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Jason Mraz’s new musical Shine

Jason Mraz’s new musical Shine

transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project was selected by the Jason Mraz Foundation to join Jason on stage for the premier of his first musical, SHINE at Spreckels Theatre on Feb 15 & 16 2020. Our students will be taking the stage alongside this Grammy award-winning singer, and we couldn’t be more excited! The two shows sold out in less than two hours, but transcenDANCE was able to secure a limited number of tickets for donors and sponsors. We have great seats in the orchestra for both shows – Saturday, February 15 at 7 PM or Sunday, February 16 at 3 PM.

Twenty-four of our students will be featured in 5 of the numbers with them performing original choreography by transcenDANCE choreographers. Plus transcenDANCE will be in the opening and closing numbers. Malashock, Banding Together, ARTS, Queer Youth Choir, and a steel drum youth group based in Oceanside will also join us with Jason Mraz.
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Foundation for the Children of the Californias 25th Anniversary Celebration

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Foundation for the Children of the Californias (FCC) work supporting the Hospital Infantil de las Californias (HIC), the only nationally certified Mexican pediatric specialty hospital in Baja California.  Join us for the festivities on October 13, 2019 at The Prado in Balboa Park.

The celebration will begin at 4p with a silent auction and the opportunity to bid on multiple exciting items. A deliciously plated dinner catered by The Prado Restaurant will follow alongside an awards ceremony to recognize FCC individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve children’s health throughout the the San Diego and Baja California mega region.  The celebration will culminate with an electrifying Latin-and-Blues Rock performance by Santana Ways, a Carlos Santana tribute band.

Be sure to join us in supporting a brighter and healthier future for the children of the San Diego/Tijuana region!

Classics 4 Kids 2019 Gala

Join us on October 13th! We will gather to celebrate Classics 4 Kids and raise funds for our next season of fantastic music education!

Join us at this adults-only elegant afternoon of live music, hosted drinks & hors’ d’oeuvre, silent auction, and more!

When: Sunday October 13th at 2pm

Where: The Santaluz Club
8170 Caminito Santaluz East
San Diego, CA 92127

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Cost: $75

All proceeds will support music education in San Diego County Schools.

Harvest Concert Fundraiser for North County Cancer Fitness

Our first annual fundraiser will be an evening you won’t want to miss!

Good food, good fun, and awesome music!

Featuring musician | singer | songwriter  Brendan James!

Additional music provided by George Stewart, Singer | Songwriter

This is a home concert party hosted by the Letts family in Carlsbad. You must be registered to attend. We hope to see you there!

 

Carlsbad Music Festival

The 16th annual Carlsbad Music Festival is a 3-day summer celebration of adventurous music by the beach on Friday-Sunday, August 2-4, 2019, in the charming seaside Village of Carlsbad. The Festival, called “one of the area’s most innovative music showcases” by KPBS, features dozens of performances of creative music of all kinds curated by CMF Founder and Artistic Director, composer/violinist Matt McBane.

The weekend includes free indoor and outdoor concerts (with $5-10 suggested donation) at various venues, beer garden, food trucks, artisan market, and pop-up art gallery. VIP packages are sold for special musician meet-and-greet opportunities, hosted snacks and drinks in the VIP Lounge, reserved seating at indoor stages, and the best views of the outdoor stage and beach.

The Festival programming is an eclectic mix of creative and adventurous music ranging from contemporary classical, indie rock, world, electronic, and jazz music, to musicians who work across genres and fall between the cracks. Carlsbad Music Festival is a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit organization presenting beloved community events that draw thousands from near and far for its unique programming and beautiful setting.

More information about performance schedules, vendors, artists, and more can be found on our website: www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org

OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT

Discover Summer Fun and Music at the Mission

Join us for a fun night of music and dancing to your favorite Motown hits by
THE STRAYTONES on the Mission lawn. Ticket prices include one drink ticket.
Table seating includes a charcuterie platter. Drinks and light snacks will be
available for purchase.

 

Another Roll of the Dice EXTENSION at North Coast Repertory Theatre

North Coast Repertory Theatre is capping its highly successful Season 37 with the World Premiere of ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE, a rollicking musical with book by Mark Saltzman, reuniting the talents of songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are intertwined with hits from the Loesser songbook, including “Heart and Soul,” “I Hear Music,” “Two Sleepy People,” and “Let’s Get Lost,” performed by iconic Damon Runyon gangland characters.

Audiences who may be familiar with Nathan Detroit and Miss Adelaide from “Guys and Dolls” will delight in meeting some of their colleagues-in-crime from Runyonland: Joey Uptown, Baseball Hattie, Tobias the Terrible, nightclub song bird Georgia St George and the much-in-demand safecracker, Touch Feely. Don’t take a gamble – get your winning ticket now and be among the first to witness the birth of a sure-fire classic.

Larry Sousa directs Lance Carter,* Sarah Errington,* Eliot Lazar, Jason Maddy,* Allison Spratt Pearce,* and Darrick Penny* in ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting), Aaron Rumley (Sound Design/Projections), Elisa Benzoni (Costumes), and Phillip Korth (Props). Cindy Rumley* is the stage manager. (*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States).

EDITORS NOTE: For background information and photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE previews begin Wednesday, July 10. Opening Night on Saturday, July 13, at 8pm. There will be a special talkback on Friday, July 19, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm and a Wednesday matinee on July 31 at 2pm. Runs through August 11, 2019

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets: Previews – $45, Week Nights – $52; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat. $56; Sat. Mat. & Sun Night – $49. By popular demand, a Wednesday Matinee has been added on July 31 at 2pm – $52. Seniors, Students, Military & Educators – $3 off admission. There is also a $20 rush for tickets 15 minutes before performance if available. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

Butterfly Release Memorial

Hospice of the North Coast’s 2019 Butterfly Release Memorial is open to all in the community who have experienced a loss, and to the families cared for by our hospice. The event is an opportunity for guests to honor their loved ones and includes an inspirational message, music, art, drum circle and the releasing of butterflies in memory of loved ones.  Each registered guest will receive a butterfly to release.  (Maximum of 5 butterflies per family).  Admission is free.  Donations are greatly appreciated.

Register at hospicenorthcoast.org or call 760-431-4100.

Eclectic Lawn concert series

The Eclectic Lawn series is adventurous music for the community on St. Michael’s lawn, with a beer garden and food trucks. These concerts are free and open to the public; food and drink available for purchase by El Puerto Mexican & Seafood.

The third Eclectic Lawn concert takes place on Sunday, 5/19 from 1-5PM at St. Michael’s by the Sea.

Performances by:

-Peter Sprague*, 1PM

-Clinton Davis, 2PM

-Viento Callejero, 3PM

-The Paragraphs, 4PM

 

More information about the series can be found on our website: www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org/eclectic-lawn-2019

(*Peter Sprague is sponsored by Gary Nessim- First Team Real Estate)