Author Lisa See will speak at the Ebell of Los Angeles on Oct. 6. (photo courtesy of The Ebell of Los Angeles)

The Ebell of Los Angeles officially opens a new year of programming on Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. with New York Times bestselling author and Angeleno, Lisa See. Her books have been celebrated for their authentic, deeply researched lyrical stories about Chinese characters and cultures.

See will share insights into her life, writing process and the importance of women in her stories. In addition, enjoy a program of musical excerpts from the opera composed by Nathan Wang and based on her first book, “On Gold Mountain,” about her greatgrandfather Fong See who became the 100-year-old godfather of Los Angeles’ Chinatown. Soprano Brooke Iva Lohman, who made her debut in the role of Ticie in LA Opera’s 2022 staging of the opera, will sing the excerpts live in The Ebell Lounge, accompanied by composer Nathan Wang.

Tickets are $45 for members of The Ebell of Los Angeles and $60 for nonmembers. For information, visit ebellofla.org/event/ opening-day-lunch-2022. The Ebell is located at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd.