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SIERRA PELONA VALLEY VINTNERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL & VINEYARD JAZZ EVENT |
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DESCRIPTION
The Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association 2nd Annual Vintners Festival & Jazz In the Vineyard Event, on Saturday, April 26, at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce, only 45 min north of downtown LA features an unparalleled mix of great locally-produced wine and food, paired with illustrious live jazz music performed in a breathtakingly beautiful vineyard setting. The lineup includes:
Quattro, the 2013 Latin Jazz Grammy Nominee for Best New Artist, a fresh, new innovative ensemble blending Latin + Pop + Jazz + Classicalcreatingtheir unique sound and debut album "POPZZICAL". Featuring Giovanna Clayton on Cello and vocals; Lisa Dondlinger on Violin and vocals; Kay-ta Matsuno on Guitar and vocals; and Jorge Villanueva on Percussion and vocals. Individually, thesetalented musicians have earned a well-established and highlyrespected presence in the recording and live performance industries in Los Angeles.
Lauren Koval, jazz vocalist & Paul McDonald, keyboardist and arranger, performing Latin Jazz & Standards from the Great American Songbook. Koval and McDonald have performed nonstop in Los Angeles and abroad, with some of the finest musicians in the most prestigious Jazz Clubs and Performing Arts Centers. Remaining true to the songwriters original intent, Lauren delivers each of the songs arranged by McDonald with classic elegance, bringing passion and grace to each performance. Together, they enamor the audience with their ever-expanding repertoire and impeccable style.
Jon Stephen, Nuevo Flamenco Guitarist, has performed with various New Orleans jazz bands including Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, and opened for Tito Puente, Peabo Bryson, and George Howard. Today, Jon Stephen has created his own genre of Tropical Brazilian Guitar. Performing all original music, his magical compositions range from smoky jazz to breezy bossa nova to serrano-like flamenco.
Local Wine, Breweries, & Spirits Tastings will be from, among others, San Antonio Winery, Alonso Family Vineyards, Chavez Vineyards, Golden Star Vineyards, Harris Wine Biz, High Desert Cellars, Oasis Vineyards, Agua Dulce Winery, Pulchella Winery, Reyes Winery, and other SPVVA Members, and Budweiser. Gourmet Bites will be supplied by delicious artisan food producers such as Le Chene French Cuisine, Truffles n Toffee, California Bakery, and more to be announced. There will be an Arts & Crafts exhibit and a Silent Auction. For more information on the 2014 Festival, and a list of participants including wineries and other vendors, artists biographies and photographs, please visit the SPVVA website. Contact Georgina Stassi 310-613-7445
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.sierrapelonavalleyvintners.com |
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DATE
Saturday, April 26, 2014
START TIME
11:00am
END TIME
4:00am |
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LOCATION
Reyes Winery
10262 Sierra Highway
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
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EVENT
Azar Lawrence Quartet feat. Nick Smith, Piano; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums; Jeff Littleton, Bass & Guest Vocalist, Dwight Trible |
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DESCRIPTION
Azar Lawrence Quartet feat. Nick Smith, Piano; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums; Jeff Littleton, Bass & Guest Vocalist, Dwight Trible
Seabird Jazz Lounge, 730 E. Broadway, Long Beach, Ca 562.787.0899, Doors open 7:30p Show Time 9p - 12:30a Cover $15, Free Parking @ Roscoe's
AZAR LAWRENCE
One of the most powerful and distinctive of all post'Coltrane tenorists, Azar Lawrence has been a sometimes quiet force in music for over three decades. Born in 1952 in Los Angeles by the age of 21 he had worked with Ike & Tina Turner, War, and Charles Wright's Watts 103rd Street Band ('Express Yourself').
At an early age, Azar Lawrence left his mark on Jazz. Hired by drummer Elvin Jones when he was just 19, the prodigious young saxophonist would be tapped soon after by McCoy Tyner to fill the large shoes of collaborator John Coltrane. Throughout the '70's, Lawrence recorded with Tyner, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw.
