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Your action guide to late summer, fall in San Clemente Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:06AMDon't fret that Labor Day weekend is the traditional (though unofficial) farewell to summer. As many residents of coastal Orange County will confide to visitors, Indian summer is arguably the nicest time of year – often the best weather and the...
Lowe's Heroes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:19PMEmployees from Lowe’s unload three floor fans and lumber the businessdonated to the Granada Center for the Performing Arts Thursday afternoon while Granada Board member David Lister looks on.
Lisa Kron Will Host IT Awards; Lanford Wilson to Be Honored Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:16PMTony Award-nominated playwright and actress Lisa Kron will host the 2010 IT Awards, recognizing achievements in the Off-Off Broadway community, Sept. 20 at Cooper Union.
8/27: Beatle Mania and Dramedy Doo Daa Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:35AMEnjoy a Beatles tribute, Storytime Live, and dance under the blue moon Arts - Performing Arts - Companies - Arts & Entertainment - Storytime Live
News in brief Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:43PMManufacturing employer roundtable HOLLISTER - The Workforce Investment Board of San Benito county and the Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County is hosting an employer roundtable for manufacturing management teams, Aug. 31, at San Juan Oaks, from noon to 1:30 p.m. RSVPs are required (two per company.)
The Posies to co-headline tour with Brendan Benson Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:43AMThe Posies will co-headline a tour of the United States with Brendan Benson, starting with a November 5 show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Volunteer program upgrading Granada Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:55AMMT. VERNON — Renovation and reconstruction projects take more than planning — they take dedication, donations and hard work.
The Plaza must change to continue thriving Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:46PMThe Plaza will survive the latest kerfuffle, the one where people have been outraged in recent days that a modern-looking, glass-walled office building has been proposed for the corner of 47th Street and Broadway, partly occupied by the once little-noticed but suddenly near-sacrosanct Balcony Building.
Watch Megafaun and the Tallest Man on Earth Cover Gillian Welch, Bon Iver Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:56PMEarnest recreations of American roots music come from all over the place these days. At last weekend's Green Man Festival in Wales, North Carolina's Megafaun and Sweden's Tallest Man on Earth teamed up for a hushed, craggy, trans-Atlantic cover of Gillian Welch 's "Everything Is Free". Someone in the crowd made a pristine black-and-white video of the occasion, and Dead Oceans posted it . We've ...
Zola Jesus Announces Valusia EP Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:40PMRising L.A. by-way-of Wisconsin belter Zola Jesus follows up her excellent recent Stridulum EP with another extended play release. The four-song Valusia EP is due out October 12 via Sacred Bones . Studio man Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio) did production work on the new EP, which features something close to a dance track, a piano ballad, and the recently Playlisted "Sea Talk ...
Hole in a Richer Fabric Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:13AMJoe Woodard says farewell to famed Santa Barbara music maker Kenny Edwards.
Entertainment More » Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:01AMThe 2011 edition of "Best Colleges"; published by the U.S. News Media Group, saw Southern Methodist University rise in the ranks. Since last year's ranking, SMU jumped from the No. 68 spot of 191 institutions to No. 56, according to an SMU press release.
Daily Campus Giveaway Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:17AMThis year, The Daily Campus is giving back to you, our readers. Throughout the year we will be offering our readers the opportunity to enter a contest to receive free tickets to various shows at the Granada theater on Greenville Avenue.
Towbes celebrates 80th Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:13PMAlmost 700 well-wishers – including former Gov. Jerry Brown – toasted one of the South Coast’s top entrepreneurs and philanthropists at an 80th birthday fundraising party Wednesday to benefit the Granada theater he helped renovate.
Delving into Duende Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:43AMLucía Guarnido's elegant approach to flamenco dance makes her one of the form's most evocative practitioners. Ibérica's seventh annual festival of Spanish culture begins this week with photo exhibits, film showings and concerts.
News : Jenny And Johnny Release New Track, New Tour Dates Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:51PMThe lovebird duo Jenny and Johnny have released another new song but this time in a cheeky little cassette tape widget. How nostalgic. You can listen to three songs below from their forthcoming debut album, I'm Having Fun Now , which also includes a previously unheard jam, " Switchblade ." To make things even sweeter, J&J also just unveiled some new North American tour dates including some stops ...
