Medal-Round of Music & Art & News & Ticket Alerts & Olympics Withdrawal ~ Fri, Feb 21, 2014

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February 21 in History…

Today is the birthday of award-winning musician and record producer CHAD WATSON.

On this date in 1878, the first telephone directory was issued. That happened in New Haven, Connecticut, then an early hotbed of snoops listening on the party line. There were 60 subscribers! And you can trace our obsession with cataloguing everything back to that day.
 
 
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In this edition…

♪  TICKET ALERTS
♪  FRESH NEWS FEATURES
.  √  “SING OUT THE NEWS! A SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE BROADSIDE BALLAD,” is Feb 22
.  √  CANADA KEEPS WINNING OLYMPIC GOLD, & IF COLD PLACES MAKE WINNERS…
.  √  OLYMPIC WITHDRAWAL IS SETTING-IN…
♪  Friday’s MUSIC-ON-TV
♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  FRIDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
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In addition to the alerts for shows we’ve listed recently at McCabe’s in Santa Monica, they’ve just added some new shows to their schedule. Many will sell-out promptly. Act accordingly:
√  Noel Paul Stookey (the Paul of Peter Paul & Mary), Apr 25
√  Del Amitri founder Justin Currie, May 3
√  Traveling blues guitarist and storyteller Roy Book Binder, May 30
V A special night with Paisley Underground notable and Green On Red founder Chuck Prophet, who will perform his “Temple Beautiful” album with a string section, Jun 27
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Justin Currie and Roy Book Binder tickets go on sale today. Friday, Feb 21. www.mccabes.com

In Wednesday’s edition, we brought you six events at various venues, in addition to the THIRTY we listed last Thursday. If you missed either of those, they’re still available.
 
 
 
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√  “SING OUT THE NEWS! A SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE BROADSIDE BALLAD,” is Feb 22

LEN CHANDLER and ROSS ALTMAN would not call themselves L.A. folk music elite. But considering the trials and challenges each has known, and their paths to rebelling and protesting and simply expressing on behalf of downtrodden people and, in the larger sense, social justice, it’s clear that each of them has earned broader recognition than is usually afforded to either.

On Saturday, the two team-up to present “Sing Out the News! A Social History of Broadside Ballads.” And if that title is too esoteric, do yourself a favor and read on.

In the days before radio and television, news was broadcast by word of mouth. Often the word became lyrics, and the voice became song. In Britain, Ireland and North America these songs were called Broadside Ballads. The centuries-long tradition of the broadside ballad may be swamped by the current mass media bombardment of infotainment and talking heads. But in this brief encounter at the public library the audience will learn the history and hear the musical tradition that is still an integral part of the peoples’ response to the news and events of the day.

Ross Altman traded his professorship in English Literature for a life as a political folksinger and music historian of left movements. If there’s been a cause that needed a song, Ross has been on the spot with lyric and tune. Writing in traditions ranging from Woody Guthrie to Tom Paxton, this “singer-songfighter’s” songs always have something to say.

Len Chandler is a singing hero of the Civil Rights and Anti-War movements. He sang with Joan Baez and Bob Dylan at the historic March on Washington, fifty years ago, in 1963. His song, “Green, Green Rocky Road”, can be heard today in the film, “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

The program is presented by the Ash Grove Foundation, the modern vestige of the legendary Ash Grove, the L.A. folk music club and café that hosted legends of blues, bluegrass, political protest music, and troubadours who would become famous icons.

The event happens Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Silverlake Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, at 2411 Glendale Bl, Los Angeles 90039; 323-913-7451.  Befitting the tradition, it’s free and open to all.


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.  √  CANADA KEEPS WINNING OLYMPIC GOLD, & IF COLD PLACES MAKE WINNERS…


It’s colder in Canada than on Mars.

Eh? What’s thet ahboot? Have a peek at this, from the Science Channel. No word yet whether the Martians have a curling league.

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.  √  OLYMPIC WITHDRAWAL IS SETTING-IN…


There’s been so much fine music in the Olympics. Soaring. Inspiring. Then the commercials come on. The sound of an electrocution is not music.

Still, what happens after Sunday, when we experience Sochi withdrawals?

No more gold-medal double-Mctwizzle second-stone high-stick triple-toe luge slalom boardercrossings for four years?