Like his contemporaries Herbie Hancock and Charles Lloyd, Lawrence forayed into pop music, recording with Earth Wind & Fire, Frank Zappa and Marvin Gaye. Since the early 2000's, the consummate artist has returned full force to his post-Bob Jazz roots.
Lawrence's distinctive sound embodies a deep spirituality, which can be heard on Tyner's "Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit", and his own numerous recordings on Prestige.
Within the past six years, he's performed, written, and produced four CD's; Mystic Journey, 2010 (Mystic Journey received over five Bests of 2010), Prayer For My Ancestors, (Prayer was given honorable mention for Best of 2009, AllAboutJazz/New York) Speak The Word, 2008 and he also lead and co-produced a live tribute album, Legacy and Music of John Coltrane, in 2006.
His current Oeuvre doesn't miss a beat, with frequent New York and Los Angeles shows that sparkle with virtuosity, and vivid ideas and textures. To the discerning listener, Lawrence's depth can only be attributed to one who has 'been there'. And 'there' he most definitely was.
In New York December 2011at the Jazz Standard Azar performed with a powerful rhythm section comprised of Nicholas Payton, Trumpet; Jeff "Tain" Watts, drums; Benito Gonzalez, piano and Essiet Okon Essiet on bass.
Of that evening Nate Chinen of the New York Times said about Azar, "he played as if plugging into a life force. He seemed committed to the idea of the self as a vessel; those winds were whipping through him."
The result of that show was seven new compositions by Azar Lawrence, to be titled, Azar Lawrence 'The Seeker' - Live at the Jazz Standard'. 'The Seeker', co-produced by Grammy winner, Seth Abramson and Azar Lawrence is a slice of a continuum of the path of knowledge and truth that Azar has been on since his earliest days in the music.
NICK SMITH
Nick Smith, former keyboardist with the Tonight Show Band was the musical director and keyboardist for Grammy-winning artist Stanley Clarke for ten years. Nick has toured with various artists including Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Kenny Garrett, Michel Polnareff, Kirk Whalum, and Marcus Miller.
Nick, an alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has scored for film and TV. Some of the movie projects include Brown Sugar, Eddie, and Sprung. In 2004, Nick released an independent Jazz CD project titled It's Like That. The CD features Stanley Clarke, Dennis Chambers and David Sanchez. Nick is currently working on new projects.
JEFF LITTLETON
One of the most versatile and in demand bassists on the West Coast, Jeff Littleton has performed with a virtual who's who of top jazz artists including Nancy Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Hank Crawford, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Higgins. Harold Land, Bobby Hutchinson and a long list of renowned musicians. He released The Littleton Brothers | Collage with Bobby Watson.
MARVIN "SMITTY" SMITH
Marvin 'Smitty' Smith is featured on more than 45 albums with a veritable list of additional performances and recordings that are augmented with names like Terence Blanchard and Donald Harrison. Marvin's playing credits include top notables in music like Sonny Rollins, Hank Jones, Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Art Farmer, Benny Golson Slide Hampton, and Milt Jackson. A member for many years of the Tonight Show Band Marvin has played with the Buddy Holland Band, Wallace Roney, Sting, Mulgrew Miller and a substantial list of others.
DWIGHT TRIBLE
Dwight Trible is a singer who combines the best of vocal virtuosity with musicianship and improvisational skills to the delight of audiences and musicians alike. In addition to performing with his own group, the Dwight Trible Ensemble, Dwight is the vocalist with the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet and is also the vocal director for the Horace Tapscott Pan Afrikan Peoples' Arkestra.
Not a newcomer to the music scene, Dwight has worked with such notables as Oscar Brown Jr., Charles Lloyd, Billy Childs, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Garrett, Steve Turre, Harold Land, Harry Belafonte, Della Reese and Norman Conners, John Beasley, Patrice Rushen, Babatunde Lea, Ernie Watts, Kahlil El Zabar, as well as contemporary soul artist like LA Reid and DJ Rogers. Dwight's collaborations with Horace Tapscott, Billy Higgins, Kamau Daaood and others have produced some of the finest musical moments in Los Angeles in recent years - and his best is yet to come!
