Veterans Day! A Music Festival aboard the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro, & More -- Nov 11 edition 2016

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First, a late addition: RIP, Leonard Cohen...

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NEWS RELEASE from The Recording Academy®


Statement Re: Leonard Cohen
Nov. 10, 2016

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of GRAMMY® Award winner and 2010 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Leonard Cohen. During an influential career that spanned more than five decades, Leonard became one of the most revered pop poets and a musical touchstone for many songwriters. His extraordinary talent had a profound impact on countless singers and songwriters, as well as the wider culture. We have lost a cherished artist and our sincerest condolences go out to Leonard’s family, friends, and collaborators. He will be missed terribly."

Neil Portnow
President/CEO
The Recording Academy
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The Guide joins the Recording Academy in a shared sense of loss. Leonard Cohen was a true great, who influenced the American folk-rock stars of the '60s and onward to the present. If all he had done was write, he still would have been an icon. Leonard was a Canadian citizen, and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau also issued a statement early this morning lamenting his loss. Throughout the world, news broadcasts took note of his passing. France 24 ran a thorough and touching package. Unfortunately, US corporate mainstream media is still myopically focused on generating rancor from the smoldering wreckage of the Clinton-Trump Clump, so if they took note, we missed it. But they don't take note of much that's going on in the world, do they?

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QUOTABLE QUOTE...


"I'm not going to get into politics. I will just say that we need to take good care of each other. Hug those near you and let them know you're there for them. I'm so glad that we have music to bring us together. Music that celebrates love and joy and the power of the human spirit is something that we all need right now." -- Kristin Korb, musician.

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PERSPECTIVE: POST-ELECTION, VETERANS DAY, AND GOING FORWARD


By Larry Wines

Today is Veterans Day. It's time to remember the sacrifices of far too many who have worn the uniform under rather horrible conditions. And it's time for all of us to remember that we share an identity as Americans who believe in some very important shared values.

When a soldier dies from a roadside bomb blast in some country where we have no business being, whoever who built the bomb is not interested in whether they killed a Republican or a Democrat or an independent or a member of a third party. When you walk through Arlington and find yourself becoming overwhelmed, as you will, by row after row after row of white marble tombstones placed there over the past 150 years; there is no indication what political party any of those departed military veterans claimed, if they ever had the luxury of choosing one at all.

There is far more that unites us, outside the gates of Arlington, than all the things that divide us. And now, in the rudely rancorous aftermath of an election awash in crudely disgraceful untruths -- about America, about each other, about ourselves -- it seems to be necessary for each of us to remind others that Americans have sacrificed and died so we can enjoy the promise of the American Experiment. And to reassess when we find ourselves in a society where we are watching things be trashed by our own thoughtless expressions.

"Veterans Day often follows a rigorous election campaign... but Veterans Day remains... in principles that are more enduring than transitory politics. We can never serve our veterans in the way they served us. But we can try. We can practice kindness. We can pay it forward." Those were among the words of President Obama, in his speech today at Arlington National Cemetery.

Yes, the President took the occasion to note the election. On Veterans Day. It could not have been more needed. The outcome of a free, fair, open election includes the outcome of the Electoral College, since WE never got around to replacing it after 2000. The outcome of the American election must be accepted as a basis for the society that we all want to have, the country where we all want to live, the land where the sacrifice of Soldiers and Sailors and Marines and Airmen and Coast Guardsmen and wartime Merchant Marine, of WAVES and WACS and MASH unit doctors and nurses, all buried in Arlington -- and forever lost in too many "elsewheres" -- can yet make some kind of sense. Especially in a world where we must strive for sustainable peace and sustainable living.

Too much doesn't make sense. Endless war doesn't make sense. More than twenty US veterans each day who act individually to take their own lives doesn't make sense. Whether from untreated, wholly disavowed, or insufficiently treated wounds inflicted by geographic or mental or emotional battlefields -- whether from hurts that show or invisible hurts that don't -- or because coming home failed to bring a sustained and adequate welcome with a decent job, decent housing, or enough basic understanding. Our failure to know the answer to that is our failure to take care of our veterans.

Those are not just challenges facing us. They are absolute necessities. And they grow daily with our continued deployment of men and women in uniform to more deadly places that don't make sense.

We have resiliency within us, and an ability to grow and learn and to make better choices. We have always been able to adapt and become more inclusive, and as result, better and even more resilient, capable, and adaptable.

