Monday night arts; history; some upcoming events. Nov 10 2014

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Tomorrow is a holiday. You can stay out late tonight! Also tonight: a webcast and a TV doc.

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★ WHAT’S IN THIS EDITION…
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. √ HAPPY BIRTHDAY greetings to musician friends

♪ WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO

♪ TONIGHT LIVE ON THE WEB, available everywhere

. √ TONIGHT ON TV

★ THIS DAY IN HISTORY…
. √ TUESDAY’S HOLIDAY AND TODAY’S HISTORY: Veterans Day / Armistice Day
. √ TODAY IN HISTORY, Monday, November 10, 1938: Kristallnacht

♪ FESTIVAL happening NOW!

♪ ONGOING EVENTS, weekdays only, this time around

♪ MONDAY NIGHT’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

♪ TUNEFUL GOODNESS AHEAD – some notable events AFTER tonight


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. √ HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Tuesday, November 11th
♪ ALEX DEL ZOPPO (his band, SWEETWATER, opened the legendary WOODSTOCK!)
♪ KAREN PONTIUS

Saturday, November 15th
♪ GARY STOCKDALE


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. √ DARRELL SCOTT, singing his original, "GOODLE USA" from his album, "THE INVISIBLE MAN." Part scathing satire, maybe part tribute, this is a song for folkies who aren’t all that comfortable with an excess of holidays rah-rah. (Not unlike Woody Guthrie, who, in disgust, wrote “God Blessed America for Me,” the song that became “This Land is Your Land,” after hearing Kate Smith sing Irving Berlin’s 1938 revision of his “God Bless America,” originally written by Berlin in 1918. Folk trivia for you.)

. √ TOM RUSSELL’s recording of “VETERANS DAY,” the Johnny Cash song. It’s a no-pulled punches look at those who come home and those who, in their minds, do not.


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Mon, Nov 10, on the web:
6:30 pm (Pacific) "DONNA LYNN CASKEY LIVE STREAMING TO YOU" on the Concert Window site.
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The skilled and fun Southern Cal-based banjo maven tells us, "The banjos and I will be live-streaming another, approximately hour-long, show on Concert Window, on Monday at 6:30 pm PST / 9:30 pm EST. Tune in from wherever you are."
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Tix start at $1, at:
www.concertwindow.com


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√ Mon, Nov 10,
not music, but worthwhile,
on TV:

9 pm "THE LAST PATROL" (2014) premieres on HBO, in time for Veterans Day.
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This new documentary accompanies US combat veterans on a rail-based journey along America's East Coast. The group finds lodgings in primitive and often gritty surrounding, sleeping under bridges and interacting with America's poor in trackside ghettos.
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It explores the veterans' inner journeys as they form trust and friendship, trying to transition back to a civilian world, and trying to find a way and a place to fit-in.
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Says Junger, "Rich people need to know how valuable access to American democracy is to poor people. It gives them hope. It needs to be protected. Because without it, things just aren't going to work here. Combat gives you an extreme sense of belonging together, of bonding. That may sound strange, but it's key. Things here are too comfortable for too many. They need to see that working together and preserving hope of reaching upward is everything."
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Check listings for repeat times, or record it and have friends over to watch.


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Two short features for you.

. √ TUESDAY’S HOLIDAY AND TODAY’S HISTORY…

VETERANS DAY is Tuesday, November 11. Keep in mind that it has QUITE a history and ongoing reason for being. It derives from ARMISTICE DAY, November 11, 1918. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the killing abruptly stopped as the Armistice took effect. And just that suddenly, the guns fell silent, and it ended the carnage of World War I, “the war to end all wars.” Except that didn’t. People still had a lot of carnage in them, as they demonstrated less than 20 years later, with fascist nations invading Ethiopia, Mancuhria, and eventually Poland and most of the rest of Europe and the Pacific Far East and North Africa. Despite the fall of the Berlin Wall, 25 years ago yesterday, some people still don’t have their countries back, and many more still don’t have the freedom their ancestors enjoyed before 1939. And here we are in the Twenty-First Century, embarrassingly and deplorably ignorant of history, inexcusably anti-intellectually attuned to our fellow humans, disgustingly anti-humane when it comes to freedom and dignity for all, and still, it seems, with some need to find and persecute scapegoats rather than fix ourselves. Alas, it seems people still have a lot of carnage in them