HYPERLINK: Event Flyer - http://azarlawrence.com/sb_4.24_wb2.jpg
HYPERLINK: Press - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/arts/music/azar-lawrence-quintet-at-jazz-standard-review.html?_r=1&
HYPERLINK: Hi-Res Photo - http://azarlawrence.com/JALC-ColtraneFest_2012.jpg
HYPERLINK: Website - www.azarlawrence.com
HYPERLINK: Website - http://www.nicksmithmusic.com/
HYPERLINK: Website - http://dwighttrible.com/
HYPERLINK: Venue - http://www.seabirdjazzlounge.com
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://azarlawrence.com/sb_4.24_wb2.jpg, http//www.azarlawrence.com, http:/www.seabirdjazzlounge, com, 562.787.0899, Free parking @ Roscoe's |
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DATE
Saturday, April 26, 2014
END DATE
Sunday, April 27, 2014
START TIME
9:00pm
END TIME
12:30am |
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LOCATION
Seabird Jazz Lounge
730 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
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EVENT
South Bay Students |
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DESCRIPTION
South Bay Students
Grades 1 through 9
HIGHER-ORDER THINKING NOW
In Preparation for Your Future Education
Utilizing critical-creative thinking test exercises, certified educators will determine students higher order thinking ability in the following subjects:
critical reading topics (analysis/synthesis)
vocabulary reasoning
grammar-usage analysis
writing analysis & synthesis
Results from the tests will be evaluated and discussed with the student and parent. All of the above are free of charge with no obligation.
As a support, Studies in Meaning, a critical-creative curriculum, an be offered as a method that improves and enhances students higher-order thinking skills.
RSVP: Please call to reserve one hour for your students test. 424-206-1778
Testing Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Location: 1603 Aviation Blvd., Suite 14, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
A South Bay community service sponsored by The Public Benefit Nonprofit Association (34685), and hosted by Studies in Meaning
www.studiesinmeaning.com
ADDITIONAL INFO
424-206-1778 |
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DATE
Saturday, April 26, 2014
START TIME
9:00am
END TIME
5:00pm |
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LOCATION
Redondo Plaza
1603 Aviation Blvd. Suite 14
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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EVENT
Hope, Steps & A Cure 5K Run/Walk Los Angeles 2014 |
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DESCRIPTION
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation local California volunteers, patients and families affected by aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), are holding the 5th Annual Los Angeles Hope, Steps & A Cure 5K Run & Walk.
This fun and festive awareness and fundraising walk and 5K, held at Shoreline Village and the Long Beach Shoreline Marina, will promote awareness about rare bone marrow failure diseases as well as raise funds to support the free educational programs and services of the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
https://friendraising.towercare.com/Markslist/site/displaySite.do?siteIdCode=FAMF3O3X |
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DATE
Sunday, April 27, 2014
START TIME
7:00am
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LOCATION
Shoreline Village and the Long Beach Shoreline Marina
429 Shoreline Village Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90802
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EVENT
31st Annual Tribute to Dolo Coker Jazz Concert |
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DESCRIPTION
Featuring legendary vocalist Ernie Andrews, Betty Bryant,The Donald Dean Jazz All Stars with Llew Matthews, Richard Simon and Charles Owens, Joanna Williams, Marti Lynne, Mark Christian Miller, Gregory Beck, Dan Reckard, and the 2014 Scholarship Recipients with James Janisse as Emcee.
ADDITIONAL INFO
(323) 935-1374, www.dolocokerjazz.org |
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DATE
Sunday, April 27, 2014
START TIME
3:00pm
END TIME
6:30pm |
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LOCATION
The Regency West (in Leimert Park)
3339 West 43rd Street #D
Los Angeles, CA 90008
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Rolling Figs Jazz Orchestra 1930's-ish style |
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DESCRIPTION
Corey Gemme's nine piece 1930's-ish style band. All original tunes and arrangements by Corey.
