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This is our EVENTS edition. A separate NEWS FEATURES edition will be along shortly.
LATE ADDITIONS WITHIN... bunches of CINCO DE MAYO festivals, concerts, events, happening Saturday and/or Sunday, May 4-5...
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THIS EDITION contains:
■ Ticket Alerts.
♡ ONGOING Events.
☆ DATE-SPECIFIC Events, from festivals to concerts to club gigs to film screenings and more.
Let's get started!
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■ TICKET ALERTS...
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On Sale Saturday, May 4, at 11 am:
VAN MORRISON with MELODY GARDOT, at the Santa Barbara Bowl on October 5, 2019.
* TIX at this link, or your usual sources.
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON plays Aug 24, 7:30 pm, at the Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Dr, Burbank CA 91501
* Get tix NOW at: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/kris-kristofferson-the-strangers/event/0900566DF90E6834
More at: www.starlightbowl.com
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♡ ONGOING EVENTS...
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...some ending soon, some impending.
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ONGOING, Wed, Apr 17, through May 19:
8 pm - “FALSETTOS” a musical from New York, opens tonight at the L.A. Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Av, downtown Los Angeles, CA.
* This is the Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by James Lapine, from the book by Lapine and William Finn with Finn’s music and lyrics.
* It's “a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family.”
* TIX: $30 to $135, at 213-972-4400 or www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Ongoing: Thu-Sun, Apr 18-May 5; LIVE THEATRE w/ LIVE MUSIC:
7 or 8 pm - "BACK BOG BEAST BAIT" by SAM SHEPARD plays at the Yard Theater, 4319 Melrose Av (at Heliotrope by LACC), Los Angeles CA 90029
* PAUL LACQUES (I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.) is performing the music, live for each show.
* It's a fresh, compelling take on an early and enigmatic work by Sam Shepard. Brought to you by alumni of the USC MFA Acting program and Padua/Shepard and the Avant-Garde.
* The setting: a shack in a swamp. A woman hires two gunslingers to help her defend her home against a mysterious and ravenous beast intent on destroying the human race. Everyone feels the presence of the beast, but no one can prove it's real. Maybe the only way to protect ourselves is to lay our bodies bare on the altar and call forth our worst fears, our biggest regrets, and the baddest evil we can dream up.
* Produced by Scavengers, "a collective of artists who value the gritty, sensory worlds Sam Shepard spent his life meticulously creating."
* Performances:
• Friday April 19, 2019 - 8 pm
• Saturday April 20, 2019 - 8 pm
• Sunday April 21, 2019 - 7 pm
• Thursday April 25, 2019 - 8 pm
• Friday April 26, 2019 - 8 pm
• Saturday April 27, 2019 - 8 pm
• Sunday April 28, 2019 - 7 pm
• Thursday May 2, 2019 - 8 pm
• Friday May 3, 2019 - 8 pm
• Saturday May 4, 2018, 8 pm (Paul won't play this one, he's got a Hawks gig)
• Sunday May 5, 2019 - 7 pm
* The play runs 80 minutes with no intermission.
* Tickets are $20 and space is limited. Reserve seats online.
* TIX: www.backbog.bpt.me
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Ongoing, Apr 25 through May 26:
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL "AMALUNA" makes its L.A. run for a month in front of Battleship IOWA on the L.A. Waterfront in San Pedro, CA.
* DISCOUNT TIX: get 15% off individual tickets with promo code SANPEDRO* at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna
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ONGOING, through May 12:
"40 YEARS OF ALIEN: 40th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT AND FILM SCREENINGS" in the George Lucas Building Lobby, on the University Park Campus of USC, Los Angeles, CA
* Multiple events in a series; Admission to each is free, but require free reservations. Check for schedule of events and reservation information (not yet posted at our press time), at:
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of 20th Century Fox’s Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, the USC School of Cinematic Arts will host an exhibit of props, costumes, models, artwork, designs, merchandise, comics, and ephemera from the Alien franchise. In conjunction with the exhibition, Alien films will be screened throughout the Spring 2019 semester.
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MUSEUM OF DREAM SPACE (MODS) grand opening is May 15, 2019.
* Advance tix at a 25% discount are available now.
* MODS is the first museum in the US that's focused on exhibiting digital art.
* The design concept of MODS is illuminated by art design from Yayoi Kusama (famous for "infinite rooms") and the global development of digital art.
* The aim of MODS is to provide an immersive, magical and unique art experience to visitors.
* DISCOUNT TIX at: https://modsla.com/
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THE FIRST "UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE" in L.A., presented by the Museum of Illusions, holds its Grand Opening today at 6751 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood CA 90028
* As the Monty Python line goes, "And now for something completely different."
* Featuring interactive upside down rooms: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and more.
* Their promo contends that "You’ll amaze your friends and family when they see you dancing on the ceiling. You won’t be bored sitting on the couch when it’s hanging above you!"
* Uh huh. When you install a live band hanging upside down from the ceiling, call us.
* Here's their video, for the easily amused: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ko2edli37yxeri3/UDH.mov?dl=0
* If you wanna go, get 20% off Pre-Sale Tickets now, at: https://laillusions.com/upside-down-house/
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OPENING May 19... Ongoing: May 19, 2019–Jan 5, 2020:
Art exhibition: "COYOTE LEAVES THE RES: THE ART OF HARRY FONSECA" at the Autry Museum of the American West, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park, at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
* Featuring paintings, sketches, and lithographs, this exhibition focuses on the recurring figure of Coyote, a trickster, shape shifter, and storyteller capable of moving undetected between different worlds.
* Fonseca was an instrumental force in reshaping Native art with his trademark blend of traditional imagery, contemporary experience, and vibrant color and form. As he used his art to explore both his personal journey and the role of history in shaping Native consciousness in the present, Fonseca sought to expand definitions of American Indian art and to shatter the expectations and stereotypes that had long confined it.
* As both a gay man and a person of mixed heritage, Fonseca used his work as a vehicle for self-discovery a means of navigating different aspects of his life and identity during a time when ideas about Native peoples were often driven by outside forces, including commercial markets, tourism, and historical clichés.
* RUNS May 19, 2019–January 5, 2020 in the Autry's George Montgomery Gallery.
* Opens daily at 10 am. Closes Tue-Fri at 4 pm, Sat & Sun at 5 pm.
* TIX: included with regular museum admission.
* More: https://theautry.org/exhibitions/coyote-leaves-res-art-harry-fonseca
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ONGOING, Sundays:
10 am-2 pm - THE GENTLE BARN welcomes visitors, and makes a great Earth Day or Easter destination, at 15825 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390; www.gentlebarn.org/california/
* Go hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys, and enjoy a beautiful day at the Gentle Barn.
* To ensure that the smaller animals in the upper barnyard don't feel stressed or overcrowded, groups are allowed to go into the upper barnyard after a presentation.
* Out of respect for the animals, do not bring any dairy, egg, meat, poultry, or seafood onto the property.
* This is an outdoor farm environment; it's recommended all guests wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and plenty of sunscreen. Be sure to bring plenty of water for your group.
* TIX (Donation) adults $22, kids $12. Website above.
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☆ DATE-SPECIFIC EVENTS...
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...festivals to concerts to club gigs to film screenings and more. If folky-Americana-ish / acoustic renaissance / film-video-sound-lovers and other creative types are apt to like it, then it's in here. Along with plenty of opportunities to broaden one's horizons...
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Friday
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Fri-Sun, May 3-5, FESTIVAL:
11 am - 1st ever "BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL" at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, 137 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277
* This 3-day event features A-list headliners, including Willie Nelson, and celebrates Southern California beach culture.
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* CAN'T GO?
WATCH IT LIVE ONLINE at: https://beachlifefestival.com/live/
* This new festival, debuting this year, has been "planned & executed as a pioneer ‘content-first’ event — meaning all music performances, exhibits, layouts, and other pieces of the festival will be imagined and planned with media-rich focus," say its organizers. Hence, the live online feed.
* Uniquely: this new festival has a partnership with "World Surf League" (WSL) to host the 19th annual 2019 "Big Wave Surf Awards." On Thu, May 2nd, surfers and surf enthusiasts from all over the globe gathered on the festival grounds for the annual pro-surfing event that showcased the most talented surfers in the world, and honored the most remarkable surfing accomplishments of the year. (Memo yourself for 2020.)
* TIX / Passes for the festival are of several types. There's even an "Admiral Pass Boat Mooring Pass" to attend on the water. At all ticket levels, children age 5 and under are free. Daytime general admission allows in & out only until 4 pm, VIP tix and individual evening tix for concert headliners.
* Runs: Fri 11 am-10 pm; Sat 11 am-10 pm; Sun 11 am-9 pm.
* See you on the sand!
* TIX and info on all levels of admission: https://beachlifefestival.com/
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6:30 pm-10 pm - Annual "TASTE OF MEXICO" at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton, CA 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org
* Start your CINCO DE MAYO weekend with the third iteration of this ultra popular event. Partnering with the Consulate of Mexico in Santa Ana, the Muck brings the finest Mexican Chefs for "an evening of luxurious gluttony."
* Whether you’re looking for a perfected version of the traditional burrito, or a grasshopper and salsa taco, this is a culinary adventure.
* TIX ARE LIMITED, $45 - no discounts, & will sell-out early:
https://themuck.org/programing/2019/5/3/taste-of-mexico
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8 pm - HAWAIIAN STAR: MICHAEL KEALE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "A lovely show. Great voice like molasses and honey. Hawaiian style as in the 1940’s. Audience loved it and him. This is a world class show…” NO MATTER WHICH STYLE OF MUSIC YOU LIKE…THIS IS FOR YOU. TELL FRIENDS ....Completely charming show. Aw, shucks style and just talks about the show and what is doing and his life. All deep into Hawaiian culture and music. AN ABSOLUTE WINNER AND MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. BIG STAR. WE ONLY GET HIM ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS. DO NOT MISS."
* Michael’s debut album "Remember" was released in July, 2010. Featuring Michael’s crooning, silken bass vocals, "Remember" received positive response from fans for its mix of music from Hawai'i’s past and present.
* Songs like “‘Ahulili”, and “Kamalani O Keaukaha”, as well as traditional English standards such as “Waik’k?” and “The Way You Look Tonight”, earned Michael two prestigious "N’ H’k? Hanohano Award" nominations in 2011 for “Island Album of the Year”, and “Most Promising Artist."
* This is a full show, obviously with music, maybe with dance, and amusing stories and patter.
* For more than forty years, Michael Keale has been entertaining audiences throughout Hawaii and the Mainland U.S. with his own special brand of Traditional and Contemporary Hawaiian music, American standards, and Jazz. Michael's velvety smooth vocals and soothing melodies truly share the Spirit of Aloha, just like his Uncle Moe Keale, and cousin Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo’ole before him. Please join Michael and friends as they present a wonderful evening of music, hula, and storytelling! He uses ukulele and guitars with both regular and slack-key tunings.
* TIX, $20.
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Fri, May 3; Thu-Sat, May 2-4:
8 pm - "VILLEGAS: MASTER OF GUITAR" with the featured Bandoneon and PACIFIC SYMPHONY at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa CA
* Be swept away by the romantic charm of the guitar as Pacific Symphony embarks on a special celebration of this popular instrument. A festival produced by the “master of guitar” Pablo Sáinz-Villegas takes you on a journey to Spain with Joaquín Rodrigo’s "Concierto de Aranjuez," inspired by the real-life royal Spanish palace.
* Enjoy image magnrification on the venue's big screens during the concert for a closer look at the artists.
* ARTISTS:
• Carlos Izcaray, conductor
• Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar and festival producer
• Daniel Binelli, bandoneon
• Pacific Symphony
* See the Guide's news feature on the bandoneon -- an enormous accordion featured in this concert.
* PROGRAM
◇ RAVEL: "Rapsodie Espagnole"
◇ RODRIGO: "Concierto de Aranjuez"
◇ PIAZZOLLA: "Libertango" for Guitar and Strings
◇ ABREU: “Tico-Tico no Fubá” for Guitar and Strings
◇ UNKNOWN: "Romance" from "Jeux Interdits"
◇ PIAZZOLLA: "Sinfonía Buenos Aires" Op. 15
* GO EARLY for the Preview Talk with Alan Chapman at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm.
* The three nights of this concert are the centerpiece of a GUITAR FESTIVAL sponsored by Pacific Symphony. Here's the rest of the schedule:
GUITAR RECITAL
Don't miss the solo guitar recital with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas at 4 pm on Saturday, May 4 in the Samueli Theater. Tickets are just $15.
*** Related events... GUITAR MUSIC ON THE JULIANNE AND GEORGE ARGYROS PLAZA
* May 2 & 3 • 6:30 to 7:45 pm: Three guitarists from Cal State Fullerton — Cody Noriega, Brighton Plante and Daniel Monaghan — will be performing on the Plaza stage. Admission is free.
* May 4 • 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Marty Schwartz will be hosting a 2-hour celebration of guitar in popular music on the Plaza stage. Admission is free.
* Marty Schwartz is an acclaimed guitar teacher on YouTube with over one million subscribers.
* His instructional videos get over eight million views a month. Marty says he is proud to be partnering with Pacific Symphony to present a celebration of The Electric Guitar.
* Marty and his band will be playing in a host of styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country. The show will also feature four of Marty’s talented young students, along with special guest, American Idol finalist, Elliott Yamin. There may also be a few surprises in store for the show’s finale.
* It promises to be an evening you won't soon forget.
* TIX: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert/villegas-guitar
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Fri, May 3, RESCHEDULED:
8 pm - JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET will NOT play tonight in the famous music hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405
* The concert has been RESCHEDULED to Fri, Aug 23rd at 8 pm.
* McCabe's says, "If you already purchased tickets, you can exchange them for the August performance." If you would like a refund, contact them at 310-828-4497.
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Fri, May 3; Thu-Sun, May 2-5, STAGEPLAY:
8 pm - ABBEY THEATRE'S "TWO PINTS" is a play set in Ireland, at The Red Room, Chapter One, 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
* Runs Thu to Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm.
* Tickets, advance: $20 General; $15 Santa Ana Residents; $12 Student with ID.
* $25 at the door
* Info and tix: www.santaanasites.com
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Fri, May 3:
9 pm - RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN END, plus THE HAWtTHORNS, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City CA 90230
* Catch Rick Shea here or at the annual "Sierra Madre Art Fair" on Sun, May 5th, before he goes on tour to Ireland and the UK.
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Saturday
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"STAR WARS DAY" is officially proclaimed today by the City of Los Angeles -- as in, "May the Fourth be with you." Though the charm is considerably dimmed when you learn the proclamation is tied to the megabuck opening of the new "Stars War Land" attraction at the shockingly overpriced Disney Theme Park. (It used to be known as Disneyland, when you could afford to go without worrying whether it was taking your rent, mortgage, second child's indentured servitude, or car payment.)
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Remember to check yesterday's listings for FESTIVALS running through the weekend. In TODAY'S listings, only Festivals that START Saturday are listed, and those appear first, followed by concerts & other events, listed by start time.
8 pm - JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET will NOT play tonight in the famous music hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405
* The concert has been RESCHEDULED to Fri, Aug 23rd at 8 pm.
* McCabe's says, "If you already purchased tickets, you can exchange them for the August performance." If you would like a refund, contact them at 310-828-4497.
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Fri, May 3; Thu-Sun, May 2-5, STAGEPLAY:
8 pm - ABBEY THEATRE'S "TWO PINTS" is a play set in Ireland, at The Red Room, Chapter One, 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
* Runs Thu to Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm.
* Tickets, advance: $20 General; $15 Santa Ana Residents; $12 Student with ID.
* $25 at the door
* Info and tix: www.santaanasites.com
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Fri, May 3:
9 pm - RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN END, plus THE HAWtTHORNS, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City CA 90230
* Catch Rick Shea here or at the annual "Sierra Madre Art Fair" on Sun, May 5th, before he goes on tour to Ireland and the UK.
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Saturday
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"STAR WARS DAY" is officially proclaimed today by the City of Los Angeles -- as in, "May the Fourth be with you." Though the charm is considerably dimmed when you learn the proclamation is tied to the megabuck opening of the new "Stars War Land" attraction at the shockingly overpriced Disney Theme Park. (It used to be known as Disneyland, when you could afford to go without worrying whether it was taking your rent, mortgage, second child's indentured servitude, or car payment.)
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Remember to check yesterday's listings for FESTIVALS running through the weekend. In TODAY'S listings, only Festivals that START Saturday are listed, and those appear first, followed by concerts & other events, listed by start time.
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Sat, May 4; Fri & Sat, May 3 & 4, FREE FESTIVAL:
10 am-10 pm - "UNION STATION 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION" at Union Station Los Angeles, 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* When it opened in 1939 as Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal, it was the last of the great train stations built in America. Three railroads each had their own separate station until then -- the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Be, the Southern Pacific, and the Union Pacific.