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. √ TODAY IN HISTORY, Monday, November 10: Kristallnacht

This morning in 1938, Europe was waking-up to a world forever changed, after the Nazi atrocities of a horrifying night in Austria that they called "Kristallnacht."

Congressman Adam Schiff (D), Pasadena, CA, explains, "Seventy-six years ago this night was shattered by violent attacks on Jews and their homes, businesses and synagogues throughout Germany and other parts of Europe. As we commemorate Kristallnacht, we must all redouble our efforts to confront violent, bigoted hatred in all its manifestations."

That word, "Kristallnacht." If you didn't know, it would sound almost magical, like a fairy kingdom, instead of what it was: a night of blood and broken glass. The Nazis were master manipulators of the popular mindset. They had huge meetings of the "Bund" in New York City in the 1930s, featuring thirty-foot-high banner portraits of America's Founding Fathers, alongside thirty-foot-high red banners of the swastika flag. The way for the holocaust -- Nazi extermination of millions of their scapegoats -- was a path prepared by psychological and social conditioning that included efforts beyond Germany's borders. And that included imparting a word that sounds magical to a night of criminal brutality, destruction, fear, and demonstration of their power to bully, maim, and murder.

Congressman Schiff's message of remembrance has drawn lots of comments about Kristallnacht.

Tony Pierre Keusseyan observes, "What happened then was partly fueled and encouraged, by and because of the world's indifference towards the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Until this day, and on its 100th anniversary next year, it remains unacknowledged officially by the USA, and unpunished by the world... If world leaders, no matter which country they preside over, remain unaccountable for their actions, this kind of tragedy will continue in history, and in our future."

Fred Fox commented, 'It is also a reminder of what can happen anywhere. The internment of American-Japanese in WWII comes to mind. I also worry about the increasing instances of overt Islamophobia."

On behalf of our readers, the Guide thanks Congressman Schiff for sharing this. Regardless of the transitory BS and idiotic rancor of today's constipated politics, we must pay homage to those victimized by world-shattering events. We must pay heed and acknowledge the neverending need to pay attention to persecution, domestic hatred and world affairs.


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♪ ★– FESTIVALS ! – ★– FESTIVALS ! – ★– FESTIVALS ! – ★

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√ Concludes Nov 10,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
“ENCUENTRO 2014” is the the Los Angeles Theatre Center’s annual festival, in association with the “Latina/o Theatre Commons,” and it’s a national theatre festival from October 12 through November 10. This groundbreaking month-long event is the first theatre festival in the US to bring together more than 150 artists and 19 theatre companies from across the country to present 17 works that explore the multi-faceted Latina/o experience — from Pulitzer Prize-winning works and violence at the border, to immigration and the complexities of romantic relationships.
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Tix: Get $20 tickets (that’s almost 50% off) with promo code: ENC14 at www.TheLATC.org/festival-passes
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Use the same url to learn about the $75 ALL-ACCESS pass, allowing you to catch all the drama, all the laughter and all the stories for one price.
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Students enjoy significant savings with a $10 ticket (use promo code: STUDENT10).
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Al show schedules, tickets and info, at 213-489-0094 or www.TheLATC.org