Featuring:
Corey Gemme -leader- Cornet, Clarinet, Trombone
Steve Tyler - Trombone
Geoff Nudell - Reeds
Nate Ketner - Reeds
Chris Dawson - Piano
Craig Fundyga - Vibes
Douglas B. Mattocks - Banjo
CJ Sams - Tuba
Paul Lines - Drums
No cover, great food, (try the Reuben Sandwich! OMG!!),
a nice dance floor and really friendly people. Come and swing or Lindy or just listen.
A rolling fig gathers no mold!
Be there or be rectangular!
ADDITIONAL INFO
coreygemme.com thebarkleyrestaurant.com |
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DATE
Friday, May 02, 2014
END DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
9:00pm
END TIME
1:00am |
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LOCATION
The Barkley Restaurant
1400 Huntington Dr.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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EVENT
Fred Hersch Trio |
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DESCRIPTION
Fred Hersch is an internationally recognized instrumentalist as well as a composer, bandleader and theatrical conceptualist. He was the first artist in the 75-year history of New Yorks legendary Village Vanguard to play week-long engagements as a solo pianist. The five-time Grammy nominee was nominated for two 2011 Grammys for Alone at the Vanguard for Best Jazz Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo. His newest trio album, Alive at the Vanguard, has been garnering wide critical acclaim as one of the best releases in his many-year recording career. It was awarded the 2012 Grand Prix du Disque by the Acadmia Charles Cros in France and made the Best Jazz CDs of 2012 list in Slate and DownBeat Magazine.
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.scfta.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1437 |
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DATE
Friday, May 02, 2014
END DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
7:30pm
END TIME
9:30pm |
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LOCATION
Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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EVENT
2014 Mercy House Living with Heart Gala |
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DESCRIPTION
On Saturday, May 3, 2014, Mercy House will be holding our annual Living With Heart Gala; an elegant, sophisticated and fun-filled evening with special guests, headline entertainment and a fabulous auction. Proceeds from the event will support Mercy House's programs for homeless individuals and families across Orange and San Bernardino Counties.
This black tie optional event will feature:
Elegant cocktail party in the bambu garden
Silent auction featuring unique items and experiences
Gourmet dinner
A one-of-a-kind live auction experience
Live musical entertainment
Evening courtyard soiree
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://mercyhouse.net/about-us/newsevents/2014-living-with-heart-gala/ |
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DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
5:30pm
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LOCATION
Fairmont Hotel, Newport Beach
4500 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660
directions |
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EVENT
Exotic Mediterranean Feast and Cabaret Show for Mesothelioma |
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DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exotic Mediterranean Feast, Fun and Cabaret to benefit stem cell research that is focused on finding a better treatment for mesothelioma.
Early Bird Special available when you sign up before March 31!
$20 per person includes dinner and entertainment (belly dancer, violinist and music) with a free opportunity drawing. Cash bar and fabulous raffle prizes (up to $500 value) available.
Visit phlbi.org/donate, and enter an offer code "FEAST" when specifying what the donation is for.
Regular admission fee is $25.
100 % of proceeds will be donated to the Pacific Meso Center at the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute for important stem cell research to find a better treatment for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), an asbestos-related cancer, affecting the lining of the chest, the pleura.
To reserve your spot, call or email Olga at (310) 474-8223 or olgav@phlbi.org
ADDITIONAL INFO
https://www.facebook.com/events/1424799461099809/ |
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DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
5:30pm
END TIME
8:30pm |
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LOCATION
Byblos Mediterranean Restaurant
1964 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
directions |
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EVENT
6th Annual Northside Arts Festival |
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DESCRIPTION
The Alamo City Performing Arts Association is proud to present the 6th Annual Northside Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 12:00pm-8:00pm at the McAllister Auditorium, on the campus of San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Avenue. If you are an artist, crafter, or musician and would like to participate, please visit http://www.saspa.org for information and applications, call 210-495-0129 or email: acpaa1992@yahoo.com.This event and parking are free to the public. This is a one day venue for artists and art organizations to display, promote, and sell their art work directly to the public. Not an artist? Make plans to attend the 6th annual Northside Arts Festival. Here you will find unique gifts that are affordable and made by local artists just in time for graduation, weddings, or that special occasion. Please join us at this family friendly event with food, art, crafts, and performances. There is something for everyone.
