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elcome to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s 2015-16 season! The Center is proud to present a vibrant visual and performing arts lineup that aims to actively engage our community. From New Zealand’s zany Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra (pictured below) to Ireland’s legendary Chieftains, this season offers a rich array of world-class talent that will dazzle and inspire audiences. We invite you once again to join us in fulfilling our mission of bringing people together to discover, create, and celebrate the visual and performing arts. We are committed to making the arts accessible to all through our free community events, lively performances, captivating museum exhibitions, and enriching education programs. We look forward to seeing you at the Center for this sensational year!
Jerry H. Van Leeuwen Executive Director
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Thursday, September 24, 2015 Sunday, September 27, 2015 Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Sunday, November 22, 2015 Thursday, December 3, 2015 Sunday, January 10, 2016 Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Friday, February 5, 2016 Friday, February 5, 2016 Thursday, February 11, 2016 Sunday, February 14, 2016 Friday, February 19, 2016 Thursday, February 25, 2016 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Friday, April 1, 2016 Thursday, April 14, 2016 Sunday, May 8, 2016
San Francisco Comedy Competition Storm Large & Le Bonheur The Cat in the Hat The Time Jumpers with Vince Gill Cheyenne Jackson: Music of the Mad Men Era Shaping Sound MOMIX: Alchemia Intimate Classics: Neave Trio The TEN Tenors: Home for the Holidays Intimate Classics: Michelle Cann Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Ben Folds with the San Diego Symphony Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono International Guitar Night The Big Friendly Giant Las Cafeteras The Chieftains Intimate Classics: Ladino Soul José González with yMusic Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, & Anaïs Mitchell Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Intimate Classics: Alec Holcomb
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SAN FRANCISCO COMEDY COMPETITION: SEMI-FINAL ROUND
Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 7:30pm Center Theater | $25-$40 The legendary San Francisco Comedy Competition has discovered an array of comic superstars including Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres, Louis C.K., and more. Reigning champ, Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, will host this outrageously hilarious showcase featuring ten semi-finalists who will each perform an 8-12 minute set. The audience’s applause will help the judges determine who advances to the finals. Generously sponsored by:
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STORM LARGE & LE BONHEUR:
SONGS OF SEDUCTION AND OBSESSION Thursday, September 24, 2015, 7:30pm Center Theater | $35-$45 This show contains mature content. Center audiences will recognize the unmistakable velvety purr of Pink Martini’s lead vocalist from last season’s sold out show. This year, vocal superstar Storm Large returns with her band, Le Bonheur, to perform rock goddess anthems, Broadway tearjerkers, American songbook tunes, and her own originals. In this spellbinding performance, expect an unrestrained and impassioned exploration of love, desire, and truth. Generously sponsored by:
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THE CAT IN THE HAT Sunday, September 27, 2015, 12:00pm & 3:00pm Center Theater | $12-$18 You’ll recognize the rhyme and have a fun-filled time during this fast-paced play about a brother, a sister, and their unexpected visitor. The mischievous Cat in the Hat transforms a dull, rainy day into a madcap adventure that Sally and her brother will never forget, thanks to some tricks (and a fish) and Thing One and Thing Two. Dr. Seuss’s classic tale comes alive in this engaging stage adaptation recommended for grades pre-K through 4th.
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THE TIME JUMPERS WITH VINCE GILL Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $35-$75 Led by 20-time Grammy Award winner and Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill, The Time Jumpers are an assemblage of some of Nashville’s most sonically gifted musicians. Formed in 1998, The Time Jumpers quickly built a monumental following while earning two Grammy nominations. With unprecedented talent and a strong affinity for western swing, the 11-member group continues to expand the richness and vigor of country music. Generously sponsored by:
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CHEYENNE JACKSON: MUSIC OF THE MAD MEN ERA Saturday, October 17, 2015, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $25-$55 Cheyenne Jackson – star of Broadway, Glee, and 30 Rock – dazzles in Music of the Mad Men Era. Punctuated by big and brassy numbers, sensuous Bossa Nova, and tender, scaled-back renditions of classics, Jackson’s Music of the Mad Men Era has been lauded by critics. The New York Daily News said that Jackson, “has got it all and he showed it all: the voice, the moves, the quirky self-effacing humor. He gleamed like Don Draper’s Brylcreemed hair.”
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SHAPING SOUND Thursday, October 22, 2015, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $30-$65 Shaping Sound is an electrifying mash-up of dance styles and musical genres brought to life by a company of contemporary dancers who rose to fame on So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars. Under the artistic direction of Emmy-nominee, Travis Wall, this jaw-dropping dance troupe will exhilarate audience of all ages. Their explosive choreography, dynamic rhythm, speed, and physical strength give shape and form to sound.
