The first four partners include Pasadena City College, La Puente Artwalk, ImaginAction and the Grammy winning band Ozomatli. Ozomatli will explore a creative collaboration that involves new work development and community engagement. The outcome will be an original, full-length English-language dramatico-musical stage play about the formation of a seven-man band in 1995 after the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. The play will feature Latin, hip hop and rock music written by Ozomatli, which will be performed by them during the production as the orchestra. For more information about Mi Historia, Mi Manera, contact Victor Vazquez, Community Organizer, Artistic Department, The Pasadena Playhouse, Vvazquez@pasadenaplayhouse.org, (323) 577-2188. www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
CABARET/CONCERTS:Kristin Towers-Rowles: A Lovely Lineage will play the Sierra Madre Playhouse for one night only on Feb. 15. Towers-Rowles will present songs and stories about growing up in Hollywood, surrounded by her showbiz family including her father Robert Towers, mother Patricia Towers, grandfather Johnny Johnston, and her grandmother, legendary MGM musical star Kathryn Grayson. She will be joined by vocalist Craig McEldowney and accompanist Jake Anthony. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Tickets: (626) 355-4318 or www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.
Feb. 13, 8:00 pm - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Feb. 14, 2:00 & 8:00 pm - Wynona & Friends: Stories and Songs
Feb. 21, 8:00 pm - British Rock Royalty Laser Spectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd, Led Zepelin, Queen and The Who
May 16, 8:00 pm - Blue Öyster Cult
The Rotterdam Philharmonic comes to Valley Performing Arts Center Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm to present a sizzling evening of Prokofiev’s and Tchaikovsky’s fifth symphonies. The electrifying young conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the renowned Dutch Orchestra are known for the intense energy of their performances. The Rotterdam Philharmonic is a modern orchestra with roots deep in the classical music tradition. Experts say that it distinguishes itself by the intensity of its concerts, the rich variety of its sound and the bold way in which it communicates with its audiences. Critics agree that it is among the best in the world. Click Here for tickets or visit www.valleyperformingartscenter.org.
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