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Pacifica Performances

Pacifica Performances is a nonprofit, primarily volunteer-staffed arts organization dedicated to bringing professional quality performing arts programs to the Coastside communities. Events are offered every weekend at the Sanchez Concert Hall, an intimate setting that enhances and enriches the experience for both the listener and performer.  A variety of music styles are featured, including Folk, World, Classical, Blues and Jazz. Pacific Performances also presents plays, readings, comedy, poetry and multicultural dance events.

Admission fees are kept reasonably low, especially with family or individual memberships, to help develop future audiences and make programming accessible to families. Children are encouraged to attend the concerts, and admission has often been free for patrons under eighteen years of age.

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    Pacifica Performances

    1220 Linda Mar Boulevard
    Pacifica, CA 94044

    Phone: 650-355-1882

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    07/17/10- 09/25/10

    Andrew Leone - Opera Meccanica Pacifica Center for the Arts Andrew Leone - Opera Meccanica Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 17-September 25, 2010 Andrew Leone is a painter, printmaker, and mixed media artist, and teacher who resides in Pacifica, California where he was the founding director of the Sanchez Art Center. He also designed the award-winning, 80-foot long mural that heralds the Art Center’s mission, “Building Community Through Art”; and spearheaded many enduring art events and exhibitions including Arts on Fire, a renowned regional arts competition and annual cultural event. Andrew exhibits...

  • Upcoming Events

    09/11/10	Christopher Costanza and Friends Pacifica Center for the Arts Christopher Costanza and Friends Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 11, 2010 The program will feature three interestingly varied works from the first quarter of the 20th century. Erwin Schulhoff's Duo is a wonderfully crafted work showcasing the violin and cello through exhilarating Eastern European dance elements contrasted with poignantly beautiful singing lines. The Rachmaninoff Sonata pulls the listener into the distinctively romantic style of the composer, filled with gorgeous melodic lines and brilliantly virtuosic writing for the piano. And Ravel's genius for...
    09/18/10	Thomas Stafford and Friends Pacifica Center for the Arts Thomas Stafford and Friends Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 18, 2010 Thomas Stafford and Friends (Tim Cohn & Irene Gallardo, vocals: Newlin Rankin, drums and vocals; Owen Smith bass and vocals) will bring a host of favorite pop, lite jazz and original favorites to Mildred Owen Concert Hall. Thomas has been a part of a variety of top-notch performances fin our hall and this one will be no exception. Tom delivers the goods with his spirited, energetic piano playing and his wonderful vocals. You'll enjoy music from Bacharach/David to Motown, plus original...
    10/02/10	The Oakland Jazz Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts The Oakland Jazz Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 2, 2010 The Oakland Jazz Choir, a unique, dynamic, multi-cultural ensemble, is dedicated to the education, preservation and perpetuation of vocal jazz, and is committed to bringing together professional and community members alike. Since its inception in 1992, OJC has collaborated with notable jazz, blues and gospel artists including Mark Murphy, Marlena Shaw, Madeline Eastman, Faye Carol, Brenda Boykin and Terrence Kelly. Venues have included Yoshi's, the International Association of Jazz Educators...
    10/09/10	Daniel Castro Blues Band Pacifica Center for the Arts Daniel Castro Blues Band Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 9, 2010 Daniel Castro is a force on guitar. With his pure passionate sound reminiscent of B.B. King, Albert King, and Albert Collins, he is on the forefront of the Bay Area Blues Scene. Continuously playing to a captivated audience and consistently bringing the house down, Daniel keeps his band soaring while always remaining true to his Blues roots. His style of Blues has taken him through tours of Japan and the U.S., including Chicago, New York, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Austin. He has shared the...
    10/16/10	High Country Pacifica Center for the Arts High Country Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 16, 2010 Back by popular demand! If you love the down home country sound of Bluegrass, then don't miss this fantastic band. Join Larry Cohea, Bob Waller, Glenn Dauphin, Butch Waller, Jim Mintin and Tom Bekeny will kick it up right here in Pacifica! Strongly influenced by the classic styles of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and the Stanley Brothers, the band's blend of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass delivers the upbeat excitement of true bluegrass music. High Country's show offers a vital...
    10/23/10	Celia Malheiros Pacifica Center for the Arts Celia Malheiros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 23, 2010 Once again, this beautiful Brazilian musician/singer/composer brings her exciting palate of musical color to Owen Hall. She is an old friend of Pacifica Performances, having performed for us through the years in between her busy touring schedule. She and her band will feature pieces from her newest CD, Sempre Crescendo, recorded earlier this year. "Celia's music is pulsing with freshness and vitality. It is samba, it is bossa nova, it is nourishing, it is carnaval. It is as if Malheiros...
    11/06/10	Four Shillings Short Pacifica Center for the Arts Four Shillings Short Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 6, 2010 Born in Cork, Ireland, Aodh Óg (pronounced, ayog) Ó Tuama studied Medieval and Renaissance music in college. He received a music fellowship to study at Stanford University in 1984. Played in a group called Drivelling Druids before forming the group Four Shillings Short. A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Christy Martin was born into a musical family. She played the sitar for 10 years, starting at the age of 16. Took up folk music in the '80's. Has been playings hammered...
    11/13/10	John Worley Birthday Concert Pacifica Center for the Arts John Worley Birthday Concert Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 13, 2010 Acclaimed trumpeter John Worley's is a trumpet / flugelhorn player, composer and jazz educator and has been a member in many of the Bay Area’s creative music ensembles. He is also the owner of Dancing Sumo Records. John has been a mainstay on the Bay Area jazz scene for almost a quarter century, a consummate sideman who has played everything from swing, bebop and free jazz to R&B, funk and Afro-Caribbean dance music. Being adept at a multitude of styles, John has played with many...
    11/20/10	Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Pacifica Center for the Arts Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 20, 2010 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are one of the top swingin' Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of Jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. Her debut CD received widespread critical acclaim and became a smash hit; her second CD received a prestigious 4 1/2 star review from Downbeat Magazine and remained on the Billboard Jazz Charts for 20 straight weeks. With her hot band, she will celebrate the release of...

