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Below are some of the arts and cultural activities coming up in Pleasanton. Also, you can find other links of interest at the bottom of the page.  

 

January 2012

Free Poetry Workshop
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Cynthia Bryant hosts a free poetry workshop entitled 'Release Your Fear of Grammar' at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. Using noun appositives, verbal phrases and adjective clauses to embed and build ideas, add image detail and enhance syntactic variety in your poetry" by Peggy Messerschmidt (suggested reading: "A Grammatical Excursion “ in The Poet's Companion by Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux)

Date'Time:  January 4, 2012, 10:00 AM until 12:00 AM

Firehouse Arts Center

For more information, contact: Michelle Russo, (925) 931-4847, or mrusso@ci.pleasanton.ca.us.

Early Elvis Tribute Show
Travel back to a time when “the King’s” brand of rock ‘n’ roll was “too dangerous for the youth of today” and revel in his legendary songs -- “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Jailhouse Rock” and more. Vocalist Jim Anderson will take you on a nostalgia trip to remember with his renditions of hits from Elvis’ early career, 1954-1966 and there will be no doubt about it, Elvis lives at the Firehouse!

Date/Time:  January 7, 2012, 8:00pm

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

An Evening with John Sutter
Enjoy this segment of the Ed Kinney Lecture Series hosted by the Museum on Main at the Firehouse Arts Center. Meet John Sutter, a California man both revered and ruined by the discovery of gold at his mill. Sutter is portrayed by David H. Fenimore, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Date/Time:  January 10, 2012, 7:00 PM
For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

Grammy Nominated Pianist David Lanz
On his two latest recordings, Liverpool - Re-imagining the Beatles (2010) and the brand new, Here Comes The Sun (2012), this legendary platinum-selling recording artist has turned the musical spotlight on his greatest songwriting role models, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. Listen as Lanz pours his heart and soul into these arrangements, rediscovering and reimagining through his own highly defined musical voice, and creating, not a mere tribute but a collaboration. Imagine………….

Date/Time:  January 14, 2012, 8:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

The Last Five Years Musical
Pacific Coast Repertory Theater production. In Jason Robert Brown’s captivating play, rising novelist Jamie Wellerstein (David Judson) and struggling actress Cathy Hyatt (Joy Sherratt) do not directly interact except for a wedding song at the midpoint of the play as their timelines intersect. The story is a thought-provoking look at their five-year relationship told from their individual perspectives: Jamie tells the story from the first meeting to the final breakup while Cathy remembers back from the breakup to the first date. The score, performed with full orchestration of piano, strings and guitar, contains both humorous songs, “Weekend in Ohio” and “Temptation”, and beautifully poignant songs, “If I Didn't Believe in You” and “I'm Still Hurting”. Directed by Scott Maraj with music direction by Pat Parr, it is a “must see” for anyone who has ever been in love.

Dates:  Daily, Jan 20, 2012 through Jan 29, 2012
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

Bluegrass Show at the Firehouse
THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS formed in 1975 and released their first album in 1979 when the band began touring nationally. As their reputation grew, they appeared on cable TV and National Public Radio programs and toured as part of a musical written by the legendary Harry Chapin. Subsequent international tours to the UK, Canada and South America and performances on the Grand Ole Opry are some of the additional highlights of this traditional, yet modern, bluegrass band. Their fifteenth band recording "35" was released in 2010 by Compass Records in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the formation of the band. A review of the album by Mark S. Tucker describes the band as “a superb bluegrass outfit in a classic vein but with more than enough modern sensibilities to attract every year in this now pleasantly fractionating genre. The vocals are spotless, the playing as shiny as a newly minted penny, and music like this is the reason people come to love bluegrass.”

Date/Time:  January 25, 2012, 8:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

 

February 2012

Songs of Patsy Cline
“It’s Patsy All Over Again!” wrote the San Francisco Chronicle's Datebook to describe” Joni Morris’ recreation of country western legend, Patsy Cline. Joni’s show overflows with true showmanship, authentic sound and personality, transporting audiences back to the Golden Years of the late 1950s and 60s with songs like “Crazy”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “I Fall to Pieces”. Dazzling costumes and comedy enhance Joni’s musical performances as she connects effortlessly with people. Rave reviews and standing ovations are guaranteed. Don’t miss her!

Date/Time:  February 5, 2012, 2:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

An Evening with President Roosevelt
A presentation of the Museum on Main Ed Kinney Lecture Series.President Roosevelt’s achievements as naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier, are as much a part of his legacy as any office he held as a politician. Visit with the 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, as portrayed by Fred Rutledge.

Date/Time:  February 7, 2012, 7:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

Comic Andrew Norelli
Comic Andrew Norelli headlines the first in a series of comedy shows at the Firehouse Arts Center. The series called: Comedy@ Firehouse Arts is slated for every second Thursday of the month. It will feature comics that work with adult material, that is intelligent and insightful, enjoyable and entertaining in a fresh and clean style. They bring well crafted material to the Firehouse stage in celebration of the comedic art form.

First up in the series, which includes Mike Pace and Darren Carren, is Andrew Norelli. Andrew has a gift for comedy and has shared it on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Byron Allen Show, Live at Gotham on Comedy Central and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Letting audiences in on his frustration and excitement with the world around him, Andrew brings his act to Firehouse Arts for their Thursday night comedy series. Andrew was the winner of the inaugural Las Vegas World Series of Comedy and placed second at the Boston Comedy Festival.

Date/Time:  February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org


Saxophonist Andre Barton
With an eclectic mix of neo soul, jazz, funk and R&B, Andre Barton brings audiences to their feet, inspiring them with a new appreciation for the soulful saxophone. Playing music since the age of 5, he has performed with Earth, Wind and Fire, Kathleen Battle and Deas Guyz, opened for Al Green, and toured with Jill Scott and The Roots. Lucky us! Andre’s travels bring him to the Firehouse in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. Treat your sweetie and yourself to a pleasurable, soulful evening to remember.

Date/Time:  February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

Cypress String Quartet
Cecily Ward, Tom Stone, Ethan Filner and Jennifer Kloetzel of the celebrated Cypress String
Quartet return with great classics of the quartet repertoire: Haydn's extraordinary No. 63 in B-flat major, op. 76 No. 4, "Sunrise";Beethoven's brooding and triumphant No. 11 in F minor, op. 95;
and Ravel's Masterpiece. The quartet has been singled out by Chamber Music Magazine as "a Generation X ensemble to watch." We are thrilled, indeed, to bring these exciting musicians back for a return engagement at the Firehouse.

Date/Time:  February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

An Evening in Roma with Naresh Michael
We continue our popular Cabaret Series with an evening of international music and song performed by celebrated musician and singer Naresh Michael. Called “The Andrea Bocelli of Tango” he sings a romantic international style of music inspired by music legends Mario Lanza and Placido Domingo and combined with the modern flavor of Josh Groban and Michael Buble’. From Bocelli’s smash hit Con Te Partiro (“Time to Say Goodbye”) to Dean Martin’s An Evening in Roma, Naresh’s show is sophisticated
and uplifting and, like the Tango itself, sexy and fun!

Date/Time:  February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM
Location:  Firehouse Arts Center

For Information/tickets:  www.FirehouseArts.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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