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MOMIX: ALCHEMIA
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $25-$65 MOMIX, an exceptionally inventive company of dancer-illusionists, will present Alchemia, a riveting multimedia spectacle that explores themes of invention, beauty, sensuality, and humor. This new work about the art of alchemy was born of the untamed mind of MOMIX's choreographer, Moses Pendleton. Alchemia manipulates the four basic elements: earth, air, fire, and water, to create a visually arresting theatrical experience full of whimsy, sensuality, beauty, and intrigue.
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INTIMATE CLASSICS:
NEAVE TRIO Sunday, November 22, 2015, 3:00pm Center Theater | $25-$30 Hailed by critics for their “heart-on-sleeve performances” (Classical New Jersey), the Neave Trio is considered one of the finest emerging chamber ensembles. The award-winning trio is comprised of violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Toni James. The group has achieved international success with a repertoire that includes Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and more. They are currently Trio-in-Residence at San Diego State University.
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THE TEN TENORS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Thursday, December 3, 2015, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $35-$70 Home for the Holidays is a magical experience that will dazzle, delight, and captivate all ages. Australia’s platinum-selling rockstars of opera will perform their unique seasonal selections of traditional and contemporary favorites. With soaring versions of “Joy to the World,” “White Christmas,” “Amazing Grace,” “Feliz Navidad,” and many more, Home for the Holidays is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season.
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MICHELLE CANN
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 3:00pm Center Theater | $25-$30 Piano phenom Michelle Cann has been described as “an athletic powerhouse who can sweep the listener off his or her feet,” (Southampton Press). Cann’s mastery of the piano has been globally recognized with top prizes in the International Russian Piano Music Competition, the Blount Young Artists National Competition, and the 2014 Wideman International Piano Competition. Her repertoire includes emotional interpretations of Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and more.
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WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $25-$50 Sharing DNA with Flight of the Conchords and hailing from the home of The Hobbit movies, New Zealand’s Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is in demand for their winning combination of hilarious Kiwi humor, disarmingly small instruments, and sublime musicality. The infectious musical and comedic ensemble includes ten dynamic performers rocking the four-string with a charming swagger and style. The band’s number one rule is: “If you know the words, sing along. If you don’t know the words, sing along!” Note: Due to previous commitments, co-founding member Bret McKenzie is unavailable to participate in this tour.
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BEN FOLDS WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Friday, February 5, 2016, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $40-$80 Singer-songwriter-pianist-raconteur Ben Folds is one of pop and rock’s great piano-playing showmen. Ben’s eclectic mix of rock power, jazz chops, and wry observational songwriting add an idiosyncratic infusion of energy and wit to his performances. The San Diego Symphony returns to the Center to accompany the bespectacled songsmith who will showcase his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in addition to performing selections from his infectious alternative-pop catalog.
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LEGENDS:
KEOLA BEAMER & HENRY KAPONO Friday, February 5, 2016, 7:30pm Center Theater | $30-$45 Hawaiian musical greats Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono have joined forces to create a soul-stirring celebration of contemporary Hawaiian music. Beamer is a Hawaiian slack key guitar legend and composer of the best-selling “Honolulu City Lights.� Kapono is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and 12-time award winner of the Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian equivalent of the Grammys). Beamer and Kapono will be accompanied on stage by hula master Moanalani Beamer.
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INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT Thursday, February 11, 2016, 7:30pm Center Theater | $30-$40 International Guitar Night (IGN) is a fiery acoustic extravaganza featuring master performer Brian Gore along with a celebrated cast of guitar luminaries including world-renowned fingerstyle innovator, Mike Dawes, Gypsy guitar prodigy Lulo Reinhardt, and German guitar virtuoso Andre Krengel. Formed in 1995 as a forum for the world’s finest guitarists, IGN has garnered critical acclaim since its inception. The San Francisco Chronicle described IGN as a “marvelous mix of virtuosos who astound.” Clockwise from top left: Brian Gore, Mike Dawes, Lulo Reinhardt, and Andre Krengel ARTCENTER.ORG • 800.988.4253
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THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT Sunday, February 14, 2016, 12:00pm & 3:00pm Center Theater | $12-$18 In this exciting dramatization of Roald Dahl's award-winning story, a 15-foot vegetarian giant teams up with Sophie, a young orphan and together, they devise a plan to save the children of England from child-eating giants. Humongous on humor and large on laughs, Dahl’s whizzcracklingly wacky tale will come to life with puppets and people, creating a fantastical world of towering giants and magical adventures. Recommended for grades 2nd through 6th.
