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‘Telephone,’ ‘Voice’ operas dial up drama

In an era of Bluetooth technology and smart phones, an evening of operas centered on the old-fashioned telephone might seem as quaint as if the singers were riding about the stage in horse and buggy. Yet, Sin City Opera’s production of “The Telephone” by Gian Carlo Menotti and “The Human Voice” by Francis Poulenc are oddly resonant with modern technology, seeming to comment upon both obsessive texting and dropped cell calls. Can you hear me now?

Space-themed First Friday among weekend events

Space is the place — at least downtown — thanks to an out-of-this-world First Friday. Or maybe a “Disney on Ice” production is more your speed. These events and much more this weekend.

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