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Through Wed, Nov 12, (weekdays only) in L.A.:
11 am-6 pm “THE ART OF THE EMPTY ORCHESTRA: CREATIVITY IN A KARAOKE CULTURE” is an exhibition with an opening night program in USC’s “VISIONS & VOICES” series at MFA Gallery, 3001 S Flower St, Los Angeles.
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The exhibition runs Wed, Nov 5-Wed, Nov 12; hours are Mon-Fri, only, 11 am-6 pm. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to everyone.
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Reservations are required for the opening events on Wed, Nov 5, 7-11 pm; see the Guide’s Nov 5 write-up. Make reservations at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu


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Mon, Nov 10, in Burbank:
5:30 pm CODY BRYANT & EVAN MARSHALL play a “HAPPY HOUR HOOTENANNY,” before the night of bluegrass (that starts at 7:30), at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-818-845-2425.
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One-purchase-minimum is the cover. Venue has good Mexican food and full bar, and the band includes bigtime award-winners.

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Mon, Nov 10, in SFV (Pacoima):
6:30-10 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WHITEMAN AIRPORT SONG CIRCLE” at Rocky's Restaurant, 12653 Osborne St, Pacoima 91331; 818-896-8828.

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Mon, Nov 10, in L.A.:
7 pm SHAKEY GRAVES plus RAYLAND BAXTER and ESME PATTERSON play the “BLUEGRASS SITUATION” series, co-sponsored by Goldenvoice, at the El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-936-6400.

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Mon, Nov 10, in Solano Beach (San Diego):
7 pm MARI BLACK & HER WORLD FIDDLE ENSEMBLE play the North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solano Beach 92075; 858-481-1055.

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Mon, Nov 10, in SFV (NoHo):
7 pm Weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
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Dance at 7 pm, music session (structured jam) at 8 pm.

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Mon, Nov 10, in Burbank:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency on one of two stages at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-818-845-2425.
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One-purchase-minimum is the cover. Venue has good Mexican food and full bar, and the band includes bigtime award-winners.

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Mon, Nov 10, in Burbank:
7:30 pm TROY WALKER, plus JIMMY ANGEL, backed up by CODY BRYANT, on one of two stages at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
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This threesome promises “the wildest show on Earth,” with the return of Sunset Strip-Palomino legend TROY WALKER and 50’s Bop Cat JIMMY ANGEL trading off two sets each, starting with Jimmy at 7:30 pm, Troy at 8, Jimmy at 8:30, then a closing set from Troy at 9:15 pm.
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One-purchase-minimum is the cover. Venue has good Mexican food and full bar, and the band includes bigtime award-winners.

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Mon, Nov 10, in SFV (NoHo / Valley Village):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” with web simulcast at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913.
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Watch from anywhere at www.kulakswoodshed.com

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Mon, Nov 10, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8:30 pm Weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with cash prizes, plus a performance by the CHAD WATSON BAND, at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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CHAD WATSON BAND plays 8:30-9:30 pm.
TALENT CONTEST runs 9:45 pm to closing, and is hosted by CHAD WATSON.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, and always fun. Go early for the free dance lessons. No cover, full bar.


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(We add to this frequently. Stay current, so you can jump on tickets while you can still get ’em.)


Wed-Sun, Nov 12-16,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in Albuquerque:
Annual “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION” CONFERENCE & AWARDS in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is always a good time, with plenty of live performances of traditional cowboy and western swing musioc, cowboy poetry and storytelling, and plenty of workshops, clinics, and panels, plus the most coveted awards in the genre.

