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ChanticleerSunday, Sept 20, 2009 at 3pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students Chanticleer, based in San Francisco, is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature. The Grammy Award winning ensemble lends its signature sound to mark the 250th anniversary of the earliest surviving American secular composition and demonstrates the diversity of song in America. For information, visit www.chanticleer.com |
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Maria de BarrosFriday, Oct 2, 2009 at 8 pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Maria de Barros’ music transcends taste, preference and even language. It travels through countries dense with culture, picking up pieces of each along the way, combining distinct inflections of Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean. Melodies melt off her tongue with the same richness and maturity of a contemporary Cape Verde club singing Ella Fitzgerald. The New York Times describes Maria as being “irresistible” and having a “...breezy confidence in her voice and resolute optimism in her songs...” For information, visit www.mariadebarros.com |
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The American Century: Past Tense or Future Promise?John Hamre Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS $30/$12 students Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, America has emerged as the global superpower, entering into a new international system—the third in history—with a single global superpower and a set of regional superpowers. Hamre will discuss the structure of this international system and the prospects for America remaining the global superpower. At a time of unprecedented economic turmoil and unparalleled international diplomatic and security challenges, will America emerge stronger or diminished? |
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Capitol StepsThursday, Oct 15, 2009 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students Politics take another holiday with the return of the Capitol Steps to the Bankhead Theater. The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there’s never a shortage of material. For information, visit www.capsteps.com |
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An Evening with Jane HamiltonThursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS $30/$12 students Jane Hamilton lives, works, and writes in an orchard farmhouse in Wisconsin. Her first published works were short stories, “My Own Earth” and “Aunt Marj’s Happy Ending,” for Harper’s Magazine in 1983. “Aunt Marj’s Happy Ending” later landed a spot in “The Best American Short Stories of 1984.” Her first novel, “The Book of Ruth,” won the PEN/Ernest Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel and was a selection of the Oprah Book Club. Her second novel, “A Map of the World,” was an international bestseller. |
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Tiempo LibreFriday, Nov 13, 2009 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students Tiempo Libre, meaning Free Time, is one the hottest young Latin bands today and is the first authentic all-Cuban timba band in the United States. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, the members of the Miami-based band are true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. A hit in the U.S. and abroad, the group is also celebrated for its incendiary, joyful performances of “timba,” an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of “son.” CNN.com says that “…these musicians are firming up a distinctive voice of the Cuban diaspora, and it’s inevitably exuberant” and “surging with determination…” For information, visit www.tiempolibremusic.com |
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Tony n’ Tina’s WeddingSunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 12pm and 5pm BUY TICKETS All Seats $98 including Buffet, Wine, Show, and $50 Tax Deductible Donation Get yourself invited to “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding,” now celebrating its 19th Hilarious Year in New York, where you don’t just watch the show...you are the show! Guests are seated on the Bankhead Stage throughout the evening, and it’s an all-inclusive event where you’re treated like one of the family. You’ll enjoy a full Italian meal, raise a champagne toast, eat the wedding cake and dance away at the party you and your friends will be laughing about for years to come. While dining, guests will sit among the actors and even have the option to dance with the bride and groom during the infamous money dance, when dollar donations for LVPAC will be accepted. Please bring a wrapped wedding gift (nice or white elephant) to be placed in an auction to raise money for LVPAC. Dress the part and come in character as a wedding guest for a fun-filled show you won’t forget! |
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Keyboard Conversations®Jeffrey Siegel Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® returns to the Bankhead Theater to enrich our lives with the some of the most romantic music ever written. CHOPIN & HIS HEROES, MOZART AND BACH Preludes of Bach and Chopin - short mood pictures in sound, as well as Chopin’s melodious, virtuoso variations on the famous melody from Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni La ci darem la mano - one of the greatest seduction tunes ever written! Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students CHOPIN THE STORYTELLER Epic poems and short stories in compelling tones. What might have inspired these musical narratives and how does a composer “tell” these stories without words? Ballades of Chopin, and novelettes of Robert Schumann. For information, visit www.keyboardconversations.com |
