Wednesday & Thursday Events, plus FESTIVALS this weekend; Oct 10 & 11 and MORE, 2012

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Yes, indeed, here's the latest, with a couple days’ worth of great places to go and people to see and hear, and a preview of this weekend’s festival scene.
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FYI… the picture from ARTPRIZE in Grand Rapids, Michigan will return, but it isn’t there now, owing to the editor being part of an aircraft evacuation on the runway, after a near takeoff was aborted due to smoke in the cabin. From high-speed full-throttle to reverse thrust and “whoa!” and get ’er stopped before we run out of runway… If you’re reading this on your mobile device, take a moment to click “view full web version” near the bottom of the page, and see the photo.
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Now, the MUSIC!
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Wednesday, October 10
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Wednesday’s Sections:
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1) Music on TV today / tonight
2) CONCERTS, club gigs, and other “go-and-do” events
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1) On TV today / tonight…
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Wed, Oct 10, on TV:
9-10 am “LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND” brings NORAH JONES, ALABAMA SHAKES, JACK WHITE, and GRIMES, in a 2012 episode. On Paladia.
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2) Wednesday’s CONCERTS, club gigs, and other “go-and-do” events
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Wed, Oct 10:
12:30 pm WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO, the winners of the 2011 “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest” Vocal Competition, perform at the “BODY-MIND-WELLNESS COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR” at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Valencia 91355; 661-259-7800. Event is in Honor Grove (middle of campus, behind Administration Building A). Parking is $2, event is FREE.
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Event flyer, http://bit.ly/QADvOl. Special performance by the Trio in commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They tell us, “We'll be singing two 45-minute sets of music.” The event features an "Every BODY is Beautiful" fashion show with The Clothesline Project (www.clotheslineproject.org). Bring a t-shirt decorated in honor of a victim / survivor of domestic violence or decorate a shirt on-site and hang it on the clothesline. Food, drawings, and more. This the fifth year for this event, a powerful and uplifting day for women.
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Wed, Oct 10, in Santa Barbara:
5:30 pm weekly “THE GLENDESSARY JAM” of makers of old-time music meets every Wednesday outdoors in Alice Keck Park (summers) and indoors (winter) on Glendessary Lane, in Santa Barbara.
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Wed, Oct 10, in Paso Robles:
6-8 pm weekly “JAM SESSION” at Matt’s Music, 617 12th St, Paso Robles; 805-237-0054, or www.mattsmusicinpaso.com. Open jam, mostly bluegrass, some folk.
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Wed, Oct 10:
6:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to his twice-a-week (Wed & Sun) residency at Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Wed, Oct 10, in Ventura Co.:
6:30 pm weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.
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Wed, Oct 10:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. Sign-ups at 6:45.
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Wed, Oct 10:
6:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE HAMMERED DULCIMER SESSION” at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Room 6, Culver City 90230.
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Wed, Oct 10:
7-9 pm Pianist MARC BOSSERMAN plays the Tapas Bar, aka TOI Tapas Bar in the Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91360; 805-373-8785. Marc’s first night there, and if you’re a T.O. local, see what L.A. has been celebrating.
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Wed, Oct 10:
7 pm monthly LOS ANGELES WOMEN IN MUSIC (LAWIM) “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” (formerly the “Soiree”) with guest host FAY WOLF and something a bit different. It’s an evening presented by Phono Cosmic records with their recording artists CARMEN PEREZ. GINA STARBUCK, KAREN RINGO, DINAH STEWARD, and PINK THUNDER (DIANA MEYER & KYLE PUCCIA), at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036.
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Wed, Oct 10:
7-9 pm weekly “WINE & SONG” series always brings a strong lineup of recording artists playing acoustic, including performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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Wed, Oct 10, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Wed, Oct 10, in Ventura Co:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Info and location, www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Oct 10, in Riverside:
8 pm RUFUS WAINWRIGHT plays the Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Av, Riverside 92501; 951-779-9800.
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Wed, Oct 10:
8 pm SALTY SUITES plus JOHN WHYTOCK at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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SALTY SUITES will be playing and singing their originals and classics in one long set for you, following JOHN WHYTOCK’s opening set. THE SALTY SUITES are CHUCK HAILES, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, & SCOTT GATES, returning to one of the venues that launched them, to play hard and sing sweet. Scott Gates is as close to a musical prodigy on the mandolin as you will ever meet and now plays guitar with the same fire and brilliance. Having performed all over the country and with artists as varied as John McEuen, Nathan McEuen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Martin and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a virtual who's who of the bluegrass world, Scott is writing music on his own and is bringing many of these tunes to you. Scott appeared last year on the Ellen Show with Steve Martin, recorded with Kenny Loggins on his soon-to-be-released CD.