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Thu, Nov 13, in L.A.:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH PETER YARROW & NOEL PAUL STOOKEY, CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF PETER, PAUL AND MARY,” at the + Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Peter, Paul and Mary became famous for their ability to convey powerful, personal and political messages through songs that’s touched the minds, hearts and conscience of millions of Americans. However, their first unofficial session took place in a grungy, fifth-floor Greenwich Village walkup. To test the chemistry of their voices, they chose a simple nursery rhyme, “Mary Has a Little Lamb.” Within moments, Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers knew: when they sang together, there was magic in the air. Half a century and worlds of change later, Peter, Paul And Mary: Fifty Years in Music and Life celebrates the songs, vision and conviction that fueled the folk trio’s impressive success and ignited the nation’s conscience. On every page, what Peter, Paul and Mary stood for, lived for and shared come alive through remarkable images. Drawn from interviews and personal writings, including diaries, the accompanying narrative merges each artist’s words and perspective, reflecting Peter, Paul and Mary’s commitment to consensus, in their social-political advocacies as well as their musical choices and efforts. Offering a rare and wonderfully intimate view of the trio’s collaborative work process and unique relationship, Peter, Paul and Mary takes readers not only backstage but deep in the group’s beliefs, emotions and passions. A special panel discussion is included.
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Doors open at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are $25, available at 213-765-6803 or www.grammymuseum.org

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Fri, Nov 14, in VC (Newbury Park):
7:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY and THE KOLES headline, plus THE HARMONISTAS, at the "FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES" at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd (at Borchard), Newbury Park.
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HARMONISTAS: The joint is always jumpin’ when the Harmonistas hit the scene. Sally Charette, Janice Gelencser, Louise Dobbs and Launice Walker are back again with a set that is 90% new to Fireside. These four diverse talents apply their unique harmonies to fresh arrangements of blues, rock, acapella, doo wop, gospel and folk. They hail from the four corners of the greater Los Angeles area, but the passion for harmony that brought them together is too powerful to resist. Just try to pin them down to traditional harmony parts –it can’t be done! Each Harmonista likes to play the harmonic field, finding the right combination for each song. The Harmonistas have played Fireside Concerts, Gelencser House Concerts in Claremont, Chuck’s Place concerts, Noble House, Chuck’s Place and Butler’s Coffee House. salcharette@aol.com
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KEN O’MALLEY: As a solo artist, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; Quickly drawing the audience in, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question, as the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be "widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today." In Dublin at the age of 15, he opened for legendary balladeer Paddy Reilly at the equally legendary Old Sheiling Pub. His fluency in the Gaelic language was earned from his education by the Christian Brothers and his summers in the West of Ireland. A true ambassador of Irish culture, he infuses every performance with the rich history of his native land and audiences quickly become engaged with his compelling stories. One show producer put it this way: “He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing a solo on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true as an arrow’s flight.” Another simply stated that “Ken O'Malley connected with our audience in a way none of our other artists have.” kenomalley.com
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THE KOLES: The Koles are a folk pop trio with Arlene Kole, Bill Kole and Jim Rolfe.whose original songs and vocal arrangements captivate audiences everywhere. With roots in the progressive bluegrass sounds of Nickel Creek and harmonies that harkens back to the Manhattan Transfer and beyond, the Koles challenge modern day pop antics with streamlined brilliance in their musically stimulating offerings. Their performances caused them to be recognized in Music Connection Magazine’s Top 100 Live Acts in the USA for both 2009 & 2012. Past performances include Russ & Julie’s House Concerts, Thousand Oaks Library and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. More at www.thekolesmusic.com
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Info? Contact Bob Kroll at folksgr1@aol.com or 805-427-4707
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More at www.Crpd.org/parkfac/borchard/fireside_concerts asp.
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$10 at the door. Arrive early for the best seats. Adults only, no children.