For music fans, we always have the thrill of live performance in all the welcoming music venues in our backyard, winter and summer -- even if there are no triple Lutz 1280 edges curling in the halfpipe.

Our editor made note of some really incongruous matching of music to movement on the ice in the women's long program "free skate" through the early rounds. Not so with Japan's Akiko Suziki. The beautiful 28-year-old veteran skated her final performance Thursday -- she'll retire now. But, even with a few mistakes, her choreography was magnificent, thoroughly immersing and captivating for the audience, in Sochi and live on TV all over the world. Other skaters -- and anyone seeking to seamlessly meld music with anything else -- would do well to hunt the web and watch what she did with her time on the ice in the long program “fee skate” at Sochi.

Aside from specific events and favorite athletes, the Olympics always bring overriding questions. We wonder: Is Sarah Palin watching the Olympics from her house?

We have thoroughly enjoyed those big questions, and the many unexpected moments, like when the Olympics imitate life, imitating duet playing...

"The good thing about doubles is, when you have a bad run, it's always the other guy's fault." ~ said Christian Niccum of the US Olympic Luge team. Try that on your music partner.

Other unexpected turns will last for four years. Will host-nation Russia recover from the elimination of their men’s hockey team, without reaching the medal round?

Some unexpected turns lasted for days, or nights. When NBC sportscaster Bob Costas was sidelined for much of the Games with bad eye infections, our editor found it time to ask (in another forum early in the week):  “Who's the best broadcast team at the Olympics?”

He determined the answer was surprisingly easy: It was skating champs Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinsky, and veteran sportscaster Terry Gannon, doing ice skating commentary for NBCSN and IBN.

Sparkly-svelte-dressing Weir is a 3-time US Champion, 2-time Olympian, and World Medalist with a humanitarian award. The diminutive Lipinsky (she's 5'1") won Olympic Gold at Nagano in 1998 (when she was a 4'10" 15-year-old), twice won gold at the Grand Prix, and took the gold at the World Championships.

Their dialogs were always knowledgeable, informed, and revealing. Those even reached to their comments on the choices of music for each skater's program, and how you learn, over time, that a certain piece of music, or medley, can inspire a skater's performance and connect with the audience -- but not with the judges. Thus, playing all the numbers means that choreography must be written to match one of the known-to-be-sure-fire-winning pieces or sequences of music. That's typical of things the team explored for their audience.

These two brought technical analyses of each skater's style points and strengths and weaknesses that really informed watching the performances. And even their cutesy personal observations tended to be a propos.

Like Johnny's observation of a competitor who "goes very turtle" when he "gets into one of these big arenas," where "his head goes into his shoulders."

Tara talked about “timing” in a skater's development and the specifics of the sequences of events as seasoning through cumulative competitions.

Both applied their personal knowledge sparsely and informatively, so it was worthwhile to listen to them -- they were not incessant babblers. These two should be doing NBC's prime time next time around.

And ya gotta love it that Johnny is the most flamboyantly-dressed, gayest guy on TV, doing some of the best, most focused, informative and insightful work anywhere at the Olympics from Sochi, in Vladimir Putin's oppressively anti-gay Russia.

So, "Большое спасибо," or phoenetically, "Bal'shoye spaseeba," or simply, "thank you very much," NBCSN.
 
 
 
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Fri, Feb 21, on PBS World:
5-6 pm “THE RISE AND FALL OF PENN STATION” is a new edition of “THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE” that premiered this week. The Guide did a News Feature on this show. (Repeats 10-11 pm, and tomorrow at Noon.)

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Fri, Feb 21, on KLCS:
8-8:30 pm  “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” repeats a 2013 show with THE WOOD BROTHERS (repeats 3-3:30 am).

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Fri, Feb 21, on KLCS:
8:30-9 pm  “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” repeats a 2013 show with SCOTT MILLER & THE COMMONWEALTH (repeats 3:30-4 am).

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Fri, Feb 21, on PBS World:
9-10 pm  “GRAND COULEE DAM” is a 2012 edition of “THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE” with music by WOODY GUTHRIE and others of the 1930s. (Repeats tomorrow morning, 5-6 am.)