Watch: Cannibalistic New of Montreal Video: "Coquet Coquette" Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:11PMIn the new of Montreal video for "Coquet Coquette", a shirtless Kevin Barnes and his crew play barbarian conquerors trying to invade a deserted island. But there are some other barbarian conquerors-- not to mention flesh-eating, face-painted, corpse-humping natives-- who aren't so crazy about that idea. A fight to the death ensues. The clip was directed by Jason Miller and you can watch it below:
Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice Share New Song, Tour With Band of Horses Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:26AMLovebirds Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice release their debut album as Jenny and Johnny , I'm Having Fun Now , August 31 via Warner Bros. If you pre-order it from iTunes, you get the bonus track "The Highs and Lows of Being #1", which features Elvis Costello and the Imposters. Listen to three songs from it (including the new-to-the-internet ballad "Switchblade") and check out the record's ...
Jenny and Johnny Preview New Song Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:55AMJenny and Johnny [Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) and Johnathan Rice] have released their newest single
Chikita Violenta Joins Arts And Crafts, Tours Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:37AMMexican rock group Chikita Violenta has joined Canadian indie label Arts And ...
Tenor Arthur Espiritu captures Manila Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 1:33PMMy writer friend Nelson Navarro said he was glad he went to watch tenor Arthur Espiritu last Saturday despite his restricted mobility, walking with the aid of a cane due to a recent stroke. I went with Charmaine Deogracias of NHK TV and we were so happy to experience a great performance by Filipino artists. [...]
Briefly in the arts Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:27AMBriefly in the arts
Where We Were: Built to Spill, Telegraph Canyon Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:50AMDallas' favorite live music venue -- The Granada Theater celebrated its sixth anniversary the only way it knew how - with a huge party! Dallas - Music venue - Music - United States - Arts
8/13: Rock These Towns Inside Out Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:05AMFrom Denton to Dallas it's all about rock and roll tonight Dallas - Rock music - Texas - United States - Metro Areas
Fiesta File Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:03AMFiesta musical memories give way to the avant-garde and classical.
Filipino tenor Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:15AMLast Friday I was one of a few persons privileged to attend the press preview of the forthcoming concert/recital featuring Arthur Espiritu, a magnificent Filipino light lyric tenor who made his debut as Ferrando in Mozart’s opera Cosi Fan Tutte in November 2007 at the famous La Scala in Milan, Italy.
Big Gigantic Announce New Album and Tour Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:54AMSTS9's boutique record label, 1320 Records, have announced a September 1st release date for Big Gigantic's new album, A Place Behind the Moon.
Granada ballot measure on hold Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:28PMVoters won't get to decide if they want to keep the downtown Granada Theater in November, and the proponents of a future ballot measure say the city council can speed up the process that might conflict with current redevelopment plans. The nonprofit Save the Granada foundation still wants to give the voters a chance to force the council to change its mind about its plan for the property, even if ...
Don Giovanni at the Granada Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:02PMThis full production of Don Giovanni was another triumph for Marilyn Horne and her team.
Dallas theater in business for more than 60 years Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:01AMToday’s generation is accustomed to capacious music venues; bland arenas, where people seated even 20 rows back would be better off watching the concert at home on TV.
Finn Riggins back in North Carolina — summer tour continues... Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:46PMsummer tour has been pretty rad thus far. sweet mix of hometime and roadtime. mostly out West, but we left tuesday night on a beeline for North Carolina for a handful of shows further East.... rolled in to Asheville, NC last night (2400 + 47 hrs later) and sniffed out some BBQ and cheap beers before finally squeezing in some decent sleep. got up this morning and rocked an in-studio session in ...
Regional concerts Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:07AMWichita
Listen: Basement Jaxx Take Vampire Weekend's "White Sky" to the Club Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:10PMPhoto by Nilina Mason-Campbell Vampire Weekend: "White Sky" (Basement Jaxx Remix) Vampire Weekend get a club-ready makeover with this Basement Jaxx remix of "White Sky". Kinda bonkers. (Via Basement Jaxx's site .) The song was played on Annie Mac's BBC radio program .