ADDITIONAL INFO
saspa.org, 210-495-0129 |
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DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
12:00pm
END TIME
8:00pm |
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LOCATION
McAllister Auditorium
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio , TX 78212
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EVENT
Wild Women of Song |
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DESCRIPTION
Pamela Rose presents a captivating showpiece celebrating the lives, times, and music of the female songwriters of the Tin Pan Alley days from Alberta Hunter to Peggy Lee. With historical photos and superb storytelling, Rose artfully delivers a cultural retrospective while treating the audience to a lively afternoon of jazz and blues. The swinging five-piece band, her lively spirit, and glorious vocals will have you on your feet!
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://tickets.haughpac.com/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=646 |
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DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
2:00pm
END TIME
4:00pm |
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LOCATION
Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91740
directions |
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EVENT
Annual Jazz Brunch |
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DESCRIPTION
The National Association of University Women Inland Empire Branch(NAUW) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Jazz Brunch featuring Jazz Great Barbara Morrison. Tickets are $65 each. Please make your check payable to the National Association of University Women. Mail to P. O. Box 1388, Guasti California 91743-1388. The NAUW is a 104 year old organization that from its inception focused on service and education. Proceeds from the brunch will benefit the scholarship fund and programs of the branch. The deadline for ticket orders is April 20. 2014
ADDITIONAL INFO
Rita Miles 909 923-7519 yitalia@verizon.net in the subjecrt please put jazz brunch |
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DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
11:30am
END TIME
3:00pm |
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LOCATION
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center
601 West McKinley Ave
Pomona , CA 91768
directions |
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EVENT
MOORPARK DAY OF JAZZ |
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DESCRIPTION
- A day of jazz performances featuring ensembles from Moorpark High School (A, B & C Bands), Chaparral Middle School, Mesa Verde Middle School and Moorpark College.
- Karl Hunter, tenor sax from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will be sitting in as a guest artist with the Moorpark A jazz band and the Moorpark College band in the evening concert
Tickets
- For the Middle School/High School Concert: $10 adults, $8 senior/students.
o Cash only, purchase at the door. There will be no online purchasing option
o For College Concert: $10/$8 additional IF they purchase before 6PM, cash at the door
o Total for both: $20/$16
The concert is a fund raiser for the Moorpark High School Instrumental Music Program
http://www.moorparkmusic.org/
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.moorparkmusic.org/ |
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DATE
Saturday, May 03, 2014
START TIME
2:00pm
END TIME
9:00pm |
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LOCATION
Moorpark College Performing Arts Center
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
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EVENT
An Afternoon with Branford Marsalis |
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DESCRIPTION
Renowned saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Please join us for an astounding performance of one of the most innovative and forward-thinking jazz ensembles around today.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://tickets.haughpac.com/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=647 |
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DATE
Sunday, May 04, 2014
START TIME
2:00pm
END TIME
4:00pm |
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LOCATION
Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91040
directions |
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EVENT
El Haru Kuroi: Free Concert at Record Surplus |
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DESCRIPTION
Record Surplus, one of the largest independent record stores on the West Coast, will be holding an in-store performance of Record Surplus: LIVE! featuring El Haru Kuroi on Friday, May 9th at 8:00 p.m. The performance will be a free event.
El Haru Kuroi, an East Los Angeles trio rooted in Mexican, South American, and African melodies and rhythms, has initiated a fierce style and sound. They perform throughout the Los Angeles area including First Fridays at the Natural History Museum, The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, The Eagle Rock Music Festival, and the Mayan Theater, opening up for Gogol Bordello. Their music was featured in the documentary, Homeboy, which explored homosexuality amongst the Mexican American cholo community in the 80s and 90s. El Haru Kuroi has one acoustic EP and two full-length albums including their newest release, CantaGallo, which features their latest sound: East Los Angeles Nuevo Tropicalia.
Known as the last record store, Record Surplus has been keeping the groove alive since 1985. Record Surplus stocks over 50,000 used vinyl records of all genres in great condition and at affordable prices. Plus a wide selection of new vinyl, turntables, used CDs and DVDs is available. Offering every style of music imaginable, discovery is a big part of the fun at Record Surplus. And the stores listening stations give customers a chance to preview records and CDs before they buy. Record Surplus is open seven days a week.
