemorino, Ramon Vargas, singing the famous tenor aria from "Elixir":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qvhEkOkGgg