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WEEKEND EVENTS... followed by some TICKET ALERTS for 2019 shows.
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First, the Guide stands with our fellow citizens of our nation and the world in joining in sorrow and mourning with the American Jewish community following the killing this morning of eleven worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. Never, when such a thing happens, can we allow ourselves to say, "Another one. Another gun nut filled with hatred and intolerance, with extremist ideas, another one, has committed a massacre of the innocent." Because making it generic numbs us to what it is, numbs us to the horror, numbs us to the shock and bewilderment of survivors and the families and loved ones of the dead. And we must never allow ourselves to become conditioned that "this happens." It need not happen, if we will force our politicians to listen to the high school students who survived Parkland. It is a national disgrace that our politics are accepting of gun lobby money and responsive to the desire of weapons manufacturers to maximize their sales, even to dangerously intolerant extremists, regardless of the impact on citizens and society.
LATE ADDITION...
Sun, Oct 28:
2 pm - "INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY MARCH FOR PITTSBURGH" begins from Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills. All are welcome to attend this march, organized in the wake of Saturday's massacre at the Jewish temple in Pittsburgh.
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EVENTS are presented chronologically, by day and start time.
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Saturday...
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Sat, Oct 27:
1 pm-4 pm - "Gallery Chat: Gene Autry and the Autry Museum" is a one-time special event at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (across from the L.A. Zoo).
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Sat, Oct 27:
2 pm "ROCK THE VOTE" MATINEE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; reservations by phone only, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days: 626-798-6236; more at: www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
* SOLD-OUT. Call for the waiting list.
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Sat, Oct 27:
8 pm - RUTHIE FOSTER plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA.
* In the tightknit musical community of Austin, Texas, it’s tough to get away with posturing. You either bring it, or you don’t. If you do, word gets around.
* And one day, if you're RUTHIE FOSTER, you find yourself duetting with Bonnie Raitt, or standing onstage with the Allman Brothers at New York’s Beacon Theater, and trading verses with Susan Tedeschi.
* You might even wind up getting nominated for a "Best Blues Album" Grammy — three times in a row. And those nominations would be in addition to your seven "Blues Music Awards," three "Austin Music Awards," the "Grand Prix du Disque" award from the Académie Charles-Cros in France, a "Living Blues Critics’ Award" for "Female Blues Artist of the Year," and the title of an “inspiring American Artist” as a United States Artists 2018 Fellow.
* Even in the storied scene of Austin, there’s only one Austinite with that résumé: Ruthie Foster. Described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear,” her vocal talent was elevated in worship services at her community church.
* Drawing influence from legendary acts like Mavis Staples and Aretha Franklin, Foster developed a unique sound unable to be contained within a single genre. That uniqueness echoes a common theme in Ruthie’s life and career - marching to the beat of her own drum.
* Tix at www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Oct 27:
8 pm - SHAWN JONES BAND, plus the Bobby Bluehouse Band with various special guests, play the already underway "Winter Blues Series" Fridays & Saturdays at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA.
* Fun venue has good food with generous portions (two can share), plus a full bar with drink specials, and pool tables with friendly games. Plenty of seating and room to dance.
* Two stages, one at each end of the roomy club, keep the music continuous when bands change.
* Adv tickets at a substantial discount for all concerts at the venue, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sat, Oct 27:
8 pm - "The Springsteen Experience" at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; www.grandvision.org
* This tribute band show offers "A wild ride through The Boss' brilliant musical catalog with Josh Schreiber’s acclaimed tribute show."
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Sat, Oct 27, HALLOWEEN SHOW:
8 pm-11 pm - MARCH FOURTH, the delightfully eclectic marching band on stilts / stage act, plays the "HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST" night at Discovery Ventura, 1888 E Thompson Bl, Ventura, CA 93001
* Costume Contest has a $300 cash prize.
* Tix: $16 adv, $20 day of show if any remain; https://nightout.com/events/march-forth-marching-band-at-discovery-ventura/tickets
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Sat, Oct 27, HALLOWEEN SHOW:
8 pm-11 pm - ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN play the Halloween Party at The Lemonade Stand, 24100 Narbonne Av, Suites 102-104, Lomita, CA 90717; 310-294-0810.
* Costume Contest, "Spooky Snacks," cash bar, great music from the South Bay's top award-winning band (roots, Dylan tribute, originals, more). Doors at 7:30.
* Tix, $25, at: www.andyandrenee.com
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Sat, Oct 27, HALLLOWEEN -- MUSICAL THEATRE:
8 pm-10 pm - "DRACULA: THE MUSICAL" presented by Palmdale Repertory Theatre at the Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St E, Palmdale, California 93550
* And now for something completely different. The classic horror tale set to song and dance: It’s Mel Brooks meets Gilbert & Sullivan meets Monty Python.
* Story line: Dracula is after Mina, and people don’t grasp that she’s in danger until Van Helsing arrives. Everyone must rescue Mina when she’s abducted by Dracula and whisked to his castle.
* "This delightful classic horror tale spoof is an unparalleled romp from start to finish."
* Book, music and lyrics by Rick Abbot.
* Tix at: www.tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=c98df4f2b9099a6713cbc6712b94bc7b&t=tix&vqitq=c1e70ecd-b2f4-4688-8267-8db6f06
* Runs Fri-Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20-21, and Fri-Sat-Sun, 26-27-28. 8 pm Fri & Sat, 2 pm Sun.
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Sat, Oct 27; worldish music:
8 pm - SERGIO MENDES with Ana Tijoux’s Roja y Negro, plays The Soraya, formerly the San Fernando Valley Performing Arts Center / CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-8800; www.valleyperformingartscenter.org
Tix, $39-$86.
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Sat, Oct 27, HALLOWEEN SHOW:
9 pm - "The Rocky Horror Hipster Show" brings FREE standup to Three Clubs Cocktail Lounge, 1123 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90038; 323-462-6441; www.threeclubs.com
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Sunday...
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LATE ADDITION...
Sun, Oct 28:
2 pm - "INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY MARCH FOR PITTSBURGH" begins from Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills. All are welcome to attend this march, organized in the wake of Saturday's massacre at the Jewish temple in Pittsburgh.
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Sun, Oct 28, HALLOWEEN -- MUSICAL THEATRE:
2 pm-4 pm - "DRACULA: THE MUSICAL" presented by Palmdale Repertory Theatre at the Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St E, Palmdale, California 93550
* See full write-up on Sat, Oct 27, 8 pm.
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Sun, Oct 28 & Nov 4, HALLOWEEN SHOW:
3 pm & 7 pm - "SAMHAIN -- A CELTIC HALLOWEEN" THE ANNUAL IRISH-CELTIC HALLOWEEN SHOW returns, produced by CELTIC RHYTHMS
( Was previously advertised at MacLeod's Ale Brewery in Van Nuys)
* With a cast of top-rated Southern Cal based touring Irish and Celtic musicians and dancers, this is always one of the very best autumn events.
* LOCATION HAS CHANGED. Venue is now The Hudson Theatre Mainstage, 6539 Santa Monica Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90038
* Finally! The proper kind of venue that this wonderful production deserves!
* Parking: There is ample street parking. Valet for $7 is also available beginning one hour before the show.
* Cafe: The Hudson Lobby has a full-scale espresso bar that sells food and beverages, including beer and wine.
* It's a Celtic Halloween extravaganza with a full Irish band and Irish dancers, "interspersed with ghastly tales from the Celtic netherworlds."
* Ticket sales at the door are cash only, but tend to sell-out early.
* General seating only; Preferred Seats are sold-out.
* More info at: www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain
* Tickets at: www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain-Tickets
* Runs:
• Sun, Oct 28, 3 pm & 7 pm
• Sun, Nov 4, 3 pm only (NO 7 pm show).
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* Pronounced "Sau-in," like sauerkraut, it's the musically-powered tale and celebration of what became "All-Hallows-Eve," and then Halloween in our time.
* NOTE change from planned 4 to a total of three shows over the two days.
* Information and tickets at: https://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain-tickets
or 818-939-4313.
* Buy early for the best seats.
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Sun, Oct 28, FESTIVAL for HALLOWEEN:
3 pm-9 pm - 7th annual "San Pedro's Dia de los Muertos Festival" is a street festival with two stages of live music at 398 W 6th St, in downtown San Pedro, CA
* The Grammy-winning MARIACHI DIVAS headline.
* The streets come alive with traditional art, vendors, activities for kids, and food and drink.
* Produced by the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District with live music and dance presented by Grand Vision.
* Lineup:
• Mariachi Divas
• Kotolan
• Salt Petal
* Tix are FREE online, at: www.sanpedrodayofthedead.com
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Sun, Oct 28:
8 pm - ELIZA GILKYSON & NINA GERBER play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA.
* ELIZA GILKYSON is a 2-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and activist who has become one of the most respected musicians in Folk, Roots and Americana circles.
* Eliza has appeared on NPR, "Austin City Limits," "Mountain Stage," "etown," Sirius/XM, Air America Radio, more.
* She has toured worldwide as a solo artist and in support of Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Dan Fogelberg.
* NINA GERBER has a unique ability to completely free herself within an eclectic range of styles. Presented with folk, country, bluegrass, rock, or blues, she is able to fall into leads which have rare reverence for the true feeling of a song, always emphasizing taste over technical display. She seeks to express through her hands, rather than gain attention, and it is this integrity which makes her expressions worth intent listening.
* Tix at: www.mccabes.com
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POST-WEEKEND EVENTS COMING SOON -- SOME ARE ALREADY IN THE OCT 15 EDITION, AVAILABLE IN THE CONTENTS BAR AT LEFT, OR BY SCROLLING DOWN, DEPENDING ON YOUR BROWSER AND / OR DEVICE.
Some TICKET ALERTS, new Oct 26, are in the section just below.
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TICKET ALERTS...
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A few 2019 concerts just went on sale. Act if you're interested in the best seats for any of the following.
Thu, Jan 24:
8 pm - The Branford Marsalis Quartet brings its signature jazz to the Soraya, formerly the San Fernando Valley Performing Arts Center / CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-8800; www.valleyperformingartscenter.org
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Feb 1-Mar 5, will run every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun:
8 pm - "FOR PIANO AND HARPO," at the Garry Marshall Theatre, formerly the Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505; 818-955-8101; www.falcontheatre.com
* Tix on Sale Jan 4.
* Tix, $32-$45, will be available Jan 4, at: https://www.garrymarshalltheatre.org/
* A Laugh Then Think Production, written by & starring Dan Castellaneta. Directed by Stefan Novinski. The plot (from LA Weekly): "Oscar Levant, the brilliant, witty, pill-popping concert pianist, wakes up to find himself in the Psych Ward of Mt. Sinai Hospital. His past collides with his present, as he grapples with his demons to save his marriage and his sanity. It’s a nightmarish, and sometimes hilarious journey, from addiction to redemption, as he verbally jousts with Jack Paar, is haunted by the genius of George Gershwin, and moves in with his only friend, Harpo Marx."
* Tix for current shows: https://ci.ovationtix.com/19
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Thu, Mar 28, world music:
8 pm - Red Baraat "Festival of Colors" Celebrating the Hindu at the Soraya, formerly the San Fernando Valley Performing Arts Center / CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-8800; www.valleyperformingartscenter.org
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THIS ONE IS LAAAAATE. Y'see, we got caught-up in that 18-inning World Series game 3 that went 7 hours and 20 minutes from 5 pm Friday until after midnight, Saturday morning. Longest pre-season baseball game in history. And the DODGERS WON! So we didn't get things ready to go here.
Can't say it won't happen again. There is Game 4 on Saturday, and Game 5 on Sunday. And we might decide not to do as we say, and go see live performances by talented artists, instead of being sedentary and watching athletes on TV. Call it full disclosure, even when It's embarrassing.
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LEGALESE, CONTACTING US, 'N SUCH...
Boilerplate? Where's the main pressure gauge? And the firebox?
What "boilerplate"? Who came up with that goofy term for the basic essential informational stuff...
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