When we think about gift-giving, our minds often leap like a thoroughbred gazelle to that which can be wrapped in paper and ribbon — a soft sweater, a pair of socks, the latest gadget. But when you glance in life’s rear-view, what do you remember most vividly? It’s not the scarf you received five holidays ago, or the stemless wine glass that ended up hurled against the mantle last winter. It’s the night you laughed until you cried, the concert that moved you to goosebumps, the play that sparked a conversation that’s still unfolding. That’s the magic of giving experiences — moments that linger far beyond the curtain call.

At City Opera House, we see that magic unfold every week. A performance doesn’t just happen in a night; it ripples outward — an idea pebble tossed in the bay — resonating

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