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  • Past Events

    08/28/10	Shanna Carlson Pacifica Center for the Arts Shanna Carlson Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 28, 2010 Swinging vocalist Shanna Carlson sings the songs of Argentinian born composer/guitarist Hugo Wainzinger and lyricist Ken McKenzie, celebrating the new album Lost in Your Eyes, a spicey blend of swing, samba, ballad and pop-influenced songs. Shanna will be backed by the superb Hugo Wainzinger Quartet with David Udolf, piano; Dan Feizili bass and Jack Dorsey, Drums.
    08/21/10	Adam Rafferty with guest Frank Markovich Pacifica Center for the Arts Adam Rafferty with guest Frank Markovich Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 21, 2010 Adam Rafferty (a.k.a. “Raf”) has played as a first-call guitarist with the greatest musicians on the planet at countless music festivals (US and Europe), concert halls with Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, L.A. Studio legend Bennie Wallace, bassist Bob Cranshaw from the original Saturday Night Live band, to name a few. Among Adam’s musical innovations is the ability to play two simultanoeous melodies on the guitar and do hip-hop flavored “human...
    08/07/10	Yaelisa and Flamencos Caminos Pacifica Center for the Arts Yaelisa and Flamencos Caminos Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 7, 2010 Yaelisa is the recipient of an Emmy Award for Choreography in 1993 for the PBS program Desde Cádiz a Sevilla, and a Choreography Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1996. In 1998 Yaelisa was commissioned to choreograph and perform in the San Jose Repertory Theater's production of Twelfth Night, with original music by Musical Director Jason McGuire and Company members. Entering its sixth successful year, she continues to present her work and those of...
    08/07/10	Mads Tolling - POSTPONED Pacifica Center for the Arts Mads Tolling - POSTPONED Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 7, 2010 Two-time Grammy award winning Turtle Island violinist, Mads Tolling, brings his unconventional quartet to Pacifica. They present a stunning array of styles, strongly influenced by Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, "Cannonball" Adderley, Bill Frisell, Led Zeppelin, with a solid twist of Americana in the mix. His quartet teams Mike Abraham, George Ban-Weiss, Eric Garland to bring to life their exciting music. All four players have re- thought their instruments in a fresh way,...
    08/01/10	Mildred Owen Celebration Concert Pacifica Center for the Arts Mildred Owen Celebration Concert Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 1, 2010 Join Pacifica Performances' second annual concert to honor Mildred Owen, former artistic director and co-founder. This special afternoon will feature some tremendous talent. Taking the stage this year will be nationally known political comedian Will Durst, celebrated vocalist Wesla Whitfield and pianist Mike Greensill; San Francisco Opera Orchestra Concertmaster Kay Stern; plus more. Light dinner fare will be available for purchase. Don't miss this extraordinary event!
    07/17/10	Jerome Malaval Pacifica Center for the Arts Jerome Malaval Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 17, 2010 Jerome’s love of guitar began when, as a child, he first discovered the music of Chet Atkins in his homeland in southern France. His repertoire includes wondrous renditions of Atkins and Jerry Reed. His dexterity and speed on the instrument are dazzling. When you talk about a "French guitarist," you don’t immediately think of Nashville’s Chet Atkins or Jerry Reed. But Jerome Malaval, an accomplished guitarist who has mastered the intricate fingerpicking style of...
    07/10/10	Lynn Ruth Miller Comedy Night Pacifica Center for the Arts Lynn Ruth Miller Comedy Night Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 10, 2010 Lynn Ruth Miller started doing comedy on stage when she was seventy-one years old, and has launched a new career coupling stand up comedy with cabaret singing and storytelling. Miller hit the headlines in Edinburgh at the 2005 International Fringe Festival for jumping out of a cake (almost) and removing her clothes (not quite). She left them laughing when she sat on their laps in 2006 and in 2007, she was dubbed the new Joan Rivers of Fringe Comedy. Now she is seventy-four, and she swears...
    06/26/10	John Worley and Bari Bari Pacifica Center for the Arts John Worley and Bari Bari Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 26, 2010 Acclaimed trumpeter John Worley's latest project involving members of his WorlView 4.0 band plus baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Geoff Roach. The music of Bari Bari is truly exhilarating and features the music of legendary Bari sax players Gerry Mulligan and Pepper Adams - as well as original music. John Worley is a trumpet/flugelhorn player, composer an jazz educator and has been a member in many of the Bay Area's creative music ensembles.
    06/19/10	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 19, 2010 Rooted in the traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland (as well as Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), this trio of modern day minstrels has expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original compositions. In this way, they have created a sound unique unto themselves. Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments (Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle...
    06/12/10	Duck Baker Pacifica Center for the Arts Duck Baker Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 12, 2010 Duck Baker is one of the most highly regarded fingerstyle guitarists of his generation. He is unique among jazz guitarists in that his repertoire spans the entire history of the music from ragtime through swing to modern masters like Thelonious Monk and Herbie Nichols to free improvisation. Baker’s devotion to American music also encompasses more traditional forms like blues, gospel, and Appalachian music and its Scots-Irish ancestry. This catholicism has been likened to Europeans who...
    06/05/10	MOJazz Band Pacifica Center for the Arts MOJazz Band Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 5, 2010 Mildred Owen Hall’s own house big band plays great swing music from the 30s and 40s to dance to, or just to listen and groove to if you prefer. Your low-priced ticket includes free dance lessons by instructor Chuck Dee starting at 7:10pm, so come early! Purchase six tickets in advance to reserve a table by calling the number below by Friday, 12pm before the concert. Come early for best seating. All proceeds benefit Pacifica Performances.
    05/15/10	Morning and Jim Nichols Pacifica Center for the Arts Morning and Jim Nichols Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 15, 2010 Bringing their impressive musical skills and their eclectic range of styles, Jim and Morning Nichols once again plan a great evening of entertainment featuring legendary bassist, Michael Manring. With a mixture of Blues, Jazz and Americana, Nichols and friends will spin the story, lay down the groove and fill your ears and hearts with their music.
    05/08/10	Peter Daldry Pacifica Center for the Arts Peter Daldry Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 8, 2010 Peter Daldry comes from the small industrial town of Clydebank, eight miles west of Glasgow Scotland. A town situated on the banks of the River Clyde, famous for its shipbuilding, birth of the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeths. With a voice brimming over with passion and power, Peter sings older traditional songs along with new self-penned songs culled from the history of his hometown of Clydebank, Scotland.
    04/17/10	Kay Stern Pacifica Center for the Arts Kay Stern Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 17, 2010 Currently Concertmaster of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Kay Stern received her bachelor's, master's and doctorate from the Juilliard School of Music. A featured artist on television and radio, Ms. Stern has appeared on PBS's Live from Lincoln Center, CNN's Women Today, A Prairie Home Companion, St. Paul Sunday Morning, and Robert Sherman's Listening Room. As former First Violinist and founding member of Lark String Quartet, Kay Stern has toured and...
    04/10/10	The Sea Has Many Voices Pacifica Center for the Arts The Sea Has Many Voices Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 10, 2010 Emmanuel Williams presents an evening of performance: Music, Dance, Vision and Spoken Word, featuring Nancy Hall, Marjorie from Golden Bough, The Seaside Singers, poetry and dance.
    03/20/10	Houston Jones Pacifica Center for the Arts Houston Jones Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 20, 2010 Houston Jones is a high energy quintet of acoustic musicians who play an original blend of folk, blues, bluegrass and gospel, driven along by the drumming of Peter Tucker and Chris Kee on bass, the guitar of Glenn Houston, the wizardry of Henry Salvia on keyboards, and the soulful vocals of Travis Jones. What separates Houston Jones from similar bands, is the high quality of the songwriting--with great hooks, melodies, and compelling lyrics. Don't miss this performance of exciting, high...
    03/13/10	Tango Number 9 Pacifica Center for the Arts Tango Number 9 Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 13, 2010 Originated in 1998, Tango Number 9 has evolved into a critically acclaimed ensemble performing their passionate style of tango at milongas, festivals, concert halls, and clubs across the Western United States. With it's unique instrumentation of violin, trombone, piano and accordion/bandoneon, Tango No. 9 embraces tango's seductive past and a vision of it's promised future. Don't miss this magical, romantic evening!
    03/06/10	Pamela Rose Pacifica Center for the Arts Pamela Rose Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 6, 2010 CD release of Wild Women of Song! San Francisco vocalist Pamela Rose celebrates the contributions of women songwriters – particularly those of the Tin Pan Alley and classic blues eras -- by adding projected images and storytelling to her always electrifying performance. Backed by an amazing ensemble of Bay Area favorites Tammy Hall, Ruth Davies, Dave Rokeach, Jeff Massanari and Kris Strom, Rose delivers a exciting multi-media performance.
    02/27/10	Patrick Ball Pacifica Center for the Arts Patrick Ball Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 27, 2010 Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. In playing the ancient, legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice, and in performing marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, he not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them in concert to create “a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.”
    02/20/10	Bud E. Luv Pacifica Center for the Arts Bud E. Luv Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 20, 2010 Bud is back! With his loyal band-mates Mikey Luv and Markey Luv, Bud is a bona fide Los Vegas performer. He will charm you with his fantastic show biz tales and knock you out with his incredible vocal renditions of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin and Sammy Davis, Jr., etc. Come for the laughs and stay for the great music! Generously Sponsored by DeMartini Graphics.
    02/13/10	Wall of Blues Pacifica Center for the Arts Wall of Blues Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 13, 2010 Wall of Blues brings together a powerful six piece mix of veteran musicians dedicated to hard hitting blues, classic soul and R&B aimed to get crowd movin' and the dance floor groovin'! These guys will put it down solid for you blues lovers-- You'll groove to Joe "Mojo" Flambo - Harmonica/Vocals, Jeff Miles - guitar, Peter "the Mayor" Loeb - sax/keys, "Jersey" Jim Nestor - Lead Vocals, "Flyin" Brian Reynolds - Bass/Vocals, Mike "The...
    02/06/10	Will Durst Pacifica Center for the Arts Will Durst Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 6, 2010 Outraged and outrageous, Durst is as current as today’s headlines, as accurate as a sniper, and universally acknowledged by even his peers as the nation’s foremost political comic. Sweeping both sides of the aisle with a quiver full of arrows dipped in common sense, Durst transcends party ties, having performed at events honoring former Presidents Bill Clinton and George HW Bush as well as acclaimed appearances at both a Mayors Convention and Governors Conference. Opening the...
    01/30/10	Los Boleros Pacifica Center for the Arts Los Boleros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 30, 2010 Los Boleros returns for another evening of spicy hot Latin rhythms that is sure to set the place a blaze! In a time of modern music, Los Boleros stays true to the sound of an era when music was golden. Traditional Cuban son, cumbia, merengue, danzon and bolero. Take a ride to the Buena Vista Social Club! And don't miss the dance moves, spins and passion like only Los Boleros can deliver. This group always packs the house so get your tickets early!
    01/23/10	George Cole and Vive Le Jazz Pacifica Center for the Arts George Cole and Vive Le Jazz Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 23, 2010 George Cole's superbly crafted and melodically sophisticated original music reminds us of the best of The Great American Songbook with the great addition of Django Reinhardt and vintage Les Paul. His crooning vocals evokes the same emotion as an early Frank Sinatra or Harry Connick Jr. Come to enjoy this band of players and singers as they entrance you with Jazz Age, Swing Era, and Gypsy Jazz rhythms that will make you want to move your feet and get up and dance!
    01/16/10	The Flipsides Pacifica Center for the Arts The Flipsides Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 16, 2010 The Flipsides are a powerhouse trio, with hot three-part vocal harmonies that do justice to the classic vocal arrangements of The Beatles, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, Steely Dan and more. Performing classic rock, pop, r&b, and blues, The Flipsides bring high energy and musicality to every performance. These guys are great--Don't forget to bring your dancin' shoes!