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Fri, Feb 21, on PBS SoCal:
9-10:30 pm  “STING: THE LAST SHIP” is a new 2014 edition of “GREAT PERFORMANCES” in which Sting is backed by a 14-piece orchestra, performing songs from his 2013 album and Broadway-bound musical “The Last Ship.”

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Fri, Feb 21, on PBS World:
10-11 pm “THE RISE AND FALL OF PENN STATION” is a new edition of “THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE” that premiered this week. The Guide did a News Feature on this show. (Repeats tomorrow at Noon.)

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Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 21 / 22, on KLCS:
3-3:30 am  “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” repeats a 2013 show with THE WOOD BROTHERS

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Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 21 / 22, on KLCS:
3:30-4 am  “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” repeats a 2013 show with SCOTT MILLER & THE COMMONWEALTH

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Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 21 / 22, on PBS World:
9-10 pm  “GRAND COULEE DAM” is a 2012 edition of “THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE” with music by WOODY GUTHRIE and others of the 1930s.
 
 
 
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Through Feb 23,
live theatre,
in South Pasadena:
8 pm  "FROM The BEST of The FEST" presented by the L.A. Women's Theatre Festival and the Fremont, at the Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-5977.
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This powerful "From the Best of the Fest" Benefit highlights some of the multicultural and multi-disciplined performers from the L.A. Women's Theatre Festival from 1996-2013. The Annual Festival honors the achievement of extraordinary women in theatre.

Runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $25 at the door, cheaper in advance; $20 general, $15 students and seniors..

Tix and info at:www.FremontCentreTheatre.com or toll-free at 866-811-4111.
 
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Through Feb 23,
live theatre,
in Sierra Madre:
8 pm “AN IDEAL HUSBAND,” Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, continues at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024.
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Those new to Wilde will understand why he is considered one of the greatest English writers (though born in Dublin) of his time (1854-1900).
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Opening Night Gala performance tonight, followed by Champagne reception and light buffet. Ample free parking behind theatre.
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Runs at 8 pm Fri, Sat, & some Thursdays; 2:30 pm Sundays; through Sun, Feb 23. Additional performance times are Sun, Feb 9 at 7 pm and Thursdays, Feb 13 and Feb 20 at 8 pm.
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Tix, $25; seniors and students $22; children age 12 and under $15. Phone, 626 355-4318. Online tickets: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
 
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Ongoing (opened Jan 17),
in Santa Monica:
8 pm  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM" under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier.
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"TOTEM" plays the Santa Monica Pier through March 16:
Tue-Fri, 8 pm
Sat, 4:30 & 8 pm
Sun, 1 & 4:30 pm
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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Tix & info online, at:
http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/santa-monica.aspx
 
 
 
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Friday-only events,
February 21, 2014
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Fri, Feb 21, in Burbank:
1-3 pm  THE WOODYJAMES 15-piece BIG BAND plays one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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More shows here, on one or the other of the venue’s two stages, 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm; see listings.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Fri, Feb 21, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a year-’round street fair with live music in venues and on street corners, plenty of it acoustic, in picturesque old downtown Monrovia.
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It includes the trad-roots-dulcimer-friendly “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” at 7 pm at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; info, 626-357-1091.

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Fri, Feb 21, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm  “FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE” at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324.
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No cover. Venue has a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups, sandwiches, and Vietnamese pho.

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Fri, Feb 21, in Palmdale:
7 pm  Monthly “DESERT SONG / BUTLER’S OPEN MIC” is back to the Third Friday at Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551.
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Desert Song’s Wayne Slater-Lunsford says, “All our friends and some of our rivals will be there.”
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Signups begin at 6 pm for 10 slots. Each slot is 10 minutes. The show runs 7 pm sharp to 9 pm. Standby signups will be taken, but will not play unless the show runs short.
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Cover is a one-purchase minimum (food or drink). Acoustic music and related events in the High Desert are covered at: http://desertsong.net

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Fri, Feb 21, in Altadena:
7:30 pm  ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HASS play the Naiditch House Concert series in Altadena. For reservations and location, contact Gayle: gaylesmashey@gmail.com or 310-845-9118
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Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Hass play lots of big venues all over the nation. Here’s a chance to see them in an intimate setting.
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Alasdair may be the best Scottish fiddler living in America. His dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland’s music have created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances and concerts with a variety of ensembles. Alasdair has been a major force behind the resurgence of traditional Scottish fiddling in his homeland and the US, inspiring legions of listeners and learners through his recordings, annual fiddle camps, and concerts. He has represented Scotland internationally through performances sponsored by the British Council, and has been awarded touring support by the California Arts Council.
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Alasdair’s richly expressive playing transports listeners across abroad musical spectrum, ranging from haunting laments from the Gaelic tradition to classically-styled airs, raucous dance tunes, and improvisations based on traditional themes. His vast repertoire spans several centuries of Scottish music and includes his own compositions, which blend a profound understanding of the Scottish tradition with cutting-edge musical explorations. He weaves through his performances a warm and witty narrative, drawing from a deep well of stories and lore surrounding Scotland’s musical heritage. More at www. alasdairfraser.com
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Natalie is one of the most sought-after cellists playing traditional music today. She and Alasdair have toured as a duo for over twelve years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound. Their first album together, “Fire & Grace,” was awarded “Best Album of the Year” in the “Scots Traditional Music Awards” in 2004.
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Natalie has also toured with Mark O’Connor as a member of his Appalachia Waltz Trio. She and O’Connor premiered his double concerto for violin and cello, “For the Heroes,” with the Grand Rapids, East Texas, and San Diego Symphonies.
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A graduate of the Juilliard School where she studied with cellist Fred Sherry, Natalie discovered the cello at age nine. In addition to having extensive classical music training, she is accomplished in a broad array of fiddle genres. Her musical journey found purpose when she fell in love with Celtic music at Alasdair’s “Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School” at age 11. Inspired and encouraged by director Alasdair, she began to investigate the cello’s potential for rhythmic accompaniment to fiddle tunes, and to this day, the two continue to resurrect and reinvent the cello’s historic role in Scottish music.
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Check out some of the duo’s YouTube videos:
√  www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXYcuOpTwsU
√  www.youtube.com/watch?v=08zd3hI87bc
√  www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhBT0V5V5Fg

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Fri, Feb 21, in Santa Monica
7:30 pm  Grammy winner CARLOS NUNEZ, Spain's "Jimmy Hendrix of bagpipes," is famed in North American folk circles for his work with THE CHIEFTAINS, brings his award-winning traditional Galician music to the Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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From the hills of northern Spain comes the Grammy award-winning sound of Carlos Núñez, a mix of ancient Celtic music and modern Spanish energy. Best known for his collaboration with The Chieftains, Núñez enjoys pop star status as a pioneer of traditional Galician music worldwide. Enjoy an evening of charismatic bagpipes with “kinetic flair...[Núñez’s] playing has the presence and sense of freedom and vitality that are qualities of exceptional musicians.” ~ Los Angeles Times.
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Betto Arcos of NPR will conduct a 30 minute interview with Carlos Núñez before the show.
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Call the box office at 310-434-3200 for tickets.

Get a 50% discount on tix, using promo code: NUNEZ by phone or online at:

http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001OKSSEpbUWrCha0cYee9_ 75_rDO3WHZNHJwQ1-FPrFTp5 ZTxrxxCqc7aX4Gsr5zGF4nopsB0aSiUvmZc JGsInp5dySxw1TB3mITTA07Y6NAbjMd4wHgWxZWeh ErNnlYww> Carlos Nunez

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Fri, Feb 21, in Burbank:
7:30 pm  CARBE-DURAND DUO plays contemporary acoustic flamenco and it’s truly virtuosic and exciting, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com/" www.vivacantina.com.
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More music here tonight at 10:30 pm. See listing.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Fri, Feb 21, in T.O.:
7:30 pm  “THE BEST OF SECOND CITY” brings the Second City Comedy Troupe to the intimate Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks. (“Performances to Grow On” venue;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ptgo.org" www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
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Guaranteed to be a hilarious production, presented by the “Performances to Grow On” series. Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre, Second City will perform some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's fifty two year history. The Second City is truly a Chicago landmark and a national treasure. From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more, comes the next generation of the comedy world's best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and Second City's trademark improvisation.
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Fri, Feb 21, in San Diego:
Time tba  ANE BRUN brings her “Songs & Rarities: Solo Acoustic Tour” to California this week, playing tonight at the Casbah in San Diego.
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Ane plays The Mint in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb 22; tickets: http://bit.ly/1eeqMv9