* Designed in a bold combination of Mission Revival,
Art Deco, Moderne, and other architechtectural elements, the station was as dramatic then as it is now. It was nearly torn down in the early 1970s, as passenger trains had all but vanished until the coming of Amtrak and the later commuter rail renaissance.
* Now, we celebrate all the station has been, and all it will yet become.
* At 10 am and 11 am on Saturday, docents from Metro Arts will be conducting two art and architecture tours to showcase the splendor of the station. Tours will start in the station’s East Portal ajacent to the aquarium.
* From 3:30-9 pm, the Historic Ticket Concourse will become a hub of live entertainment featuring some of L.A.’s favorite bands including 30s and 40s jazz classics from Hothouse, big band funk from Phil Ranelin, Ska from Western Standard and the pan-Latin sound of Buyepongo.
* Unfortunately, the three best bands all played a shorter celebration schedule on Friday:
CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS, THE NEW RECESSIONAIRES, and JAZZY ASH.
* There's food sand cocktail specials, an operating modular model railroad, limited-edition Union Station anniversary T-shirts and merchandise.
* From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the North Patio will be transformed into a Family Fun Zone including a Griffith Park Travel Town activity corner, a Giggle Factory play zone and a kids’ concert series featuring a workshop from Rhythm Child and performances from Angel Bird and Jazzy Ash.
* From 10 am-8 pm the station’s majestic South Patio will become a lively marketplace showcasing local artists and artisans with L.A.-inspired art, crafts and gifts including Angel City Press, Lit Soul Candles and Self Help Graphics and featuring live music from Soul Fab (DJs John Gregory) SOL!D Selectors ( DJ Mick Cole), DJ Funky Soul, urban soul from KCRW’s Raul Campos (with guest DJs) and performances from Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles and Latin soul band Jungle Fire.
* A Living Gallery will feature an electronic photo retrospective of the station’s storied past.
* The city’s hottest food trucks and a festive picnic area will provide guests with a diverse and delicious taste of L.A. throughout the day.
* Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus and several municipal bus lines. Use the Trip Planner at metro.net for routes and connections. Car and bicycle parking are also available on site.
* IF YOU GO, be sure to go across the street to partake of the FREE "CINCO DE MAYO ON OLVERA STREET," on Olvera Street and the adjoining Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles; see listing.
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, CINCO DE MAYO event:
9 am-5 pm - "146th annual CINCO DE MAYO ON OLVERA STREET," on Olvera Street and the adjoining Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213-485 6855
* THE MOST historically significant location for celebrating Cinco de Mayo is Olvera Street.
* The site where L.A. was founded in 1781 hosts its annual centerpiece free weekend / plaza festival from 9 am-5 pm all weekend, May 4-5.
* Enjoy traditional Mexican music and dance along with exhibitors and, of course, you can eat tasty Mexican food.
* Just across the street from Union Station.
* Enjoy excellent atmosphere, drinks, and food on Olvera Street.
* Museums are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm.
* Special weekend entertainment for both Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019.
* FREE entertainment runs from 11 am to 8 pm.
* Ballet folklorico, mariachi, solo singers, danzantes, and more, plus children's activities that include bounce-house inflatables detracting from the historical ambiance.
* FREE except for what you eat or take home.
* IF YOU GO ON SATURDAY , be sure to walk across the street to partake of the FREE
10 am-10 pm - "UNION STATION 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION." See listing.
* More info for THIS event: 213-485-8372 or https://elpueblo.lacity.org/blog/cinco-de-mayo-0
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Sat, May 4; Fri & Sat, May 3 & 4, FREE FESTIVAL:
10 am-10 pm - "UNION STATION 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION" at Union Station Los Angeles, 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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| Then and now -- still vital. |
* When it opened in 1939 as Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal, it was the last of the great train stations built in America. Three railroads each had their own separate station until then -- the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Be, the Southern Pacific, and the Union Pacific.
* Designed in a bold combination of Mission Revival,
* Now, we celebrate all the station has been, and all it will yet become.
* At 10 am and 11 am on Saturday, docents from Metro Arts will be conducting two art and architecture tours to showcase the splendor of the station. Tours will start in the station’s East Portal ajacent to the aquarium.
* Unfortunately, the three best bands all played a shorter celebration schedule on Friday:
CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS, THE NEW RECESSIONAIRES, and JAZZY ASH.
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| Sailors during WW II rested between trains in the same leather and wood seating you do. |
* From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the North Patio will be transformed into a Family Fun Zone including a Griffith Park Travel Town activity corner, a Giggle Factory play zone and a kids’ concert series featuring a workshop from Rhythm Child and performances from Angel Bird and Jazzy Ash.
* From 10 am-8 pm the station’s majestic South Patio will become a lively marketplace showcasing local artists and artisans with L.A.-inspired art, crafts and gifts including Angel City Press, Lit Soul Candles and Self Help Graphics and featuring live music from Soul Fab (DJs John Gregory) SOL!D Selectors ( DJ Mick Cole), DJ Funky Soul, urban soul from KCRW’s Raul Campos (with guest DJs) and performances from Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles and Latin soul band Jungle Fire.
* A Living Gallery will feature an electronic photo retrospective of the station’s storied past.
* The city’s hottest food trucks and a festive picnic area will provide guests with a diverse and delicious taste of L.A. throughout the day.
* Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus and several municipal bus lines. Use the Trip Planner at metro.net for routes and connections. Car and bicycle parking are also available on site.
* IF YOU GO, be sure to go across the street to partake of the FREE "CINCO DE MAYO ON OLVERA STREET," on Olvera Street and the adjoining Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles; see listing.
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9 am-5 pm - "146th annual CINCO DE MAYO ON OLVERA STREET," on Olvera Street and the adjoining Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213-485 6855
* THE MOST historically significant location for celebrating Cinco de Mayo is Olvera Street.
* The site where L.A. was founded in 1781 hosts its annual centerpiece free weekend / plaza festival from 9 am-5 pm all weekend, May 4-5.
* Just across the street from Union Station.
* Enjoy excellent atmosphere, drinks, and food on Olvera Street.
* Museums are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm.
* Special weekend entertainment for both Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019.
* FREE entertainment runs from 11 am to 8 pm.
* Ballet folklorico, mariachi, solo singers, danzantes, and more, plus children's activities that include bounce-house inflatables detracting from the historical ambiance.
* FREE except for what you eat or take home.
* IF YOU GO ON SATURDAY , be sure to walk across the street to partake of the FREE
10 am-10 pm - "UNION STATION 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION." See listing.
* More info for THIS event: 213-485-8372 or https://elpueblo.lacity.org/blog/cinco-de-mayo-0
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| Tina Chong's 11x14 oil painting, "Golden Dreams." |
9:30 am-5 pm - 57th annual "SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR" in Memorial Park, 222 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre, CA
* Live music on the main (permanent) park stage and the temporary festival stage always includes Folk-Americana, roots, and acoustic in several genres.
* Enjoy a FREE day of art and music, with food trucks and vendors on hand selling everything from paintings, sculpture, and photography to ceramics and garden and house plants in crafted containers.
* LATE ADDITIONS... all about the acoustic music on two stages, and more...
* 100 juried artists display an array of paintings, sculptures, photography, and fine art and fine crafts.
* Food vendors always offer a tasty variety here.
* STAGE SCHEDULES:
◇ Saturday, Bandshell stage:
⊙ 11 am-1 pm — Evan Marshall — Mandolin Virtuoso, Continental European and American Music
⊙ 2 pm-4 pm — McMains — Singer-Songwriter Americana Pop and Celtic Soul
◇ Saturday, Southeast Lawn:
⊙ 10 am-noon — TBA
⊙ 1 pm-3 pm — Tom Corbett and Bill Knopf — Mandolin, Vocals and Banjo, Original Styles of Bluegrass
◇ Sunday, Bandshell stage:
⊙ 11 am-1 pm — Steve Trovato and Tim Kobza — Extraordinary Jazz-Rock-Country-Vocal Guitar Duo
⊙ 2 pm-4 pm — Rick Shea — Country Style American Music; before he goes on tour to Ireland and the UK, Rick plays an acoustic show here with Dave Hall & Stephen Patt. (Or catch him Friday night, May 3, at The Cinema Bar, with The HawtThorns.)
◇ Sunday, Southeast Lawn:
⊙ 10 am-noon — Banna Beag Mall — Irish/Celtic Band
⊙ 1 pm-3 pm — Jean Sudbury — Charming Eclectic Mix of Music and Instruments
* This long-running festival is produced by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, to benefit the town's library, located right next door. You can also dive-in to the delightful USED BOOK SALE, held during the festival.
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Noon-6 pm - "OBAMA BOULEVARD NAMING CELEBRATION" in honor of the 44th President of the United States, in Lehmert Park / Los Angeles, CA.
* Running 3-1/2 miles from Culver City to mid-city L.A., it is the official renaming of Rodeo Road, which runs from Jefferson Boulevard to Arlington Avenue.
* Earlier this year, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved Council President Herb Wesson's renaming proposal.
* The location is home to Rancho Cienega Park, where in 2007 then-Senator Obama held a rally en route to his historic run to the presidency.
* All-day festival features live music, food trucks, vendors; ceremony with speeches and political and entertainment celebrities.
* The choice of entertainment is "urban," and not at all acoustic or Americana. But it is free. It includes performers Doug E. Fresh, Yo-Yo, BJ The Chicago Kid, Battlecat, Kurupt, Alex Isley, Gavlyn, T-Lyons, Baby S, DJ Tee, Verbs, Dj Qwesscoast and more.
* IF YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND JUST THE CEREMONY, that happens at 5 pm.
* The location selected for the ceremony and festival is where Obama Blvd will intersect Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd; tell your device it's at 5001 Rodeo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90016.
* This creates one of the most significant African American points of interest in the country.
* It establishes a "Presidential Row” -- Washington Boulevard, Adams Boulevard, Jefferson Boulevard and Obama Boulevard, in America’s 2nd Largest City.
* Free.
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Annual "SOUTH TEXAS COWBOY GATHERING" in Seguin, TX
* It's a stellar cast of Western singer-songwriters.
* Alex Harvey, composer of hit songs like "Delta Dawn" and "Ruben James" will be leading the charge along with Mike Blakely, Trinity Seely, cowboy & blues harmonica champ Gary Allegretto, the charming Mikki Daniel, Jim Jones (Western Music Association "Male Performer of the Year," 2014) and his buddies Allan Chapman and Rodeo Kate, and cowboy poet/emcee, Straw Berry, will all be performing.
* The dance Saturday night will feature members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band.
* Click the poster to enlarge, and maybe put it on your list for next year.
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10:30 am-4:30 pm - "PETE SEEGER @ 100" at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas CA
* The Encinitas Library hosts a celebration of the late folk singer and clean water activist on the Centennial of his birth.
* Enjoy a family musical story time and fun interactive activities. Learn about clean water issues from a variety of local organizations, and find out how you can make a difference. Learn about Pete Seeger and his legacy, and sing-along as top local musicians perform Pete's music.
* Free, but it'll fill to capacity, so arrive early.
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Sat, May 4:
11 am-4 pm - "SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA" with live music at the Assistance League Pasadena's Craft Fair Gift Shop, 820 E California Bl, Pasadena CA; 626-449-2068
* Enjoy demonstrations by exhibitors, door prizes, music, and refreshments.
* All items sold at the store are lovingly made by senior exhibitors who receive 75% of sale proceeds. This Craft Fair is one of Assistance League of Pasadena's philanthropic programs.
* Items available for purchase include spring and summer decor, toys, children and baby items, jewelry, art work, and more.
* For information on other service programs and membership, email ALPasadena@sbcglobal.net
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Sat, May 4, CINCO DE MAYO event:
1 pm-2:30 pm - "MAKE YOUR OWN CINCO DE MAYO FLORAL DISPLAY" at the Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108; 626-405-2100
* The Huntington hosts this low-key but colorful holiday-related event, as the focus of this month’s two separate flower arranging workshops. One is for adults, the other for kids ages 7 and older.
* The registration fee of $45 includes one accompanying adult in the children's workshop. Separate registration for the adults-only class.
* TIX, https://www.huntington.org/
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* Enjoy demonstrations by exhibitors, door prizes, music, and refreshments.
* All items sold at the store are lovingly made by senior exhibitors who receive 75% of sale proceeds. This Craft Fair is one of Assistance League of Pasadena's philanthropic programs.
* Items available for purchase include spring and summer decor, toys, children and baby items, jewelry, art work, and more.
* For information on other service programs and membership, email ALPasadena@sbcglobal.net
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Sat, May 4, CINCO DE MAYO event:
1 pm-2:30 pm - "MAKE YOUR OWN CINCO DE MAYO FLORAL DISPLAY" at the Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108; 626-405-2100
* The Huntington hosts this low-key but colorful holiday-related event, as the focus of this month’s two separate flower arranging workshops. One is for adults, the other for kids ages 7 and older.
* The registration fee of $45 includes one accompanying adult in the children's workshop. Separate registration for the adults-only class.
* TIX, https://www.huntington.org/
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Sat, May 4, FILM EVENT:
1:30 pm - "WHAT IS A WESTERN? FILM SERIES" presents "LONE STAR" (1996), at the Autry Museum of the American West, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park, at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
* Introduced by VIRGINIA SCHARFF, Distinguished Professor of History Emerita, University of New Mexico.
* Director John Sayles’ iconic film shows us the mysterious borderland where the Old West meets Modern America. In Frontera, Texas, a sheriff investigates an old murder and finds that along the town’s many frontiers, history will not stay buried. With fine acting by the film’s stars, as well as memorable turns by Frances McDormand and Kris Kristofferson, this “New Western” has become a classic.
* Stars Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, and Matthew McConaughey | Screened in 35mm | Rated R.
* TIX: included with museum admission; recommend you RESERVE YOUR THEATRE SEAT IN ADVANCE, at:
https://theautry.org/events/film-and-television/what-western-film-series-lone-star-1996
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1:30 pm - "WHAT IS A WESTERN? FILM SERIES" presents "LONE STAR" (1996), at the Autry Museum of the American West, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park, at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
* Introduced by VIRGINIA SCHARFF, Distinguished Professor of History Emerita, University of New Mexico.
* Director John Sayles’ iconic film shows us the mysterious borderland where the Old West meets Modern America. In Frontera, Texas, a sheriff investigates an old murder and finds that along the town’s many frontiers, history will not stay buried. With fine acting by the film’s stars, as well as memorable turns by Frances McDormand and Kris Kristofferson, this “New Western” has become a classic.
* Stars Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, and Matthew McConaughey | Screened in 35mm | Rated R.
* TIX: included with museum admission; recommend you RESERVE YOUR THEATRE SEAT IN ADVANCE, at:
https://theautry.org/events/film-and-television/what-western-film-series-lone-star-1996
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Sat, May 4:
2 pm & 8 pm - PASADENA SYMPHONY features the return of violinist ANNE AKIKO MEYERS with an L.A. premiere and conductor David Lockington with Anne and Beethoven's Fifth to close the indoor season at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena.
* Beloved violinist Anne Akiko Meyers returns with a remarkable new violin concerto by Grammy-nominated L.A. composer Adam Schoenberg, leading up to the four most famous notes in history with Beethoven’s infamous Fifth Symphony.
* program includes:
Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino
Adam Schoenberg: Orchard in Fog (for violin and orchestra)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
* TIX start at $35, available at 626-793-7172 or at: https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/beethoven-symphony-no-5/
* WATCH the vids at the link above -- it's free and quite worthwhile!
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Sat, May 4:
3 pm - THE CAPITOL STEPS musical-comedy troupe from Washington, DC, do two shows today for the "Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium (The Big "wedding cake" performance venue) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena CA.
* Political satire straight from the headlines.
* They have elevated political satire to an art form. Before "The Daily Show," "Full Frontal," and "The Colbert Report," this troupe gave their audiences laugh cramps with their cross-partisan lampooning.
* The Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize their employers, and haven't let up since. If you've been keeping with the news, you know there's no shortage of material. The troupe is coming back to Pasadena with a new show of musical and political comedy.
* "It doesn't matter if you're a Republican or Democrat, a snowflake, or a deplorable: neither side is safe from the group that puts the 'MOCK' in Democracy!"
* "The best musical satire on Washington I've ever seen!" — The Washington Times.
* More: www.capsteps.com
* Co-presented by Caltech and KPCC In Person.
* Tickets are going fast; get your seats now, at: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=CALTECH_MPV&pid=8688190#/event/8688190/ticketlist/
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Sat, May 4:
6 pm-9 pm - ANNUAL OUTDOOR CHILDRENS THEATER PRODUCTION at Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park, at 15701 E Ave M, inthe middle of nowhere but with a Lancaster, CA address.
* Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park and Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum host a performance of “The Owl and the Bear,” based on Ted Garcia’s version of a traditional Chumash story.
* The play is performed outdoors at the “Little Theatre of the Standing Rocks” by local Antelope Valley youth.
* "The Owl and the Bear" is a cautionary tale about the perils of vanity, in which Muhu the Owl’s need for admiration leads to her good looks being crushed during a big bear hug. Young actresses SAVANNAH MURGA will play the part of Muhu the Owl, and PRINCESS MAYFIELD will play Xus the Bear. Young actor Austi3n SZINTAI will play Coyote, and SHANNON BATU will play Slo the Eagle. SIENNA BATU will play Deer, and BLAKE BONAFEDE and ORAYA STEVENSON will play Rabbits.
* The history of theater at the museum dates back to 1932 when museum founder Howard A. Edwards wrote an Indian pageant which was performed outdoors, near the museum, annually from 1932 to 1935. Edwards’ drama students from Lincoln High School played the main roles, and local friends and neighbors played the secondary roles. Edwards named his outdoor stage "Theatre of the Standing Rocks."
* Food will be available for purchase from 6 pm until 9 pm, so you can enjoy dinner either before or after the play.
* The play starts at 7 pm and runs until 7:30 pm.
* After the performance, the museum will reopen until 9 pm. It's a rare opportunity to visit the museum at night, when all the lighting is substantially different.
* The event is a fundraiser for the "Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum."
* REGULAR MUSEUM HOURS are Sat & Sun only, 11 am-4 pm.
* More info, at 661-946-3055 (711 TTY relay service), or www.avim.parks.ca.gov
* Advance tickets are on sale at the Museum gift shop Sat & Sun from 11 am-4 pm. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door on a first-come first-served basis on May 4.
* TIX: $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12; age 5 and under are free. No pets.
* Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park exhibits over 3,000 rare objects from the Antelope Valley, California coast, Great Basin, and the Southwest. The Antelope Valley was an important four-way trade route at least 4,000 years ago. The trade route enriched the material and social resources to ancient Antelope Valley residents, allowing large villages to develop near the valley’s springs.
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Sat, May 4:
7 pm - JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* Venue impresario Bob Stane says: "We bring this ragtime, early jazz, Tin Pan Alley gang back over and over. Find out why. Guaranteed to please.” THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT AS IT HAS FOR OVER 10 YEARS.
* The charming and alarming Ms. Klein brings her biggest musical guns -- Parlor Boys John Reynolds, Corey Gemme, Marquis Howell and Randy Worltz. It does not get any better, with extreme wit being added to the songs and playing by the best in the business. Always a full house. Always more fun and music that you might expect.
* Ukulele Chanteuse Janet Klein always brings a rollicking retro feast for the ears, eyes and heart.
* Janet and her distinctive musician pals bring to life "Obscure, Naughty and Lovely tunes of the 1910s, 20s & 30s," delivering a bundle of spirited and inspired renditions of cleverly fun but forgotten Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, saucy bits, and late ragtime gems.
* Adding to the band's already extensive repertoire these merrymakers zestfully branch into obscure vaudeville and Vitaphone numbers, Hawaiian, Yiddish novelty tunes, French and Italian knock-out ballads. It's Ho-Do-Dee-Do Hotsy Totsy.
* TIX, $20.
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Sat, May 4:
7:30 pm - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. joined by TONY GILKYSON at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont CA 91711; http://www.folkmusiccenter.com
* A most excellent show comes to the far east side, with everyone's fave Tony Gilkyson opening and sitting in with this all-acoustic Hawks show.
* Doors at 7 for the best seats.
* TIX: $20, at 909-624-2928.
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* Beloved violinist Anne Akiko Meyers returns with a remarkable new violin concerto by Grammy-nominated L.A. composer Adam Schoenberg, leading up to the four most famous notes in history with Beethoven’s infamous Fifth Symphony.
* program includes:
Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino
Adam Schoenberg: Orchard in Fog (for violin and orchestra)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
* TIX start at $35, available at 626-793-7172 or at: https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/beethoven-symphony-no-5/
* WATCH the vids at the link above -- it's free and quite worthwhile!
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Sat, May 4:
3 pm - THE CAPITOL STEPS musical-comedy troupe from Washington, DC, do two shows today for the "Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium (The Big "wedding cake" performance venue) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena CA.
* Political satire straight from the headlines.
* They have elevated political satire to an art form. Before "The Daily Show," "Full Frontal," and "The Colbert Report," this troupe gave their audiences laugh cramps with their cross-partisan lampooning.
* The Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize their employers, and haven't let up since. If you've been keeping with the news, you know there's no shortage of material. The troupe is coming back to Pasadena with a new show of musical and political comedy.
* "It doesn't matter if you're a Republican or Democrat, a snowflake, or a deplorable: neither side is safe from the group that puts the 'MOCK' in Democracy!"
* "The best musical satire on Washington I've ever seen!" — The Washington Times.
* More: www.capsteps.com
* Co-presented by Caltech and KPCC In Person.
* Tickets are going fast; get your seats now, at: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=CALTECH_MPV&pid=8688190#/event/8688190/ticketlist/
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Sat, May 4:
6 pm-9 pm - ANNUAL OUTDOOR CHILDRENS THEATER PRODUCTION at Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park, at 15701 E Ave M, inthe middle of nowhere but with a Lancaster, CA address.
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| The ceiling in the original 1920s part of the museum. |
* The play is performed outdoors at the “Little Theatre of the Standing Rocks” by local Antelope Valley youth.
* "The Owl and the Bear" is a cautionary tale about the perils of vanity, in which Muhu the Owl’s need for admiration leads to her good looks being crushed during a big bear hug. Young actresses SAVANNAH MURGA will play the part of Muhu the Owl, and PRINCESS MAYFIELD will play Xus the Bear. Young actor Austi3n SZINTAI will play Coyote, and SHANNON BATU will play Slo the Eagle. SIENNA BATU will play Deer, and BLAKE BONAFEDE and ORAYA STEVENSON will play Rabbits.
* The history of theater at the museum dates back to 1932 when museum founder Howard A. Edwards wrote an Indian pageant which was performed outdoors, near the museum, annually from 1932 to 1935. Edwards’ drama students from Lincoln High School played the main roles, and local friends and neighbors played the secondary roles. Edwards named his outdoor stage "Theatre of the Standing Rocks."
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| It's a play staged by kids at a kid-friendly museum. |
* The play starts at 7 pm and runs until 7:30 pm.
* After the performance, the museum will reopen until 9 pm. It's a rare opportunity to visit the museum at night, when all the lighting is substantially different.
* The event is a fundraiser for the "Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum."
* REGULAR MUSEUM HOURS are Sat & Sun only, 11 am-4 pm.
* More info, at 661-946-3055 (711 TTY relay service), or www.avim.parks.ca.gov
* Advance tickets are on sale at the Museum gift shop Sat & Sun from 11 am-4 pm. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door on a first-come first-served basis on May 4.
* TIX: $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12; age 5 and under are free. No pets.
* Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park exhibits over 3,000 rare objects from the Antelope Valley, California coast, Great Basin, and the Southwest. The Antelope Valley was an important four-way trade route at least 4,000 years ago. The trade route enriched the material and social resources to ancient Antelope Valley residents, allowing large villages to develop near the valley’s springs.
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Sat, May 4:
7 pm - JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* Venue impresario Bob Stane says: "We bring this ragtime, early jazz, Tin Pan Alley gang back over and over. Find out why. Guaranteed to please.” THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT AS IT HAS FOR OVER 10 YEARS.
* The charming and alarming Ms. Klein brings her biggest musical guns -- Parlor Boys John Reynolds, Corey Gemme, Marquis Howell and Randy Worltz. It does not get any better, with extreme wit being added to the songs and playing by the best in the business. Always a full house. Always more fun and music that you might expect.
* Ukulele Chanteuse Janet Klein always brings a rollicking retro feast for the ears, eyes and heart.
* Janet and her distinctive musician pals bring to life "Obscure, Naughty and Lovely tunes of the 1910s, 20s & 30s," delivering a bundle of spirited and inspired renditions of cleverly fun but forgotten Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, saucy bits, and late ragtime gems.
* Adding to the band's already extensive repertoire these merrymakers zestfully branch into obscure vaudeville and Vitaphone numbers, Hawaiian, Yiddish novelty tunes, French and Italian knock-out ballads. It's Ho-Do-Dee-Do Hotsy Totsy.
* TIX, $20.
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Sat, May 4:
7:30 pm - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. joined by TONY GILKYSON at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont CA 91711; http://www.folkmusiccenter.com
* A most excellent show comes to the far east side, with everyone's fave Tony Gilkyson opening and sitting in with this all-acoustic Hawks show.
* Doors at 7 for the best seats.
* TIX: $20, at 909-624-2928.
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Sat, May 4:
7:30 pm - TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN play "Best of the Good Time Blues" for the "Camarillo Café Concert Series" at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo, CA 93010
* Flying Fish recording artists, each is each amazing in his own right; they perform together.
* Not an actual dining establishment, the Camarillo Café is a delightful, intimate, smoke-free and alcohol-free coffeehouse-style concert.
* Doors at 7 pm.
* TIX: Suggested donation: $25 at the door. No advance ticket sales, arrive early for preferred seating.
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Sat, May 4, CINCO DE MAYO event:
8 pm - LAS CAFETERAS with LA SONORA DINAMITA in concert at The Soraya, formerly the Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000; www.thesoraya.org
7:30 pm - TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN play "Best of the Good Time Blues" for the "Camarillo Café Concert Series" at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo, CA 93010
* Flying Fish recording artists, each is each amazing in his own right; they perform together.
* Not an actual dining establishment, the Camarillo Café is a delightful, intimate, smoke-free and alcohol-free coffeehouse-style concert.
* Doors at 7 pm.
* TIX: Suggested donation: $25 at the door. No advance ticket sales, arrive early for preferred seating.
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Sat, May 4, CINCO DE MAYO event:
8 pm - LAS CAFETERAS with LA SONORA DINAMITA in concert at The Soraya, formerly the Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000; www.thesoraya.org
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| Las Cafeteras in action. Andale! |
* The Guide has been a fan of Las Cafeteras since we watched them audition for the big Holiday Show in the Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion a few years back. They bring a party, East L.A.-style. Their songs are in Spanish and English, local and international, traditional and contemporary — these fiery musicians remix roots music and spoken word into an infectious style that brings audiences to their feet.
* The late addition of the opener, La Sonora Dinamita, brings a group known for their Spanish language megahits "Mi cucu" and "El Viejo del Sombrerón."
* TIX, $30 - $71.
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Sat, May 4:
8 pm - JACK WILLIAMS plays "RUSS & JULIE’S HOUSE CONCERTS" series in Oak Park CA (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area)
* Jack, a true legend as a performing songwriter, has a new CD, "Far Away, Long Ago." That and all his others are available at www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/discography.html
* Bring a potluck dessert to share.
* Reservations get directions at: rsvp@houseconcerts.us or info@houseconcerts.us
* More at: www.houseconcerts.us
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8 pm - JACK WILLIAMS plays "RUSS & JULIE’S HOUSE CONCERTS" series in Oak Park CA (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area)
* Jack, a true legend as a performing songwriter, has a new CD, "Far Away, Long Ago." That and all his others are available at www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/discography.html
* Bring a potluck dessert to share.
* Reservations get directions at: rsvp@houseconcerts.us or info@houseconcerts.us
* More at: www.houseconcerts.us
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Sat, May 4; Thu-Sat, May 2-4:
8 pm - "VILLEGAS: MASTER OF GUITAR" with the featured Bandoneon and PACIFIC SYMPHONY at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa CA
* Be swept away by the romantic charm of the guitar as Pacific Symphony embarks on a special celebration of this popular instrument. A festival produced by the “master of guitar” Pablo Sáinz-Villegas takes you on a journey to Spain with Joaquín Rodrigo’s "Concierto de Aranjuez," inspired by the real-life royal Spanish palace.
* Enjoy image magnrification on the venue's big screens during the concert for a closer look at the artists.
* ARTISTS:
• Carlos Izcaray, conductor
• Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar and festival producer
• Daniel Binelli, bandoneon
• Pacific Symphony
* See the Guide's news feature on the bandoneon -- an enormous accordion featured in this concert.
* PROGRAM
◇ RAVEL: "Rapsodie Espagnole"
◇ RODRIGO: "Concierto de Aranjuez"
◇ PIAZZOLLA: "Libertango" for Guitar and Strings
◇ ABREU: “Tico-Tico no Fubá” for Guitar and Strings
◇ UNKNOWN: "Romance" from "Jeux Interdits"
◇ PIAZZOLLA: "Sinfonía Buenos Aires" Op. 15
* GO EARLY for the Preview Talk with Alan Chapman at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm.
* The three nights of this concert are the centerpiece of a GUITAR FESTIVAL sponsored by Pacific Symphony. Here's the rest of the schedule:
GUITAR RECITAL
Don't miss the solo guitar recital with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas at 4 pm on Saturday, May 4 in the Samueli Theater. Tickets are just $15.
*** Related events... GUITAR MUSIC ON THE JULIANNE AND GEORGE ARGYROS PLAZA
* May 2 & 3 • 6:30 to 7:45 pm: Three guitarists from Cal State Fullerton — Cody Noriega, Brighton Plante and Daniel Monaghan — will be performing on the Plaza stage. Admission is free.
* May 4 • 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Marty Schwartz will be hosting a 2-hour celebration of guitar in popular music on the Plaza stage. Admission is free.
* Marty Schwartz is an acclaimed guitar teacher on YouTube with over one million subscribers.
* His instructional videos get over eight million views a month. Marty says he is proud to be partnering with Pacific Symphony to present a celebration of The Electric Guitar.
* Marty and his band will be playing in a host of styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country. The show will also feature four of Marty’s talented young students, along with special guest, American Idol finalist, Elliott Yamin. There may also be a few surprises in store for the show’s finale.
* It promises to be an evening you won't soon forget.
* TIX: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert/villegas-guitar
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* Be swept away by the romantic charm of the guitar as Pacific Symphony embarks on a special celebration of this popular instrument. A festival produced by the “master of guitar” Pablo Sáinz-Villegas takes you on a journey to Spain with Joaquín Rodrigo’s "Concierto de Aranjuez," inspired by the real-life royal Spanish palace.
* ARTISTS:
• Carlos Izcaray, conductor
• Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar and festival producer
• Daniel Binelli, bandoneon
• Pacific Symphony
* See the Guide's news feature on the bandoneon -- an enormous accordion featured in this concert.
* PROGRAM
◇ RAVEL: "Rapsodie Espagnole"
◇ RODRIGO: "Concierto de Aranjuez"
◇ PIAZZOLLA: "Libertango" for Guitar and Strings
◇ ABREU: “Tico-Tico no Fubá” for Guitar and Strings
◇ UNKNOWN: "Romance" from "Jeux Interdits"
◇ PIAZZOLLA: "Sinfonía Buenos Aires" Op. 15
* GO EARLY for the Preview Talk with Alan Chapman at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm.
* The three nights of this concert are the centerpiece of a GUITAR FESTIVAL sponsored by Pacific Symphony. Here's the rest of the schedule:
GUITAR RECITAL
Don't miss the solo guitar recital with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas at 4 pm on Saturday, May 4 in the Samueli Theater. Tickets are just $15.
*** Related events... GUITAR MUSIC ON THE JULIANNE AND GEORGE ARGYROS PLAZA
* May 2 & 3 • 6:30 to 7:45 pm: Three guitarists from Cal State Fullerton — Cody Noriega, Brighton Plante and Daniel Monaghan — will be performing on the Plaza stage. Admission is free.
* May 4 • 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Marty Schwartz will be hosting a 2-hour celebration of guitar in popular music on the Plaza stage. Admission is free.
* Marty Schwartz is an acclaimed guitar teacher on YouTube with over one million subscribers.
* His instructional videos get over eight million views a month. Marty says he is proud to be partnering with Pacific Symphony to present a celebration of The Electric Guitar.
* Marty and his band will be playing in a host of styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country. The show will also feature four of Marty’s talented young students, along with special guest, American Idol finalist, Elliott Yamin. There may also be a few surprises in store for the show’s finale.
* It promises to be an evening you won't soon forget.
* TIX: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert/villegas-guitar
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Sat, May 4; Thu-Sun, May 2-5, STAGEPLAY:
8 pm - ABBEY THEATRE'S "TWO PINTS" is a play set in Ireland, at The Red Room, Chapter One, 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
* Runs Thu to Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm.
* Tickets, advance: $20 General; $15 Santa Ana Residents; $12 Student with ID.