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Fri, Nov 14, in L.A.:
8 pm LAUREN ADAMS plays Muse on 8th, 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.
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We’ve written about Lauren before, as have others:
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"LAUREN ADAMS BAND This is an all-star outfit, from superb songwriter / band leader LAUREN ADAMS to PHIL PARLAPIANO on keys and accordion and MARK ‘POCKET’ GOLDBERG on bass. This is easily one of L.A.’s top ten electric Americana bands, and Lauren’s originals should be hit songs. Their rendition of ERNEST TROOST’S ‘Evangeline’ with Lauren’s vocals is powerful and compelling and very different from the classic blues ballad delivery that Ernest gives it. Lauren’s song ‘Thirsty, ’ title track to one of her albums, evokes lost country & western, from a time before Nashville lost the western part and turned it all into dysfunctional relationship, red-state-trailer-park rock. Each band member got a featured song, since all are singer-songwriters with solo albums and dozens of credits on records by big names. Be sure to catch LAUREN ADAMS when she performs in town, or at her monthly ‘Americana Music Circle’ showcase at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles." -- Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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"One listen and I was hooked. Superb, intelligent, thought-provoking songs. Real songs for real people wrapped in melodies that, promise to capture, inspire and pull the listener in again and again. Songwriters of Lauren Adams' level are few and far between.” -- LAURIE JOULIE, Take Back Country Magazine.

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Sat, Nov 15,
not music, but cool,
at UCLA:
All day “WALLACE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION” honoring the life and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace, presented by the UCLA Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in Schoenberg Hall, on the UCLA Campus.
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The Wallace Centennial Celebration includes distinguished speakers:
9 am-noon ANDREW BERRY, JARED DIAMOND, ED LARSON and MICHAEL SHERMER.
1-4 pm FRANS DE WAAL, TIM LAMAN & EDWIN SCHOLES, and WADE DAVIS.
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Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was a British naturalist, the co-discoverer along with Charles Darwin of evolution by natural selection and the father of biogeography. All proceeds from this event support the A.R. Wallace Fund, which provides need-based financial support for field research and discovery in international settings. The Fund’s 10-weeks of project-based learning transform students into producers of knowledge, preparing them for careers in ecology and evolutionary biology.
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Seating is limited, register early. Registration includes coffee and light refreshments, souvenir program, field notebook and book signing opportunity.
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There are Half-Day & All-Day ticket options. Full Day Registration, $35 ($30 tax deductible); Half Day Registration, $25 ($20 tax deductible).
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For assistance with registration, call 310-206-6503 or email CollegeEvents@support.ucla.edu

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Sat, Nov 15, in Pasadena:
8 pm JENI & BILLY bring “APPALACHIAN FOLK ROOTS MUSIC” and original songs, presented by the Pasadena Folk Music Society in “Little Beckman” on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena. Park in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, in Pasadena. Walk and follow the signs.
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Producers tell us, “We're excited about their return appearance in our series. Jeni was born in Virginia coal country, Billy hails from Baltimore and they now live in East Nashville, touring the US and Canada extensively. Jenny's singing style has been compared to the lonesome voices of Maybelle Carter and Iris Dement and her songwriting has been likened to that of Southern authors, Carson McCullers and Flannery O’Connor. They switch off between various guitars, banjo, mandolin, and Billy plays harmonica and adds backing vocals.”
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Get a taste of their performance of the traditional song, “Panting for Heaven,” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWKmf7cqWE
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Check out their closing number, “If I Ever Get Ten Dollars,” performed at “Merlefest,” the huge annual traditional music festival in North Carolina that honors Merle Watson, son of Doc Watson. It’s at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qU64Yngelc
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Jeni and Billy have a brand new CD, Picnic in the Sky and this will be a very unique and wonderful performance as they will be joined by most of the musicians who performed on the recording, including Craig Eastman (fiddle, lap Steel, and mandolin), Dillon O'Brian (keyboards and harmony vocals), Denny Weston Jr. (percussion), perhaps David Jackson (bass & accordion), and Dave Way (percussion & guitar), the famed producer who engineered the recording. This concert will be a special and rare opportunity to hear Jeni & Billy in this format.
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More at http://jeniandbilly.com.
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See their web site at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu to discover all they have coming up.
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Tix, $15 for adults, $5 for Caltech students and children. Tix available for cash at the door or in advance at the Ticket Office (no service charge if you go in person) or call them (for an added fee) at 626-395-4652.
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Tix online is a new option, by going to the Caltech Ticket Office website, at www.caltech.edu/content/jeni-billy -- click "Buy Tickets" at the bottom. There is a $6 charge per order and $1.50 charge per ticket in addition to the ticket price for online orders. There are no online ticket sales the day before or the day of the show.