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Fri, Feb 21, in Pasadena:
Time tba  ART DECO SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES celebrates “at 1886,” a pre-deco year, but read-on; at The Raymond, 1250 S Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena 91105; 626-441-3136
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The Raymond 1886 is located inside the remaining building of the historic Raymond Hotel. Like the bar's namesake, the Raymond Hotel was opened in South Pasadena in 1886, becoming the first major resort hotel of the San Gabriel Valley. The menu at 1886 ranges from classics and variations to some of the most beautifully and creatively crafted original cocktails on the West coast. You can order dinner or bar snacks as delicious as their cocktails.
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This event is free and open to the public. The society says, “Bring friends who share our love of Deco! No RSVP required. No-host bar.

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Fri, Feb 21, in L.A.:
8 pm  “GIBSON GUITARTOWN CHARITY AUCTION” at Bonham’s, 7601 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles.
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The Guide ran a full News Feature on this in yesterday’s edition. Briefly…
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The 10-foot tall Gibson guitar art sculptures that have lined THE SUNSET STRIP end their year-long tour on Friday, when they are auctioned for charity at a gala event at Bonham’s in Los Angeles. This is the third installment of the annual public art project, and all proceeds from this auction will benefit Music For Relief, the nonprofit organization founded by members of Linkin Park to support disaster relief, provide aid to survivors of natural disasters and support the prevention of such disasters via environmental programs.
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The auction is open to the public, previews having been held yesterday and today. An online catalog featuring the star studded guitar lineup is available for review.
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The 2013 GuitarTown project includes works celebrating Joan Jett, Janis Joplin, ZZ Top, Alice Cooper and Debbie Harry, among others. A range of artists participated in the 2013 installment, including Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, tattoo artist Kat Von D, tattoo artist Lyle Tuttle, who was close friends with Janis Joplin, sculptor Eugene Daub, who recently created the Rosa Parks sculpture for the U.S. capitol, and jewelry designer Kathy Rose.

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Fri, Feb 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  ADRIAN LEGG plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405;  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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The venue’s booker call Adrian Legg a “mind-bending guitarist.” As Guitar Magazine puts it: "Impossible to categorize as a player, Adrian Legg incorporates virtually every genre on his guitar in a virtuosic instrumental style with effects. He brought electric approaches to acoustic playing, creating a modern cross-over amalgamation in the tradition of eclectic folk playing that goes back to the 1960s."
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Guitarist Magazine also named him “Acoustic Guitarist of the Decade” in their 10th anniversary issue, and if you are inclined towards the hourglass-shaped box with the six strings, should not miss him.
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Fri, Feb 21, in Altadena:
8 pm  PERFECTO DE CASTRO plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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The Coffee Gallery Backstage welcomes back onstage 10-string guitarist Perfecto De Castro. Perfecto will be joined by the top students of his guitar studio for a great night of guitar music of all styles.
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Tix, $15. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Fri, Feb 21, in Arcadia:
CLOSED TONIGHT: the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006;  HYPERLINK "http://www.arcadiabluesclub.com" www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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When they’re open (nearly all Fridays and Saturdays) good food is available from 7 pm until midnight. Free parking is available on the street and in the city lot across the street behind Denny’s. Fun place. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Advance tix (and even reservations) are discounted, at http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com

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Fri, Feb 21, in L.A.:
8 pm  SHANNON HURLEY & FRIENDS, led by the excellent keyboard-based singer-songwriter Shannon Hurley who is playing her “Album Release Party,” arrive for the “Music on Friday Nights” series at MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av, Los Angeles 90036; 323-933-MUSE (6873); www MUSEon8th.com

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Fri, Feb 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  DOO-WAH RIDERS play the second of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Fri, Feb 21, in Torrance:
8 pm  “THE BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE” at the Alpine Village in Torrance; www.alpinevillagecenter.com
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If you're saying to yourself, "Help!", "It's Been a Hard Day’s Night" "Eight Days a Week," and you just can’t "Let it Be" and have another "Day in the Life," then "Get Back" tonight to the Alpine Village, get your "Ticket to Ride," and "Come Together" with other Beatles fans on the dance floor to "Twist and Shout" all night long.
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$10. 21+. Reservations at 310-327-4384 ext 245 or by email to jon@alpinevillagecenter.com!

