Bard & Bravo Festival Package

A weekend get-away for two: wine, opera and outdoor Shakespeare in a vineyard setting at an exceptional value.

Two of the Tri-Valley’s finest performing arts organizations, Livermore Valley Opera and the Livermore Shakespeare Festival, join forces with Livermore’s wine country hotel, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, to offer a weekend of outdoor entertainment in one of California’s oldest wine regions.

When guests check into Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, they will receive two tickets to Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Concannon Vineyard, two tickets to a program of favorite opera arias at Retzlaff Vineyards, and a welcome basket full of incredible deals. Enjoy a bottle of wine from each winery venue, coupons for wine tasting opportunities courtesy of the Livermore Winegrowers Association, and a Livermore Downtown Passport for discounts from downtown merchants.

The Tragedy of Macbeth is Shakespeare’s parable of ambition gone wild. Part mystery, part action, part serial drama, Macbeth exposes the struggle of a man torn between passion and principles.  A great warrior, great lover, and true believer, he must make choices that will either exalt him—or destroy him forever.

Opera in the Vineyard is a casual “bring your own picnic” event at picturesque Retzlaff Vineyards, located at the gateway to Livermore Wine Country. Listen to a sampling of favorite arias by “up-and-coming” Bay Area opera singers, performing arias from LVO’s next opera, Roméo et Juliette, and other favorites. You may fall in love and decide to give fully-staged opera in downtown Livermore a try.

When: Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31, 2011

Where:  Livermore Wine Country, just over 40 miles east of San Francisco. Livermore Shakespeare Festival will present the final performance of The Tragedy of MacBeth at Concannon Vineyard on Saturday, June 30, at 7:30 pm. Livermore Valley Opera will present a selection of favorite songs and arias at Retzlaff Vineyards on Sunday, June 31, at 5:00 pm.

Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550

Retzlaff Vineyards , 1356 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

Package Price: $259.00, based on double occupancy

• 2 Person Package
• 1 night stay in a King our Double Queen studio suite at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
• 2 tickets to the July 30th performanceof The Tragedy of MacBeth by Livermore Shakespeare Festival
• 2 tickets to the July 31st performance of "Night Out" by the Livermore Valley Opera
• 1 bottle of fine from Concannon Vineyards, and 1 bottle of wine from Retzlaff Vineyards
• Complimentary Full Hot Buffet Breakfast
• Downtown Guest Pass with discounts at participating businesses
• Wine tasting card for complimentary or discounted wine tastings at Livermore Valley Winegrower's Wineries
• Access to the indoor whirlpool, outdoor heated pool, and full cardiovascular fitness center

Package Price: $259.00, based on double occupancy

 Book directly with the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham at 9925) 606-6060 or online at:

http://www.hawthorn.com/Hawthorn/control/Booking/modify_dates?sid=&p_brand=BH&p_pid=30800&as_srp=LPBB