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Sat, Nov 15, in Pasadena:
9 pm "THE CALIFORNIA ROOTS UNION PRESENTS" performances by MICHAEL UBALDINI and SARA PETITE at T. Boyle's Tavern, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena 91106.
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CRU presents San Diego's genuine hillbilly siren Sara Petite, and SoCal's rock and roll poet, the Los Twangeles troubadour Michael Ubaldini at CRU's next T. Boyle's Tavern show.

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Sun, Nov 16, in L.A.:
6-9 pm ERIC SCHWARTZ and DAVE CROSSLAND do "THE BIG DOUBLE CD RELEASE SHOW" at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035.
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Dave Crossland releases "Mother Country" at 7, and Eric Schwartz releases "The Better Man" (and, belatedly, "The Aristocrat, ") at 8:30.
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Plus, another act, Wild Rumpus, is tentatively planned for 10 pm.
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Doors open at 6. Music starts at 6:30 sharp. 21+ show.
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Tix are $20 in advance, $25 on day of show. You can buy them at The Mint's website via http://tinyurl.com/EricDaveRelease

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Sun, Nov 16, in Palm Desert:
THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS play their final show featuring the great BARRY McGUIRE at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert.
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THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS featured the great BARRY McGUIRE on some of their biggest hits. But, Barry, citing health issues, is retiring from his “Trippin’ the ’60s” show that he’s been performing with JOHN YORK (former BYRD), and it seems, really retiring. There are just two final appearances by Barry McGuire with The New Christy Minstrels, on Nov 2 in Cerritos, and on Nov 16 in Palm Desert. Info and ticket links for both are below.
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In addition, an appearance on November 4 by Minstrels leader Randy Sparks, with Becky Jo, says Bob Stane, “maybe a lot of the members of The New Christy Minstrels, joining Randy & Becky Jo,” at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Here are all the options:
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On Nov 2, in Cerritos, tix at:
www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/reserve.aspx? performanceNumber=4702
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On Nov 4, Randy Sparks & Becky Jo (only) play the Coffee Gallery Backstage; tix at:
www.coffeegallery.com
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On Nov 16, at the McCallum, tix at: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/show_details.php?id=731
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For reservations at the Coffee Gallery Backstage for Randy Sparks & Becky Jo, phone 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane goes waaaay back with all these legendary folk artists. He says, “These shows are a very big deal, folks. Loaded with musical and comedic talent and on the cusp of musical history and legend. Always. By the way, in the early days of The New Christy Minstrels, I had a lot to do with furnishing Randy with individuals in the group. My clubs, the Upper Cellar and the Ice House, nurtured many, many later members of this fantastic group. Randy will tell stories of these days from then until the introduction of Vecca The Show Dog.”
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A great many folkies have been members of the group, including Tracy Newman and David Zink. There’s lots of history about the New Christy Minstrels on their web site, at: http://www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/
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The link for upcoming concerts by the New Christy Minstrels is: www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/#SCHEDULE

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Tue, Nov 18, in L.A.:
"A VERY GRAMMY CHRISTMAS" live performance for TV taping at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
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The road to “Music's Biggest Night ®” begins with "A Very GRAMMY Christmas" and culminates with the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb 8, 2015, and broadcast on CBS at 8 pm ET/PT. Last year's airing of "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" helped lead to stellar ratings for the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which ultimately garnered more than 30 million viewers — the second-largest audience for the awards broadcast since 1993. The telecast also was the biggest social television event at that time, with 34 million social media interactions (with statistics compiled by Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter).
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"A Very GRAMMY Christmas" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer.
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Tickets on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or via Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone lines at 866-448-7849.



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