* $25 at the door
* Info and tix: www.santaanasites.com
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Sat, May 4: TIX AVAILABLE FOR 10 PM; 8 PM IS SOLD-OUT:
8 pm & 10 pm - DAVID LINDLEY plays the famous music hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405
* We've always been in awe of this guy who can play anything with strings.
* Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic."
* Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music.
* Lindley's electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources.
* Lindley incorporates an incredible array of stringed instruments including but not limited to Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chumbus, Middle Eastern oud, and Irish bouzouki.
* The eye-poppingly clad "Mr. Dave's" uncanny vocal mimicry and demented sense of humor make his onstage banter a highlight of the show.
* More at: www.mccabes.com
* TIX FOR 10 PM by phone only: 310-828-4497
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8 pm & 10 pm - DAVID LINDLEY plays the famous music hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405
* We've always been in awe of this guy who can play anything with strings.
* Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic."
* Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music.
* Lindley's electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources.
* Lindley incorporates an incredible array of stringed instruments including but not limited to Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chumbus, Middle Eastern oud, and Irish bouzouki.
* The eye-poppingly clad "Mr. Dave's" uncanny vocal mimicry and demented sense of humor make his onstage banter a highlight of the show.
* More at: www.mccabes.com
* TIX FOR 10 PM by phone only: 310-828-4497
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Today is "CINCO DE MAYO." Here's a great summation of the date's significance: "Although Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, the holiday basically was born in California – twice, in fact. While Mexican immigrant workers are said to have started Cinco de Mayo to celebrate Mexico’s surprising military triumph, the holiday then gained more prominence around 100 years later during the Chicano civil rights movement, which was particularly strong in California." -- Michael Berick, in laparent.com.
* We added a lot to our roundup of Cinco de Mayo events thanks to his feature article.
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Today is "CINCO DE MAYO." Here's a great summation of the date's significance: "Although Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, the holiday basically was born in California – twice, in fact. While Mexican immigrant workers are said to have started Cinco de Mayo to celebrate Mexico’s surprising military triumph, the holiday then gained more prominence around 100 years later during the Chicano civil rights movement, which was particularly strong in California." -- Michael Berick, in laparent.com.
* We added a lot to our roundup of Cinco de Mayo events thanks to his feature article.
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Remember to check yesterday's AND FRIDAY'S listings for FESTIVALS running through the weekend. In TODAY'S listings, only Festivals that START Sunday are listed, and those appear first, followed by concerts & other events, listed by start time.
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Sun, May 5, FESTIVAL:
29th annual "DYLANFEST" happens at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torino Plaza, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503.
* THIS IS A delightful day of Dylan classics performed by a vast variety of artists, including GRAMMY winners and nominees. Some bring their own fresh arrangements, others are classic Dylan from whatever period the original recording made the song immortal. Go once, and you'll return every year.
* A trademark is the sudden appearance of dancers in appropriate costumes and/or rapid-fire cue cards that give the lyrics to the crowd for emphasized shouted sing-along lines, like "The pump won't work / 'cause the vandals took the handle."
* You'll get SIXTY-THREE Dylan songs!
* You'll get SIXTY-THREE Dylan songs!
* There are no repeated songs, all day, and you'll get everything from raucous horn section accompaniments to just a movingfully sparse acoustic guitar or keyboard with a voice that can bring tears.
* When you arrive, get the program so you'll be sure not to be be in the bathroom when your favorite is performed.
* An absolute, move-you-to-tears, remember-it-forever highlight: when Renee begins at the back of the audience with a wireless mic, singing Bob Dylan's '60s antiwar classic, "With God on Our Side." In our current age of perpetual war, there will be attentive silence, and there won't be a dry eye anywhere by the time she reaches the stage.
* When you arrive, get the program so you'll be sure not to be be in the bathroom when your favorite is performed.
* An absolute, move-you-to-tears, remember-it-forever highlight: when Renee begins at the back of the audience with a wireless mic, singing Bob Dylan's '60s antiwar classic, "With God on Our Side." In our current age of perpetual war, there will be attentive silence, and there won't be a dry eye anywhere by the time she reaches the stage.
* Beyond the moving moments? This one is really, really fun.
* The food vendor is excellent, and there's good merch: high-quality swag, commemorative mugs, and performer CDs they'll sign for you.
* The food vendor is excellent, and there's good merch: high-quality swag, commemorative mugs, and performer CDs they'll sign for you.
* TIX at: http://www.andyandrenee.com/store.php
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1 pm-6 pm - "MONTEREY PARK 37th ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION" in Barnes Park Amphitheater, South Ramona Av, Monterey Park, CA 91754
* Folklorico dancers, mariachis and other popular Mexican music are featured.
* This free festival is very community oriented, and one of its centerpieces is the prize-packed raffle.
* FREE and family-friendly.
* Entertainment Schedule:
1 pm – 2 pm Ballet Folklorico Esperanza Flores
2 pm – 2:30 pm Dignitaries Introduced & Raffles
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mariachi Orgullo Jalisciense
3:30 pm – 4 pm Raffles and Announcements
4 pm – 5 pm Grupo Trio Sonora
5 pm – 5:15 pm Money Hat and Raffles
5 pm – 5:45 pm Grupo Trio Sonora
5:45 pm – 6 pm Raffles and Closing Announcements
* MORE, https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/682/Cinco-de-Mayo
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Sun, May 5:
9:45 am-11:15 am - ON A LARK - CELTIC TRIO performs Ancient Gaelic and Traditional Irish Music for a Celtic Eucharist church service at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA
* Performing are Jill Cassidy on Irish whistle, Barbara Gershman on hammered dulcimer and accordion, and Terry Gucwa on cello.
* All are welcome.
* Info: 714-377-0303
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Sun, May 5, CINCO DE MAYO FREE event:
Noon-3 pm - “AN AMERICAN TRADITION” at La Plaza de Cultura y Artesis, 501 N Main St, downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213-542-6272; http://lapca.org/
* Yep, that's what the sponsoring organization (a Smithsonian affiliate) calls its Cinco de Mayo celebration. This free family event explores California’s 19th century history while presenting live performances, art workshops and a teatro presentation featuring BALLET FOLKLORICO FLOR DE MAYO and CONJUNTO TENOCELOMEH.
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Sun, May 5:
2 pm - LARRY WILDER, AMERICANA MUSIC STAR & NATIONAL YODELING CHAMPION, plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* BONUS: Late word received that MARILYN TUTTLE and ALMEDA BRADSHAW are joining-in. Marilyn is "The First Lady of Western Music," with live performances dating to L.A.'s most popular weekly 1950's TV series. Almeda is a Western Music Association award-winning artist, and another of today's Western stars!
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* LARRY WILDER is a "National Yodeling Champion," and he brings folks together with his banjo, guitar and a repertoire of hundreds of Americana songs, both traditional and original.
* Having opened for Pete Seeger, he continues Pete's tradition and belief: "The best music is everyone singing together."
* He delights with that virtuoso yodeling and his dynamic and upbeat personality keeps the show moving and the people involved.
* Larry B. Wilder counts the Carter Family, Earl Scruggs, Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Sons of the Pioneers and Chet Atkins as some of his strongest influences in Americana music. But he doesn’t stop there.
* He goes deeper into the realm of America’s music through folk artists Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly plus classic composers such as Irving Berlin. He creates fast-paced, energetic shows that draw a fun loving, enthusiastic audience.
* “A great performer with an awesome gift for involving the audience.” ~ Ron Thomason, High Mountain Festival Director, Westcliffe, CO.
* TIX, $15, a real bargain.
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Sun, May 5, CINCO DE MAYO event:
3 pm - SONIA DE LOS SANTOS in concert at The Soraya, formerly the Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000; www.thesoraya.org
* While not officially a Cinco de Mayo event, the concert will hit a similar musical note. The acclaimed family musician, best known for her time playing with DAN ZANES, performs bilingual songs that reflect Mexican (she was raised in Mexico) and American culture (she now lives in New York City).
* TIX, $33.
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Sun, May 5; Thu-Sun, May 2-5, STAGEPLAY:
3 pm - ABBEY THEATRE'S "TWO PINTS" is a play set in Ireland, at The Red Room, Chapter One, 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
* Runs Thu to Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm.
* Tickets, advance: $20 General; $15 Santa Ana Residents; $12 Student with ID.
* $25 at the door
* Info and tix: www.santaanasites.com
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Sun, May 5:
4 pm - CILLIAN'S BRIDGE plays the Harp Inn Irish Pub in Costa Mesa, CA; www.harpinn.com
* Talented instrumentalists and great vocals, Trad Irish and much more.
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Sun, May 5, MUSIC & POLITICAL ACTIVISM:
4 pm-5:30 pm - BONNIE RAITT performs at a political fundraising event with former US Senator BARBARA BOXER.
* TIX start at $100.
* See the poster for info.
* Click it to enlarge so you can read everything.
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Sun, May 5, on TV:
6 pm (Pacific) "EAGLES: HELL FREEZES OVER" the iconic concert makes its AXS TV debut.
* In 1980, Don Henley told the world that Eagles would play together again “when Hell freezes over.” Thirteen years later, Henley and Glenn Frey sat down at lunch with their management and decided it was time to reunite. Twenty five years after that, the full concert is making its return to television as part of AXS TV’s Sunday Night Rocks, May 5th at 9/8c. It's a television event thirty nine years in the making.
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Sun, May 5:
7 pm - THE BEATUNES, very popular Beatles tribute band that always sells-out, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* The Beatunes bring together four of Southern Cal’s top musicians, solely to honor and play as faithfully to the recordings as possible, and reinvigorate the timeless and spirit-lifting music of The Beatles.
* The Beatunes continue to increase their repertoire and precision in replicating the sound of The Beatles. From the early "Fab Four" days to the final recordings, band members constantly search for new ways to bring more realism to the sound.
* It may sound ridiculous to say tbat every sound you hear at a Beatunes concert is played live by the band. But It's necessary, because they always get accused of lip synching to original Beatles recordings. No tracks. It's done live. It's done right. If there’s some kind of magic in the air, it's in the music. No wigs. No costumes. Simply the timeless music of the band that rocked history, fun and respectfully done right.
* TIX, $20.
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* LARRY WILDER is a "National Yodeling Champion," and he brings folks together with his banjo, guitar and a repertoire of hundreds of Americana songs, both traditional and original.
* Having opened for Pete Seeger, he continues Pete's tradition and belief: "The best music is everyone singing together."
* He delights with that virtuoso yodeling and his dynamic and upbeat personality keeps the show moving and the people involved.
* Larry B. Wilder counts the Carter Family, Earl Scruggs, Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Sons of the Pioneers and Chet Atkins as some of his strongest influences in Americana music. But he doesn’t stop there.
* He goes deeper into the realm of America’s music through folk artists Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly plus classic composers such as Irving Berlin. He creates fast-paced, energetic shows that draw a fun loving, enthusiastic audience.
* “A great performer with an awesome gift for involving the audience.” ~ Ron Thomason, High Mountain Festival Director, Westcliffe, CO.
* TIX, $15, a real bargain.
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Sun, May 5, CINCO DE MAYO event:
3 pm - SONIA DE LOS SANTOS in concert at The Soraya, formerly the Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000; www.thesoraya.org
* While not officially a Cinco de Mayo event, the concert will hit a similar musical note. The acclaimed family musician, best known for her time playing with DAN ZANES, performs bilingual songs that reflect Mexican (she was raised in Mexico) and American culture (she now lives in New York City).
* TIX, $33.
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Sun, May 5; Thu-Sun, May 2-5, STAGEPLAY:
3 pm - ABBEY THEATRE'S "TWO PINTS" is a play set in Ireland, at The Red Room, Chapter One, 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
* Runs Thu to Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm.
* Tickets, advance: $20 General; $15 Santa Ana Residents; $12 Student with ID.
* $25 at the door
* Info and tix: www.santaanasites.com
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Sun, May 5:
4 pm - CILLIAN'S BRIDGE plays the Harp Inn Irish Pub in Costa Mesa, CA; www.harpinn.com
* Talented instrumentalists and great vocals, Trad Irish and much more.
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Sun, May 5, MUSIC & POLITICAL ACTIVISM:
4 pm-5:30 pm - BONNIE RAITT performs at a political fundraising event with former US Senator BARBARA BOXER.
* TIX start at $100.
* See the poster for info.
* Click it to enlarge so you can read everything.
Sun, May 5, on TV:
6 pm (Pacific) "EAGLES: HELL FREEZES OVER" the iconic concert makes its AXS TV debut.
* In 1980, Don Henley told the world that Eagles would play together again “when Hell freezes over.” Thirteen years later, Henley and Glenn Frey sat down at lunch with their management and decided it was time to reunite. Twenty five years after that, the full concert is making its return to television as part of AXS TV’s Sunday Night Rocks, May 5th at 9/8c. It's a television event thirty nine years in the making.
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Sun, May 5:
7 pm - THE BEATUNES, very popular Beatles tribute band that always sells-out, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* The Beatunes continue to increase their repertoire and precision in replicating the sound of The Beatles. From the early "Fab Four" days to the final recordings, band members constantly search for new ways to bring more realism to the sound.
* It may sound ridiculous to say tbat every sound you hear at a Beatunes concert is played live by the band. But It's necessary, because they always get accused of lip synching to original Beatles recordings. No tracks. It's done live. It's done right. If there’s some kind of magic in the air, it's in the music. No wigs. No costumes. Simply the timeless music of the band that rocked history, fun and respectfully done right.
* TIX, $20.
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Sun, May 5:
7:30 pm - JACK WILLIAMS plays the "DARK THIRTY HOUSE CONCERTS" series in Lakeside, CA
* Jack, a true legend as a performing songwriter, has a new CD, "Far Away, Long Ago." That and all his others are available at www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/discography.html
* Reservations get directions at 619-443-9622
* More at: www.darkthirty.com
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7:30 pm - JACK WILLIAMS plays the "DARK THIRTY HOUSE CONCERTS" series in Lakeside, CA
* Jack, a true legend as a performing songwriter, has a new CD, "Far Away, Long Ago." That and all his others are available at www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/discography.html
* Reservations get directions at 619-443-9622
* More at: www.darkthirty.com
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Sun, May 5, SOLD OUT:
8 pm - MARSHALL CRENSHAW plays the famous music hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405
* Over the course of a career that's spanned three decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances (Buddy Holly in "La Bamba") and thousands of performances, Marshall Crenshaw's musical output has maintained a consistent fidelity to the qualities of artfulness, craftsmanship and passion, and his efforts have been rewarded with the devotion of a broad and remarkably loyal fan base.
* Along with touring around the country and the occasional recording project, Marshall hosts his own radio show, "The Bottomless Pit" on New York's WFUV. However, he has suspended his show for his current project, a documentary film about legendary record producer Tom Wilson.
* Want a "La Bamba" Refresher? McCabe's website has a clip of Crenshaw as Buddy Holly, at: www.mccabes.com
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Tue, May 7, CONFERENCE:
8 pm - MARSHALL CRENSHAW plays the famous music hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405
* Over the course of a career that's spanned three decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances (Buddy Holly in "La Bamba") and thousands of performances, Marshall Crenshaw's musical output has maintained a consistent fidelity to the qualities of artfulness, craftsmanship and passion, and his efforts have been rewarded with the devotion of a broad and remarkably loyal fan base.
* Along with touring around the country and the occasional recording project, Marshall hosts his own radio show, "The Bottomless Pit" on New York's WFUV. However, he has suspended his show for his current project, a documentary film about legendary record producer Tom Wilson.
* Want a "La Bamba" Refresher? McCabe's website has a clip of Crenshaw as Buddy Holly, at: www.mccabes.com
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Tuesday
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15th annual "GAMES CONFERENCE" sponsored by Digital Media Wire in West Hollywood and Los Angeles CA
* This event has an astonishing list of speakers, real movers-and-shakers in the unreal (virtual) digital world.
* See the event's website for all the details.
* TIX: https://lagamesconference.com/register/
* This event has an astonishing list of speakers, real movers-and-shakers in the unreal (virtual) digital world.
* See the event's website for all the details.
* TIX: https://lagamesconference.com/register/
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Wed, May 8:
7 pm-9 pm - PATTI AMELOTTE does a Hammered Dulcimer Performance of “I Will Arise and Go” by Shawn Kirchner, for the Los Osos High School Spring Concert, 6001 Milliken Av, Rancho Cucamonga CA
* Donation $5 at the door.
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Wed, May 8:
7:30 pm - BRUCE FORMAN, leader of COW BOP, and Poet Laureate of North Coast Brewery, plays his critically-acclaimed signature concert, "The Red Guitar," at Upstairs at Vitellos, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City CA 91604
* He doesn't do this show often. It's a masterwork, based on the theme of "The Red Shoes," wherein a little girl wants to dance like a great ballerina, and she dons the red shoes and cannot stop -- until she dances herself to death. In Forman's reimagining, he wants to play like all the great jazz guitarists, and when he picks up the red guitar, he does. Seriously, he DOES. The guy has the chops to do it, which is why this show is a must-see. In addition to his interactions with Faust and Freud during the can't-stop-playing performance.