Plus, JOHN WHYTOCK, who has been performing for nationwide and international audiences. His music has been heard on radio and television and he has performed regularly as a session musician and for crowds of over 20,000. In 2008, after a break to raise kids, he came back, picked up his guitar, and began penning new tunes. He opened his White Oak Recording Studio, released two CDs, and has produced CD's for numerous other artists. Though he can play in any genre, he prefers finger style guitar with a little classical thrown in the mix. His influences are varied and include: Beethoven, Bach, The Beatles, The Ventures, Andre Segovia, Chet Atkins, and Paul Simon, among others. His own repertoire defies classification and is as diverse as his experiences. John considers himself more a composer than a guitarist, though his eclectic offerings are both fun and intelligent. He delights in beautiful melodies, innovative chord progressions and clever lyrics. He takes a colorful journey through both time and place. More at www.johnwhytockmusic.com. Tix, $18.
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Wed, Oct 10:
8 pm “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Oct 10:
8:30 pm An ALT-COUNTRY / COUNTRY / HONKYTONK band plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 10:
Time tbd Live Entertainment, either Music or Comedy Night, sometimes Irish music, at Maeve's Residuals Irish Cocktail Bar, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604. Check their schedule at www.maevesresiduals.com.
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Wed, Oct 10:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, October 11
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Thursday’s Sections:
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1) Music on TV today / tonight
2) CONCERTS, club gigs, and other “go-and-do” events
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1) On TV today / tonight…
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2) CONCERTS, club gigs, and other “go-and-do” events
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Thu, Oct 11:
5 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Thu, Oct 11:
6-10 pm monthly “DOWNTOWN ART WALK” is a self-guided tour of art exhibition venues in downtown Los Angeles, including commercial art galleries, public museums, nonprofit spaces, and grassroots arts venues. The event brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever-evolving downtown scene, and often involves live music performances. Sponsored by the Gallery Row Organization. Location, maps, details, at www.downtownartwalk.org. Free.
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Thu, Oct 11:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Oct 11:
6 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.
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Thu, Oct 11, in Ventura:
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “VENTURA ROUND TABLE SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E Main St, Ventura 93003. Info at www.songmakers.org.
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Thu, Oct 11:
7 pm KATHY ROSE: NEW MEDIA & PERFORMANCE ARTIST presents “a stunning multimedia performance fusing dance, sound, animation and film” at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center’s Grand Ballroom, on the USC campus in Exposition Park. The performance will be followed by a conversation with Rose moderated by MARGO APOSTOLOS, associate professor at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Reception follows. More info at http://web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/113/event/897809. Admission is free and open to everyone.
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Thu, Oct 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm TOM RUSH plays the “AMSD Concerts” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Thu, Oct 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm GAELIC STORM plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego 92101; 619-595-0300.
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Thu, Oct 11:
8 pm Swedish Guitar Champion JOHANNES MOLLER plus special musical guests LE CHIC DUO, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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Guitarist and Composer Johannes Moller won first prize in what is regarded as World Cup of the guitar, the “Guitar Foundation of Americas International Competition” in 2010. As part of this prize, he performed over 50 concerts throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, and China, including a Carnegie Hall debut (Weill Recital Hall) and he recorded a CD on Naxos. In addition, he’s recorded a CD of his own compositions for guitar. His originals, like "Whispered by the Wind" and "Ananda," will be featured tonight. Classical guitar lovers will love his Spanish guitar favorites, including “Asturias” and “Recurdos de la Alhambra.”
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Plus, LeChic Duo, renowned classical guitarists IREN ARUTYUNYAN and SOFIA GLEESON. Performing traditional Russian gypsy music, popular Balkan folk songs, lyrical Brazilian tunes, and contemporary American compositions, this cutting-edge duo promises an exciting listening experience. The two met while studying guitar at the Flora L. Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California in 2009, and formed their cutting-edge duo in 2010. They’ve studied and received instruction from Scott Tennant, William Kanengiser, Martha Masters, Brian Head, and Pepe Romero. Expect a magical evening. Tix, $18.
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Thu, Oct 11:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, easily L.A.’s best band that too few know about, and all who do know really love and appreciate, play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Will has earned two Gold Records, and the whole band is a fine all-star ensemble. Together, they’re a whoooole lotta fun, sort of a throwback to a 1930s vaudeville act, with lyrical sensibilities that are modern folk-americana.
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Thu, Oct 11:
8 pm TRACY NEWMAN plus SHAUN CROMWELL play what will be a splendid double-bill of a night at the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.
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Thu, Oct 11:
INCORRECT DATE: we were just informed, late Thursday afternoon, by the artist who reported this show to us that she gave us the wrong date. The show will happen on OCTOBER 24.