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Fri, Feb 21, and Feb 24, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  BIZET’S “CARMEN” performed by the PACIFIC SYMPHONY, with Carl St. Clair, conductor, Milena Kitic, mezzo-soprano, and the PACIFIC CHORALE, John Alexander, artistic director, and the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHILDREN’S CHORUS, in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ocpac.org" \t "_blank" www.ocpac.org.
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Be seduced by Bizet’s irresistible rhythms as his riveting tale of love and lust comes alive. “Carmen’s” unforgettable score contains intoxicating melodies and the sultry sounds of Spain—highlighted by some of opera’s finest arias and best-loved moments.
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Fri, Feb 21, in Pasadena:
8 pm  CHAMBER MUSIC: STEPHEN COHN and JUDITH LYNN STILLMAN play the season’s finale in the “MUSIC AT BOSTON COURT” series at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org
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With a theme of “Expanding Tonality: Chamber Music of the Modern World,” Emmy award winning composer Stephen Cohn and concert pianist Judith Lynn Stillman have assembled an unusual chamber music program exploring the breadth of tonal experimentation in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries. Featuring works by Debussy, Arvo Part, Phillip Glass, Poulenc, Messiaen and Mr. Cohn, the concert offers a scintillating glimpse into the evolution of music’s migrating tonality throughout the last few centuries.
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Tix, $25, $20 for seniors.

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Fri, Feb 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm  MICHAEL SESSION SEXTET, with guest vocalist and flute 'Maia,' at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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These cats have played with Marvin Gaye, Horace Tapscott, Jose Rizzo's Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars. Kenny Burrell, Billy Higgins, Linda Hopkins, Pattie LaBelle, Lou Rawls, and others. Yjhey are: Michael Session - leader, saxophone; Mekala Session – drums; Eduardo Katindig – piano; Trevor Ware – bass; Steve Smith – trumpet; Rembert James – trombone.
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Michael Session appeared in "What's Love Got To Do With it" and Canne Film Best Documentary "Turn The MICs on". Trevor Ware appeared in Dreamworks "Collaterl" and the T.V. show Smith with Ray Liotta.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks.
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Tix, $20.

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Fri, Feb 21, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm  HARLEY JAY with special guest SAM LAPIDES at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at  HYPERLINK http://www.kulakswoodshed.com www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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$10 cover.

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Fri, Feb 21,
stageplay,
in Pasadena:
8 pm  “SE LLAMA CRISTINA” is in its final nights at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org
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"Se Llama Cristina belongs to a school of theater that discomfits as much as it gentles." - LA Weekly.
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“Se Llama Cristina,” by Octavio Solis, directed by Robert Castro, is "At once gritty and highly lyrical. Boston Court’s handling keeps the audience almost permanently off-balance. Christensen’s performance merges vulnerable physicality with fury, but we never quite know whether to take her at her word. Huen’s good-guy act always threatens to slip on his love of the bottle, and Rummel’s buffoonery alternates with a quicksilver brutality." - LA Weekly.
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FINAL PERFORMANCES Thu, Fri, Sat night at 8 pm, and Sun at 2 pm.

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Fri, Feb 21, in Long Beach:
8:30-11:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE of Hard Rain, named the “Best Band in the South Bay” in 2013, play the Eldorado Bar & Grille, 3014 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach 90808; 562-421-4590.

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Fri, Feb 21, in Murrieta:
9 pm  THE McKINTREE BOYS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Fri, Feb 21, in Culver City:
10 pm  I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play a FREE show at "The World's Smallest Honky Tonk," the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd.,Culver City 90230, between Venice Boulevard and Washington Place.
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Go early for BRIAN WHELAN opening at 9, and catch “Victoria rocking the snare.” More at www.thecinemabar.com
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No cover, but you will be urged to contribute to a tip jar for the band. Info: 310-390-1328.

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Fri, Feb 21, in Burbank:
10:30 pm  REVEREND MARTINI and friends present a “ROCKABILLY HOP” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com/" www.vivacantina.com.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).
 
 
 
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