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Swinging with the Big BandStarring The Tex Beneke Orchestra, The Ink Spots, Leigh Vance and The Swing Sisters Friday, Nov 20, 2009 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students The swingin’ sounds of The Tex Beneke Orchestra return to Livermore by popular demand! Not only will you hear the best big band music of all time from such legends as Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey but also take a walk back in time with the Ink Spots and their timeless songs “If I Didn’t Care” and “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire.” To complete this fantastic show, prepare to be serenaded by the lovely Leigh Vance and her Swing Sisters in their homage to the great sister groups of the era including the Andrews Sisters and the McGuire Sisters |
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Turtle Island QuartetSolstice Celebration Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Its name derived from creation mythology found in Native American Folklore, the Turtle Island Quartet celebrates the holiday season with their Solstice Celebration. A voyage through World Holiday Music, the concert explores with a hip, modern twist, the timeless music that has been an integral part of winter holiday celebrations for centuries. Winner of the 2006 and the most recent 2008 Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album, the Turtle Island Quartet fuses the classical quartet aesthetic with contemporary American musical styles. Presented by LVPAC and Del Valle Fine Arts. For information, visit www.turtleislandquartet.com |
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A Chanticleer Christmas
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students Returning for the holidays, Chanticleer delivers their signature sound to celebrate the true mystery and wonder of the season. Pieces from Chanticleer’s popular holiday album, “Let it Snow,” which maintained Billboard charts for twelve weeks, along with traditional and best-loved Christmas songs from Gregorian chants to Gospel. “The Chanticleer Christmas” is performed around the country and Bay Area and has been featured on NBC’s Today Show as well as broadcasted on over 225 national public radio stations. For information, visit www.chanticleer.com |
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Rockin’ In the New YearThursday, Dec 31, 2009 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $98/$88/$78 Re-live your fondest memories of New Year’s Eve past and get ready to make some new ones with this all-star lineup of rock and roll legends! You’ll hear some of the most famous music from the early days of Doo Wop vocal harmony including Only You, 26 Miles (Santa Catalina), The Great Pretender, Image of a Girl, My Prayer and many more! Cap the party off with the great comedy of the evening’s host, Tony Russell. In addition to these rockin’ doo wop performances, the evening will feature a complimentary wine, champagne, and dessert reception in the theater lobby immediately following the performance. |
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Tom RushSunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 7pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Tom Rush has become a legend and a lure to audiences around the world with his distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice. Like fine wine, Tom’s voice is both melodic and mature, and ripe in the blending of traditional and modern influences. His show offers a musical celebration, a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. For information, visit www.tomrush.com |
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Big Bad Voodoo DaddyThursday, Jan 14, 2010 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students Named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them to be the singular standout among numerous bands that launched the Nineties swing revival. The seven-man group has forged a massively successful fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing, Dixieland and big-band music, building their own songbook of original dance tunes. For information, visit www.bbvd.com |
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Dark Energy and the Runaway UniverseAlex Filippenko Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $30/$12 students Observations of very distant exploding stars show that the expansion of the Universe is now speeding up, rather than slowing down due to gravity as expected. Over the largest distances, our Universe seems to be dominated by a repulsive “dark energy.” Dark energy stretches the very fabric of space itself faster and faster with time. But the physical origin of dark energy is unknown, and is often considered to be the most important unsolved problem in physics. |
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TA0Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography in the show that has critics waxing lyrical about TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina. With hundreds of sold-out shows and more than a million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming, has massive international appeal. For information, visit www.drum-tao.com |
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It’s Magic!Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 at 3pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Come one, come all for hocus pocus hijinks and abracadabra antics as the longest running magic revue designed for the entire family presents the all new 53rd annual edition of It’s Magic! Featuring the top award-winning magic and variety acts from Las Vegas, Europe, Asia and Hollywood’s Magic Castle, the Los Angeles Times calls It’s Magic! “…a must for magic buffs of all ages.” For information, visit www.itsmagic.org |
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Vagabond OperaSaturday, Feb 27, 2010 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Bohemian Cabaret ensemble Vagabond Opera is described by The Washington Post as “A band of ceaseless charisma, boundless energy, impeccable musicianship.” Weaving elements of Kurt Weil, Duke Ellington and Edith Piaf with absurdist flair, theatrics and an old world mood, Vagabond Opera presents the new wave of opera with lusty voices singing in 13 languages and presenting a cabaret of rich musical phrasing, sparkling lyrics and indomitable stage presence. This is Opera liberated and reinvented for everyone!