* BRUCE tells us it's "A performance of my updated one-man show at Vitello's... Please get your tickets early, they are really tough there and are liable to raise the ticket prices for walk-ins... This is a great venue for the show, and rumor has it that there will be some jazz intervention at the end..."
* THEN HE ADDS THIS: "I'll be just getting back from playing at JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER... so I'll be inna Broadway kinda mood..."
* We told you he has the chops to do it! If you're reading this far enough in advance, you can also catch him with COW BOP, his Western swing band, at an event for the "Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival" on Fri, Apr 12; see listing.
* More at: www.bruceforman.com
* TIX for "The Red Guitar" at Vitello's: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruce-forman-red-guitar-tickets-59085915564
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Wed, May 8:
8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings PHOEBE SILVA, ALEXIA XO, & THE STANDARDS, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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Thu-Sat, May 9-11, PLAY-READING FESTIVAL:
7 pm - "MACH 33: THE CALTECH / PASADENA PLAYHOUSE FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE-DRIVEN PLAYS" at Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Av, Pasadena CA
* 7 pm, nightly.
* SCHEDULE:
■ "Bones of the Sea" -- May 9
■ "Sizzle Sizzle Fly" -- May 10
■ "The Surest Poison" -- May 11
* Designed to energize conversations about scientific, mathematical, and technological questions by staging readings of new, unpublished, unproduced plays.
* The readings are open to the public and present a discussion with Caltech/JPL scientific panelists after the show.
* Casts and crews feature professional actors and directors as well as students and members of the Caltech/JPL community.
* Festival playwrights have the unique opportunity to work with science advisors from Caltech and JPL and dramaturgs from the Pasadena Playhouse.
* TIX: Members / Students, $10; Non-members, $15; at: https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/mach33-y2/
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7 pm - "MACH 33: THE CALTECH / PASADENA PLAYHOUSE FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE-DRIVEN PLAYS" at Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Av, Pasadena CA
* 7 pm, nightly.
* SCHEDULE:
■ "Bones of the Sea" -- May 9
■ "Sizzle Sizzle Fly" -- May 10
■ "The Surest Poison" -- May 11
* Designed to energize conversations about scientific, mathematical, and technological questions by staging readings of new, unpublished, unproduced plays.
* The readings are open to the public and present a discussion with Caltech/JPL scientific panelists after the show.
* Casts and crews feature professional actors and directors as well as students and members of the Caltech/JPL community.
* Festival playwrights have the unique opportunity to work with science advisors from Caltech and JPL and dramaturgs from the Pasadena Playhouse.
* TIX: Members / Students, $10; Non-members, $15; at: https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/mach33-y2/
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Thu-Sun, May 9-12, FESTIVAL:
11 am-11 pm (Thu) Annual "PARKFIELD BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" returns for its traditional stretched Mother's Day Weekend, this year with headliners Special Consensus, The Cache Valley Drifters, The Slocan Ramblers, Rebekah Long, Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk, Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players, Blue Summit, The Littlest Birds, Have More Fun Stringband, Amber Cross, North Country Blue, SLO County Stumblers, Robin Fischer, Gerry Higbies "Kids on Stage," and more, at V6 Ranch, 1st St & Oak St, Parkfield, CA 93451
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Thu-Sun, May 9-12, FESTIVAL:
6 pm-10:30 pm (Thu) Annual "GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL" presented by San Diego’s "Bon Temps Social Club" returns to Spanish Landing Park (across from the San Diego Airport), 2326 India St, San Diego, CA 92101; 619-234-8612; gator@gatorbythebay.com
* Things get underway THURSDAY with a separately-ticketed concert, with:
MARCIA BALL, THE MAD HAT HUCKSTERS, and the UPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERS.
* This is four big days of live music and dance.
* It is NOT all Cajun-zydeco-blues. Just like the "Telluride Bluegrass Festival" is not all bluegrass. We decided to list the full lineup, as that's the only way you'll see what we mean.
* FRIDAY through SUNDAY, things get into high gear with 100+ performances on 7 stages, a dazzling array of listening, serious Louisiana dancing to Cajun and Zydeco bands, blues artists and bands, AND an impressive stable of Americana artists from everywhere. Here's the lineup:
⊙ Grammy-nominated Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie
⊙ Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
⊙ Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys (“Best Cajun Album” in Offbeat 2019)
⊙ Swedish jazz musician, singer, and songwriter Gunhild Carling
⊙ Aki Kumar, aka “The Only Bombay Blues Man”
⊙ Rick Estrin & The Nightcats (Blues Music Awards 2018 Band of the Year)
⊙ Roy Rogers, blues slide guitar
⊙ John Németh, blues
⊙ "Johnny V" Vernazza (multiple Gold recording artist)
⊙ The Rhythm Shakers
⊙ The Farmers
⊙ Sons of Soul Revivers, Gospel
⊙ Lil ‘A’ & the Alnighters
⊙ BB & the Blues Shacks (from Germany)
⊙ Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets (Texas)
⊙ Alabama Mike, AKA Michael A Benjamin (Chicago blues)
⊙ Chase Walker, blues
⊙ Anthony Cullins, blues
⊙ Benji Davis, blues
⊙ Whitney Shay (she is “Artist of the Year,” 2019 San Diego Music Awards)
⊙ Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra, Boogie Woogie
⊙ Mercedes Moore Band, blues
⊙ Casey Hensley (2019 San Diego Music Awards Best Blues Artist)
⊙ Three Chord Justice, country-Americana
⊙ PHT Patrick Howard Trampus Band
⊙ Whiskey Ridge
⊙ Sara Petite (2nd prize, 2012 Merlefest songwriting contest, 2016 finalist, Americana category, International Songwriting Contest)
⊙ The Chris Fast Band, blues
⊙ The Sleepwalkers, Americana & Roots Rock
⊙ Blue Largo, jump blues
⊙ Lenny Fuzzy Rankins, storyteller, jazz, blues
⊙ Michele Lundeen, blues
⊙ The 44s, blues
⊙ The Fremonts, Gulf Coast R&B
⊙ “Harmonica John” Frazer, blues
⊙ The Sea Monks, trad rock
⊙ Lady Dottie & the Diamonds, blues
⊙ Liz Grace & the Swing Thing, swing
⊙ The Tourmaliners, surf rock
⊙ Nathan & Jessie, jazzy folk duo
⊙ Sarah Rogo, Americana
⊙ Bobby Sanchez Combo, rockabilly, swing
⊙ Euphoria Brass Band, New Orleans brass
⊙ Tomcat Courtney, 90-yr-old Delta bluesman; California Blues Hall of Fame inductee; Best Blues Artist, San Diego Music Awards
⊙ Chickenbone Slim (aka Larry Teves), blues
⊙ Bill Magee Blues Band, named “Best Blues Band in San Diego,” by both San Diego Music Association and The Reader newspaper
⊙ Flipside Burners, rockabilly
⊙ Theo & the Zydeco Patrol
⊙ Bayou Brothers
⊙ Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters, Cajun, zydeco, Texas swing
⊙ San Diego Cajun Playboys
⊙ Abby Girl & The Real Deal, 50s rhythm & blues
⊙ The Stilettos, trad rock, swing
⊙ Fontenot, Pappion & Plauché, Creole
⊙ High Life Cajun Band
⊙ Gypsy Swing Cats
⊙ Blitz Brothers, electric blues
⊙ Manny Cepeda Orchestra, “caliente” Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and Cuban
⊙ Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas, Irish, folk, rock
⊙ Tim “Steelbone” Cook, trombone
⊙ David Sousa & the Zydeco Mudbugs
⊙ Crew D’Etat Brass Band, New Orleans funk
⊙ Crown Point Junior Music Academy
⊙ Clinton Davis Trio, old-time Americana banjo
⊙ Zzymzzy Quartet, jazz
⊙ Gregory Page, folksinger-songwriter
⊙ Robin Henkel, blues, jazz, Hawai'ian, swing
WORKSHOPS...
• Judy Seid, rubboard player “Sista Judy” with the Bayou Brothers
• Suzanne Chaillot Breaux, creator of Mardi Gras costumes
• Ms J7, hula hooping, fire eating, stilts, tightrope walking
• “Sleeveless” Steve Sloan, magician
• "and many more to be announced."
* Early Bird Discounted Single Day and Multi-day Passes On Sale Now (as of March 31).
* TIX and full info: https://www.gatorbythebay.com/
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DOC SEVERINSEN plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton, CA 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org
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Thu, May 9:
8 pm - THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* This is roots music without pretension, music intended to make you feel something – say hello to a new favorite band.
* Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene.
* From Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between, making good on a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over all their audiences.
* On their much-anticipated new album "Queen City Jubilee," The Slocans showcase their unique blend of bluegrass, old-time and folk with deep songwriting, lightning fast instrumentals, and sawdust-thick vocals.
* With their trademark raucous energy, this new album presents this outfit at the top of their game – writing and playing tunes to keep you up all night.
* More at: http://slocanramblers.com/
* TIX, $20.
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Friday
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FESTIVALS started THURSDAY and run through the weekend. BE SURE TO SCROLL BACK TO THOSE WRITE-UPS, because we do NOT list them twice!
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Fri, May 10, on BROADCAST & WEB radio:
10 am-1 pm - ERNEST TROOST does a live in-studio performance-interview during his "East Coast Tour 2019," on WPKN radio in Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1-4 pm EDT.
* The show is "MUSIC MY MOTHER WOULDN'T LIKE," hosted by Bruce Swan.
* Ernest Troost is L.A.'s resident award-winning practiiner of the very traditional "Piedmont Blues" style.
* Ernest has won Music Emmys, the "Kerrville Folk Festival" songwriting contest, the "Telluride Troubadour," and more.
* LISTEN ONLINE at: http://www.wpkn.org/
* You may want to bookmark the station for more listening to their programming.
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Fri, May 10, FILM EVENT:
6:15 pm - "ALL IS TRUE" film debut night with a Q & A with KENNETH BRANAGH after the 6:15 pm screening, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* The new feature film is a look at the final days in the life of renowned playwright WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
* The film opens May 10, here and at other locations.
* TIX for the special event: https://arclightcinemas.com/en/news/all-is-true-qa
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Fri-Sun, May 10-12, FESTIVAL, in Utah:
150th anniversary of the driving of the GOLDEN SPIKE, completing the first transcontinental railroad at remote Promontory Summit, Utah, will be re-enacted May 10 at the exact time, and again on Sat & Sun, May 11 & 12, all on the exact same site. A THREE-DAY FESTIVAL at Golden Spike National Historic Site, hosted by the National Park Service, and another parallel FESTIVAL in Ogden, Utah, co-hosted by the local community and the Union Pacific Railroad beginning May 9th, are centerpiece events.
* The Golden Spike climaxed the feat of the age -- the transcontinental railroad -- every bit as dramatic an accomplishment in 1869 as the Moon landing was a hundred years later in 1969.
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| A.J. Russell's 1869 photograph provides the basis for each re-enactor's role, 150 years later, to the day. |
* When the last spike was driven, everything changed in a single moment. Suddenly, it took a week to travel coast-to-coast. Before that moment, it took months overland by ox-drawn covered wagon, or weeks by steamship around the bottom of South America (there was no Panama Canal yet, and there wouldn't be for decades).
* With replica steam locomotives, actors portraying each person in the famous photo, and a festival with live music of the era, THIS is irresistible for some (including our editor).
* For the 150th anniversary, a lot is going on. In Ogden, Utah on May 9th, a stylistically similar event will be held with two giants from the late age of steam. Union Pacific will ceremonially stage a head-to-head meeting of 4-8-4 "Northern" number 844, and just-restored 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy" number 4014. The two will run from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Ogden, under their own steam.
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| Returning to the very rails for which it was built, the "Big Boy" will make a commemorative run from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Ogden, Utah. It will mark the return of number 4014 after decades of stuffed-and-mounted display at Fairplex in Pomona, CA. The world's largest steam locomotive will mimic the Promontory event one day earlier, coming head-to-head with "Heritage Fleet" icon number 844, another giant of WWII-era steam. |
* "Big Boy" number 4014 sat in the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN POMONA, stuffed-and-mounted on display for decades.
* When the giant "Big Boy" emerges from rebuild in the Cheyenne roundhouse to run to Utah, in stsgrs, starting Mat 5th, it will be back on the very route for which its type was built, and it will again be the largest operating locomotive in the world.
* There's plenty more at these sites:
• National Park Service, Golden Spike NHS:
https://www.nps.gov/gosp/planyourvisit/2019-150th-anniversary-of-the-completion-of-the-transcontinental-railroad.htm
• "Spike 150," coordinating or otherwise listing many events:
• Ogden area Golden Spike events:
https://www.visitogden.com/
• info on the giant steam locomotives running to Ogden:
https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/
* Be sure to catch the news on May 9 & 10. Ain't sumpin' ya see everyday!
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Fri, May 10, on BROADCAST & WEB radio:
10 am-1 pm - ERNEST TROOST does a live in-studio performance-interview during his "East Coast Tour 2019," on WPKN radio in Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1-4 pm EDT.
* The show is "MUSIC MY MOTHER WOULDN'T LIKE," hosted by Bruce Swan.
* Ernest Troost is L.A.'s resident award-winning practiiner of the very traditional "Piedmont Blues" style.
* Ernest has won Music Emmys, the "Kerrville Folk Festival" songwriting contest, the "Telluride Troubadour," and more.
* LISTEN ONLINE at: http://www.wpkn.org/
* You may want to bookmark the station for more listening to their programming.
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Fri, May 10, FILM EVENT:
6:15 pm - "ALL IS TRUE" film debut night with a Q & A with KENNETH BRANAGH after the 6:15 pm screening, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* The new feature film is a look at the final days in the life of renowned playwright WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
* The film opens May 10, here and at other locations.
* TIX for the special event: https://arclightcinemas.com/en/news/all-is-true-qa
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Fri, May 10:
8 pm - HOT OCTOBER, plus opener SHE SINGS, SHE SWINGS, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* From lightning fast pickin’ to soulful ballads, HOT OCTOBER is an acoustic quintet playing fun new bluegrass, newgrass, and Americana folk music.
* The opening act is a trio channeling Andrews Sisters-style close harmonies.
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Fri, May 10:
8 pm - THE MacMAMMALS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* The Southern Cal-based eclectic Celtic / British Isles / North American acoustic duo of Carol Schryver and Ron Bloom.
* TIX, $20.
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8 pm - HOT OCTOBER, plus opener SHE SINGS, SHE SWINGS, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* From lightning fast pickin’ to soulful ballads, HOT OCTOBER is an acoustic quintet playing fun new bluegrass, newgrass, and Americana folk music.
* The opening act is a trio channeling Andrews Sisters-style close harmonies.
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Fri, May 10:
8 pm - THE MacMAMMALS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* The Southern Cal-based eclectic Celtic / British Isles / North American acoustic duo of Carol Schryver and Ron Bloom.
* TIX, $20.
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Fri & Sat, May 10 & 11, FILM EVENT:
8:30 pm - "TOLKEIN" with two nights of Q&A with director DOME KARUKOSKI following the 8:30 pm screenings, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* The exploration of the formative year of orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
* Film opens here May 10, with sneak previews here on Thu, May 9.
* TIX for either special event night: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/tolkien-qa
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8:30 pm - "TOLKEIN" with two nights of Q&A with director DOME KARUKOSKI following the 8:30 pm screenings, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* The exploration of the formative year of orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
* Film opens here May 10, with sneak previews here on Thu, May 9.
* TIX for either special event night: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/tolkien-qa
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Saturday
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FESTIVALS started THURSDAY and FRIDAY and run through the weekend. BE SURE TO SCROLL BACK TO THOSE WRITE-UPS, because we do NOT list them twice!
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Sat & Sun, May 11 & 12, FILM EVENT:
7 pm (Sat) - "THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM" screens with two Q&A sessions with filmmakers JOHN & MOLLY CHESTER, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.
* Q&A's at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood are Sat, May 11 after the 7 pm screening, and Sun, May 12 after the 4 pm screening.
* Film opens here Fri, May 10.
* TIX: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/biggest-little-farm-qa
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Sat & Sun, May 11 & 12:
7 pm (Sat) - GRACE KELLY: JAZZ STAR plays a three-show engagement at the only small venue she still plays anywhere, Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* Three consecutive shows by the same artist, at L.A.'s best intimate acoustic venue? Impresario Bob Stane explains, "Three (3) shows by this outstanding talent. She is a phenom on sax, she sings and writes songs and does a flashy show. Absolutely make a reservation now. She is stunning and has done it all. I, Bob Stane, say this is a one of a kind, very, very high quality show and extremely entertaining. You will say, 'How did you ever get her?'"