    01/09/10- 03/20/10	Studio 3 - Works by Alice Kelmon and Betsy Wolff Pacifica Center for the Arts Studio 3 - Works by Alice Kelmon and Betsy Wolff Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 9-March 20, 2010 ► Alice Kelmon works in varying degrees of abstraction, always seeking freshness, naturalness and intimacy in her images. Often her work suggests a landscape she has seen or imagined, but mostly she portrays an atmosphere or frame of mind. While the pieces in this exhibit lean toward calm reflection and reverie, lately Alice is drawn to study chaos. Two ongoing bodies of work are Open Book which refers to the nature of narrative, revelation and ambiguity in art, and...
    01/09/10	La Traviata - Verismo Opera Pacifica Center for the Arts La Traviata - Verismo Opera Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 9, 2010 Join us for La Traviata by Giuseppi Verdi, sung in Italian with English supertitles, fully staged and costumed. The cast is: Violetta, Eliza O'Malley; Alfredo, Darron Flagg; Germont, Chris Wells: Flora, MaryAnne Stanislaw. Conducted by Corey Wilkins Accompaniment by Margaret Kapasi; Staged by Frederick Winthrop; Scenery by Roger Smith. Tickets are available at the door, which opens at 7:00 pm. before the show on Saturday night. Come early to have best choice of seating.
    12/31/09	New Year's Party with Brother Buzz Dance Band Pacifica Center for the Arts New Year's Party with Brother Buzz Dance Band Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 31, 2009 Celebrate the arrival of 2010 with the danceable rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues and funk of the fabulous Brother Buzz Band! Brother Buzz Brother Buzz has been rockin' San Francisco and environs for over fifteen years. The band consistently gets high marks for energy, enthusiasm, and for being just plain fun. Tight but not too tight, they lay down the best of America's roots music, rock'n' roll, R&B, blues, and funk. All members sing when prompted, so besides good rockin', they also...
    12/20/09	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 20, 2009 Rooted in the traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland (as well as Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), this trio of modern day minstrels has expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original compositions. In this way, they have created a sound unique unto themselves. Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments (Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle...
    12/12/09	The Curios Pacifica Center for the Arts The Curios Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 12, 2009 The Curios' annual Winter Concert has become the highlight of the holiday season for many of their fans. Always new, always original; expect the unexpected! Singer/songwriter Nancy Hall and her wonderful band provide a guaranteed great night out. The music is original, eclectic and acoustic and can range from cabaret to reggae, folk-funk to...arty and indescribable! Nancy writes the songs and sings while switching between guitar, ukulele, dulcimer, drums and xylophone. She is...
    12/11/09	Seaside Singers Pacifica Center for the Arts Seaside Singers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 11, 2009 Seaside Singers & Friends Fourth Annual Festival of Holiday Music, featuring joyous music for the whole family, with lively songs from the Renaissance in period costume and modern holiday favorites. A sing-along of seasonal music will round out the evening.
    12/05/09	Skyline Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Skyline Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 5, 2009 The program, Comfort and Joy, brings us comforting and joyful seasonal music, with classical music settings of the soothing The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23) and Kirke Mechem’s Seven Joys of Christmas (A Sequence of Carols), as well as traditional holiday music.
    11/22/09	Mildred Owen Poetry Festival Pacifica Center for the Arts Mildred Owen Poetry Festival Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 22, 2009 The Pacifica Poetry Festival presents California Poet Laureate emeritus Al Young, a world- renowned author and popular teacher, as the featured reader. Rod Clark and other Pacifica poets will also read. Music by the “Green Tea" band.
    11/21/09	Lavay Smith Pacifica Center for the Arts Lavay Smith Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 21, 2009 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are one of the top swingin' Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of Jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. Her debut CD received widespread critical acclaim and became a smash hit; her second CD received a prestigious 4 1/2 star review from Downbeat Magazine and remained on the Billboard Jazz Charts for 20 straight weeks. With her hot band, she will celebrate the release...
    11/14/09	Celia Malheiros Pacifica Center for the Arts Celia Malheiros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 14, 2009 Once again, this beautiful Brazilian musician/singer/composer brings her exciting palate of musical color to Owen Hall. She is an old friend of Pacifica Performances, having performed for us through the years in between her busy touring schedule. She and her band will feature pieces from her newest CD, Sempre Crescendo, recorded earlier this year. "Celia's music is pulsing with freshness and vitality. It is samba, it is bossa nova, it is nourishing, it is carnaval. It is as if Malheiros...
    11/07/09	Sean Weaver Trio - Blues Band & More Pacifica Center for the Arts Sean Weaver Trio - Blues Band & More Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 7, 2009 Some of you may remember when Sean played with Morning and Jim Nichols in 2007. This young gifted guitarist was a definite crowd pleaser with his tight guitar technique, smokin' blues licks and Chet Atkins picking. So many folks asked about him, that we've brought him back to the hall for his own concert! This night, he will have Jim Nichols on bass, and the band will feature Sean's great blues groove. If you love blues and want to enjoy a great Nashville player, come on over and check this...
    10/31/09	Larry Vuckovich - Special Halloween Show CANCELLED Pacifica Center for the Arts Larry Vuckovich - Special Halloween Show CANCELLED Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 31, 2009 Larry Vuckovich, who originally comes from a small town in Yugoslavia, and has a great sense of humor, will help celebrate Halloween with us (he'll be coming straight from Transylvania.) Don't miss this holiday performance! Larry has won acclaim from critics and jazz audiences for his deeply imaginative style and repertoire heard at prestigious North American and European jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals. He is equally at home in world music/classically influenced modal jazz as...
    10/24/09	Richard Smith and Julie Adams Pacifica Center for the Arts Richard Smith and Julie Adams Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 24, 2009 British guitarist, Richard Smith has toured around the world, surprising audiences everywhere with his genius, showcasing a repertoire spanning an incredible range of musical styles from country, bluegrass, mainstream jazz, Gypsy jazz, modern pop and rock, to classical guitar. Together with his cellist/wife, Julie Adams, who is an award winning musician, they tackle anything and everything on the musical platter, delighting audiences with an eclectic mix of Julie's lyrical style and...
    10/17/09	High Country Pacifica Center for the Arts High Country Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 17, 2009 Back by popular demand! If you love the down home country sound of Bluegrass, then don't miss this fantastic band. Join Larry Cohea, Bob Waller, Glenn Dauphin, Butch Waller, Jim Mintin and Tom Bekeny will kick it up right here in Pacifica! Strongly influenced by the classic styles of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and the Stanley Brothers, the band's blend of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass delivers the upbeat excitement of true bluegrass music. High Country's show offers a...
    10/10/09	Bobbe Norris with Larry Dunlap Pacifica Center for the Arts Bobbe Norris with Larry Dunlap Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 10, 2009 The right pairing of an expressive singer and a sensitive accompanist can reveal every facet of a song’s beauty, from the drama of a great lyric to the allure of a compelling harmony. Bobbe Norris’s smoky contralto and patient phrasing imbue every song she performs with character and feeling. Her husband and long-time accompanist Larry Dunlap complements her sound with almost telepathic empathy. This duo presents an exciting program of Standards from the Great American Songbook,...
    10/03/09- 12/31/09	Nick Kiest Photography Pacifica Center for the Arts Nick Kiest Photography Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 3-December 31, 2009 Growing up with computers, Nick Kiest became interested in photography from using digital tools like Photoshop. Inspired by his explorations, he decided to create his own works. Starting in high school, Nick worked as an assistant to Stephen Johnson, a pioneering digital photographer who currently has a studio here at the Sanchez Art Center. Once Nick received a digital SLR camera from his uncle, everything took off. When he was let loose on his college campus, there was little that...
    10/03/09	Deirdre Lobo-D'Cunha Pacifica Center for the Arts Deirdre Lobo-D'Cunha Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 3, 2009 Born in Bombay, India, Deirdre Lobo-D’Cunha began her musical training under her mother, Celia Lobo, famous opera singer, theatre director, and Voice Teacher in India. Deirdre received her Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO and a Post-Master’s Diploma in Vocal Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music,...
    09/20/09	Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill Pacifica Center for the Arts Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 20, 2009 Wesla Whitfield is a remarkable singer, with a deep love for that rich storehouse of musical treasures often identified as The Great American Popular Songbook. She has been developing her skills and learning her demanding craft for a many years, and her performances reflect her great understanding of the material she sings. Her sound and approach would seem to place her somewhere in the intriguing area that borders on both jazz and that aspect of pop music which draws its material largely...
    09/12/09	Yaelisa and Flamencos Caminos Pacifica Center for the Arts Yaelisa and Flamencos Caminos Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 12, 2009 Caminos Flamencos, whose mission it is to create and present contemporary, traditional and theatrical dance programs, showcasing artists from Spain and the U.S., which reflect the changing face of flamenco in the 21st century, was founded by Emmy Award-winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa. She is known as one of the most gifted Flamenco artists of her generation, and exquisite passion of her flamenco performances have captured the attention of critics around the world. The mission of...
    08/15/09	Nancy Hall - Sing Along Pacifica Center for the Arts Nancy Hall - Sing Along Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 15, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Back by popular demand! Join Nancy Hall and Friends for one of their ever popular community Sing Alongs! You won't be able to resist humming, singing and tapping along on this wonderful musical evening-- No experience is required, just the desire to have fun singing your heart out on a variety of great, familiar songs in a very happy setting. Come for the Beatles, Motown and Dylan, and stay for the camaraderie, harmony and fun. Be prepared to leave with a spring in your step and a warm glow...
    08/08/09	Daniel Castro Band Pacifica Center for the Arts Daniel Castro Band Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 8, 2009 Daniel Castro is a force on guitar. With his pure passionate sound reminiscent of B.B. King, Albert King, and Albert Collins, he is on the forefront of the Bay Area Blues Scene. Continuously playing to a captivated audience and consistently bringing the house down, Daniel keeps his band soaring while always remaining true to his Blues roots. His style of Blues has taken him through tours of Japan and the U.S., including Chicago, New York, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Austin. He has shared the...
    08/02/09	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 2, 2009 Rooted in the traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland (as well as Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), this trio of modern day minstrels has expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original compositions. They have created a sound unique unto themselves. Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments (Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle and bodhran)...
    07/26/09	Celebration Concert in Tribute to Mildred Owen Pacifica Center for the Arts Celebration Concert in Tribute to Mildred Owen Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 26, 2009 Performances by The Curios, Bobbe Norris & Larry Dunlap, Morning & Jim Nichols, Robyn Carmichael, John Hall, Shanna Carlson, Bianca Domingez, the SanJazz Band, and more! Partake in a silent auction, enjoy live music and pay tribute to one of the grand, community treasures of Pacifica, Mildred Owen. This will be a benefit for Pacifica Performances, Mildred’s dream come true. Help us celebrate her life and keep that dream alive!
