Green Festival. Went to 2 talks in the conference rooms, but left after 5 minutes. The talk by the NW Eco Building Guild was informative. Now I regret the carpet I installed. Left with a heavy bag full of samples, brochures and a 500 page book.
Candide, part of the Bernstein celebration. Lyrics by Richard Wilbur, adapted by Hugh Wheeler, in a new version by John Caird. Upbeat ending. Modern and minimalist stage set. Good acting. Our Voltaire (David Pichette) is a better dramatist than a singer. The voices of Candide and Cunegonde are wonderful. The Old Woman Anne Allgood is marvelously funny, especially when singing "I'm easily assimilated". Too many plots, a lot more narrating than usual.