* A big star in the Jazz world, she has played everywhere from Birdland in New York City to the Playboy Jazz Festival at The Hollywood Bowl.
* She was even in "The Tonight Show Band."
* "Grace Kelly has an electric charisma onstage that instantly ignites the room,” says STAY HUMAN bandleader JON BATISTE.
* Featured in the 2017 Emmy-winning Yamaha production "The Right Note," singer, saxophonist, and songwriter/composer Grace Kelly plays with the heart and passion of an old soul yet with the genre-bending zest and energy of a 26-year-old.
* Grace, the 2018 "John Lennon Songwriting Contest" Grand Prize Winner, has appeared regularly in the house band for THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT under the direction of Jon Batiste and was highlighted on screen as a jazz soloist in the Emmy-nominated Amazon series BOSCH (S2E2).
* As a songwriter, Kelly has won multiple ASCAP Composer Awards, Boston Music Awards, and International Songwriting Awards, including placing second in the 2017 International Songwriting Competition (Adult Contemporary category). Her original composition “Blues for Harry Bosch” was recorded by the legendary vocal group Manhattan Transfer on their album “The Junction.”
* As a saxophonist, she was the winner of the 64th Annual 2016 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll in the category “Rising Star – Alto Saxophone,” voted # 4 Alto saxophonist in 2016 Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll, named “Jazz Artist of the 64th Annual 2016 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll" in the category “Rising Star – Alto Saxophone,” voted # 4 Alto saxophonist in 2016 Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll, named “Jazz Artist of the Year” in the 2016 Boston Music Awards, and “Alto Saxophonist of the Year” by NYC Jazz Fans Decision 2016.
* She has been featured on CNN.com, in Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women 2011, in Forbes, Billboard, and Huffington Post, and made many appearances on NPR.
* SCHEDULE:
- Sat, 7 pm
- Sun matinee, 3 pm
- Sun evening, 7 pm
* TIX to any of the 3 shows, $30.
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7 pm (Sat) - "THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM" screens with two Q&A sessions with filmmakers JOHN & MOLLY CHESTER, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.
* Q&A's at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood are Sat, May 11 after the 7 pm screening, and Sun, May 12 after the 4 pm screening.
* Film opens here Fri, May 10.
* TIX: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/biggest-little-farm-qa
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Sat & Sun, May 11 & 12:
7 pm (Sat) - GRACE KELLY: JAZZ STAR plays a three-show engagement at the only small venue she still plays anywhere, Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* Three consecutive shows by the same artist, at L.A.'s best intimate acoustic venue? Impresario Bob Stane explains, "Three (3) shows by this outstanding talent. She is a phenom on sax, she sings and writes songs and does a flashy show. Absolutely make a reservation now. She is stunning and has done it all. I, Bob Stane, say this is a one of a kind, very, very high quality show and extremely entertaining. You will say, 'How did you ever get her?'"
* A big star in the Jazz world, she has played everywhere from Birdland in New York City to the Playboy Jazz Festival at The Hollywood Bowl.
* She was even in "The Tonight Show Band."
* "Grace Kelly has an electric charisma onstage that instantly ignites the room,” says STAY HUMAN bandleader JON BATISTE.
* Featured in the 2017 Emmy-winning Yamaha production "The Right Note," singer, saxophonist, and songwriter/composer Grace Kelly plays with the heart and passion of an old soul yet with the genre-bending zest and energy of a 26-year-old.
* Grace, the 2018 "John Lennon Songwriting Contest" Grand Prize Winner, has appeared regularly in the house band for THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT under the direction of Jon Batiste and was highlighted on screen as a jazz soloist in the Emmy-nominated Amazon series BOSCH (S2E2).
* As a songwriter, Kelly has won multiple ASCAP Composer Awards, Boston Music Awards, and International Songwriting Awards, including placing second in the 2017 International Songwriting Competition (Adult Contemporary category). Her original composition “Blues for Harry Bosch” was recorded by the legendary vocal group Manhattan Transfer on their album “The Junction.”
* As a saxophonist, she was the winner of the 64th Annual 2016 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll in the category “Rising Star – Alto Saxophone,” voted # 4 Alto saxophonist in 2016 Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll, named “Jazz Artist of the 64th Annual 2016 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll" in the category “Rising Star – Alto Saxophone,” voted # 4 Alto saxophonist in 2016 Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll, named “Jazz Artist of the Year” in the 2016 Boston Music Awards, and “Alto Saxophonist of the Year” by NYC Jazz Fans Decision 2016.
* She has been featured on CNN.com, in Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women 2011, in Forbes, Billboard, and Huffington Post, and made many appearances on NPR.
* SCHEDULE:
- Sat, 7 pm
- Sun matinee, 3 pm
- Sun evening, 7 pm
* TIX to any of the 3 shows, $30.
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Sat, May 11:
8 pm - KIMBERLY FORD performs "THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL" at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* In a true homage to Mitchell's timeless classics. Ford has gathered a group of stellar musicians with backgrounds in jazz, classical, and rock to cover all facets of Joni’s storied career.
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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8 pm - KIMBERLY FORD performs "THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL" at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* In a true homage to Mitchell's timeless classics. Ford has gathered a group of stellar musicians with backgrounds in jazz, classical, and rock to cover all facets of Joni’s storied career.
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Sat, May 11:
8 pm - DIRK HAMILTON plays Alvas Showroom, 1413 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538.
* Dirk Hamilton on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals, with "Singing, playing, and talking some."
* “One of rock’s best kept secrets.” - L.A. TIMES.
* “Dirk’s music radiates from the crossroads of passion and smart.” -- Derk Richardson, KPFA.
* “One of the few true poets on the scene.” -- New York Press.
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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8 pm - DIRK HAMILTON plays Alvas Showroom, 1413 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538.
* Dirk Hamilton on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals, with "Singing, playing, and talking some."
* “One of rock’s best kept secrets.” - L.A. TIMES.
* “Dirk’s music radiates from the crossroads of passion and smart.” -- Derk Richardson, KPFA.
* “One of the few true poets on the scene.” -- New York Press.
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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Sat, May 11, FILM EVENT:
8:30 pm - "TOLKEIN" with two nights of Q&A with director DOME KARUKOSKI following the 8:30 pm screenings, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series (May 10 & 11), at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* The exploration of the formative year of orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
* Film opens here May 10, with sneak previews here on Thu, May 9.
* TIX for either special event night: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/tolkien-qa
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8:30 pm - "TOLKEIN" with two nights of Q&A with director DOME KARUKOSKI following the 8:30 pm screenings, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series (May 10 & 11), at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* The exploration of the formative year of orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
* Film opens here May 10, with sneak previews here on Thu, May 9.
* TIX for either special event night: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/tolkien-qa
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Sunday
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FESTIVALS started THURSDAY, FRIDAY and/or SATURDAY, and run through the weekend. BE SURE TO SCROLL BACK TO THOSE WRITE-UPS, because we do NOT list them twice!
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Sun, May 12, FESTIVAL:
4 pm - "SAN PEDRO MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-2493
* You can celebrate Mother’s Day at the First SAN PEDRO MUSIC FESTIVAL with featured Artists THE AZAR LAWRENCE EXPERIENCE, NILS, WINDY BARNES FARRELL and JAZZ IN PINK. Piloted by International Recording Artist and San Pedro resident Windy Barnes Farrell.
* More at: www.sanpedromusicfestival.com
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Sun, May 12:
3 pm & 7 pm - GRACE KELLY: JAZZ STAR plays a three-show engagement at the only small venue she still plays anywhere, Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
4 pm - "SAN PEDRO MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-2493
* You can celebrate Mother’s Day at the First SAN PEDRO MUSIC FESTIVAL with featured Artists THE AZAR LAWRENCE EXPERIENCE, NILS, WINDY BARNES FARRELL and JAZZ IN PINK. Piloted by International Recording Artist and San Pedro resident Windy Barnes Farrell.
* More at: www.sanpedromusicfestival.com
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Sun, May 12:
3 pm & 7 pm - GRACE KELLY: JAZZ STAR plays a three-show engagement at the only small venue she still plays anywhere, Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* See our feature write-up, Sat, May 11, 7 pm.
___3:30 pm - CALTECH CHAMBER ENSEMBLES perform a "MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT" in Dabney Lounge on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* If you spend all your money on flowers, chocolates, and an expensive lunch for yo' mama, you can take her to this concert for FREE.
* Maia Jasper White, Director
* Program: tba.
* This concert is free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking on campus is also free.
* Info: call 626-395-3295.
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Sun, May 12, FILM EVENT:
4 pm (Sun) - "THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM" screens with two Q&A sessions with filmmakers JOHN & MOLLY CHESTER, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.
* Q&A's at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood are Sat, May 11 after the 7 pm screening, and Sun, May 12 after the 4 pm screening.
* Film opens here Fri, May 10.
* TIX: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/biggest-little-farm-qa
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4 pm (Sun) - "THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM" screens with two Q&A sessions with filmmakers JOHN & MOLLY CHESTER, for the "CONVERSATIONS AT ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD" series, at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.
* Q&A's at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood are Sat, May 11 after the 7 pm screening, and Sun, May 12 after the 4 pm screening.
* Film opens here Fri, May 10.
* TIX: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/news/biggest-little-farm-qa
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Sun, May 12:
7 pm-9 pm - PATTI AMELOTTE does a Hammered Dulcimer Performance of "Little Potato” by Malcolm Dalglish, in a concert with the L.A. CHILDREN'S CHORUS, and the YOUNG MEN’S ENSEMBLE, at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, CA
* TIX, $27-46 (half price for children).
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7 pm-9 pm - PATTI AMELOTTE does a Hammered Dulcimer Performance of "Little Potato” by Malcolm Dalglish, in a concert with the L.A. CHILDREN'S CHORUS, and the YOUNG MEN’S ENSEMBLE, at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, CA
* TIX, $27-46 (half price for children).
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Sun, May 12:
7 pm - GRACE KELLY: JAZZ STAR plays a three-show engagement at the only small venue she still plays anywhere, Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* See our feature write-up, Sat, May 11, 7 pm.
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Tue, May 14, FILM EVENT:
7:30 pm - "IN HER WORDS: SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN WRITERS IN FILM & TV" at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* "Women in Entertainment" is partnering with "Writers Guild of America West" to co-present this event, hosted at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood.
* This series celebrates female writers who have created inspiring work while also breaking through industry barriers.
* On May 14, the series features a Q&A with VIDA creator, director and writer Tanya Saracho.
* The "In Her Words" series highlights films, TV programming, and in-person interviews with the women who have created them and have worked hard to leave a strong mark on women in the entertainment industry.
* Future screening dates include June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, Aug 6 & 20.
* TIX: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/movie/wga-screening-series-vida
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7:30 pm - "IN HER WORDS: SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN WRITERS IN FILM & TV" at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* "Women in Entertainment" is partnering with "Writers Guild of America West" to co-present this event, hosted at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood.
* This series celebrates female writers who have created inspiring work while also breaking through industry barriers.
* On May 14, the series features a Q&A with VIDA creator, director and writer Tanya Saracho.
* The "In Her Words" series highlights films, TV programming, and in-person interviews with the women who have created them and have worked hard to leave a strong mark on women in the entertainment industry.
* Future screening dates include June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, Aug 6 & 20.
* TIX: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/movie/wga-screening-series-vida
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Wednesday
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Wed, May 15:
THE FIRST "UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE" in L.A., presented by the Museum of Illusions, holds its Grand Opening today at 6751 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood CA 90028
THE FIRST "UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE" in L.A., presented by the Museum of Illusions, holds its Grand Opening today at 6751 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood CA 90028
* As the Monty Python line goes, "And now for something completely different."
* Featuring interactive upside down rooms: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and more.
* Their promo contends that "You’ll amaze your friends and family when they see you dancing on the ceiling. You won’t be bored sitting on the couch when it’s hanging above you!"
* Uh huh. When you install a live band hanging upside down from the ceiling, call us.
* Here's their video, for the easily amused: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ko2edli37yxeri3/UDH.mov?dl=0
* If you wanna go, get 20% off Pre-Sale Tickets now, at: https://laillusions.com/upside-down-house/
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* Featuring interactive upside down rooms: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and more.
* Their promo contends that "You’ll amaze your friends and family when they see you dancing on the ceiling. You won’t be bored sitting on the couch when it’s hanging above you!"
* Uh huh. When you install a live band hanging upside down from the ceiling, call us.
* Here's their video, for the easily amused: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ko2edli37yxeri3/UDH.mov?dl=0
* If you wanna go, get 20% off Pre-Sale Tickets now, at: https://laillusions.com/upside-down-house/
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Wed, May 15:
8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings NIKKI O'NEILL, MANDA MOSHER, & EMILY ZUZIK, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings NIKKI O'NEILL, MANDA MOSHER, & EMILY ZUZIK, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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Friday
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8 pm - "BANDORAMA: CALTECH WIND ORCHESTRA & JAZZ BAND" performs in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* This is two concerts in a single performance.
* First, it's the CALTECH WIND ORCHESTRA, Dr. Glenn D. Price, Director. Program is:
• Holst, First Suite in E-flat
• Grainger, Irish Tune from County Derry
• Ellerby, Clarinet Concerto, featuring Caltech clarinet coach, Lynne Snyder
• Bennett, Suite of Old American Dances
* Then, It's the CALTECH JAZZ BAND, Barb Catlin, Director. Program is:
• The Jazz Band program for this concert is tba.
* The same concert is performed both dates at 8 pm.
* The concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, call 626-395-3295.
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Saturday
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Sat, May 18:
10 am-4 pm - 28th Annual "OLD RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION VINTAGE HOME TOUR" features CARL BERNHARDT & BOB PALMER, each playing a variety of traditional acoustic instruments in separate locations, on the tour route of several vintage homes in Riverside, CA
* In addition, the event includes a "Vintage Fair" with a variety of musicians at each residence.
* TIX, https://www.oldriverside.org/home-tour
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10 am-4 pm - 28th Annual "OLD RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION VINTAGE HOME TOUR" features CARL BERNHARDT & BOB PALMER, each playing a variety of traditional acoustic instruments in separate locations, on the tour route of several vintage homes in Riverside, CA
* In addition, the event includes a "Vintage Fair" with a variety of musicians at each residence.
* TIX, https://www.oldriverside.org/home-tour
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Sat, May 18, FILM & MUSIC EVENT on CATALINA ISLAND:
12:30 pm - 32nd annual "SILENT FILM BENEFIT" screens "WHY BE GOOD?" (1929) with live musical accompaniment by acclaimed composer and musician MICHAEL MORTILLA AND THE ACCOMPANISTS, at the Avalon Casino Theatre, on Catalina Island.
* Presented by the Catalina Island Museum.
* 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the Avalon Casino as well as this film.
* One of the world’s longest running annual celebrations of Silent Film. Attendees will be treated to an authentic 1920s cinematic experience with the screening of the 1929 film, Why Be Good?starring the ultimate flapper Colleen Moore with live musical accompaniment by acclaimed composer and musician Michael Mortilla and The Accompanists. All of this takes place in the historic Avalon Casino Theatre, William Wrigley Jr.’s 1929 Art Deco Movie Palace.
* "Why Be Good?" is the red hot depiction of a modern flapper surrounded by the partying youth of the era. Moore portrays the role of a poor shop girl in a big urban department store. In order to go out every evening and attend the dances she craves, she must appear to be more worldly wise than she actually is. As you an imagine, this brings about a number of hilarious situations and along the way she falls in love.
* '20s period dress is encouraged.
* Members of specified museums can arrive early for the Pre-Performance Program at noon.
* Doors Open for Non-Members at 12:30 pm.
* Silent Film screening (benefit) begins at 1 pm.
* TIX: https://www.catalinamuseum.org/silent-film-benefit
• Before May 1: mbrs $20, non-mbrs $23, children (Age 3-15) $10.
• After May 1: mbrs $25, non-mbrs $28, children (Ages 3-15) $10.
* MAKE IT A 1920s WEEKEND: Following the Silent Film Benefit, spend the evening dancing in the Avalon Casino Ballroom during the "Avalon Ball" put on by the "Art Deco Society of Los Angeles." This event exemplifies what the ballroom was built for: dancing! Link for tix and info on the Ball at above url.
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12:30 pm - 32nd annual "SILENT FILM BENEFIT" screens "WHY BE GOOD?" (1929) with live musical accompaniment by acclaimed composer and musician MICHAEL MORTILLA AND THE ACCOMPANISTS, at the Avalon Casino Theatre, on Catalina Island.
* 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the Avalon Casino as well as this film.