    07/18/09	Blue on Green Pacifica Center for the Arts Blue on Green Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 18, 2009 With electric guitars, flute, sax, acoustic bass, drums and vocals, this Celtic and Blues Rock band blends infectious beats, original songs and Rock classics, with Celtic dance tunes to keep audiences on their feet. Blue on Green, shifts effortlessly among its myriad styles. The band encompass the style of the Grateful Dead, Irish reels and airs, folk rock, bluegrass and rocking blues.
    06/27/09	Los Boleros Pacifica Center for the Arts Los Boleros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 27, 2009 Los Boleros returns for another evening of spicy hot Latin rhythms that is sure to set the place a blaze! The 9-piece ensemble includes Ivan Chancay (vocals), Zareen (vocals), Rudy Furlan (tres Cubano), Eugene Warren (upright bass), David Somers (tenor sax and flute), Jeannie McKenzie (violin), Dominic Cabrera (congas), Jake Lawlore (bongos) and the newest addition, fresh from Cuba, Felix Samuel (vocals). This exciting line up is sure to cause havoc on the dance floor! Imagine Ricky...
    06/20/09	Triskela Pacifica Center for the Arts Triskela Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 20, 2009 On midsummer's eve, come and be enchanted by the sound of harps, vocals, flute and pennywhistle played by Triskela Celtic Harp Trio. The members of Triskela, Diana Stork, Shawna Spiteri and Portia Diwa, will play an elegant and eclectic mix of traditional Celtic and Latin music with original works. Guest musician Teed Rockwell will perform on the Touchstyle Fretboard and accompany Triskela with percussion. More about the artists: Triskela has been playing together since 1997 and...
    06/13/09	Patti Wicks Pacifica Center for the Arts Patti Wicks Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 13, 2009 Renowned pianist and vocalist, Patti Wicks, accompanied by a Bay Area favorite, Ruth Davies, will perform a concert of jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook,especially selections about Love in Spring, many of them by women composers. She is a gifted and lovely performer. She will be on tour all the way from Florida -- don't miss her intimate and emotional performance.
    06/06/09	Nigerian Brothers Pacifica Center for the Arts Nigerian Brothers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 6, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Nigerian master musician Babá Ken Okulolo and his musical brothers are among the few top contemporary West African musicians with deep roots in African folk and palmwine music. This is the music they grew up with, music that was played under the moonlight. Together they bring to life their earliest village memories with harmonious voices, melodic guitars, and traditional percussion instruments. This gentle but joyously rhythmic music is a special treat for those who enjoy authentic...
    05/17/09	Seaside Singers Pacifica Center for the Arts Seaside Singers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 17, 2009 The Seaside Singers & Friends salute Spring with music from the Renaissance to modern times, in period costumes, with guests including instrumentalists and Emmanuel Williams, who will entertain with poetry and riddles. Tom Stafford will also be on hand with old favorites.
    05/16/09	Kay Stern, Donald Runnicles, and Friends Pacifica Center for the Arts Kay Stern, Donald Runnicles, and Friends Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 16, 2009 San Francisco Opera Orchestra conductor Donald Runnicles, piano, and Concertmaster Kay Stern, with other orchestra musicians will perform works including a piano trio by Beethoven, and a lovely Piano Quartet by Brahms, in which he is calling out to Clara Schumann, with whom he was madly in love. Don't miss this chance to see Kay Stern with Donald Runnicles performing this wonderful program.
    05/09/09	Morning and Jim Nichols Pacifica Center for the Arts Morning and Jim Nichols Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 9, 2009 Bringing their impressive musical skills and their eclectic range of styles, Jim and Morning once again plan a great evening of entertainment featuring legendary pedal-steel guitarist, Bobby Black. Bobby has played with everyone from Dolly Parton and Barbara Mandrell to Asleep at the Wheel and Commander Cody. Bassist John Nichols and drummer Kendrick Freeman round out the band. Jazz, Blues & Roots and Western Swing, are some of the styles you will hear.
    05/02/09	Skyline Concert Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Skyline Concert Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 2, 2009 Skyline Concert Choir, directed by Jude Navari, sings music In Praise of the Earth in honor of Earth Day, including Mozart's Te Deum, selections from part one of Hayden's The Creation, and Cat Steven's Morning Has Broken. With special guest string quartet, led by Virginia Smedberg.
    04/25/09	Houston Jones Pacifica Center for the Arts Houston Jones Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 25, 2009 Houston Jones is a high energy quintet of acoustic musicians who play an original blend of folk, blues, bluegrass and gospel, driven along by the drumming of Peter Tucker and Chris Kee on bass, the guitar of Glenn Houston, the wizardry of Henry Salvia on keyboards, and the soulful vocals of Travis Jones. What separates Houston Jones from similar bands, is the high quality of the songwriting--with great hooks, melodies, and compelling lyrics. Don't miss this performance of exciting, high...
    04/18/09	Celtic Sands with Peter Daldry Pacifica Center for the Arts Celtic Sands with Peter Daldry Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 18, 2009 With a newly released album, Celtic Sands excites audiences with edgy virtuoso improvisation and masterful interpretation of traditional Celtic music. Featuring fiddle, harp and guitar, these versatile musicians express energy and love of the music in their performances. Renowned Scotish singer songwriter Peter Daldry will join the band for this performance. With a voice brimming over with passion and power, Peter sings classic traditional songs as well as new self-penned songs culled from...
    04/11/09	Mads Tolling Pacifica Center for the Arts Mads Tolling Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 11, 2009 Mads Tolling, Mike Abraham and George Ban-Weiss came together through the eclectic San Francisco jazz scene. The distinctive trio integrates the violin into a traditional jazz combo. All three instruments play unconventional roles to make the music come to life. Violin may act as drum, guitar may take bass lines and bass may carry the melody. There are some moments of pure spontaneity, but underlying the record are thoughtful compositions and arrangements. All three players have re-thought...
    04/04/09	Vagina Monologues Pacifica Center for the Arts Vagina Monologues Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 4, 2009 V Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues is performed across America and the World to recognize this movement. The Vagina Monologues is made up of a varying number of monologues read by a varying number of women. Every monologue somehow relates to the vagina, be it through sex, love, rape, menstruation, mutilation, masturbation, birth, orgasm, the variety of names for the...
    03/28/09	Verismo Opera Pacifica Center for the Arts Verismo Opera Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 28, 2009 Come see the world's most famous opera! Verismo Opera presents Bizet's Carmen, sung in French with English supertitles. Featuring Marsha Sims as Carmen, also starring Frederick Winthrop, Ayalet Cohn, Chris Wells, and others. Staged and directed by F. Winthrop.
    03/21/09	Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo Pacifica Center for the Arts Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 21, 2009 Guitarist - vocalist - composer Ed Johnson's mastery of many different musical styles, coupled with a passion for harmony vocal and horn arrangements all factor into a magical blend of vibrant, original contemporary and Brazillian jazz, winning fans and airplay worldwide.
    03/14/09	EOS Ensemble Pacifica Center for the Arts EOS Ensemble Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 14, 2009 The Eos Ensemble is an exciting chamber music group featuring musicians of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. Through the intimacy of chamber music, these talented musicians thrill audiences with artistry normally reserved for the grand canvas of opera. The ensemble presents concerts of wide ranging musical styles and instrumental combinations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
    03/07/09	The Woods Tea Co. Pacifica Center for the Arts The Woods Tea Co. Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 7, 2009 Wood's Tea Company is a musical group that defies categorization. They perform bluegrass, Celtic tunes, sea chanties, and folk songs with an equal ease and skill. In concert, the Vermont-based group draws on a wide variety of musical experience and expression. They employ as many as a dozen different instruments from banjos, bezoukis and bodhrans, guitars and tin whistles.
    02/28/09	Laurel Ensemble Pacifica Center for the Arts Laurel Ensemble Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 28, 2009 Known for passionate performances that celebrate chamber music with a range of sounds, textures, and styles, the Ensemble will perform the Gypsy inspired Brahms Piano Quartet in G minor, The Piano Trio by Jennifer Higdon and a trio by French composer Maurice Durufle.
    02/21/09	Oakland Jazz Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Oakland Jazz Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 21, 2009 Experience this multi-cultural ensemble dedicated to the education, preservation and perpetuation of vocal jazz. Thirteen vocalists singing four and six part harmonies, plus a trio of piano, bass and drums, perform a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz. Exciting!
    02/14/09	Tango No. 9 Pacifica Center for the Arts Tango No. 9 Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 14, 2009 With it's unique instrumentation of violin, trombone, piano and accordion/bandoneon, Tango No. 9 embraces tango's seductive past and a vision of it's promised future. On this magical evening, passion will be brought to the dance floor by guest tango dancers.
    02/07/09	Patrick Ball and the Medieval Beasts Pacifica Center for the Arts Patrick Ball and the Medieval Beasts Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 7, 2009 Patrick Ball and the Medieval Beasts will take us back to the Middle Ages with The Flame of Love, the romance of Tristan and Iseult, told with music through the vielle, harp, drum, psaltery and the singing voice. Don't miss this evening of enchantment. The long, dark nights of Medieval Europe were rich with stories. But one legend was told and beloved beyond all others, The Romance of Tristan and Iseult. Filled with love, passion, magic, and death, it captivated the listeners...
    01/31/09	Slavyanka Mens Russian Chorus Pacifica Center for the Arts Slavyanka Mens Russian Chorus Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 31, 2009 The 25-voice a capella chorus, first formed in 1979 and based in San Francisco, sings folk, classical and sacred choral music from Russia and other Eastern regions including works by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and a host of less well-known purveyors of the Slavic soul in song. Directed by Gregory A. Smirnov.
    01/24/09	John Worley & Bari Bari Pacifica Center for the Arts John Worley & Bari Bari Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 24, 2009 Acclaimed trumpeter John Worley's latest project involving members of his WorlView 4.0 band plus baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Geoff Roach. The music of Bari Bari is truly exhilarating and features the music of legendary Bari sax players Gerry Mulligan and Pepper Adams - as well as original music. John Worley is a trumpet/flugelhorn player, composer an jazz educator and has been a member in many of the Bay Area's creative music ensembles.
    01/17/09	Edgar Cruz Pacifica Center for the Arts Edgar Cruz Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 17, 2009 Named Oklahoma’s Best Performing Artist/Acoustic Guitarist five out of the last ten years by the Oklahoma Gazette, Edgar Cruz gives over 200 live performances a year, mesmerizing audiences everywhere with his unorthodox style. His unique skill delivers an array of genres, from Latin to Classical, and Rock to Jazz, including such gems as: Hotel California, Dueling Banjos, Malaguena, and Bohemian Rhapsody. On this evening, he will be joined by "Trailer Troubador" Antsy...
    01/10/09	Use What You Got Pacifica Center for the Arts Use What You Got Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 10, 2009 If you like jazz, cabaret, blues, swing and show tunes, you'll love Christopher Copeland's Use What You Got. Rich with well known standards and beautiful forgotten gems, this show stars Tori Agardi, Estelle Mays, Casey Jones Bastiaans and Thomas Stafford.
    12/31/08	New Year's Eve Celebration with the Brother Buzz Band Pacifica Center for the Arts New Year's Eve Celebration with the Brother Buzz Band Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 31, 2008 Celebrate the arrival of 2009 with the danceable rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues and funk of the fabulous Brother Buzz Band! Hors d‘oeuvres, desserts, one beverage plus champagne at midnight, all-inclusive.
    12/21/08	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 21, 2008 Golden Bough returns to perform a joyful Celtic Christmas and New Year concert! Featuring rare carols from Ireland and Scotland and plenty of Olde World cheer in celebration of the Winter Season.
    12/20/08	Nucleus Jazz Quartet Pacifica Center for the Arts Nucleus Jazz Quartet Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 20, 2008 Get in the holiday spirit with unique arrangements of classic carols, plus great tunes by Corea, Hancock, and Jarrett. Alex Bootzin, piano; Ruben Salcido, sax/flute; Steve Cassinelli, bass; Kevin McAuliffe, drums.