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Mad Science CSI: LIVE!Friday, Mar 5, 2010 at 7pm BUY TICKETS $25/$12 students The world’s number one television franchise is about to hit the stage! Mad Science presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. When a crime is committed at the Las Vegas premiere of the Max Spade Magic Show, the CSI team springs into action. For information, visit www.madscience.org |
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Battlefield BandSaturday, Mar 6, 2010 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students Under the banner “Forward With Scotland’s Past,” Battlefield Band plays Scottish music of rare passion and joy. Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of today’s Scottish cultural scene, Battlefield Band mixes the old songs with new self-penned material, and performs them on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments – bagpipe, fiddle, synthesizer, guitar, cittern, flute, bodhran and accordion. For information, visit www.battlefieldband.co.uk |
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From Archaeology to Artistic Director: A Career in the American TheaterCarey Perloff Thursday, Mar 18, 2010 at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS $30/$12 students Perloff explores her early roots in archaeology, and how excavating ancient sites led her directly to excavating the meaning and emotions of theatrical texts from all over the world, and to rebuilding a ruined theater in the heart of San Francisco. She is celebrating her 17th season as artistic director of A.C.T. (American Conservatory Theater), where her most recent directing credits include Tom Stoppard’s “Rock ’n’ Roll” and the upcoming production of José Rivera’s “Boleros for the Disenchanted.” |
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Let’s Go ScienceSunday, May 23, 2010 at 3pm BUY TICKETS $25/$12 students Enjoy a wacky look at “how things work” with Professor Smart and Dr. Knowitall. The Professor juggles, shrinks his head and has people’s hair standing on end, while researcher and comedic sidekick Dr. Knowitall keeps the facts straight. Lots of audience interaction, great scenery and awesome lighting and illusions make this one science lesson students won’t want to miss. For information, visit www.letsgoscienceshow.com |
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Aspen Santa Fe BalletSaturday, April 10, 2010 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $46/$36/$26/$12 students An exuberant and sophisticated company with a European flair, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet delivers the grace and elegance of classical ballet coupled with an adventurous repertoire and beautiful Midwestern landscapes. This is a company that delivers on its reputation as one of the most up and coming dance companies in America, prompting The New York Times to call this troupe’s premiere at the Joyce Theater, “A breath of fresh air.” For information, visit www.aspensantafeballet.com |
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Leo KottkeFriday, May 14, 2010 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $56/$41/$33/$12 students LVPAC welcomes back Leo Kottke, a deep talking Midwestern raconteur whose quick wit is matched by his astounding virtuosity on the six and 12 string guitars. Kottke’s ability to embrace folk idioms and pop melodies as readily as he assimilates jazz and classical influences makes him unique among guitar pros. For the past three decades, Kottke has been indefatigable in his pursuit of a unique musical vision that has placed him among the foremost acoustic guitar stylists of our time. For information, visit www.leokottke.com |
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Doo-Wah RidersFriday, June 11, 2010 at 8pm BUY TICKETS $36/$26/$15 There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. For over 20 years they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the west. They possess the rare combination of many years of experience and youthful energy, fired by a love for what they do. The Doo-Wahs are country, with a unique, original sound. They define their sound as “high energy country with a cajun twist.” For information, visit www.thedoowahriders.com |
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FOUR Easy Ways to OrderONE, in Person: No Handling Fees at the Box Office: Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon to 6 pm, and Performance Days, 12 noon through intermission TWO, on Website: visit www.livermoreperformingarts.org starting July 21, 2009 THREE, by Phone: call 925.373.6800 FOUR, by Mail: 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550 |
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