Just as the Record Surplus store offers customers an immense variety of musical genres on vinyl and CD, the Record Surplus: LIVE! concert series showcases diverse musical styles, such as rockabilly, surf, jazz, classical, rock, latin, acoustic, funk, and blues.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.recordsurplusla.com |
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DATE
Friday, May 09, 2014
START TIME
8:00pm
END TIME
9:00pm |
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LOCATION
Record Surplus
12436 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
directions |
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EVENT
Buffalo Exchange Celebrates 40 Years of New & Recycled Fashion. |
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DESCRIPTION
Our 40th anniversary tour runs through May! Look for our vintage Airstream along with western and vintage clothing and accessories at your neighborhood Buffalo Exchange. Follow the tour online using #BufEx74.
ADDITIONAL INFO
BuffaloExchange.com/BufEx74 |
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DATE
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
START TIME
11:00am
END TIME
6:00pm |
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LOCATION
Buffalo Exchange
4608 E. 2nd St.
Long Beach, CA 90803
directions |
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EVENT
"KRST On The Move - Building For the Future" |
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DESCRIPTION
KRST UNITY Center of Afrakan Spiritual Science announced today that they will be holding a KRST on the Move Building For the Future Telethon from Thursday thru Saturday, on May 15th, 16th and 17th , 2014. This Telethon is designed to bring attention to KRST Unity Center as a major epicenter of both Cultural and Spiritual TRUTH, and as a fundraiser for the celebration and continued operations and expansion of KRST Unity Center in its 7th decade of service to the South Central Los Angeles Community!
ADDITIONAL INFO
323-759-7567 |
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DATE
Thursday, May 15, 2014
END DATE
Saturday, May 17, 2014
START TIME
2:00pm
END TIME
8:00pm |
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LOCATION
KRST UNITY CENTER
7825 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90047
directions |
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EVENT
Danny Freyer CD Release Party |
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DESCRIPTION
Join singer Danny Freyer to celebrate his debut jazz CD "Must Be Love." Described as having at once a classic yet contemporary sound, Freyer brings his rich-timbred baritone and original style to song interpretation. Dean Martin looks and a Sinatra voice, say audiences. The Party is sure to swing and entertain, from bouncy standards to jazz to New Orleans-infused diversions, to an occasional tearjerker, as musicians from his CD join Danny for the show.
On his new CD, the LA-based vocalist and songwriter has a swinging time with such standards as That Old Black Magic, Begin the Beguine and Stardust, as well as putting his own lyrics to legendary saxophonist, Charlie Parker's solo on the classic composition, Yardbird Suite. Freyer also reveals his songwriting talents with title track Must Be Love, or Else Im Drunk, and the upbeat Tanked as a Fish, Buzzed Bombed and Blitzed.
Ella Fitzgeralds pianist (and accompanist to Mel Torm, Bing Crosby, Anita ODay, Sammy Davis Jr.) Paul T. Scooby Smith (1922-2013) mentored Freyer on arrangements and performance for a number of tunes on the CD.
Freyer shows off his vocal chops to good effect on all ten cuts, impressing with his warmth, sincerity, and musicality, says jazz critic Willard Manus.
From its bouncy Jazz standards to the New Orleans Dixieland-infused Lean Baby, to the extended tear-jerker, Promise Me Youll Remember (The Godfather III Love Theme), with its lush string arrangement and captivating sax solo to complement the singers intimate expression, Must Be Love takes listeners on a colorful musical journey.
On this album, Freyer is backed up by such stalwart musicians as Jeff Elwood on saxophone, pianist Matt Politano, bassist Roger Shew, trumpeter Tony Guerrero, with background vocals by Dannielle Gaha DeAndrea as well as the albums producer, Evan Stone, on drums.