    12/13/08	The Curios Pacifica Center for the Arts The Curios Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 13, 2008 The Curios host their 11th annual Winter Concert and CD release party! Nancy Hall and Lee Parvin have a brand new CD bursting with their own brand of quirky folk-funk and pirate cabaret. Always original!
    12/12/08	Seaside Singers Pacifica Center for the Arts Seaside Singers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 12, 2008 A program of holiday music featuring the Seaside Singers and other musical ensembles from the community. A concert for the whole family - includes a holiday sing-a-long!
    12/07/08	Elizabethan Holiday by the Skyline Concert Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Elizabethan Holiday by the Skyline Concert Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 7, 2008 Jude Navari conducts the Skyline Concert Choir, with pianist Elizabeth Ingber and recorder ensemble SDQ, in celebration of the season with music related to 16th century England.
    11/30/08	Marin Chamber Players Pacifica Center for the Arts Marin Chamber Players Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 30, 2008 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of French composer Olivier Messiaen’s (1908-92) birth, this quartet of violin, clarinet, cello and piano will perform Messiaen’s rarely heard Quartet for the End of Time and other pieces.
    11/23/08	Pacifica Poetry Festival Pacifica Center for the Arts Pacifica Poetry Festival Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 23, 2008 Popular Santa Cruz poet Bert Glick reads from his work, plus poetry by Rod Clark, Anna Boothe, Camincha. With Tom Ekkens and the Green Tea Band.
    11/22/08	Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Pacifica Center for the Arts Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 22, 2008 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are one of the top Swingin' Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of Jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. No wonder Los Angeles Magazine chose her as one of the sexiest people around! Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star 8-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times.
    11/15/08	Damien Masterson Ensemble Pacifica Center for the Arts Damien Masterson Ensemble Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 15, 2008 The premiere of Damien Masterson Ensemble’s The Beauty of the Classical Harmonica, featuring recording artist - harmonica whiz Damien Masterson; Julio Reyes, guitar; Allison Lovejoy, piano.
    11/08/08	Celia Malheiros Pacifica Center for the Arts Celia Malheiros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 8, 2008 After another world tour, the multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer is back with an exciting high energy, All Star Band featuring Rich Kuhns on piano and accordion. Bring your dancing shoes!
    11/01/08	Molly's Revenge Pacifica Center for the Arts Molly's Revenge Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 1, 2008 The four musicians of Molly’s Revenge play highland bagpipes, whistles, flutes, guitars and bouzoukis. Their hard-driven Celtic jigs and reels will have your feet tapping and hands clapping!
    10/25/08	Richard Smith Pacifica Center for the Arts Richard Smith Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 25, 2008 This amazing guitarist’s ever- changing repertoire includes Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, Chet Atkins tunes, Django gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles and beautiful ballads.
    10/18/08	Crossing Borders - Jennifer Scott and Kristen Strom Pacifica Center for the Arts Crossing Borders - Jennifer Scott and Kristen Strom Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 18, 2008 Featuring heralded Canadian jazz vocalist - pianist Jennifer Scott and renowned saxophonist - vocalist Kristen Strom, this five-piece jazz group’s music is cool & smoky, intimate & fiery, swinging & soulful.
    10/12/08	Verismo Opera Company Pacifica Center for the Arts Verismo Opera Company Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 12, 2008 Rigoletto, Verdi’s tale of love and revenge, starring Christopher Wells as Rigoletto, Jamie Bonetto as Gilda and Frederick Winthrop as the Duke. Conducted by Eric Gjovaag. Full cast & chorus, staged & costumed. The Duke of Mantua seduces women while his hunchbacked jester, Rigoletto, insults the husbands and fathers. The joke goes too far when a curse falls upon Rigoletto's innocent daughter, Gilda. An assassin and seductress are added to the mix. Will Gilda's love for...
    10/11/08	San Francisco Soundwave Chorus - Women's Barbershop Pacifica Center for the Arts San Francisco Soundwave Chorus - Women's Barbershop Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 11, 2008 Come celebrate with the San Francisco Sound Wave Chorus as they sing and laugh about the best times of our lives - from childhood through retirement - and entertain you with four-part a capella harmony! San Francisco Sound Wave Chorus, a Northern California Region 12 chapter of Sweet Adelines International, has been a part of the Bay Area musical community since 1955 and are the 2008 2nd Place Small Chorus Award Winners.
    09/20/08	Erik Jekabson and Dan Zemelman Duo Pacifica Center for the Arts Erik Jekabson and Dan Zemelman Duo Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 20, 2008 Trumpeter Erik Jekabson and pianist Dan Zemelman will perform both jazz standards and originals, drawing on influences as diverse as New Orleans Jazz and 20th Century Classical music. Unencumbered by a traditional rhythm section, you can expect this duo's music to take imaginative flights into musical realms as yet uncharted.
    09/13/08	Daniel Glover Pacifica Center for the Arts Daniel Glover Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 13, 2008 Pianist Daniel Glover (pictured) and narrator Robert Lappa explore piano works by three important Russian composers, including Rachmaninoff's Piano Sonata No. 2, Medtner's Funeral March and Danza Festiva and a few early Scriabin preludes. We will learn about the lives of these composers and their impact on Russia in an era of world war and tremendous change.
    09/06/08	High Country Pacifica Center for the Arts High Country Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 6, 2008 High Country has earned its place as the West Coast's premier traditional bluegrass band. Strongly influenced by the classic styles of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and the Stanley Brothers, the band's blend of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass delivers the upbeat excitement of true bluegrass music, blues and gospel sung in close harmony.
    08/23/08	Trio Arcadia Pacifica Center for the Arts Trio Arcadia Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 23, 2008 Classical Trio Arcadia returns with an engaging program. Bassoonist Kathleen Johannessen, pianist Elizabeth Lee and clarinetist-composer Michael Kimbell, on three different sizes of clarinet, will present trios by William Hurlstone, Carl Maria von Weber, Carl Reinecke and Michael Kimbell’s new Rondo.
    08/02/08	Daniel Castro Band Pacifica Center for the Arts Daniel Castro Band Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts August 2, 2008 Dave Rubin of Guitar Player Magazine says it all "Daniel Castro is the latest and one of the greatest blues guitarist to come bursting out of the highly competitive West Coast scene. To the classic music of B.B. King, Albert King and Albert Collins he has added the three Ts - taste, tone and technique."
    07/26/08	Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap Pacifica Center for the Arts Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 26, 2008 Vocalist Bobbe Norris and pianist Larry Dunlap return with their eclectic mix of music from America and other parts of the world. Their blend of jazz and cabaret is both familiar and adventurous, based on a colorful pool of musical experiences. With Seward McCain, bass and Jason Lewis, drums. Audience requests included.
    07/19/08	Kim Angelis and Josef Pacifica Center for the Arts Kim Angelis and Josef Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 19, 2008 Gypsy violinist Kim Angelis is a free spirit, blazing a melodic trail through classical, world and multi-cultural music. Her compositions of "Gypsy chamber music," flavored with passion, are exciting and inspirational as is her exuberant stage presence. Guitarist Josef Gault, "The Wild Hungarian", enhances it all with his flamenco-flavored guitar artistry.
    07/12/08	Shanna Carlson and Cathi Walkup Pacifica Center for the Arts Shanna Carlson and Cathi Walkup Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 12, 2008 "Almost Famous: Jazz with a Plot!" Two touring jazz singers meet at a lovely little bistro to catch up and play the "one up" game - who has the funniest story of life as a musician. A rollicking evening of fun and music, from classic standards to originals to straight-ahead jazz. With Benny Watson, piano and Fred Randolph, bass.
    06/28/08	Camogie Pacifica Center for the Arts Camogie Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 28, 2008 Camogie, an acoustic quartet whose harmony-drenched sound crackles with joyous Celtic energy, features Robin Flower and Libby McLaren, multi-instrumentalists trailblazers of Celtic Americana; Danny Carnahan, veteran balladeer, lead singer with the Celtic band Wake the Dead; and Mary McLaughlin, internationally acclaimed Irish chanteuse.
    06/21/08	Larry Vuckovich Pacifica Center for the Arts Larry Vuckovich Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 21, 2008 Jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich, back from a fall tour that included performances at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca Cola and an appearance on Marian McPartland's NPR show Piano Jazz, brings an all-star Jazz/Latin Quartet to perform selections from his new CD, due out the week of this concert, a follow-up to his highly regarded CD Street Scene, #1 on XM Satellite Radio.
    06/14/08	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 14, 2008 Pacifica favorites Margie Butler, Paul Espinoza and Kathy Sierra of Golden Bough, playing Celtic harp, guitar, violin, mandolin and bodhran, will share music from the lesser regions of Spain and France as well as the more familiar music of Ireland and Scotland. Musical guests and award winning Irish dancers will join them.
    06/07/08	Morning and Jim Nichols Pacifica Center for the Arts Morning and Jim Nichols Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 7, 2008 Singer Morning & guitarist Jim Nichols bring excitement and new musical direction with special guests, Nate Pruitt, jazz/blues vocalist extraordinaire; Michael Manring, world renowned bassist; and the great Dave Rokeach on drums. The theme for this concert will be "Friends and Favorites." Don’t miss this show!
    05/17/08	Matthew Edwards Pacifica Center for the Arts Matthew Edwards Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 17, 2008 Pianist Matthew Edwards, a Sanchez favorite, returns with a program featuring Beethoven's great Hammerklavier Sonata, No. 29 in B-flat, Op. 106, as well as the final ecstatic, searching and mystical sonatas of Alexander Scriabin. The focus will be on these two genius' very different paths to a fuller understanding of themselves and their relation to the Divine.
    05/10/08	Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill Pacifica Center for the Arts Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 10, 2008 Vocalist Wesla Whitfield inhabits that indeterminate zone where jazz and cabaret meet. She and her musical director/pianist husband, Mike Greensill, a bandleader in his own right, will bring their magical interpretation of the Great American Songbook to the hall, including songs from their new CD “Message from the Man in the Moon.”
    05/03/08	Jamie Laval & Ashley Broder Pacifica Center for the Arts Jamie Laval & Ashley Broder Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 3, 2008 Violinist Jamie Laval and mandolinist Ashley Broder play traditional Irish, Scottish, Bretagne, Cape Breton and Quebecois tunes with hints of classical refinement and ethnic music from around the world. Touring full time throughout the U.S. and Scotland, their mix of intense passion and playful interaction is their trademark.
    04/27/08	Skyline Chamber Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Skyline Chamber Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 27, 2008 Skyline Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jude Navari, sings Gabriel Fauré’s tender-hearted, deeply moving and well-loved "Requiem," along with Johann Sebastian Bach’s superb early cantata "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit." With string ensemble and soprano soloist Barbara Daley.
    04/19/08	Bella Sorella Pacifica Center for the Arts Bella Sorella Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 19, 2008 Sopranos Nova Jimenez and Susanna Jimenez, together with pianist Shinobu Kameyama are Bella Sorella, or "beautiful sister." Winners of the 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards Vocal Group of the Year, they perform music that spans 300 years and seven languages, and combines classical and contemporary styles.
    04/12/08	Broceliande Pacifica Center for the Arts Broceliande Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 12, 2008 Broceliande, a Celtic/early music quartet known for their rich vocal harmonies and unique collection of instruments including Celtic harp, cello, guitar, octave mandolin, melodeon, flute, recorders, tin whistle, kamanche and viola da gamba, perform music from the British Isles, and Medieval and Renaissance court music.
    04/05/08	Josh Workman Pacifica Center for the Arts Josh Workman Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 5, 2008 Guitarist Josh Workman, who currently tours with singer-actress Lynda Carter, will perform original material from his up-coming CD, a follow-up to his successful debut recording, Jumpin' at the Border. Appearing with him will be pianist Ben Stolorow, bassist Michael Zisman and drummer Kent Bryson, performing jazz, blues, Brazilian and other world music.
