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Saxophonist Dave Koz Performs With Orange County School Of The Arts As Part Of Master Artist Series
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
Acclaimed saxophonist Dave Koz is known around the world for his chart-topping contemporary jazz music. Koz has received many accolades, including nine no. 1 albums on Billboard's Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, and he has been nominated for nine Grammy awards throughout his 25-year career. Koz has collaborated with a long list of celebrated musicians, including Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Burt Bacharach and many others. He is also a philanthropist, an entrepreneur and a well-known radio host.
South Coast Repertory Releases Four-Month Calendar, January-April 2018
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
Here is the performance schedule for South Coast Repertory for the four-month period of January-April 2018.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents Emerson String Quartet With Calidore String Quartet, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2017
The Emerson String Quarte t, one of the giants of the classical music world and a cornerstone of the Center's annual Chamber Series, is joined by the exceptional young Calidore String Quartet to perform works from th e string quintet, sextet and octet repertories on Thursday, February 8 at 7 : 45 p.m. in Samueli Theater.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Line-Up For 2018 Off Center Festival, 1/19-2/3
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2017
Segerstrom Center's annual Off Center Festival returns January 19 February 3, 201 8 for another thrillin g walk on the wild side of new theater, music and avant - garde performance art.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts presents EDDIE IZZARD: BELIEVE ME TOUR
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes comedian Eddie Izzard in his ne w show Eddie Izzard: Believe Me Tour on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7: 30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall.
Mark C. Perry Elected Chairman of Segerstrom Center Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Mark C. Perry has been elected Chairman of the Center's Board of Directors, succeeding John L Ginger.
Segerstrom Center to Offer Free Pre-Show Events for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017
Motown the Musical audiences and Motown music fans are invited to enjoy The Sound of Motown free pre-performance events on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. These 45-minute programs will tell the Motown story with insider tales and historic videos of Motown's early publicist Al Abrams from a 2010 lecture at the University of Michigan. There will be an exhibit of rare photographs and costumes from Detroit's Motown Museum.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents Debut Of Ebene Quartet, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the Center debut performance of the acclaimed Eb ne Quartet on March 4, 2018 at 2: 00pm. Since coming to international attention after winning first prize at the ARD Music Competition in 2004, the Eb ne Quartet has been thrilling audiences and critics with their superb renditions of classical favorites and arrangements of popular and jazz works. What began as a distraction in university practice rooms has re sulted i n one of today's most praised classical ensembles, renowned for its unique style and fresh approach to the chamber repertoire. The Eb ne Quartet won the 2009 Gramophone Awards for both Recording of the Year and Chamber music. Quartet members includ e Pierre Colombet and Gabriel Le Magadure, violins; Marie Chilemme, viola; and Rapha l Merlin, violoncello.
Fullerton Cares Teams with Local Library for New Sensory Friendly Reading Event with Dogs
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Fullerton Cares Autism Foundation is teaming up with the Fullerton Public Library to provide a sensory friendly reading time where children of all needs can meet, greet and read to between seven-to-fourteen certified therapy dogs and explore a wide selection of books to read as they please, beginning on December 13, and every second Today of the month following, from 7:00pm-7:15 pm, at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton.
Humor, Romance Abound in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2017
Romance, mistaken identities, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics served up with a generous dash of comedy are at the heart of Shakespeare in Love, adapted by Lee Hall from the Oscar-winning film written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, with music by Paddy Cunneen. South Coast Repertory Artistic Director Marc Masterson directs the production on the Segerstrom Stage, Jan. 13-Feb. 10. Tickets are now on sale: www.scr.org.
Jim Gaffigan Adds Second Show at Majestic Theatre, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five Jim Gaffigan brings his Fixer Upper stand-up comedy tour to the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) on April 21, 2018 at 7PM & 9:30PM. Tickets for the newly added second show at 9:30PM go on sale this Friday, December 15 at 2PM.
International Ballet Stars Dance in Festival Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2017
Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County's resident professional ballet company, will present the family favorite production of The Nutcracker, December 9 - 24, 2017 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California.
Segerstrom Center to Celebrate Leonard Bernstein
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
C elebrated as one of the most inf l uential musicians and composers of the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein ushered in an era of m ajor cultural transition. He led the way in advocating an open attitude about what constituted good music, actively bridging the gap between classical music, B r oadway musicals, jazz and rock, and he seized new media for its potential to reach diverse communities of listeners, young and old. Longtime conductor of the New York Philharmonic, renowned composer of works for the concert hall and Broadway stage, glamoro us television personality, virtuosic pianist and committed educator, Bernstein was an extravagantly gifted musician with a common touch. He maintained a life - long focus on advocating for social justice, notably civil rights at home and peace around the wor ld. To celebrate the maestro's 100th birthday, Segerstrom Center is pleased to present a tribute to the musical theater masterpieces Bernstein created while honoring the scope and reach of his genius.