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SHOW STARTS 8:00 PM / TICKETS Start at $15
www.vitellosjazz.com
Artist information at www.dannyfreyer.com
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4161634 |
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DATE
Thursday, May 15, 2014
END DATE
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
START TIME
8:00pm
END TIME
10:30pm |
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LOCATION
Upstairs at Vitellos
4349 Tujunga Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
directions |
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EVENT
Adult Education Series |
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DESCRIPTION
The Escondido Humane Society is offering three adult education classes May 17 that are musts for animal lovers. Class times and brief descriptions are as followed:
Pet Photography: 9 to 10 a.m.: Colleen Carnevale of Colleen's Custom Pet Photography will share easy-to-use tips and techniques to help pet parents improve the photos they take, using whatever camera they own (even the camera in your phone). Cost is $20.
Pet First-Aid: 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: This course is a must for pet owners. Be prepared by understanding the basics of pet first-aid and how to respond to emergencies. Class will be taught by American Red Cross-trained Sue Lockhart. Cost is $45.
Animal Telepathy: 1 to 2 p.m.: Animal communicator Cindy Richardson will discuss such questions as: What does animal communication or telepath mean? Can I do it too, or do you have to be "psychic"? What issues can it solve for animals? Does it help the pet's people? Cost is $20.
All classes are offered on-site at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. For more information and to register for classes, call Director of Education Ina Shookhoff at (760) 888-2261, e-mail education@escondidohumanesociety.org or visit www.escondidohumanesociety.org.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org |
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DATE
Saturday, May 17, 2014
START TIME
9:00am
END TIME
2:00pm |
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LOCATION
Escondido Humane Society
3450 E. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027
directions |
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EVENT
PBS SoCaL 2014 Gala |
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DESCRIPTION
Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at The Hangar Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa dressed in your best Hollywood glamour or cocktail attire.An evening hosted by Antiques Roadshows Mark L. Walberg celebrating Southern Californias Largest Stage for the Arts.
Honoring leaders from the Arts and Entertainment industry in Southern California-the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live and one more honoree that will be announced soon with a special recognition of the PBS SoCaLs 2013 Community Champions.
Partake in an evening of Old Hollywood Glamour with a craft cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, cigars and cognac and live entertainment compliments of JT & Friends.
Opportunities to support PBS SoCaLs mission throughout the evening include a live auction for priceless experiences with PBS iconic figures and an exciting Fund-The-Need drive.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://tinyurl.com/pbsgala2014 |
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DATE
Saturday, May 17, 2014
START TIME
5:00pm
END TIME
11:00pm |
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LOCATION
The Hangar Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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EVENT
California Jazz & Wine Fest |
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DESCRIPTION
jazz, gourmet food and wine tasting will highlight the 3rd Annual California Jazz & Wine Fest set for Sunday May 18, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Conejo Creek Park North, (1379 East Janss Road) in Thousand Oaks. Cool jazz, rock and R&B performed by top musicians including the progressive rock/jazz band Ambrosia will fill the air while festivalgoers enjoy sampling wine, beer and freshly prepared foods from southern California's finest wineries, breweries, restaurants and caterers. Presented by Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, proceeds support Conejo Valley high school music programs. Tickets: $55 per person. Must be age 21 or older. Go to http://www.californiajazzwine.com to purchase tickets. For a 10 percent ticket discount, type in promo code 1414.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://www.californiajazzwine.com, 805-380-6010, info@californiajazzwine.com, on Facebook, facebook.com/califjazzwine, Twitter, twitter.com/califjazzwine |
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DATE
Sunday, May 18, 2014
START TIME
1:00pm
END TIME
4:00pm |
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LOCATION
Conejo Creek Park, North
1379 East Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
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EVENT
A rare intimate evening with Allen Toussaint & Band |
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DESCRIPTION
On May 19, 2014, New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint will be performing as a trio at The Lyric Theatre. This is a unique opportunity to experience his concert up close in a very intimate setting. There are also a limited amount of VIP Meet and Greet tickets available.
ADDITIONAL INFO
http://voilagallery.com/pages/voila-sessions-presents |
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DATE
Monday, May 19, 2014
START TIME
8:30pm
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LOCATION
The Lyric Theatre
520 North La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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