John Darnielle's Mountain Goats and Extra Lens Sign to Merge Records Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:40AMMP3: The Extra Lens: "Only Existing Footage" The Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle lives in Chapel Hill Durham, North Carolina, the same town where indie megalith Merge is based. Mountain Goats drummer Jon Wurster also plays in Merge's Superchunk , alongside Merge founders Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance . And now two of Darnielle's projects have signed to Merge. Makes sense, don't it?
Deerhunter Announce Fall Tour Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:10AMThe new Deerhunter album is called Halcyon Digest and it's out on September 28 via 4AD . The band will play songs from that album-- perhaps including new single "Revival" -- as well as songs from previous albums live and in person when they tour North America this fall. They'll be joined by Real Estate, Animal Collective's Deakin, and Casino Versus Japan on various dates. The full itinerary is ...
Casting and Venues Announced for 2010-2011 A Chorus Line Tour; Baayork Lee Directs Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:14AMNETworks Presentations, LLC has announced casting for the new national tour of the of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line, which begins Oct. 1-3 at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT.
The Music Academy of the West presents Don Giovanni Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 8:03AMDirector Chas Rader-Shieber and conductor George Manahan discuss the upcoming production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni on August 6 and 8 at the Granada.
San Mateo Rotarians treat kids to miniature golf in Redwood City Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:30PMSunrise Rotary Club held its first "Putt Your Heart Out" miniature golf tournament fundraiser on June 25 at the Malibu Castle Golf & Games in Redwood City.
Monterey Road: Two lanes or four? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:44AMPhoto by: File Photo Options for a new design for Monterey Road through downtown Morgan Hill will be devised and presented in the coming months, but some residents don't think the city's overall redevelopment strategy has remained consistent. The city council unanimously approved a contract Wednesday with Callander Associates to conduct a public outreach process, and produce possible designs for ...
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:39AMThe soundtrack to the upcoming Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World film adaptation of the Scott Pilgrim comic book series features tons of Canadian talent like Broken Social Scene, Sloan and Metric. You can hear Metric's contribution to the film, "Black Sheep," on their Facebook page now.
Helping Hand Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:02PMThroughout the city, organizations and outreaches are seeking volunteers and donations to help people in need. Here is a list of some that have asked for a helping hand.
Movie theaters are heart of downtown Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:31PMThe first movie I ever saw at a theater was the 1971 Walt Disney family flick "The Million Dollar Duck." I walked with my dad into the State Theater in downtown Hollister and felt a little scared, like I was entering some sacred sanctuary. Movie theaters are kind of like a church. They provide a place for a communal rite through the enchantment of cinematic story-telling. Perhaps the power of ...
Justin Bieber CSI- Peace Fest Turns Deadly- Rocky Horror Glee- Susan Boyle Christmas- Al Jarreau Hospitalized- Dexter ... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:56AMThe Day in Pop Digest for 7/26/10
Calendar of events - July 23 - Aug. 28 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:13PMJuly Friday 7/23 SAN JUAN BAUTISTA 'Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution' El Teatro Campesino presents "Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution".
Outdated summer festivals don't fit mind-set of today's concertgoers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:36PMThis was supposed to be a happy story, a breezy look at all the top-tier talent traipsing through North Texas this summer.
PEP: Ryan Cayabyab spearheads the 1st Elements National Songwriting Camp Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:30AMThe country's best songwriters converged last July 20 at the Arts in the City in Taguig for the launching of the 1st Elements National Songwriting Camp to be held in the picturesque province of Dumaguete.
Making it up as we go along: Female-filled comedy troupe Girl(m)Prov forms their own forum for laughs Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:18AMFunny females take ownership in male-dominated world of improvisational comedy.
Ryan Cayabyab spearheads The 1st Elements National Songwriting Camp Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:00PMSixty aspiring songwriters will be chosen to participate in the workshop.
Showdown in The Parks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:14PMWe’re on the border — between South Park and North Park. I’m sipping coffee outside Rebecca’s, looking across Juniper Street, fantasizing. What if Juniper were the dividing line between, say, East Berlin and West Berlin? Okay, it’s not, and there’s no ten-foot-high triple-security fence.
Helping Hand Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:17PMThroughout the city, organizations and outreaches are seeking volunteers and donations to help people in need. Here is a list of some that have asked for a helping hand.