* One of the world’s longest running annual celebrations of Silent Film. Attendees will be treated to an authentic 1920s cinematic experience with the screening of the 1929 film, Why Be Good?starring the ultimate flapper Colleen Moore with live musical accompaniment by acclaimed composer and musician Michael Mortilla and The Accompanists. All of this takes place in the historic Avalon Casino Theatre, William Wrigley Jr.’s 1929 Art Deco Movie Palace.
* "Why Be Good?" is the red hot depiction of a modern flapper surrounded by the partying youth of the era. Moore portrays the role of a poor shop girl in a big urban department store. In order to go out every evening and attend the dances she craves, she must appear to be more worldly wise than she actually is. As you an imagine, this brings about a number of hilarious situations and along the way she falls in love.
* '20s period dress is encouraged.
* Members of specified museums can arrive early for the Pre-Performance Program at noon.
* Doors Open for Non-Members at 12:30 pm.
* Silent Film screening (benefit) begins at 1 pm.
* TIX: https://www.catalinamuseum.org/silent-film-benefit
• Before May 1: mbrs $20, non-mbrs $23, children (Age 3-15) $10.
• After May 1: mbrs $25, non-mbrs $28, children (Ages 3-15) $10.
* MAKE IT A 1920s WEEKEND: Following the Silent Film Benefit, spend the evening dancing in the Avalon Casino Ballroom during the "Avalon Ball" put on by the "Art Deco Society of Los Angeles." This event exemplifies what the ballroom was built for: dancing! Link for tix and info on the Ball at above url.
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Sat, May 18, FILM EVENT:
7 pm - "ROCKETMAN" EARLY ACCESS SCREENING at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* It's "a musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of ELTON JOHN’s breakthrough years."
* The venue hosts this advanced screening on behalf of Fandango, ahead of its release on Friday, 5/31.
* Tickets for this event will only be available for purchase through Fandango, at: https://mobile.fandango.com/arclight-hollywood-AAQIZ/theater-page?date=2019-05-18&_m_utk=fbf70955fc3e9bb759baa7ae881c97b9
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Sat, May 18:
8 pm - MILLER-MacDONALD-CORMIER play the "PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY" concert series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka "Little Beckman") on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* Nominated for four awards during the 2018-2019 season, including "ROOTS TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR," and "INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR," the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-based ensemble makes their second appearance at Caltech. They debuted here in 2017, when they were still officially the duo of Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald, but all three took part.
* BEN MILLER plays the Scottish Lowland pipes.
* ANITA MacDONALD plays Cape Breton fiddle, and they join together the threads of Old and New World traditions, while constantly exploring new ways to bring their two traditions closer together.
* ZAKK CORMIER, a dynamic musician with deep roots in his own Franco-Celtic tradition from Prince Edward Island, backed them up in their 2017 Caltech performance, and he now returns as an official member of the trio. Zakk brings his talents as a "sympathetic guitar" accompanist, together with driving rhythms of the regional signature Acadian foot-percussion.
* They're touring their new record, "South Haven," in which they have created a powerful sound, transcending the boundaries between Cape Breton, Scottish, and Acadian traditions.
* They've been described as “playful, poignant, and passionate all at once” as well as “fresh, yet totally traditional.” Their performances are a unique blend of driving dance music transcending boundaries – equally at home at a kitchen ceilidh or on a late night festival stage.
* The series producers tell us, "They will definitely get your feet moving. If you like Celtic music, you are sure to love this concert!"
* More Info: www.benandanita.com/projects
* TIX are $20 adults, $5 for Caltech students and children.
* TIX & info: http://events.caltech.edu/events/calendar/85756
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Sat, May 18, FREE CONCERT:
8 pm - "BANDORAMA: CALTECH WIND ORCHESTRA & JAZZ BAND" performs in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* This is two concerts in a single performance.
* First, it's the CALTECH WIND ORCHESTRA, Dr. Glenn D. Price, Director. Program is:
• Holst, First Suite in E-flat
• Grainger, Irish Tune from County Derry
• Ellerby, Clarinet Concerto, featuring Caltech clarinet coach, Lynne Snyder
• Bennett, Suite of Old American Dances
* Then, It's the CALTECH JAZZ BAND, Barb Catlin, Director. Program is:
• The Jazz Band program for this concert is tba.
* The same concert is performed here on Fri, May 17, at 8 pm.
* The concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, call 626-395-3295.
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7 pm - "ROCKETMAN" EARLY ACCESS SCREENING at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028
* It's "a musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of ELTON JOHN’s breakthrough years."
* The venue hosts this advanced screening on behalf of Fandango, ahead of its release on Friday, 5/31.
* Tickets for this event will only be available for purchase through Fandango, at: https://mobile.fandango.com/arclight-hollywood-AAQIZ/theater-page?date=2019-05-18&_m_utk=fbf70955fc3e9bb759baa7ae881c97b9
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Sat, May 18:
8 pm - MILLER-MacDONALD-CORMIER play the "PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY" concert series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka "Little Beckman") on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* Nominated for four awards during the 2018-2019 season, including "ROOTS TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR," and "INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR," the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-based ensemble makes their second appearance at Caltech. They debuted here in 2017, when they were still officially the duo of Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald, but all three took part.
* BEN MILLER plays the Scottish Lowland pipes.
* ANITA MacDONALD plays Cape Breton fiddle, and they join together the threads of Old and New World traditions, while constantly exploring new ways to bring their two traditions closer together.
* ZAKK CORMIER, a dynamic musician with deep roots in his own Franco-Celtic tradition from Prince Edward Island, backed them up in their 2017 Caltech performance, and he now returns as an official member of the trio. Zakk brings his talents as a "sympathetic guitar" accompanist, together with driving rhythms of the regional signature Acadian foot-percussion.
* They're touring their new record, "South Haven," in which they have created a powerful sound, transcending the boundaries between Cape Breton, Scottish, and Acadian traditions.
* They've been described as “playful, poignant, and passionate all at once” as well as “fresh, yet totally traditional.” Their performances are a unique blend of driving dance music transcending boundaries – equally at home at a kitchen ceilidh or on a late night festival stage.
* The series producers tell us, "They will definitely get your feet moving. If you like Celtic music, you are sure to love this concert!"
* More Info: www.benandanita.com/projects
* TIX are $20 adults, $5 for Caltech students and children.
* TIX & info: http://events.caltech.edu/events/calendar/85756
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Sat, May 18, FREE CONCERT:
8 pm - "BANDORAMA: CALTECH WIND ORCHESTRA & JAZZ BAND" performs in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* This is two concerts in a single performance.
* First, it's the CALTECH WIND ORCHESTRA, Dr. Glenn D. Price, Director. Program is:
• Holst, First Suite in E-flat
• Grainger, Irish Tune from County Derry
• Ellerby, Clarinet Concerto, featuring Caltech clarinet coach, Lynne Snyder
• Bennett, Suite of Old American Dances
* Then, It's the CALTECH JAZZ BAND, Barb Catlin, Director. Program is:
• The Jazz Band program for this concert is tba.
* The same concert is performed here on Fri, May 17, at 8 pm.
* The concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, call 626-395-3295.
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Sunday
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59th annual "TOPANGA BANJO •FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL" will, indeed, happen this year at Paramount Ranch, Santa Monica Mtns Nat'l Recreation Area, About a Hills, CA.
* The National Park Service has given the go-ahead for the use of the longtime site, which suffered fire damage in the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
* Despite the loss of most of the buildings, the show will go on with some adaptive measures. The Railroad Stage -- where the Guide's editor is emcee -- DID survive the fire, and will be rootin' an' tootin'!
* Musicians -- start polishing your act now, with a chance to win prize money and the opportunity to perform before a big crowd! And you prob'ly already know the jamming is amazing!
* Non musicians make this a must-do to enjoy the contestants, the stage acts, and the whole scene.
* Professional acoustic roots bands and individuals delight on the stages, though not yet announced after the delay from the gov't shut down.
* For the presenters, there will be challenges, but all are committed to again
bring an outstanding event! -- including the Guide's editor, who emcees a stage here every year.
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| Topanga Banjo•Fiddle has prestigious prizes and a storied history. This year is the 59th annual event! |
* "We hope to be able to witness some of nature's resilience. It could include some blooming lupine and other early fire followers. It may be a bit early, but recovery will be starting, even if subtle," says one nature-lover.
* OFFICIAL website is adding more all the time, at:
Sun, May 19, ART EXHIBITION OPENING:
10 am - Art exhibition: "COYOTE LEAVES THE RES: THE ART OF HARRY FONSECA" opens its run May 19th at the Autry Museum of the American West, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park, at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
* Featuring paintings, sketches, and lithographs, this exhibition focuses on the recurring figure of Coyote, a trickster, shape shifter, and storyteller capable of moving undetected between different worlds.
* Fonseca was an instrumental force in reshaping Native art with his trademark blend of traditional imagery, contemporary experience, and vibrant color and form. As he used his art to explore both his personal journey and the role of history in shaping Native consciousness in the present, Fonseca sought to expand definitions of American Indian art and to shatter the expectations and stereotypes that had long confined it.
* As both a gay man and a person of mixed heritage, Fonseca used his work as a vehicle for self-discovery a means of navigating different aspects of his life and identity during a time when ideas about Native peoples were often driven by outside forces, including commercial markets, tourism, and historical clichés.
* RUNS May 19, 2019–January 5, 2020 in the Autry's George Montgomery Gallery.
* Opens daily at 10 am. Closes Tue-Fri at 4pm, Sat & Sun at 5 pm.
* TIX: included with regular museum admission.
* More: https://theautry.org/exhibitions/coyote-leaves-res-art-harry-fonseca
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Sun, May 19, FREE EVENT:
Noon-4 pm - "HERITAGE HOUSE 26th ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL" features CARL BERNHARDT & BOB PALMER each playing a variety of traditional acoustic string instruments in separate locations, at Riverside Metropolitan Museum’s Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Av, Riverside, CA 92504; 951-826-5273
* The event celebrates Victorian Riverside during the 1890s.
* Various musicians perform around the grounds and in the Victorian house parlor.
* Carl plays noon-1 pm, outside, and 1 pm-2 pm in the Parlor. Bob's locations are tba.
* More at: https://www.riversideca.gov/museum/heritagehouse/icecreamsocial.asp
* Free and open to the public.
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Sun, May 19, FREE CONCERT:
3:30 pm - CALTECH CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, Maia Jasper White, Director, perform in Dabney Lounge on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* Program tba.
* This concert is free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, call 626-395-3295.
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Sun, May 19:
4 pm - EAGLES RONSTADT EXPERIENCE – "A Tribute To Their Music," at Alvas Showroom, 1413 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538.
* This is a tribute to the writing, performance, style, and sound of the California country, folk, and rock music superstars thoughtfully re-created. Most of these musicians grew up listening, learning, and passionately playing and singing along to what is now truly a phenomenon worth recreating.
* Band members are:
Randy Woolford – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Dan Hill – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Bill McDowell – Drums, Vocals
Joe Mazzio – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Kim Woolford – Vocals and Percussion
Dan Haley – Keyboards, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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Tue-Sun, May 21-26, FESTIVAL:
50th annual "BISHOP MULE DAYS CELEBRATION" is a festival with lots of music -- some of it cowboy/western -- and bunches of activities -- some of them involving mules -- at the Tri-County Fairgrounds and surrounding venues in Bishop, CA, with the glorious High Sierra providing the backdrop.
* To be sure, it is "A world-class equestrian event promoting the legacy, heritage and talents of the mule." And it's a lot more.
* Tickets for each event at the 2019 50th anniversary are going quick.
* The "Wednesday Opening Night Supper" with concert has about 100 tickets available for purchase, as does as the Friday Night BBQ, as of May 1st. Both dinners are catered and will have live entertainment. Chances are that the dinners will be sold out long before the event starts.
* Wednesday night's Opening Supper has music by the one and only SOURDOUGH SLIM, last of the vaudeville cowboys. With his Will Rogers style cowboy tunes, accordion hijinks, guitar strumming talent, and award-winning yodeling, you've gotta get a taste of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvgKEys4a9s
* The Thursday night concert with RIDERS IN THE SKY and DAVE STAMEY is sold-out.
* Friday afternoon BBQ has music by COALE JOHNSON.
* Saturday night's dance has music by MONTE MILLS AND THE LUCKY HORSESHOE BAND; check 'em out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf2xcTQzMOI
* If you go, you'll need and want tix to one of the "Mule Shows."
* TIX & info: 760-872-4263; www.muledays.org
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Noon-4 pm - "HERITAGE HOUSE 26th ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL" features CARL BERNHARDT & BOB PALMER each playing a variety of traditional acoustic string instruments in separate locations, at Riverside Metropolitan Museum’s Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Av, Riverside, CA 92504; 951-826-5273
* The event celebrates Victorian Riverside during the 1890s.
* Various musicians perform around the grounds and in the Victorian house parlor.
* Carl plays noon-1 pm, outside, and 1 pm-2 pm in the Parlor. Bob's locations are tba.
* More at: https://www.riversideca.gov/museum/heritagehouse/icecreamsocial.asp
* Free and open to the public.
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Sun, May 19, FREE CONCERT:
3:30 pm - CALTECH CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, Maia Jasper White, Director, perform in Dabney Lounge on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* Program tba.
* This concert is free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, call 626-395-3295.
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Sun, May 19:
4 pm - EAGLES RONSTADT EXPERIENCE – "A Tribute To Their Music," at Alvas Showroom, 1413 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538.
* This is a tribute to the writing, performance, style, and sound of the California country, folk, and rock music superstars thoughtfully re-created. Most of these musicians grew up listening, learning, and passionately playing and singing along to what is now truly a phenomenon worth recreating.
* Band members are:
Randy Woolford – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Dan Hill – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Bill McDowell – Drums, Vocals
Joe Mazzio – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Kim Woolford – Vocals and Percussion
Dan Haley – Keyboards, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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Tuesday
________________Tue-Sun, May 21-26, FESTIVAL:
50th annual "BISHOP MULE DAYS CELEBRATION" is a festival with lots of music -- some of it cowboy/western -- and bunches of activities -- some of them involving mules -- at the Tri-County Fairgrounds and surrounding venues in Bishop, CA, with the glorious High Sierra providing the backdrop.
* To be sure, it is "A world-class equestrian event promoting the legacy, heritage and talents of the mule." And it's a lot more.
* Tickets for each event at the 2019 50th anniversary are going quick.
* The "Wednesday Opening Night Supper" with concert has about 100 tickets available for purchase, as does as the Friday Night BBQ, as of May 1st. Both dinners are catered and will have live entertainment. Chances are that the dinners will be sold out long before the event starts.
* Wednesday night's Opening Supper has music by the one and only SOURDOUGH SLIM, last of the vaudeville cowboys. With his Will Rogers style cowboy tunes, accordion hijinks, guitar strumming talent, and award-winning yodeling, you've gotta get a taste of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvgKEys4a9s
* The Thursday night concert with RIDERS IN THE SKY and DAVE STAMEY is sold-out.
* Friday afternoon BBQ has music by COALE JOHNSON.
* Saturday night's dance has music by MONTE MILLS AND THE LUCKY HORSESHOE BAND; check 'em out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf2xcTQzMOI
* If you go, you'll need and want tix to one of the "Mule Shows."
* TIX & info: 760-872-4263; www.muledays.org
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Wednesday
________________"MAVIS & FRIENDS" -- see graphic at right. Click it to enlarge.
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Wed, May 22:
5 pm - SOURDOUGH SLIM plays a featured concert at the Annual "BISHOP MULE DAYS" festival, in Charles Brown Auditorium, Bishop, CA
* Here is a YouTube video from Sourdough's show last fall at the "Ojai Concert Series":
https://youtu.be/u0F6E2GRy2M
* Sourdough’s new CD “Old Time Cowboy Songs” is now available. Featuring some great traditional classics, accented by some cool original instrumental tunes. Check it out at: www.sourdoughslim.com
* Wednesday night's Opening Supper still has tickets available as of May . You really do need to know about the one and only SOURDOUGH SLIM, last of the vaudeville cowboys. With his Will Rogers style cowboy tunes, accordion hijinks, guitar strumming talent, and award-winning yodeling, you've gotta get a taste of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvgKEys4a9s
* See the Guide's feature on the whole festival in Tuesday's listings, May 21.
* If you go, you'll need and want tix to one of the "Mule Shows."
* TIX & info: 760-872-4263; www.muledays.org
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* Here is a YouTube video from Sourdough's show last fall at the "Ojai Concert Series":
https://youtu.be/u0F6E2GRy2M
* Sourdough’s new CD “Old Time Cowboy Songs” is now available. Featuring some great traditional classics, accented by some cool original instrumental tunes. Check it out at: www.sourdoughslim.com
* Wednesday night's Opening Supper still has tickets available as of May . You really do need to know about the one and only SOURDOUGH SLIM, last of the vaudeville cowboys. With his Will Rogers style cowboy tunes, accordion hijinks, guitar strumming talent, and award-winning yodeling, you've gotta get a taste of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvgKEys4a9s
* See the Guide's feature on the whole festival in Tuesday's listings, May 21.