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LAS CAFETERAS Friday, February 19, 2016, 7:30pm Center Theater | $20-$35 Las Cafeteras fuses the unique sound of East LA with Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado, and powerful lyrics. Their songs tell stories of a community seeking love and fighting for justice in the concrete jungle of LA. The band blends poetry with the regional folk music style of traditional Son Jarocho for a vibrant remix. The LA Times has called Las Cafeteras, “a uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia, and rock … Live, they’re magnetic.”
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THE CHIEFTAINS Thursday, February 25, 2016, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $35-$75 Throughout their storied 52-year career, The Chieftains have secured six Grammy Awards and 18 nominations. The traditional Irish band is led by Paddy Moloney, master of the pipes and tin whistle, and is backed by Matt Molloy on flute, and Kevin Conneff on bodhran drum. The Chieftains have amassed a dizzyingly varied resume – collaborating with the Rolling Stones, The Decemberists, and Ziggy Marley – helping to popularize Irish music across the globe. Generously sponsored by:
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INTIMATE CLASSICS:
LADINO SOUL Sunday, February 28, 2016, 3:00pm Center Theater | $30-$35 Crime, passion, murder, and seduction are the dramatic themes woven through Ladino Soul’s repertoire. ‘Ladino’ refers to the language spoken by Spanish Jews, expelled from Spain in 1492. Performed by internationally-acclaimed soprano, Ronit Widman-Levy, and guitar virtuoso, Angel Romero, the music of Ladino Soul travels through time and space, finding its sails between the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic Seas, from Spain to Turkey, North Africa to the Middle-East.
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JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ WITH YMUSIC
Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 7:30pm Center Theater | $40-$55 José González’s crystal-clear voice, emotional melodies, and masterfully eloquent classical guitar will be reframed by new chamber orchestra arrangements in a collaboration with yMusic. This Gen Y ensemble will be opening and accompanying González’s powerful performance for an unforgettable collision of art rock, contemporary classic, and indie pop-folk.
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PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS, & ANAÏS MITCHELL Friday, April 1, 2016, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $20-$45 Grammy Award winner and 2007 AMA “Artist of the Year” Patty Griffin joins forces with Vista, California native Sara Watkins, founding member of the Grammy-winning band Nickel Creek, and the “fearlessly emotive” (Acoustic Guitar) Anaïs Mitchell for this highly-anticipated national tour celebrating American songwriting. These three accomplished musicians will take the stage together, blending stripped-down folk arrangements and gritty bluegrass with soul-stirring vocals. Clockwise: Patty Griffin, Anaïs Mitchell, and Sara Watkins
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ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Thursday, April 14, 2016, 7:30pm Concert Hall | $20-$60 With a pioneering spirit rising from its dual home cities, this spectacular ensemble dissolves the divide between ballet and modern dance with a high-octane style that has contributed to Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s soaring popularity and critical success. Their top choreographers, groundbreaking works, and virtuoso dancers have been praised by the Chicago Sun-Times as “simply breathtaking.”
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ALEC HOLCOMB Sunday, May 8, 2016, 3:00pm Center Theater | $25-$30
Alec Holcomb’s journey to mastering the classical guitar began when he was six years old. Fourteen years later, Holcomb has accumulated an impressive set of accolades including first prize wins at the 2012 Parkening International Young Guitarist Competition, the 2014 Columbus State University Guitar Competition, and the 2015 Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition. Holcomb has performed on NPR and was selected as a YoungArts Finalist by the National YoungArts Foundation.
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FREE performances on the first Wednesday of each month from September through June. (Reserved seats are available for $12. Call the Box Office at 800.988.4253 or visit artcenter.org.) Generously sponsored by Mrs. Lois Brossart.
