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January offers Southern California audiences a plethora of Theater entertainment. We highly recommend all three of these productions.
Here is a brief summary of whats on tap.
Pepperdine University in Malibu is offering a student production of Samuel Beckett's masterful
WAITING FOR GODOT.
"Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) revealed that among his inspirations
for Waiting for Godot was a Caspar David Friedrich painting, Two Men Contemplating the Moon, in which the subjects' faces are not completely visible and a hazy moon barely illuminates the rugged landscape.
Also, Beckett joined a Resistance cell in German-occupied Paris during
World War II and, after being exposed, barely escaped with his French
mistress to Provence, where they rode out the rest of the war in
hiding. Some have drawn a parallel between them and what must have been
their seemingly endless, uneasy waiting for the war's end and Vladimir
and Estragon and their seemingly endless, uneasy waiting for the play's
mysterious title character to arrive.
Whatever its meaning (or lack of it), the play has become a mainstay of
the stage and one of the classic examples of the Theatre of the Absurd."
Ray Bradbury's latest two short works are
premiering in South Pasadena at the Fremont Centre Theatre.
In "Wisdom (1916)," an elderly man with not long left to live visits his beloved grown grandson and his companion one wintry night. The old man wishes to impart to his grandson the memories of a special friendship he made during one magical summer of long ago. But the better part of wisdom is what's left unsaid. Joshua Hime, Lauchlin MacDonald and Michael Prichard star. Longtime Bradbury artistic associate Alan Neal Hubbs directs.
In the new musical "2116," a husband and wife married nearly 40 years arrange separately, without each other's knowledge, to purchase android replicas of their younger selves to give to their spouses as presents. Unintended consequences ensue, and the man and woman each gain a little more knowledge about themselves and about the way life works in this comedic tale. "2116" previewed in the fall of 2009 under the title "Ray Bradbury's Merry Christmas 2116." The January engagement marks its official World Premiere, with its shorter title, "2116."
The cast of "2116" includes David Stoneman, Rob Harryman, Lisa Morrice, Jessie McLean, Steve Josephson, Sarah Mann, Samantha Marcella, Christine Reese, Andrew Ruesch, Shanti Harter and Monica Thibodeaux.
John Hoke composes the music. A longtime session musician and singer in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and London, Hoke has written music for commercials and for television. He has toured North America and Europe extensively with the John Stewart Band, and has recorded his own album, "Fortunato," for Homecoming Records.
Steve Josephson developed, choreographs and directs "2116." He has previously written, developed and directed the musicals "Some Summer Night" (winner, New American Musical Writers Festival, New York) and "Tea & Crumpets" (Best New Musical, SF Bay Area Theatre Critics).
At the Pantages in Hollywood, RIVERDANCE
returns for a short and final run of the World's Best and finest Irish Dance and Music show. This is a must see because this particular company is composed of some of the finest performers that have ever graced a stage.
PHOTO OP FOR TUESDAY EVENING 1/12:
Even if you do not attend the performance on opening night; if you want a chance to catch some of your favorite Hollywood personalities, try to attend.
HOLLYWOOD STARS DANCE THE DANCE ON THE RED CARPET IN CELEBRATION OF THIS INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON
RIVERDANCE,
the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has
tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around
the globe, will play 16 Farewell Performances in Los Angeles.
Hollywood stars from throughout the entertainment capital of the world
will dance the dance on the red carpet in celebration of this
international phenomenon which has captivated the world.
See Full Listing in Calendar below.
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Muldoon's PubThe Fenians in a FREE Courtyard Concert Sunday January 10 2:00pm The favorite Sons of Orange County return for a great afternoon of Irish Music; come by and join the fun. Muldoon's Pub & Celtic Bar 202 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 949 640-4110 www.muldoonspub.comMaeve's Residuals is a traditional Irish Pub in Studio City with a Bohemian, eclectic and friendly atmosphere and patrons. Maeve's Residuals 11042 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 818 761-8301 www.maevesresiduals.com
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We first learned about School On Wheels in December of 2008 when O'Brien's Pub on Main
in Santa Monica participated in a Christmas Toy Drive for the homeless children that this great group serves.
This past year the second Toy Drive took place and it made us more aware of the daily problems and challenges that these kids face go on all year long.
School On Wheels was founded in 1993 and its purpose is to help homeless children with their schooling. They operate with
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School On Wheels provides one-on-one tutoring for homeless kids who live in shelters, motels, group foster homes and on the streets. In addition to weekly tutoring and mentoring, every student receives a backpack, school supplies, and uniforms; students get assistance enrolling in school and with locating and filing school records; and each student receives a toll-free phone number for around-the-clock School on Wheels' support.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
8:00pm |
JOHN McCUTCHEON in concert;
presented by the California Traditional Music Society.
Encino Community Center
Encino, CA
Tickets $22.00-$30.00
Phone: 818 817-7756
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org
Sunday, January 10
2:00pm
The Fenians in
a Free Courtyard Concert
Muldoon's Pub
202 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA
949-640-4110
Sunday, January 17, 2010 -
6-10PM
Trooper Thorne
Nadine's Irish Mist,
16655 Pacific Coast Highway,
Sunset Beach, CA
Riverdance Returns
January 12 to 24, 2010
RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music,
song
and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling
millions of people around the globe, is returning for ONLY 16 Farewell
Performances in
Los Angeles at the historic Pantages in Hollywood.