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8 pm “SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND” brings a wonderful lineup this time around, with KELLY FITZGERALD, NICOLE GORDON, LILY WILSON, MARE WAKEFIELD, and MARTY AXELROD, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640.
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As the splendid LILY WILSON observes, “Sometimes the right song can come along at the perfect moment and give us a glimpse of hope or a much needed cry. I love it when I hear a song that puts an emotion into words that I never would have thought of. I love it when my favorite songs are stripped down to their original form- maybe played with just a piano or acoustic guitar. I'm so honored to be sharing the stage with some of my favorite singer-songwriters on Thursday night at Genghis Cohen. We'll be telling stories and sharing harmonies. …please come by for a really fun night.”
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Venue is known for its Chinese food. Be sure they seat you in the music room if you go early for dinner. $8 cover, all ages show.
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Thu, Oct 11:
8 pm weekly “OPEN MIC” is new at Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city L.A.; www.MUSEon8th.com; 323-933-MUSE (6873). It was formerly Café Muse, on Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson) in Hollywood. The owners say, “We are so excited to bring nighttime music, comedy, spoken word and poetry, back in the mix! We just launched an OPEN-MIC on Thursdays at 8 pm, with sign-ups at 7:30 pm.”
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Thu, Oct 11, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm JOHN SEBASTIAN & JIMMY VIVINO plus OLD AGOURA play a concert for the “SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY” at The Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016.
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Thu, Oct 11:
9:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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FESTIVALS Coming
THIS WEEKEND!
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Excellent FESTIVALS happen THIS WEEKEND, Oct 12-14. Some run all weekend, some one day, some start Friday, Oct 12…
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12-14, in Ventura:
Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” at the Ventura Co Fairgrounds in Ventura brings multiple stages of Celtic and Irish music, plus the full array of Scottish Highland Heavy Athletics, authentic Scottish and British Isle food, massed pipe bands, gathering of the clans and tartans, and more culture and fun. Check their website, www.seaside-games.com.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12-14, in the eastern desert:
Annual “JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” brings AMY LaVERE & SHANNON McNALLY, ANDERS OSBORNE, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, TIM EASTON, STEVE KIMOCK, BERNIE WORRELL, WALLY INGRAM, ANDY HESS, HOWLIN' RAIN, SEAN HAYES, MUSKETEER GRIPWEED, BIRDS OF CHICAGO, REVOLTAIRELIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, EARL THOMAS, TREVOR GREEN, PROFESSOR BURNS & THE LILAC FIELD, JEREMY SOLE BLUES REVIVAL, SHOVELMAN, and THE SHOOK TWINS, to Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree 92252; 877-327-6265.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12-14, in San Diego:
Annual “SAN DIEGO UKULELE FESTIVAL” has performances by BRITTNI PAIVA, UKULELE BARTT WARBURTON, KALAMA BROTHERS, JULIA NUNEZ, FRED THOMPSON, ALDRENE GUERRERO, WILLIE K, TAIMANE GARDNER, DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH, BRIAN VASQUZ, DERICK SEBASTIAN and more, at the The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101; 619-686-8027; www.portofsandiego.org.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12-14, in E San Diego Co:
Annual “FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL” has plenty of roots music at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista; 858-679-4854.
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Sun, Oct 14, in Santa Barbara Co:
Annual “SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION” is a delight, with music on two stages including sets by the CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS, MODAL TEASE, KALINKA, and the Quebecois band GENTICORUM, at the Historic Stowe House in Goleta; 805-681-7216.
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Sun, Oct 14, in the northern desert:
1-6 pm 1st annual “OKTOBERFEST” at WeeVill, an oasis in the desert NW of Lancaster. It happens with music by ANTON SCHNITZEL & THE MERRY MAKERS. Advance tix $11, $12.50 at the door. Polish and German food, with homemade bratwurst, kielbasa, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Info, www.weevillmarket.com.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12-14, in Mississippi:
Annual “BUKKA WHITE BLUES FESTIVAL” in Aberdeen Mississippi, features Southern Cal blues maestro BERNIE PEARL.
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Throughout October, various venues:
Annual “NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH” celebrations happen citywide, in commemoration of Native American Indian history, heritage, and tradition in Los Angeles. The celebration acknowledges Native American Indian contributions in the areas of education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include community gatherings, educational programs, gallery exhibits, and several music, theater, and dance performances, throughout October.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 18-21, in OC:
“FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST FAR-WEST CONFERENCE” at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, with dozens of showcase performances, workshops, seminars, panels, awards, and more. Schedules, registration, contact info, more, at www.far-west.org.
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