June Cinballera Salon - Songs of Summer at Villa Montezuma

June Cinballera Salon - Songs of Summer!

On June 23, the 4th Monday of the month, join us at the Villa Montezuma at 7 PM for Songs of Summer!

One evening each month, Cinballera hosts its own monthly opera night, Cinballera Salon: Opera at the Villa! We're collaborating with the historic Villa Montezuma Museum at 1925 K Street, San Diego in the historic Sherman Heights Historic District. June is the fifth month during year 2 of Cinballera Salon: Opera at the Villa!

This month's theme is Songs of Summer. Late June brings the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! That's just the beginning of the glorious summer season, full of warm breezes and bright sun here in San Diego. We'll be singing all about Summer, Été , Sommer, Estate, and however else you describe the warmest month in a foreign language. You'll hear a diverse selection of art songs and opera excerpts, all with a sunny theme.

We call this series Cinballera Salon because it is a loving tribute to the musical salons of years past, when friends would gather in lovely parlor to enjoy sharing music for an evening. Usually hosted the third week of the month, each evening will have a different theme. Music on the program will include opera arias, art songs, and other classical vocal music, performed by talented operatic singers from throughout the region. There is a special emphasis on duets, trios, and other ensembles, to recreate opera scenes in an intimate setting.

In keeping with this mansion's gracious history, we encourage our guests to use this as an excuse to dress up for an evening out! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For June, the dress code is summer fashion, with the colors of the evening being sunny shades like yellow and orange. No tickets; admittance with a donation (suggested amount $25 per person). All the proceeds support the two non-profit organizations, Cinballera and Friends of the Villa Montezuma, and pay the performers.

Email admin@cinballera.org to reserve your spot!

Join us for this vocal summer celebration!