    03/30/08	Verismo/California Opera La Boheme Pacifica Center for the Arts Verismo/California Opera La Boheme Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 30, 2008 Jamie Bonetto stars as Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s tragic opera of lost love, with Zachary Sheely as Rodolfo. Fully staged and costumed with chorus, super-titles and live musical accompaniment. Eric Gjovaag, conductor and Frederick Winthrop, Stage Director.
    03/15/08	A Spring Sing with Nancy Hall of the Curios Pacifica Center for the Arts A Spring Sing with Nancy Hall of the Curios Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 15, 2008 Nancy Hall of The Curios, with friends & guests, will host a community sing-a-long to raise money to up-date the sound system at Pacifica Performances. Come join in songs from doo-wop to folk, Beatles to Bob Marley. You do not need "skills" as a singer, only a willingness to have a great time for a great cause. Songbooks provided.
    03/09/08	Di Wu Pacifica Center for the Arts Di Wu Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 9, 2008 This pianist from Xiamen, China, 23, now working toward a Masters degree at Julliard, won her 1st competition at age 6 and debuted with the Beijing Philharmonic at age 14. She has performed with the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and the National Symphony. Her program is entitled The Art of Transcription.
    03/01/08	Wayne Wallace Quintet Pacifica Center for the Arts Wayne Wallace Quintet Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 1, 2008 Trombonist Wayne Wallace, known in the Bay Area as “the Doctor” for his arranging and composing skills, specializes in Afro-Caribbean rhythms interlaced with modern jazz harmonies that will get you on your feet! With Murray Low, piano; David Belove, bass; Paul Van Wageningen, drums; Michael Sprio, percussion.
    02/23/08	Rhonda Benin Pacifica Center for the Arts Rhonda Benin Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 23, 2008 Rhonda, with her band, sings "Songs of Hope" by African American songwriters and artists from the late 60's and early 70's with positive messages of love, hope and peace such as "Lean On Me" and "People Get Ready." These songs are timely and timeless with beautiful lyrics that speak of a better tomorrow.
    02/16/08	The Vagina Monologues Pacifica Center for the Arts The Vagina Monologues Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 16, 2008 This is the 10th anniversary of V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls, initiated by Eve Ensler's Obie Award winning play, The Vagina Monologues. This production, directed by Cathy Fithian and performed by local actors, will benefit CORA (Community Over-coming Relationship Abuse) of San Mateo County.
    02/09/08	Tango No. 9 Pacifica Center for the Arts Tango No. 9 Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 9, 2008 Tango No. 9 delves deeply into the world of this fabulous artform. Joshua Raoul Brody, piano, Isabel Douglass, accordion & bandoneon, Greg Stephens, trombone and bandleader Catharine Clune, violin, are united by a love for this passionate, romantic music. With dancers David and Nancy Mendoza.
    02/02/08	Yury Nugmanov Pacifica Center for the Arts Yury Nugmanov Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 2, 2008 Yury Nugmanov has performed with Russia’s top classical artists, including singers from the famed Bolshoi Theatre. He is a soloist with the Moscow State Philharmonia and has performed for Russian radio and TV. He will play a wide variety of musical styles, from Renaissance to contemporary compositions. Come hear this great guitarist!
    01/26/08	Los Boleros Pacifica Center for the Arts Los Boleros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 26, 2008 You will love the hot Latin grooves and exciting, passionate vocals of Los Boleros! Zareen and Ivan Chancay on lead vocals are backed by Rudy Ferlan on the tres Cubano, David Somers, Sax, Jeanie McKenzie, violin, Jake Lawlore and Dominic Cabrera, percussions and Eugene Warren, upright bass. Dancing encouraged!
    01/19/08	Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo Pacifica Center for the Arts Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 19, 2008 A passion for harmony with vocal and horn arrangements all factor into a magical blend of vibrant, original Brazilian jazz. Ed Johnson, guitar; Jennifer Scott, piano; John Worley, trumpet, flugelhorn; Kristen Strom, sax, flute; Scott Sorkin, guitar; Rene Worst, bass; Jason Lewis, drums; Michalle Goerlitz, percussion
    01/12/08	Bud E Luv Orchestra Pacifica Center for the Arts Bud E Luv Orchestra Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 12, 2008 Bud is just back from his standing room only show in Vegas to re-ring in the New Year! With his co-horts, Mikey Luv and Marky Luv, and his Big Band, he is sure to sing, swing, and entertain us into 2008. Come for the glitz, stay for the music! Make it a party - reserve a table for yourself and 6-8 friends!
    12/31/07	Blue On Green - New Year's Eve Special Pacifica Center for the Arts Blue On Green - New Year's Eve Special Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 31, 2007 Dance to rockin' blues and swing of Blue On Green: Rob Wullenjohn, guitar & vocals; Paul Clanon, bass; Jeff Roberts, guitar; Mark Macario, drums. Hors d'oeuvres, a beverage, desserts and champagne at midnight all-inclusive. Reserve seats or table for 8-10.
    12/16/07	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 16, 2007 For nearly three decades, Golden Bough has performed a lively Celtic Christmas concert in Pacifica. Join us for rare carols from Ireland, Scotland and England, sing-alongs and plenty of Olde World cheer. Irish dancers will join with Golden Bough to create a festive mood for this Yuletide presentation.
    12/15/07	The Curios Pacifica Center for the Arts The Curios Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 15, 2007 This special concert is their 10th Anniversary! Nancy Hall, known for her local green activism and world tours with singer/songwriter Neil Young, together with Lee Parvin on piano and Michael Tyler on guitar, bring their very original, popular folk/funk band back to the hall. With special guests.
    12/08/07	Russian Chamber Orchestra Pacifica Center for the Arts Russian Chamber Orchestra Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 8, 2007 Under the baton of Alexander Vereshagin, Music Director, this orchestra of Russian-trained musicians will perform J.S. Bach's Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 042M, and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" with soloists Irina Fainkichen, violin; and Arshak Andriasov, piano.
    12/06/07	Seaside Singers and Friends Pacifica Center for the Arts Seaside Singers and Friends Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 6, 2007 What a joyful way to start the season! This concert will feature various musical instrumental groups, a children's chorus directed by Tom Stafford, the Seaside Singers performing holiday music from around the world, and a sing-a-long of familiar seasonal music. Great holiday fun for the entire family!
    12/02/07	Eos Ensemble Pacifica Center for the Arts Eos Ensemble Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 2, 2007 The Eos Ensemble, founded by Craig Reiss (pictured) and comprised of members of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, will perform the Beethoven "Archduke" Trio and the Kodaly Duo and other works. Craig Reiss, violin; Eric Sung, cello; Miles Graber, piano.
    11/18/07	Pacifica Poetry Festival Pacifica Center for the Arts Pacifica Poetry Festival Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 18, 2007 This is the last scheduled event in Pacifica's 50th Anniversary Celebration! With poet Emmanuel Williams, the Green Tea Band featuring Tom Ekkens, poetry readings by Rod Clark, Camincha, Anna Boothe and others, plus a champagne and cake toast to Pacifica.
    11/17/07	Kristen Strom Quintet Pacifica Center for the Arts Kristen Strom Quintet Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 17, 2007 Swinging saxophonist Kristen Strom has performed with the Manhattan Transfer, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack and Johnny Mathis, to name a few. Her own tight band is: Scott Sorkin, guitar; John Shifflett, bass; Jason Lewis, drums; and Adam Shulman, piano.
    11/10/07	Celia Malheiros Pacifica Center for the Arts Celia Malheiros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 10, 2007 Brazilian singer, composer and multi - instrumentalist Celia Malheiros, a local jewel, will present a One Woman Show which will include her own music as well as Brazilian favorites by Jobim, Baden Powell, Joao Bosco and more. Included will be guest artists to be announced.
    11/03/07- 11/04/07	Asia & Arabesque Pacifica Center for the Arts Asia & Arabesque Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 3-November 4, 2007 Asia & Arabesque Belly Dance present "El Souk" (the Market). Asia, director and choreographer, weaves a tapestry of traditional folkloric and fantasy dances of the Middle East performed to the heart pounding regional rhythms of the Arabic world. Come to another place and time and experience the magic market!
    10/20/07	Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble Pacifica Center for the Arts Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 20, 2007 These 15 singers, members of the renowned Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, with their three-piece band, perform selections from the Choir's repertoire of joyful and spirited Gospel. Music Director and arranger Terrance Kelly conducts. Don't miss this exciting concert!
    10/13/07	La Traviata Pacifica Center for the Arts La Traviata Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 13, 2007 Capitol Opera presents La Traviata, an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, sung in Italian with English supertitles, featuring Jamie Bonetto as Violetta and Zachary Sheely as Alfredo. Fully staged and costumed. Eric Gvolag, conductor; Frederick Winthrop, director; accompaniment by Gertrude Dubanski.
    09/28/07	Phillip Dyson Pacifica Center for the Arts Phillip Dyson Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 28, 2007 Phillip Dyson is recognized as one of Britain's most sought-after and innovative concert pianists. He is known for his unique abilities in both the classical and light music repertoire. Recognized as one of the world's leading performers of the music of British ragtime composer Billy Mayerl, Phillip was the first British pianist to be invited to the West Coast Ragtime Festival in Sacramento. Frequently heard on the BBC, he performs regularly with prestigious British orchestras and in Europe and...
    09/15/07	Thomas Stafford Pacifica Center for the Arts Thomas Stafford Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 15, 2007 Thomas Stafford is a versatile singer, actor, dancer, and all-around entertainer. He has sung locally with an accomplished gospel quartet and toured Japan with a professional theater troupe presenting the music of Stephen Foster. Thomas will be performing his highly acclaimed one-man-show, "Totally Tom". The music you'll hear is unique; up to eight-part harmony and full orchestration on some songs. He likes to refer to his presentation as Thomas and the Tom Cats.
    09/08/07	Le Jazz Hot Pacifica Center for the Arts Le Jazz Hot Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts September 8, 2007 Known nationally as the Hot Club of San Francisco, Le Jazz Hot plays Jazz Manouche, as this style of music is called in its birthplace, France. This music, played on guitars, with bass and violin, is styled after the music of the great French guitarist Django Reinhardt. With his famous quintet, the Hot Club of France, Reinhardt used elements of his Gypsy heritage and American jazz to create this sound. Le Jazz Hot continues the tradition of this swinging, Gypsy jazz.
    07/29/07	Will Durst - A Benefit for the Arts Pacifica Center for the Arts Will Durst - A Benefit for the Arts Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 29, 2007 Will Durst is the thinking man's comic and "quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today" (The New York Times). He will bring his special stand-up artistry to the hall for an evening to benefit Pacifica Performances and the Pacifica Spindrift Players. Also appearing: Deb Durst and Michael Bossier. Special Admission $35, $30 members. Advance admission recommended, however, the only reserved seating will be tables @ $400 for 8-10 people. Sorry, for this benefit, under...
    07/28/07	Joan Nagano and Kay Stern Pacifica Center for the Arts Joan Nagano and Kay Stern Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 28, 2007 Pianist Joan Nagano and violinist Kay Stern perform the "Kreutzer" Sonata, considered to be the most brilliant violin/piano sonata that Beethoven wrote, almost like a concerto for the two instruments; another virtuoso masterpiece, the violin sonata by Richard Strauss, is intense and passionate; and the Handel sonata, a gem from the Baroque period, is a blend of sweet lyricism and lively energy. "Souvenir" by Drdla and "Hika" by Takemitsu, shorter, dreamy pieces, fill out the program.
    07/21/07	Morning and Jim Nichols Pacifica Center for the Arts Morning and Jim Nichols Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts July 21, 2007 Morning and Jim Nichols are known for their versatility and the mastery of their art. They are back to the Sanchez Concert Hall to perform their unique blend of jazz, pop and country with Morning's vibrant vocals and Jim's brilliant guitar. This concert will feature the blues, with John Nichols on bass, Paul Van Wageningen on drums and special guest guitarist Sean Weaver from Nashville. "They are non-stop pure magic" (Brest, France). Don't miss this great band!
