24 | SUNRAYS MAY 2015
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OUTINGS
Austin Symphony Orchestra
- Long Center - Austin
Dinner - Trio Restaurant
Friday, May 29, $127 pp
Depart SCPL 4 p.m.; Return 10:30 p.m.
Ticket Purchase Deadline: Thursday, May 21
Join us for the finale of the Austin
Symphony Orchestra Classical series. On the
program is theUS premiere of
Tanzende Faune
(An Orchestra Play), Op. 21
by Carl Orff. Also
on the program is
Hymn to the Sun
from the
opera
Iris
, by Pietro Mascvagni, who is most well-known for
his opera,
Cavalleria Rusticanana
. However, the highlight of
the evening will be the performance of Orff’s famous
Carmina
Burana
, sung by Chorus Austin and Chorus Austin Children’s
Chorus. Orff composed this work in the 1930s, putting to music
24 Latin poems written by students and clergy in the 12th and
13th century for travelling scholars. The pieces aremostly bawdy,
irreverent, and satirical. The single song
OFortuna
(the Roman
goddess of luck and fate) from themovement
Fortuna Imperatrix
Mundi
, is often heard in popular films. You don’t want to miss
over 150 musicians performing this colossal piece of music.
Before the performance we will enjoy a leisurely meal at Trio
Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel. Menu includes Trio’s mixed
salad, their famous pork chop, mashed potatoes, asparagus and
dessert. Soft drink, tax and tip included.
After dinner, we will arrive at the Long Center in time for the
informative pre-concert talk given by Bob Buckalew.
Ticket cost includes transportation, dinner, pre-concert talk, and
orchestra seating.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Valerie Weis
The Illusionists
– Jones Hall – Houston
Dinner – Birraporetti’s
Wednesday, June 3, $132 pp
Depart SCPL 1:30 p.m.; Return 12:30 a.m.
Get ready!
The Illusionists
– Witness the Impossible
have completed their
blockbuster Broadway show and are coming to
Houston. This mind-blowing spectacular
showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of
the most incredible illusionists on earth. Five magicians, one
mentalist and one escapologist will keep you spellbound. Witness
stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading and
disappearance. This is amagical, mystery tour de force described
as incredible, astounding, amusing, mystifying, perplexing and
challenging that will keep you on the edge of your Orchestra
Center seats (Rows M, N and O), 50 feet from the stage.
On ourway toHouston, enjoy fun gameswithHEBgift certificates
as prizes. Upon arriving in Houston, we will enjoy a delicious
dinner at Birraporetti’s in the theater district. This restaurant,
established in 1974, has blended Italian cookingwith a traditional
Irish pub atmosphere. In our private banquet room, dinner begins
with the Mista house salad and garlic bread. Entrée choices (to
be selected at the restaurant): Lulu’s Classic Lasagna, Capellini
Primavera or Classic Grilled Chicken Alfredo. Dessert choices:
Tres Leches, Chocolate Mousse or Tiramisu. Beverages include
iced tea, coffee and sodas. Cash bar with our own bartender with
7 oz. pour wine specials and domestic beers.
Note: After dinner, we walk about 1½ blocks to Jones
Hall for the show.
After the performance, youmay close your eyes on the way home
trying to figure out, “How did they do that?”
Ticket cost includes transportation, dinner, and show.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Anita Reed
If you have any questions about our outings, please
contact Lifestyle & Activities, 512-948-7392.
Level 1 – Light Activity
Level 2 – Moderate Activity
Level 3 – Active Activity
Meal provided
Requires climbing in
and out of a boat
Bus trip over approx.
3 hours
Overnight stay
Walking - Expect a
walking tour or a large
venue
Walking and steps
Bus is wheelchair
accessible
Key to Outings
SCPL - Social Center Parking Lot
CCPL - Cowan Creek Parking Lot
Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at
or at the Member Services Office.
Tickets for outings listed for the first time will be available
Friday, May 1, at 8 a.m.
Our Perk Cardwinner was Ken Phipps. Congratulations,
Ken! Thank you for being a frequent traveler on our bus
outings.
PERK Cards!
Every time you travel on an outing
planned by the Lifestyle Department,
you will receive a card to fill out and
turn in at the Monitor’s desk. We will
draw a card monthly and the lucky
winner will receive a 50% discount on a future CA bus outing of
your choice! (Note: Excludes overnight outings). We will notify
the winner via phone and email.