* If you go, you'll need and want tix to one of the "Mule Shows."
* TIX & info: 760-872-4263; www.muledays.org
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Wed, May 22:
8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings TEELO & FRIENDS, MORRISON & COMPANY, & TOLER GIBSON, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings TEELO & FRIENDS, MORRISON & COMPANY, & TOLER GIBSON, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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Friday
________________8 pm - "DAMN YANKEES," the classic musical comedy, returns in a production by Cedar Street Theatre at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC), 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster, CA 93534; www.lpac.org
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| The original Broadway cast album still sells on CD. |
* Hollywood made a film version in 1958, giving top billing to TAB HUNTER with GWEN VERDON and RAY WALSTON reprising their Broadway roles.
retaining only two of the Broadway songs and filling in with its own replacements. Still, as imdb notes, "the concept of this musical was the preoccupation of the American public with the national pastime of baseball, and its singular domination (between 1947 and 1962) by the New York Yankees."
* Yes, there is intentional double entendre with the the derisive singularity applied for a hundred years in the former Confederate states to anyone from any other part of the country, but it stops there.
* So, what's it about? Musicians will ses something of a parallel to the tale of bluesman Robert Johnson.
* Here, the lead character is middle-aged baseball fanatic "Joe Boyd," who trades his soul to the Devil to make his hapless favorite team suddenly unstoppable winners -- with himself as the team's new star player. Since, if you want something done right, you should do it yourself.
* The team -- the Washington Senators -- was, twice upon a time, the real American League major league baseball team in DC, long before today's National League Washington Nationals. The period not only determines the tunage, but adds a lot to the sense of compelling cultural phenomena when baseball truly was the national pastime.
* The devil, also known as "Mr. Applegate," takes credit for getting the Senators in the pennant race against the perennial AL champs, the New York Yankees. (Make your own comparisons about the devil tempting senators in our own time.)
* On the field, Joe, the young baseball sensation, transforms the cellar dwellers into a winning team -- only for Joe to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind.
* When Joe returns to his former life, Applegate demands his soul. Will Joe be able to resist the temptress, Lola, and outsmart the Devil at his own game?
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| Art for the new production. |
* Light, fast-paced, delightfully tune-filled and devilishly clever, "Damn Yankees" has been a homerun for decades, featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor.
* The production runs three performances:
□ Fri, May 24, 8 pm.
□ Sat, May 25, 8 pm.
□ Sun, May 26, 2 pm matinee.
* Tickets $25; Senior & Youth tix, $22.
TIX: 661-723-5950, or http://www.lpac.org/season.php?type=9
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Saturday
__________________Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, FESTIVAL:
9 am-6 pm - Annual "SCOTTISH FEST" at the OF Fairgrounds & Event Center, in Costa Mesa CA
* Info & tix: www.scottishfest.com
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Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, FREE CONCERTS:
8 pm - CALTECH ORCHESTRA, Allen Robert Gross, Director, performs in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* The Caltech Orchestra is comprised of players from Caltech, JPL, and its surrounding communities.
* Conductor Allen Robert Gross begins his thirty-fifth year as director of the orchestra.
* The same concert is presented both days.
* Performance program tba. SCHEDULE is:
- Sat at 8 pm.
- Sun at 3:30 pm.
* Both concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, http://events.caltech.edu/events/calendar/83462
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Sunday
__________________Sun, May 26, FREE CONCERT:
3:30 pm - CALTECH ORCHESTRA, Allen Robert Gross, Director, performs in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena CA
* The Caltech Orchestra is comprised of players from Caltech, JPL, and its surrounding communities.
* Conductor Allen Robert Gross begins his thirty-fifth year as director of the orchestra.
* The same concert is presented both days.
* Performance program tba. SCHEDULE is:
- Sat at 8 pm.
- Sun at 3:30 pm.
* Both concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations required. Parking is also free.
* Info, http://events.caltech.edu/events/calendar/83462
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Wednesday
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Wed, May 29:
8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings LELAND & THE SILVER WHEELS, MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS, & RYAN FULLER, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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8:30 pm-11:30 pm "AMERICANA MUSIC NIGHTS," a weekly series during the month of May, brings LELAND & THE SILVER WHEELS, MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS, & RYAN FULLER, each doing a one-hour set, at the Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA
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Thursday
________________8 pm - SOFIA TALVIK plays acoustic folk at Alvas Showroom, 1413 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538.
* Sofia mixes her Nordic melancholy with a twang of Americana, creating a special niche of folk music. Driven by a steady beat through foot percussion and rhythmic guitar picking, you can’t believe she is actually alone on stage. And in the centre are her invigorating vocals.
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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Friday
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* Rick Ruskin has earned the right to be called a “Fingerstyle Guitar Virtuoso.” His skills are legendary but the hyperbole distracts from the rest of the story.
* He is a gifted singer, arranger, and composer whose work has been featured in film and on television around the world.
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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8 pm - CHUCK ALVAREZ plus SATELLITE VOODOO at Alvas Showroom, 1413 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538.
* A double CD Release show.
* CHUCK ALVAREZ celebrates the release of his fifth CD, "No Longer Bound," a mix of Blues and Americana. He will perform with accompaniment on acoustic and electric guitar.
* SATELLITE VOODOO plays the second set. They are releasing their self titled debut album.
* Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
* TIX & info: https://alvasshowroom.com/
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Sat, Jun 1:
8 pm - FORTUNATE SON, tribute to CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* Fronted by vocalist BRAD FORD with an all star band, FORTUNATE SON delivers the best of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL'S rough-hewn roots-Americana rock ‘n’ roll. Hear favorites including "Proud Mary," "Travelin’ Band," "Down on the Corner," "Born on the Bayou," "Suzie Q," and, of course, "Fortunate Son."
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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8 pm - FORTUNATE SON, tribute to CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* Fronted by vocalist BRAD FORD with an all star band, FORTUNATE SON delivers the best of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL'S rough-hewn roots-Americana rock ‘n’ roll. Hear favorites including "Proud Mary," "Travelin’ Band," "Down on the Corner," "Born on the Bayou," "Suzie Q," and, of course, "Fortunate Son."
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Fri, Jun 14:
8 pm - "THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING & WOODSTOCK" performed by ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* The award-winning band is renowned for their repertoire of Bob Dylan's music, and indeed, they are the hosts of the annual "Dylanfest." But they've always honed their originals and added more and more classic material.
* In this concert, South Bay favorite folk-rockers ANDY & RENEE return with their band HARD RAIN to reprise their phenomenal tribute to Carole King's multi-platinum album, "Tapestry."
* Don't dawdle. They sell-out every time they play the venue.
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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8 pm - "THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING & WOODSTOCK" performed by ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813
* The award-winning band is renowned for their repertoire of Bob Dylan's music, and indeed, they are the hosts of the annual "Dylanfest." But they've always honed their originals and added more and more classic material.
* In this concert, South Bay favorite folk-rockers ANDY & RENEE return with their band HARD RAIN to reprise their phenomenal tribute to Carole King's multi-platinum album, "Tapestry."
* Don't dawdle. They sell-out every time they play the venue.
* TIX: https://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Thursday
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Thu-Sun, Jun 20-23, FESTIVAL, in Colorado:
46th annual "TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" in the alpine meadow that's become Town Park, high up in the Rocky Mountains in Telluride, CO
* This one is reliably amazing. You MUST go, sometime in your life.
* If you're going this year, be sure to catch THE FIRST LADIES OF BLUEGRASS -- the stellar ensemble of award-winners ALISON BROWN, BECKY BULLER, SIERRA HULL, MOLLY TUTTLE & MISSY RAINES. They perform June 23rd.
* Full info: https://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/
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Fri, Jun 21:
8 pm - "ALANIS MORISSETTE ACOUSTIC" at Humphreys Concerts By the Bay, San Diego, CA
* GET TIX NOW at: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/alanis-morissette-acoustic/event/0A0056791CD44B2B
* She also performs Apr 26 & 27, 9 pm, in Las Vegas; see listings.
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More FESTIVALS and concerts and all kindsa things are still being added -- May and June are FILLED with 'em, and they're most of the year's VERY BEST!
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STILL FARTHER AHEAD...
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Thu, Jul 4:
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY plus RUMBLE KING play the City of Burbank's 2019 "Starlight Bowl Concert Season" at the Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Dr, Burbank CA 91501
* TIX at: www.starlightbowl.com
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Sat, Sep 7:
8 pm - "TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR (with fireworks)" with CARL ST. CLAIR, conductor; BENJAMIN BEILMAN, violin; & PACIFIC SYMPHONY, at Pacific Amphitheatre, OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa CA
* Southern Californians are incredibly fortunate to have the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre, the Ford Amphitheatre, and the OC Amphitheatre all available as splendid outdoor concert venues. Be sure to catch a symphonic treasure beneath the OC skies.
• TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
• RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: “Capriccio Espagnol”
• TCHAIKOVSKY: “1812” Overture
* Complete with live cannons and brilliant fireworks, no SummerFest is complete without Pacific Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s thrilling “1812” overture.
* The evening features this famous romantic composer’s greatest hits, including his memorable Violin Concerto, performed by the first-prize winner of the 2010 "Montréal International Musical Competition," Benjamin Beilman. “The Times” has praised Beilman’s “handsome technique, burnished sound, and quiet confidence,” and “The Strad” described his playing as “pure poetry.”
* TIX and full info at: 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13:
CINDY KALLET & GREY LARSEN play a pair of rare West Coast gigs at the "Santa Monica House Concerts" series in Santa Monica, CA
* Details will be posted closer to the dates, at:
http://santamonicahouseconcerts.com/
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46th annual "TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" in the alpine meadow that's become Town Park, high up in the Rocky Mountains in Telluride, CO
* This one is reliably amazing. You MUST go, sometime in your life.
* If you're going this year, be sure to catch THE FIRST LADIES OF BLUEGRASS -- the stellar ensemble of award-winners ALISON BROWN, BECKY BULLER, SIERRA HULL, MOLLY TUTTLE & MISSY RAINES. They perform June 23rd.
* Full info: https://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/
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Friday
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8 pm - "ALANIS MORISSETTE ACOUSTIC" at Humphreys Concerts By the Bay, San Diego, CA
* GET TIX NOW at: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/alanis-morissette-acoustic/event/0A0056791CD44B2B
* She also performs Apr 26 & 27, 9 pm, in Las Vegas; see listings.
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More FESTIVALS and concerts and all kindsa things are still being added -- May and June are FILLED with 'em, and they're most of the year's VERY BEST!
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Thu, Jul 4:
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY plus RUMBLE KING play the City of Burbank's 2019 "Starlight Bowl Concert Season" at the Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Dr, Burbank CA 91501
* TIX at: www.starlightbowl.com
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Sat, Sep 7:
8 pm - "TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR (with fireworks)" with CARL ST. CLAIR, conductor; BENJAMIN BEILMAN, violin; & PACIFIC SYMPHONY, at Pacific Amphitheatre, OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa CA
* Southern Californians are incredibly fortunate to have the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre, the Ford Amphitheatre, and the OC Amphitheatre all available as splendid outdoor concert venues. Be sure to catch a symphonic treasure beneath the OC skies.
* PROGRAM:
• KHACHATURIAN: “Sabre Dance”• TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
• RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: “Capriccio Espagnol”
• TCHAIKOVSKY: “1812” Overture
* Complete with live cannons and brilliant fireworks, no SummerFest is complete without Pacific Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s thrilling “1812” overture.
* The evening features this famous romantic composer’s greatest hits, including his memorable Violin Concerto, performed by the first-prize winner of the 2010 "Montréal International Musical Competition," Benjamin Beilman. “The Times” has praised Beilman’s “handsome technique, burnished sound, and quiet confidence,” and “The Strad” described his playing as “pure poetry.”
* TIX and full info at: 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13:
CINDY KALLET & GREY LARSEN play a pair of rare West Coast gigs at the "Santa Monica House Concerts" series in Santa Monica, CA
* Details will be posted closer to the dates, at:
http://santamonicahouseconcerts.com/
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TICKET OFFER,
IF YOU BUY EARLY
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Runs Sun, Oct 6, 2019, through Sun, Jun 6, 2020.
"LE SALON DE MUSIQUES: MASTERS REDISCOVERED" is the series' just-announced 10th anniversary season of nine concerts, all at the Los Angeles Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Fifth Floor, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Self parking at the Music Center Garage on Grand Avenue.
* EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR "A SUBLIME NEW SEASON"
* "Le Salon de Musiques" is a chamber music series performed in an intimate space without any stage or separation between the audience and the artists. It allows you to feel the purity and quintessence of the music associated with the vibrations of each instrument and the connection to each artist.
* A "Tresor de France Champagne" reception with a high tea buffet catered by Patina follows the performance and the Q & A between the artists and the audience.
* TENTH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM, 2019-2020, introduced by musicologists Dr. Kristi BROWN-MONTESANO & Julius REDER CARLSON.
* Season "GRAND OPENING" - CONCERT ONE: Sun, Oct 6, 4 pm:
- W. MOZART: "Divertimento" in D Major for String Quartet
- G. HAENDEL: Sonata in G minor Op 2 for two violins & piano - J. HAYDN: String Quartet No.5 Op 64 in D Major "The Lark"
- L. BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op 37 (Arranged for String Quintet)
- Featured artists: Jessica GUIDERI & Aubree OLIVERSON, Violins; Rob BROPHY, Viola, Yoshika MASUDA, Cello; Peter LLOYD, Bass; Vijay VENKATESH, Piano.
* TIX for individual dates are available following season tix sales. The nine-concert season runs through Sunday, June 7, sponsored by Steinway & Sons, The French & German Consulates of Los Angeles, Champagne "Tresor de France," Performing Arts Live, and Eufloria. Buy the season now at the early bird price, saving 20%: $684 for all nine concerrs, instead of the regular full-season price of $855. Season tix get other perqs. Info and tix purchase at: 310-498 0257.
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IF YOU BUY EARLY
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Runs Sun, Oct 6, 2019, through Sun, Jun 6, 2020.
"LE SALON DE MUSIQUES: MASTERS REDISCOVERED" is the series' just-announced 10th anniversary season of nine concerts, all at the Los Angeles Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Fifth Floor, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Self parking at the Music Center Garage on Grand Avenue.
* EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR "A SUBLIME NEW SEASON"
* "Le Salon de Musiques" is a chamber music series performed in an intimate space without any stage or separation between the audience and the artists. It allows you to feel the purity and quintessence of the music associated with the vibrations of each instrument and the connection to each artist.
* A "Tresor de France Champagne" reception with a high tea buffet catered by Patina follows the performance and the Q & A between the artists and the audience.
* TENTH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM, 2019-2020, introduced by musicologists Dr. Kristi BROWN-MONTESANO & Julius REDER CARLSON.
* Season "GRAND OPENING" - CONCERT ONE: Sun, Oct 6, 4 pm:
- W. MOZART: "Divertimento" in D Major for String Quartet
- G. HAENDEL: Sonata in G minor Op 2 for two violins & piano - J. HAYDN: String Quartet No.5 Op 64 in D Major "The Lark"
- L. BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op 37 (Arranged for String Quintet)
- Featured artists: Jessica GUIDERI & Aubree OLIVERSON, Violins; Rob BROPHY, Viola, Yoshika MASUDA, Cello; Peter LLOYD, Bass; Vijay VENKATESH, Piano.
* TIX for individual dates are available following season tix sales. The nine-concert season runs through Sunday, June 7, sponsored by Steinway & Sons, The French & German Consulates of Los Angeles, Champagne "Tresor de France," Performing Arts Live, and Eufloria. Buy the season now at the early bird price, saving 20%: $684 for all nine concerrs, instead of the regular full-season price of $855. Season tix get other perqs. Info and tix purchase at: 310-498 0257.
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ADDITIONS TO THIS EDITION will be made regularly until it's time for a full replacement to take over.
The most recent 'uge, 2-volume NEWS FEATURES edition, is still available. You can find it at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2019/04/musicafied-mollified-or-muellerfried.html
The most recent 'uge, 2-volume NEWS FEATURES edition, is still available. You can find it at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2019/04/musicafied-mollified-or-muellerfried.html
As always, we have lots of MUSIC NEWS features in the works, and they'll be along as we get them dressed, shoes tied, cowlicks combed down, bowties cranked straight, and strings tuned.
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'Til we catch ya on the flip side,
in our best Kathy Baker
"Hee Haw" voice: "THAT's all!"
in our best Kathy Baker
"Hee Haw" voice: "THAT's all!"
Stay tuneful!
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