Even Veterans Day was not envisioned as the inclusive thing it has become. It began only as an observance of the day that ended World War One on November 11, 1918 -- on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. And one year later, it became the American holiday of Armistice Day. Commemorating that first one, these words were spoken: "To us in America the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service, and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations." -- President Woodrow Wilson, November 11, 1919.

Wow. "...the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations." High ideals in 1919, still not realized today. But we have it within us.

So, today, acknowledge a veteran. Buy him or her a cup of coffee, or lunch. Shake their hand. Maybe hug them. Humans don't hug enough, and plenty of psychological studies show that. Drop by the VA Hospital with some flowers. Or go by the Veterans Home with your guitar and a box of chocolates. Forrest Gump -- a veteran -- showed us that with a box of chocolates, "You never know what you gonna get." Why not go find out?


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IN THIS EDITION / CONTENTS...

1) RIP, Leonard Cohen (above)

2) Quotable Quote: musician Kristin Korb (above)

3) Perspective: post-election, Veterans Day, and going forward (above)

4) In this edition / contents

5) Veterans Day Music Events (three options, plus an "On TV" note)

6) FREE and notable theatre events, this weekend and Tuesday

7) Stuff still ahead: Remnants from the "old days" of the Guide doing a music calendar


Let's get started!


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VETERANS DAY MUSIC EVENTS (three options...)

Veterans Day Event 5.1: (1st of 3 events)

Fri, Nov 11:
11 am-5 pm 1st Annual "VETERANS DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL" aboard the Battleship Iowa, docked as a museum at 250 S Harbor Bl, San Pedro (Los Angeles) 90731. This is FREE for Veterans and their accompanying families. and $11 standard "tour admission" tix are also good for festival admission and available for purchase by everyone else. What kind of music? A variety, including PURPLE SUGAR and the PORT POLICE DANGEROUS CARGO. So go, and tour the WWII battleship when bands are playing that are not your cup 'o tea. More at:
www.pacificbattleship.com/event/detail/735 (use the root url and you'll get a page with a $2 per ticket discount!)

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*** THIS WEEKEND ON TV:
"USS IOWA: HONORING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT" a documentary about the ship and those who have served aboard her, airs twice. First on PBS SoCal (aka KOCE) on Sat, 3-4 pm; then on "PBS+" on Sunday, 10-11 pm.

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Veterans Day Event 5.2: (2nd of 3 events)

Fri, Nov 11:
7 pm "BLUEGRASS & COCKTAILS IN A HISTORIC PLACE" at the Sassafras Hollywood, 1233 N Vine St, Hollywood 90038. Free no-Host event, sponsored by the ART DECO SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES, it's "A Bit of Southern Comfort." No, not an event based on the actual liqueur, but some good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. ADSLA tells us, "Imagine if you will, walking into a typical Southerner's home. From the bluegrass, to the food, and the quirky antique decor, this venue is one that you will not want to miss. Sassafras offers wonderful batch cocktails that rotate above your head on a dry-cleaning rack. There are, of course, wonderful areas at the bar and the surrounding rooms that you should explore. But you may be thinking, 'WHO or WHAT is a Sassafras?' Well, Sassafras is actually a tree whose bark was once used for home remedies in the Nineteenth Century. Cocktail selections vary from your average Sazerac made with Rittenhouse Rye, Cognac, Absinthe and cane sugar to a Jon Eugenio favorite, the Last Word. For those of you that prefer something of the non-alcoholic variety, the Housemade Ginger Beer will whet your whistle. Food selections are Southern in variety and are available on a separate menu."

ADSLA continues, "Sassafras Hollywood is from the 1933 Group, the fine folks that brought us the likes of Oldfield's, Bigfoot Bar and Highland Park Bowl."

The bar is on the west side of Vine between Fountain Av and Lexington Av. Parking is available via Valet and you can park on the surrounding streets of La Mirada, Vine and Cahuenga. Do not park at the lot across the street as they tow. An ADSLA Membership and Events person will be there to greet you. More at: www.sassafrashollywood.com
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Veterans Day Event 5.3: (3rd of 3 events)

TONIGHT, THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

The "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL" is a multifaceted Celtic music event in OC. The Guide brought you info on it weeks ago. Details and schedule are at: www.socalpipers.com

Tonight (Friday, Nov 11) at 7 pm is the opening meet & greet with ELIOT GRASSO and K PÁDRAIG O'KANE at Gabriel McKeagney's home in San Juan Capistrano.
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FREE & NOTABLE THEATRE EVENTS, THIS WEEKEND AND TUESDAY


