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Opera Modesto’s nationally
unique Story Into Song Liter-
acy Initiative continues in its
th
4 year, with a focus on the
writings of the great Ameri-

can author, Edgar Allan Poe.
The Literacy Initiative fea-
tures performances of two
one-act operas based upon
works of Poe: Tell Tale
Heart by famous rock drum-

mer, Stewart Copeland of
The Police and the world
premiere of Annabel by CSU
Stanislaus professor Dr. Deb-
orah Kavasch.

The weekend starts on Fri-
th
day the 13 at Poe’s Pub an
evening of food, fun and fan-
tastic Poe events. It contin-
ues Saturday and Sunday

mornings with the first ever
West Coast Edgar Allan Poe-
Con and performances of
the operas.

Don’t miss this exciting start

to the new year full of litera-
cy, music and fun. Tickets
available at thestate.org.