    06/29/07	Golden Bough Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 29, 2007 This trio of modern day minstrels has traveled the world to bring the Celtic music of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall to enthusiastic folk fans. Kathy Sierra, Margie Butler and Paul Espinoza play an amazing array of instruments and sing pristine three-part harmony.
    06/23/07	Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap Pacifica Center for the Arts Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 23, 2007 Sultry, swinging vocalist Bobbe Norris and top jazz pianist Larry Dunlap are known for their unique interpretations of American standards, jazz classics and Brazilian music. Joining them will be Dan Feiszli on bass and Jim Zimmerman on drums. Pacifica favorites!
    06/16/07	Los Boleros Pacifica Center for the Arts Los Boleros Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 16, 2007 Los Boleros is back to test your passion for Latin beats! Zareen and Ivan Chancay, lead vocals, are backed by Rudy Furlan, tres Cubano; David Somers, sax; Jeanie McKenzie, violin; Jake Lawlore and Dominic Cabrera, percussions; and Eugene Warren, bass.
    06/09/07	Yakshi Pacifica Center for the Arts Yakshi Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 9, 2007 Yakshi’s sarod and guitar music is original and sensuous, with Lisa Sangita Moscow on electric sarod and vocals, and Mihai Manoliu on acoustic guitars in nontraditional tunings. They move through quiet textural pieces and polyrhythmic compositions with equal fluency.
    06/02/07	Molly's Revenge Pacifica Center for the Arts Molly's Revenge Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts June 2, 2007 Back by popular demand! Molly’s Revenge plays highland bagpipes, whistles, fiddles, flutes, guitars and bouzoukis. Their hard-driven Celtic jigs and reels will have your feet tapping, your hands clapping and leave you shouting for more!
    05/19/07	Wall Of Blues Pacifica Center for the Arts Wall Of Blues Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 19, 2007 Classic blues, R & B, rock and soul that's guaranteed to get you up and dancing! The band includes Peter Loeb on sax and keyboard, Jersey Jim on lead vocals, Joe "Mojo" Flambo on harmonica, Jeff Miles on guitar, Brian Reynolds on bass, and Mike "Machine" Winder on drums.
    05/12/07	Skyline Concert Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Skyline Concert Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 12, 2007 The Choir, conducted by Dr. Jude Navari and accompanied on piano by Elizabeth Ingber, performs “Music of our Land and its People” featuring “Song of Democracy,” Howard Hansen’s stirring setting of Walt Whitman's poem, folksongs and spirituals.
    05/11/07	Stompy Jones Pacifica Center for the Arts Stompy Jones Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 11, 2007 Stompy Jones is a San Francisco based sextet renowned for jumpin' rhythm, wailing improvisations, hip charm and an explosive stage show. These guys knocked us out last fall, so we asked them back! "A Jitterbug party waiting to happen." - Jazz West.com
    05/05/07	Kat Parra Pacifica Center for the Arts Kat Parra Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts May 5, 2007 Vocalist Kat Parra brings an evening of Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Andalucian and Middle Eastern sounds that will alternately make you get up and dance or sigh with longing. Murray Low, piano; Masaru Koga, sax/flute; Peter Barshay, bass; David Flores, drums.
    04/28/07	Richard Smith Pacifica Center for the Arts Richard Smith Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts April 28, 2007 Born in Beckenham, Kent, England, Richard Smith was a child prodigy. Now a National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion (above at left with Jim Nichols), he is a dynamic guitarist who performs with incredible virtuosity and is a brilliant Chet Atkins - Django Reinhardt - Les Paul stylist.
    04/22/07	Adorno Ensemble Adorno Ensemble Presented by Pacifica Performances April 22, 2007 Two-time Naumburg Award-winning N.Y. soprano Lucy Shelton and S.F. based Adorno Ensemble perform art songs and chamber music featuring poetry of Robert Frost, e.e. cummings, Emily Dickinson, and songs by Aaron Copland, Oliver Knussen, Villa-Lobos and others. Location: Sanchez Concert Hall, 1220A Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica.
    03/23/07- 04/01/07	The Discovery of Music - POSTPONED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE Pacifica Center for the Arts The Discovery of Music - POSTPONED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 23-April 1, 2007 POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please keep checking for updates. Written by local music reviewer Jean Bartlett and starring jazz singer KIM NALLEY, pianist TAMMY HALL and entertainer TOM STAFFORD, The Discovery Of Music makes its debut in Pacifica. The play, a comedy-drama with outstanding musical numbers – drops a charming hint to the business world that much good can become of their financial support of music and the artists who make it. If you believe in music, if you believe...
    03/17/07	Noah Stewart Pacifica Center for the Arts Noah Stewart Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 17, 2007 A member of the 2006 Merola Opera Program, tenor Noah Stewart will be an Adler Fellow in Spring of 2007. Noah will sing spirituals and works by Mozart, Santoliquido, Greig and Strauss. He will be accompanied on piano by Matthew Piatt, and Adler Fellow with the San Francisco Opera.
    03/10/07	Pete Yellin Pacifica Center for the Arts Pete Yellin Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 10, 2007 Alto saxophonist Pete Yellin, a native New Yorker, has toured and recorded with many big names in jazz: Joe Henderson, Tito Puente, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Eddie Palmieri and Maynard Ferguson. Pete also leads his own groups and will be here with Akira Tana, drums; Larry Dunlap, piano; and John Witala, bass.
    03/03/07	Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Pacifica Center for the Arts Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts March 3, 2007 This sultry chanteuse is both vocalist and bandleader. She is a modern day Jazz and Blues diva with a singing style influenced by Billie Holliday, Dinah Washington and Little Ester Phillips. Her stage style evokes a sensuous era of glamour and sexy pinups. She is a Bay Area treasure.
    02/24/07	Yury Nugmanov Pacifica Center for the Arts Yury Nugmanov Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 24, 2007 Back by popular demand, this artist recently performed an all Shostakovich program in France and a Gershwin program in Moscow with the National Orchestra of Russia. He recently returned from Vladivostok where he played the Rodrigo "Concierto Aranjuez" in concert. Don't miss this exceptional classical guitarist!
    02/17/07	Larry Vuckovich Pacifica Center for the Arts Larry Vuckovich Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 17, 2007 Larry's current trio CD, Street Scene, reached #1 at XM Satellite Radio. You'll hear swinging bebop, contemporary jazz, Latin/Brazilian, down-home blues and Balkan/Gypsy-Roma/Flamenco world music selections. Larry Vuckovich, piano; Jeff Chambers, bass; Akira Tana, drums; and Hector Lugo, Latin percussion.
    02/11/07	The Vagina Monologues Pacifica Center for the Arts The Vagina Monologues Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 11, 2007 V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls, initiated by Eve Ensler, with her Obie Award winning play, The Vagina Monologues. The play directed by Cathy Fithian, is appropriate for both men and women. The proceeds go to CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) of San Mateo County.
    02/10/07	Todd Hallawell Pacifica Center for the Arts Todd Hallawell Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 10, 2007 Todd Hallawell has received multiple awards as a guitarist, including the prestigious National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship in Winfield, KS. His compositions have been selected for both film and theatrical presentations. Joining Todd will be National Flatpicking Champion, Robin Kessinger. Whether they're playing a traditional fiddle tune, an intricate ragtime piece or singing a heartfelt ballad, they provide their audience with an exciting unforgettable musical experience.
    02/04/07	Chetan Tierra Pacifica Center for the Arts Chetan Tierra Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 4, 2007 What a splendid 2006 he had! Winning the California International Young Artists Competition and then coming in 2nd at the New Orleans International Piano Competition. Critically acclaimed for his "warm tone" and "soulful manner", he has been on European and American concert stages since the age of six.
    02/03/07- 02/02/07	Four Shillings Short Pacifica Center for the Arts Four Shillings Short Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts February 3-February 2, 2007 This duo performs an array of instruments including hammered dulcimer, mandola and mandolin, tin whistle and woodwinds, sitar, banjo, percussion and vocals. Always captivating, they play traditional Irish tunes, Indian Ragas, folk ballads, old-time songs and Medieval and Renaissance instrumentals.
    12/31/06	New Year's Eve Party with Brother Buzz! Pacifica Center for the Arts New Year's Eve Party with Brother Buzz! Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 31, 2006 Rock and roll dance band Brother Buzz gets high marks for energy, enthusiasm, and just plain fun! Join us for hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne at midnight and a beverage: all-inclusive. Reserve seats for two or a table for 6-10. Sp. Adm: $38 general, $30 members
    12/17/06	Golden Bough Celtic Christmas Pacifica Center for the Arts Golden Bough Celtic Christmas Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 17, 2006 Golden Bough creates a special program for the whole family, incorporating old world carols and other Celtic songs of Christmas and winter with their own compositions, written for the Yuletide season.
    12/16/06	Seaside Singers & Friends Pacifica Center for the Arts Seaside Singers & Friends Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 16, 2006 Come to a Holiday Music Festival featuring the Seaside Singers and other community musical groups TBA. This event, with special family pricing, will include a community sing-a-long of holiday songs.
    12/14/06	Holiday Boutique Pacifica Center for the Arts Holiday Boutique Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 14, 2006 Gather your family and friends for our annual holiday party and boutique! Join us for seasonal refreshments, a little light shopping with our carefully selected arts and crafts vendors, and wonderful music provided by a few of Pacifica’s wealth of talented musicians. FREE!
    12/09/06	Skyline Concert Choir Pacifica Center for the Arts Skyline Concert Choir Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 9, 2006 The choir, conducted by Dr. Jude Navari, will sing Missa Brevis in D, and other Mozart compositions celebrating his 250th birthday, plus traditional carols and holiday classics. With soloist Barbara Daley and an ensemble led by Virginia Smedburg
    12/02/06	The Curios Pacifica Center for the Arts The Curios Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts December 2, 2006 Musicians Nancy Hall (pictured) and Lee Parvin create what Northern California Songwriter calls a “wonderfully eclectic, quirky and beautifully complex musical universe.” Voted Best of Acoustic Sunrise on radio station KFOG.
    11/19/06	Pacifica Poetry Festival Pacifica Center for the Arts Pacifica Poetry Festival Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 19, 2006 As part of Pacifica’s 50th birthday celebration, this 11th annual Pacifica Poetry Festival will feature Radio and TV personality Camincha, as well as Pacifica’s Poet Laureate Rod Clark, poets Emmanuel Williams and Anna Booth and musician/poet Tom Ekkens. FREE!
    11/18/06	The Witness Pacifica Center for the Arts The Witness Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 18, 2006 The Faithful Fools Street Ministry presents a one-woman play, The Witness. Performed by Sarah Weidmanand, produced, written and directed by Martha Boesing. The play is based on the ten Ox-herding pictures of the ancient Zen Buddhist teachings.
    11/10/06	Stompy Jones Pacifica Center for the Arts Stompy Jones Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 10, 2006 Stompy Jones is a San Francisco based sextet renowned for jumpin' rhythm, wailing improvisations, hip charm and an explosive stage show. These guys will knock you off your feet! "A Jitterbug party waiting to happen." - Jazz West.com
    11/04/06	San Francisco Sinfonietta Pacifica Center for the Arts San Francisco Sinfonietta Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts November 4, 2006 This chamber orchestra, 15-20 members strong, founded by Swiss conductor, guitarist, composer and educator Urs Leonhardt Steiner (pictured) presents an all Mozart program with soprano Anja Strauss and pianist TBA.
    10/28/06	Tien Hsieh Pacifica Center for the Arts Tien Hsieh Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 28, 2006 Pianist Tien Hsieh returns to the concert hall performing works by Brahms, Liszt and Beethoven. Originally from Taiwan, she is now a California based touring pianist. In honor of Connie & Lynn Buchanan, founders of Pacifica Performances.
    10/14/06	Biull The Fool Pacifica Center for the Arts Biull The Fool Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 14, 2006 Skill and excitement in the juggling world! Miraculous feats and acts of athletic agility; hat manipulation, contact juggling, uni-cycling and more! This interactive comedy show is like a one-man three ring circus! FREE!
    10/14/06	Sonic Calligraphy Pacifica Center for the Arts Sonic Calligraphy Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts October 14, 2006 This duo of Chinese-American jazz singer Peggy Chew and Swiss pianist Adrian Frey, joined by jazz greats John Wiitala on bass and Jon Arkin on drums, plays a hypnotic and unique cross-cultural blend of music including Chinese folksongs, jazz standards and originals.