Saturday, there are THREE free events as the annual "NEW PLAY FESTIVAL" concludes at the Theatre at Boston Court in Pasadena. All are readings of new plays -- three different plays -- separate FREE tix for each, at 11 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm. Info and FREE tix at:

https://boston-court.ticketleap.com/2017-new-play-festival/dates
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Tue, Nov 15:
8 pm "AFTER ORLANDO" is FREE, and "An International Theatre Action" happening locally at the Boston Court Theatre in Pasadena. This is an international theatre action in response to the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. After Orlando International Theatre Action is an international playwright driven theatre action including over 70 playwrights from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Africa. Plays have been specifically written and curated in response to this tragic event and will be performed across the US and in the UK throughout the autumn including readings in New York City (Rattlestick Theatre, LGBT Center, Abingdon Theatre, and HERE Arts Center); Los Angeles (The Theatre @ Boston Court, The Road Theatre, East West Players, and EST-LA); Seattle (Forward Flux Productions and Cornish College); Portland, Oregon (Artists Repertory Theatre and Boom Arts): Washington, DC (Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center); Philadelphia (Philadelphia Theatre Company); Boston (Brandeis University) and many more theatres and universities across the United States and internationally. This Community event is free, but reservations are recommended. Please join us as we come together in response to a horrible tragedy. "After Orlando" was created and curated by Zac Kline and Blair Baker from Missing Bolts Productions and Caridad Svich of NoPassport Press: “As theatremakers, we have the ability to bring together many singular unique voices toward a common goal. We have invited some of the most admired theatre artists worldwide to participate; to share our grief, our anger, our hope and our desire to combat the violence we are now living with on a daily basis.” Zac Kline and Blair Baker, Missing Bolts Productions. “Making some healing art, some fiery art, some work that just says we can rise up from and through collective mourning.” Caridad Svich.

The FREE tix will likely go quickly, at: https://boston-court.ticketleap.com/after-orlando-bc/
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STUFF STILL AHEAD: REMNANTS FROM THE "OLD DAYS" OF THE GUIDE DOING A MUSIC CALENDAR


The Guide no longer does its amazing annotated music calendar, BUT there were still things in queued-up when we stopped, back on Oct. 28th. We will continue to list those events until the last one happens. Here they are.

Festivals, Concerts, whatever else that's appealing -- stuff we've already rounded-up for a look ahead


Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the festivals, the concerts, and everything else, listed chronologically.
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Fri, Sat, Sun, ongoing...
11 am-All day "LOS ANGELES FINE ART SHOW" is a new event running every Fri, Sat, & Sun, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 90015; 213-741-1151; www.lacclink.com.
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It brings Art Galleries - Art Museums - Arts & Culture. The Los Angeles Fine Art Show, a new art fair dedicated to historic and contemporary traditional works, has just launched in conjunction with the LA Art Show.
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Tix: $20 at the door, or advance at: www.losangelesfineartshow.com
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...through Dec 11:
World premiere engagement of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sat, Nov 19:
8-10 pm "PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS at the Grange" at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos. Tix, $15 advance, at http://bluegrasswest.com/tickets.htm or at The Book Loft in Solvang. Traditional bluegrass from TBFC "Music Legend" Peter Feldmann, David West, Tom Lee, and Blaine Sprouse.
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Sun, Nov 20:
7 pm "DYLANFEST LIVE" CD Release Concert at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035. The new CD features 14 live tracks performed by HARD RAIN at Dylanfests from 2015 and 2016. band co-leader Renee Safier says, "You can play this one in your car and rock out on the way to work!" CDs are $15 plus $4 shipping. If ordered in advance at: www.andyandrenee.com/albums.php
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Doors at 6 pm, opening act at 7 pm, Dylanfest host band HARD RAIN plays at 8 pm. Tix, $20, advance, at: www.saintrocke.com/event/1338181-andy-renee-hard-rain-hermosa-beach
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Fri, Nov 25:
7:30 pm Monthly "SEA SHANTY SING" at The Whale & Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-832-0363.
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Sat, Dec 3:
5-8 pm 6th annual “HOLIDAYS ON THE HOMESTEAD” brings Cowboy Songs, a Chili Cook-off, Crafters, and more, at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park, at 15701 East Avenue M; a Lancaster address that's 20 miles from that town, and near Lake Los Angeles. Info, www.AVIM.parks.ca.gov; 661-946-3055.
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Stay warm around the blazing bonfire while cowboy-singer MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, “The Saddle Serenader”, croons the romantic poetry about life on the range that cattlemen composed by day during their journeys across the old west, and then shared around the campfire when the sun went down. Michael has performed traditional cowboy songs and poetry for many years at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and other events around the country.
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Featuring live acoustic music around a campfire, the museum, originally a 1930’s homestead, and its historic grounds, will be decorated in vintage holiday style. A chili cook-off, tours of the grounds, a country craft boutique, real cowboy coffee brewed over the fire, and hot chocolate or cider for the kids make for a nice evening. Explore the unique hand-built museum and whimsical grounds at night, with soft lighting and the smell of fresh greenery, and the wintery sky sparkling over the desert.
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The country craft boutique features unique gift ideas, made by local artists. The crafters carry on the artistic tradition of Howard Arden Edwards, who built the Indian Museum to display his collection of American Indian artifacts. The Craftsman-style building is decorated with his colorful representations of Indian culture and creative hand-made furniture.
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Rose Edwards was known for her tasty rib-sticking chili and cornbread feasts at their holiday celebrations. Try the chili cook-off entries and Rose’s original 1930 Christmas Chili recipe, complemented by delicious cornbread generously provided by The Lemon Leaf Café.
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The Chili Cook-off is still open to competitor sign-ups, and vendors are still being accepted. Contact Jean Rhyne at 661-946-6900 or Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov for information.
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This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, which provides funding to help keep the museum open. Event is rain or shine to support the museum!
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Event admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and ages 5 and under are free.
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Cell phones are iffy out there, so here are directions. From Fwy 14, take Avenue K east 17 miles, turn right on 150th Street East for two miles, then left on East Avenue M. The museum is on the left, at the foot of the big rocky butte.
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm WITCHER, RECUPIDO, AND LEVITT, featuring the nucleus of the Witcher Brothers, Dennis Witcher and Tony Recupido, joined by the fine banjo of Dan Levitt, play the Pasadena Folk Music Society series at Caltech in Pasadena. Park free in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar. Call the Caltech Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm, at 626-395-4652, or buy tickets online or at the door (if any remain). www.Pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.
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Sat, Dec 3:
9 pm: THE COUNT BASIE SEPTET, presented by The World Stage Performance Gallery on The World Stage, 4321 Degnan, Leimert Park (Los Angeles). Tix $15-$20. The Count Basie Orchestra, founded over 80 years ago, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz orchestra in the world. The orchestra continues to tour the world spreading its unique brand of swing. In early December The Count Basie Orchestra will be in Los Angeles to record its latest collection of music. During their stint at Capitol Records several of the band members will break from the recording to "stretch out" at the venerable World Stage Performance Gallery co-founded by master drummer Billy Higgins and consummate poet Kamau Daaood. This is a historic, limited engagement. One night only. ** Presale tickets are $15, available before Nov 1.
** General Admission tix are $20 thru Dec 2, 2016. Tickets at the door, subject to availability.
** Because seating for this historic, limited engagement is limited, patrons are advised to purchase tickets in advance, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-count-basie-septet-the-world-stage-tickets-27344172155?aff=erellivmlt
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Sun, Dec 4:
ANDREA BOCELLI plays the Honda Center in Anaheim.
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Tue, Dec 27:
3:30 & 7:30 pm TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA plays two Southern Cal shows during its annual national holiday tour, both at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is an American progressive rock band founded in 1996 by Paul O'Neill. The Washington Post has called them "an arena-rock juggernaut", describing their music as "Pink Floyd meets The Who and Andrew Lloyd Weber." 2014 marks the first time they will be touring their all new live rock opera “The Christmas Attic”. This new show features songs that have never been performed live as well as fan favorites including 'Wizards In Winter, 'Requiem' and 'Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24'". TSO has played more than 1,600 shows for more than 13 million fans, cementing itself as one of the world's biggest rock acts. Tix at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/780815?wt.mc_id=EML_NTF1038455_4
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Mar 7 & 8, 2017:
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS with TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE play Staples Center.
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May 27, 2017:
2nd show added: "BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS: The Final Performances with special guests AL JARDINE and BLONDIE CHAPLIN," at the Hollywood Pantages."
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Tix available now. You nay get some advantage by using the password: PETSOUNDS
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