"A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions!" raves the Washington Post (6/10/07).
Discover why nothing in the world compares to
"The Original International Phenomenon!"
Whether it's your first time or your fifth, you won't
want to miss these great performances of RIVERDANCE.
Riverdance/Pantages
Saturday, January 16
"RAY BRADBURY'S WISDOM"
World Premiere engagement of a new evening of theatre. Includes "Wisdom (1916)," a new play
written by Ray Bradbury. Directed by Alan Neal Hubbs. Also, "2116," a new musical. Book and lyrics by
Ray Bradbury. Music by John Hoke. Developed, directed and choreographed by Steve Josephson.
Produced by Ray Bradbury and by Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners. Presented by Ray Bradbury's Pandemonium Theatre Company and Gallimaufry Performing Arts.
Fremont Centre Theatre
1000 Fremont Ave. (at El Centro)
South Pasadena, CA
Ample free parking behind theatre.
Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: $20. Seniors, $15. Students, $10.
Tickets: 323 960-4451.
ONLINE TICKETING: www.Plays411.com/raybradbury
Starts Tuesday, January 26
See Full Schedule Below...
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
FINE ARTS DIVISION THEATRE DEPARTMENT
presents...
WAITING FOR GODOT
by Samuel Beckett
Directed by Jason Chanos
No late seating is allowed. The audience is invited to
join a talkback
with the director and actors following
the Wednesday performance.
Jason Chanos directs the Pepperdine student cast, including Ken Korpi
as Vladimir, Kevin Shipp as Estragon, Scott Takeda as Pozzo, Adrian
Catchings as Lucky, and Drake Schaneberg as Boy.
Tuesday-Friday, January 26-29,
7:30pm
Saturday, January 30,
2:00pm and 7:30pm
Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre,
Pepperdine University
24255 PCH
Malibu, CA
Tickets, priced at $15 for the public,
$10 for Pepperdine students, and
$12 for Pepperdine faculty and staff.
Box Office at 310 506-4522.
Tickets
for the general public are
available through Ticketmaster:
800
982-2787
http://arts.pepperdine.edu/.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
8:00pm
Ken O'Malley in solo concert
"ALL THEIR WARS ARE MERRY AND ALL THEIR SONGS ARE SAD: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIMES OF TROUBLES
AND TIMES OF PEACE" This is a special Irish Music Concert at the college and the public is welcome; the event is a fundraiser for students'
educational travel to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Occidental College
(Eagle Rock area) 1600 Campus Rd.
Los Angeles, CA.
Tickets: $15.
More information call 323 259 2621
or check out this link:
www.oxy.edu/x9334.xml
Sunday, February 21, 2010
The Chieftains in Concert
The Chieftains are largely credited as one of the earliest Irish bands to
promote international appeal for Celtic music. They have also collaborated with
industry icons
Van Morrison, Rolling Stones and Sting to name but a few.
The group has been nominated 19 times for Grammys and
have won six Grammy Awards, including "Best Traditional Folk Album" for Long Journey Home, The Celtic Harp, and An Irish Evening - Live at the Grand Opera House.
The ensemble's
performances are rich with
"extraordinarily beautiful solos and Irish
New Age music," ...The New York Times
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Drive,
Cerritos, CA
Ticket office: 800 300-4345
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.cerritoscenter.com
Saturday, March 13
Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Dance
Irish Center of Southern California.
Evening's entertainment includes
Irish music for your dancing pleasure by the Fabulous Mulligans and a performance by
the always spectacular award
winning Cleary School of Irish Dance.
The donation of $60.00 includes dinner, dance, tax
and gratuity.
Also a Silent Auction will be held, come early to bid.
Reservations please
call Mary Dempsey at 626 337 0075 or leave a message on the Irish
Center's line at
818 238 0445. A table seats ten people-get your own group
together.
If you intend to stay
overnight at the Hilton, please call the hotel at 818 956 5466 and ask for the
Irish Center's special rate-cut off date is 27th February.
A special opportunity
drawing for two round trip tickets to Ireland will take place at 10.30pm. This drawing is the major
fund-raiser for the Irish Center. Donation is $5 per ticket or $25 for six
(tickets). If you have not received your tickets by mail please email [email protected] with your current
address and telephone number and tickets will be sent to you right away.Hilton Hotel 100 West Glendale Glendale, CA
www.irishcenter.org
ON-Going Meeting and Events...
An Claidheamh Soluis
The Celtic Arts Center
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS & SEISI�N
Please join us Monday nights at our new meeting place...
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10943 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA
Please continue the website for any possible class .and
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FIRST TUESDAY of EVERY MONTH
at 9.45 am
Friends of Ireland
Informal
meeting of folks who love All Things Irish. and enjoy breakfast and
meeting socially. Each guest pays for their own meal. No dues.
Group meets at the
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4470 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos Ca
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