Upcoming Visual
and Performing Arts Events
FALL 2008 VAPA Events
Last update: 9/5/08
(Un)Wearable
September 2 - October 3
Reception: Thursday, September 11
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Cabrillo Gallery - Free Event
An exhibition of textile related artwork by artists Kathleeen Crocetti, Richard Elliot and Dawn Marie Forsyth.
The Cabrillo Distinguished Artists Series presents
The Tilden Trio
Saturday, September 13
8:00 pm
Cabrillo Theater
Keyboard-side reserved seating:
$24 general, $20 seniors/students.
General seating: $20, $14 senior/students.
Tickets: 479-6331 or www.ticketguys.com
The Bay Area’s most sought after ensemble of violin, cello and piano, will play a program of Schubert, Dvorak and Ravel.
2nd Annual Evening of World Theatre and Dance presents
Esperanza Del Valle
Saturday, September 20 - 8:00 pm
$15 general, $12 seniors/students, $10 with student activity card and youth under 10.
Tickets: 479-6331 or www.ticketguys.com
The stunning Mexican folklorica dance company, performing since 1980, cultivates a rich understanding of the Mexican culture.
Stage Door – Cabrillo Theatre Arts High School Workshops
Saturday, September 27 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
$25 per participant with parental signature
Cabrillo Theatre Arts Department invites high school students to attend a day of workshops. Have fun getting to know other students interested in theatre and learn skills and techniques all taught by Cabrillo faculty and guest artists. Register by 9/17 by calling 831-566-0169
Gordon Hammer: The Voyage Home
October 13 – November 7
Reception: Thursday, October 16
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Cabrillo Gallery - Free Event
An installation of recent multi-media, digital and photographic artwork by Cabrillo photography instructor Gordon Hammer. Performance to be announced.
Cantiamo!
Sunday, October 19 - 2:00 pm
Mission Santa Clara at Santa Clara University
$15. Ticket info at www.cantiamo.org or 479-6331
Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantiamo!, explores the glory of the renaissance in a concert at the beautiful mission.
Cabrillo Strings/Suzuki Orchestra Concert
Sunday, October 26 - 3:00 pm
Cabrillo Erica Schilling Forum, Room 450
$7 general, $6 seniors/students, 15 years and under free
Tickets at the door only
Concert features the Festival String Orchestra for younger students as well as the Baroque Classical Ensemble and Cabrillo Strings for older, advanced string students. Performers are between 6 and 17 years of age.
The Picasso Ensemble
Sunday, November 2 - 3:00 pm
Sesnon House
$12 general, $7 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Faculty recital with Susan Brown, Victoria Ehlrich, Josephine Gandolfi and Wendy Hillhouse. Music for piano, voice and strings will be showcased.
Theatre Arts Presents
Seussical
November 7 - 23
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm, matinee Sundays at 3:00 pm
$15 general, $12 seniors & students
Tickets: 479-6331 or www.ticketguys.com
Cabrillo Theatre Arts presents Seussical, the Broadway musical that blends your favorite Dr. Seuss stories into a tale of loyalty, friendship and inspired “think.”
The Unbreakables: A Juried Ceramic & Glass Exhibition
November 14 – December 12
Reception: Thursday, November 13
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Cabrillo Gallery - Free Event
An exhibition of artists from throughout California working in functional and non-functional glass and ceramics. Work selected by Juror Ann Morhauser, founder of Annie Glass.
Ray Brown’s Great big Band
Monday, November 24 - 7:30 pm
$20 general, $15 seniors/students
The most anticipated show of the year, Ray Brown’s all-star big band from San Francisco performs original jazz music by Ray Brown.
Cabrillo Winter Dance Concert
December 5 – 6
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm
$12 general, $10 seniors/students, $8 w/student activity card
Tickets: 479-6331
From explosive physicality to subtle minimalism, the Cabrillo Winter Dance Concert features its outstanding dancers in works choreographed by faculty, professionals and students.
Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus
Music for the Feast of Christmas
December 5 - 7
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm
Matinee Sunday at 4:00 pm
Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz
$22 general, $18 senior/students
Ticket info at 479-6331 or
www.cabrillochorus.org
Herald in the season with the world-renowned Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus and orchestra. Includes carol-sing-along as well as choral masterworks and seasonal selections.
Cabrillo Women’s Chorus
Songs of Winter
Sunday, December 7 - 3:00 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Songs of the winter season for treble voices.
Theatre Arts Improv Follies
Monday, December 8 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 10 - 7:00 pm
Actors’ Theatre
1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz
$3 at the door
Improvisation students perform fun and thought-provoking skits as their final exam. Each night is a different show.
Cabrillo Chamber/Strings Ensembles
Wednesday, December 10 - 7:30 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Large and small ensembles with music for strings, winds and piano. Featured groups will be the Cabrillo Strings Sinfonia and Kammermusiki Ensemble conducted by Susan Brown.
Cabrillo Orchestra
Thursday, December 11 - 7:30 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
College orchestra conducted by Don Adkins.
Cabrillo Jazz Series presents
Jazz Singers and Jazz Combos
Friday December 12 - 7:30 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Featuring the Cabrillo Jazz Singers and Combos directed by Ray Brown and Mark Bidelman.
Cabrillo Jazz Series presents
Jazz Combos and Big Band Jazz
Saturday, December 13 - 7:30 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
The Cabrillo Jazz Ensembles directed by Ray Brown and Jon Nordgren, featuring the music of such greats as Duke Ellington and Miles Davis.
Cabrillo Symphonic Winds
Featuring the Cabrillo Symphonic Bands
Sunday, December 14 - 3:00 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
The Cabrillo Concert Band and Symphonic Winds directed by Jon Nordgren.
Cabrillo Strings/Suzuki Chamber Ensemble Recital
Sunday, December 14 - 3:00 pm
Cabrillo Erica Schilling Forum, Room 450
$7 general, $6 seniors/students, 15 yrs and under free
Tickets at the door only
Chamber Ensemble features musical styles from baroque to contemporary, including jazz. Small performing groups and solos will be presented.
Westside Community Folk Song/Gospel Choir
Monday, December 15 - 8:00 pm
Christian Life Center
1009 Mission St., Santa Cruz
Free event – Donations recommended
Theatre Arts Actors’ Showcase
Monday, December 15
7:00 pm
Cabrillo College Theater
Donations recommended
Theatre Arts students perform scenes and monologues.
Monster Piano Recital
Music for Multiple Pianos
Tuesday, December 16 - 7:30 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Thrill to the sound of the Cabrillo Piano Ensemble’s multiple pianos in arrangements of classical and popular repertoire for four to twenty-four hands! Directed by Susan Bruckner.
Cabrillo Latin Music Ensembles
Wednesday, December 17 - 8:00 pm
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Featuring music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru and Argentina, as well as New York style salsa. Directed by Michael Strunk.
Cabrillo Classical Guitar Ensemble
Thursday, December 18 - 7:00 pm
Donations recommended
Selections of solo, duo, trio and orchestra guitar performances.
Cantiamo! - Concert for a Winter’s Eve with Ensemble Monterey
Friday, December 19 - 8:00 pm
Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel
Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Holy Cross Church, 126 High Street, SC
All tickets $22 general, $18/seniors/students
Ticket info at www.cantiamo.org or 479-6331
Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantiamo!, will be joined by Ensemble Monterey to present Charpentier’s Mass along with other seasonal favorites.
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