Fullerton Cares Teams with Local Library for New Sensory Friendly Reading Event with Dogs
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Fullerton Cares Autism Foundation is teaming up with the Fullerton Public Library to provide a sensory friendly reading time where children of all needs can meet, greet and read to between seven-to-fourteen certified therapy dogs and explore a wide selection of books to read as they please, beginning on December 13, and every second Wednesday of the month following, from 7:00pm-7:15 pm, at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton.
UCSB Department Of Theater/Dance presents Fall Dance Concert: HUMAN|ANIMAL
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance presents Fall Dance Concert: Human Animal. Under the direction of Christina McCarthy, senior BFA choreographers come together to feature exciting works exploring themes of suspense and immersion into the unknown, radical definitions of femininity, and perceptions of freedom and incarceration. Fall Dance Concert: Human Animal opens December 7th and runs through December 9th in the Hatlen Theater.
David Garfield and Karizma to Perform at 20th Carlos Vega Memorial Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017
Renowned L.A. jazz keyboardist/musician David Garfield and SoCal fusion legends Karizma perform at the 20th (and Final) Carlos Vega Memorial Concert, Sunday, December 10 at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St. Showtime: 4:00 pm. Tickets: $40., availablehere. Info: (310) 833-7538 or visit https://alvasshowroom.com/event/20th-annual-carlos-vega-memorial-birthday-concert/.
Pacific Chorale presents Carols By Candlelight Concert, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2017
Pacific Chorale, the resident choir of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, will be presenting its popular holiday concerts in December.
New Voices Playwrights to Present HOLIDAY VOICES 2017
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2017
New Voices Playwrights Theatre presents the following one-act plays for their Holiday Voices 2017 production.
Ballet Etudes to Present THE NUTCRACKER in Huntington Beach
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2017
Bring the entire family to celebrate the beauty and pageantry of the holidays when Ballet Etudes presents its annual production of the beloved ballet, 'The Nutcracker,' for five performances on Dec. 2 & 3, and Dec. 9 & 10, at Huntington Beach High School Auditorium.
UCSB Department Of Theater/Dance presents Fall Dance Concert: HUMAN|ANIMAL
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance presents Fall Dance Concert: Human Animal. Under the direction of Christina McCarthy, senior BFA choreographers come together to feature exciting works exploring themes of suspense and immersion into the unknown, radical definitions of femininity, and perceptions of freedom and incarceration. Fall Dance Concert: Human Animal opens December 7th and runs through December 9th in the Hatlen Theater.
International Ballet Stars Dance in Festival Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017
Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County's resident professional ballet company, will present the family favorite production of The Nutcracker, December 9 - 24, 2017 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California.
Ring in the Holidays with THE HOLIDAY GEM At The Gem Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
THE HOLIDAY GEM, opens on November 24 at Garden Grove's historic GEM THEATRE presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.
Annual Holiday Favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
Some of the most-recognized phrases in the English language come from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: Bah!, Humbug! and God bless us, everyone. South Coast Repertory's annual production of the Dickens classic returns for its 38th year; performances run Nov. 24-Dec. 24 on the Segerstrom Stage. Hal Landon Jr. returns as Scrooge and John-David Keller directs both for their 38th consecutive year. Tickets are now on sale at scr.org.
Pacific Chorale presents Carols By Candlelight Concert, 12/2
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Pacific Chorale, the resident choir of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, will be presenting its popular holiday concerts in December.
Segerstrom Center Celebrates Opening of Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2017
Segerstrom Center for the Arts opened its new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation on Saturday, October 28 with music, dancing, performances, family activities, bands and more from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. More than 10,000 people and families from around the neighborhood and throughout Orange County explored the 56,100-square-foot plaza designed by Michael Maltzan, with its spectacular fountain entry, the grand spiral staircase that wraps around the new Center 360 outdoor caf , leading from the Segerstrom Hall terrace to the plaza, shaded seating and dining areas, groves of trees for picnicking and permanent stages for year-round entertainment. The new plaza is named for Julianne and George Argyros, who provided funding for the transformation to the Center's campus.

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