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    • Event Name: Nancy Hall - Sing Along
      "Nancy Hall - Sing Along at Pacifica Performances"
      Review posted by: Michele from Mountain View California, Aug 16, 2009
      

      Had to go as soon as I saw the listing - my husband loves the Beatles - I love to sing - and we needed something fun and de-stressing as we were going through the process of buying a house. Drove... Expand

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      Had to go as soon as I saw the listing - my husband loves the Beatles - I love to sing - and we needed something fun and de-stressing as we were going through the process of buying a house. Drove fr Mnt View - Had a great time - great crowd! Good music 3 guitars one base at times and a piano. Some dancing thrown in. Bit expensive but worth it! Chairs and venue were nice. Only down side was the Requestorama time was too much of free for all - need to have a hat at the door to put names of those who wanted to sing a certain song - then Nancy could have pulled names making it a more fair. There was also a great gallery showing we visited during intermission called 50-50 -barely had time to see it all - fantastic - finished the night with the song Imagine - a great night out!!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Nigerian Brothers
      "Saw them last time at Pacifica"
      Review posted by: Julie Wilson from Pacifica, Mar 27, 2009
      

      It was a magical night for us, enjoying these guys. We got a great feeling of joy and couldn't believe the harmonies of their voices and personalities.

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      It was a magical night for us, enjoying these guys. We got a great feeling of joy and couldn't believe the harmonies of their voices and personalities.

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