Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Mitt and Gill at Davies Symphony Hall June 12-15, 2-14
Avery Fisher Prize-winner Gil Shaham is one of the foremost violinists of our time, whose combination of flawless technique with inimitable warmth and generosity of spirit has solidified his legacy as an American master. Shaham brings to life Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, with its vibrant touches of Russian and Spanish folk culture.
Highlighting this worldly program is the Gamelan Sekar Jaya ensemble performing a work on traditional Balinese gamelans. Then, Britten's only ballet, written after he visited the island of Bali. The colorful Prince of the Pagodas, with its finely woven timbre of the gamelan, evokes an exotic whimsy of the tropics.
Conductor/Performers
Michael Tilson Thomas
conductorGil Shaham
violinGamelan Sekar Jaya
gamelan ensembleSan Francisco Symphony
Podcasts
Britten's The Prince of the Pagodas
The Orphan of Zao June 4-29 2014 at ACT Theatre
"Haunting . . . [a] drama hewn out of a myth that speaks across the centuries" —The Guardian
"An emotionally piercing marvel" —The Times of London
The season expands to global dimensions with The Orphan of Zhao, James Fenton's beautiful reinvention of a classic Chinese legend that has its roots back in the fourth century BCE. The inimitable stage and film star BD Wong (M. Butterfly, Law & Order: Special Victim Unit) will make his A.C.T. debut in this luminous production. In the aftermath of a violent coup, an epic story of self-sacrifice and revenge plays out as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his origins. Often described as the Chinese Hamlet, this gripping tale was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West and has inspired countless operas, plays, and movies.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Cultivate returns to San Francisco Golden Gate Pary June 7 2014
FESTIVAL DETAILS
The musical lineup for Cultivate San Francisco includes the Neon Trees, Andrew McMahon, Charli XCX, Smallpools, and an opening band to be announced at a later date. Chefs featured at the event will include Graham Elliot (“Iron Chef” and “Top Chef Masters”); Amanda Freitag (Empire Diner, “Chopped” and “The Next Iron Chef”); Sarah and Evan Rich (Rich Table); Dennis Lee (Namu Gaji and Smokestack); Nick Balla and Courtney Burns (Bar Tartine); and Minh Tsai (Hodo Soy Beanery).
The talent lineup at Cultivate Minneapolis will feature bands Portugal. The Man, Grouplove, The Mowgli’s, Vintage Trouble, and Hunter Hunted. Chefs at the event will include Andrew Zimmern (“Bizarre Foods America”); Freitag; Jamie Malone (Sea Change, 2014 James Beard Best Chef Nominee); Jack Riebel (formerly Butcher and the Boar, 2013 James Beard Best Chef Nominee), Erik Anderson (formerly Catbird Seat) and Paul Berglund (Bachelor Farmer, 2014 James Beard Best Chef Nominee).
Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth details will be announced later this summer.
Chipotle’s inaugural Cultivate Festival was held in Chicago in 2011 with festivals also held in Denver and San Francisco. This year’s festival is hosted with the support of other like-minded partners, including IZZE™ Sparkling Juice; Hand Grown California Avocados; Tabasco® Brand Products; Applegate; Ben & Jerry’s; Breville; Lifeway Kefir; WÜSTHOF; Earthbound Farm; and Arrowhead, Ice Mountain & Ozarka Spring Water Brands.
For more information and full contest rules, visit chipotle.com/cultivate.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
ONCE at Curran Theatre "June 17 to Julay 13 2014"
HIS MUSIC NEEDED ONE THING. HER. | |
| Winner of 8 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams... not living in fear... and the power of music to connect all of us. For more information, please visit www.OnceMusical.com. | |
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Singer Jeremy Jordan (Smash) at Feinstein's at the Nikko Feinstein's at the Nikko, (222 Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102)
Feinstein's at the Nikko, (222 Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102)
Tony Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan comes to Feinstein's at the Nikko for an evening of songs that have been part of his rapid rise to stardom over the past three years. He'll be performing selections from Broadway's Newsies, NBC's Smash, and his upcoming film, The Last 5 Years, along with many of his own personal favorites. Jordan became a star in 2011 with his break-out, Tony-nominated role in the world-premiere production of Newsies. He also starred as an upstart songwriter on NBC's musical drama Smash, and recently completed shooting the lead role in the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's The Last 5
Thursday, March 27, 2014
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