HENKEL, WATSON, AND SHAY - Blues September 2, 2015, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
Photo Credit: Frank Rodrick
COMBO LIBERTAD - Traditional Cuban Music November 4, 2015, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
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SISTER SPEAK - Rootsy Alternative October 7, 2015, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
THE CHOICE ENTERTAINERS - A Cappella Doo-Wop December 2, 2015, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
BESOS DE COCO - Innovative and Eclectic Trio
EUPHORIA BRASS BAND - New Orleans Jazz
HIGHLAND WAY - Celtic Music
FLAMENCO ARANA - Flamenco Dance and Music
January 6, 2016, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
March 2, 2016, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
April 6, 2016, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
FANNY AND THE ATTA BOYS - Americana and Swing May 4, 2016, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
February 3, 2016, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
Photo Credit: Bradley Schweit
Photo Credit: Carlos Escobar
DEBORA GALAN AND SILK - Jazz Standards June 1, 2016, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
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July 25 | Nov 8, 2015 | Jan 17, 2016 Aug 7-9 | Nov 13-15, 2015 | Apr 1-3, 2016 August 13-16, 2015 October 25, 2015 October 26-November 1, 2015 November 7, 2015 November 23-29, 2015 November 18-21 & 27-29, 2015 December 5, 2015 December 6, 2015 December 12-13, 2015 December 19-20, 2015 December 19-20, 2015 January 10, 2016 January 29-31, 2016 March 20, 2016 April 3, 2016 April 14-17, 2016 May 1, 2016 May 6, 2016 June 25, 2016 Spring 2016 Spring 2016
San Diego Youth Symphony Center Stage Productions Cinderella, Presented by New West Ballet Brass Roots Trio, Presented by Hidden Valley Community Concert Association Cinderella, Presented by Classical Academy Elementary Ahnelhuayox贸chitl - Flor sin Ra铆z, Presented by Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts The Nutcracker, Presented by San Diego Academy of Ballet Carmen, Presented by Pacific Lyric Association La Pastorela, Presented by Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts Civic Youth Orchestra Carols by Candlelight, Presented by Steve Vaus Productions The Nutcracker, Presented by Del Mar Ballet The Nutcracker, Presented by the West Coast Ballet Theatre (SEDMA) Vida Guitar Quartet, Presented by Hidden Valley Community Concert Association The Little Mermaid, Presented by STAR Repertory Theater Coastal Cities Jazz, Presented by Hidden Valley Community Concert Association 3rd Annual Mariachi Festival, Presented by Route 78 Rotary Peter Pan, Presented by Classical Academy Elementary Civic Youth Orchestra, Presented by Hidden Valley Community Concert Association MODA Fashion Show, Presented by Palomar College Body Rock Jr. SHEN YUN 2016, Presented by the San Diego Falun Dafa Association Annual Ballet Presented by the City of Escondido Recreation
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Throughout the year, the Center hosts a wide variety of free events designed to engage and inspire our community. With such diverse offerings, there is something here for everyone to enjoy!
52ND ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS Saturday, July 4, 2015 Join 20,000 patriotic festival-goers for a day of rockin’ live music, tasty treats, and Fourth of July fun and games for all. After dark, turn your gaze to the sky for a dazzling fireworks display!
JAZZ JAM SESSIONS Fridays in August, 2015 Jazz up your summer with live music in the moonlight! Whether you sit back and enjoy a glass of wine or pick up your sax and play with the band, the musical talent at our jam sessions will blow you away.
MÚSICA EN LA PLAZA
Fridays in September, 2015 New this year, bring your dancing shoes to our Lyric Court and enjoy live music, tacos, tequila, and more. From Cumbia and Bachata, to Salsa and Norteña, these rhythms will move you to get up and dance under the stars!
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20TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Create altars and sugar skulls to celebrate and honor deceased loved ones on this traditional Mexican holiday. Afterward, explore the country’s rich cultural heritage through art, music, and dance.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 5, 2015 Celebrate the holidays at the Center! Every December we bring the North Pole to the heart of Escondido with a visit from Santa, real snow, and entertainment for the whole family.
1ST MARINE DIVISION BAND ANNUAL CONCERT
Spring 2016 Don’t miss Camp Pendleton’s finest musicians as they return to the Center for their popular annual performance. Each spring, the band presents a new and engaging concert that keeps audiences coming back year after year!
SMART FESTIVAL Saturday, April 9, 2016 Enjoy a vibrant showcase of artwork and performances by Escondido’s students. This celebration of aspiring artists is held in our museum, theaters, and Great Green.
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WRITING WITH PICTURES
RE-MEMBERING OUR ANCESTORS DISCOVERING OURSELVES
Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, September 13, 2015 This multi-media exhibition tells the story behind the creation of the picture book: why we love them and their role in the 21st century. This exhibition features original published artwork from local illustrators, and from artists working with local writers. Every picture tells a story!
Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, November 22, 2015 D铆a de los Muertos announces itself with luxuriant images and unforgettable icons. Local, regional, traditional and non-traditional artists share the exuberance of the holiday while contemplating how memory can reintegrate lost members of families and communities.
Rafael L贸pez, Drum Dream Girl, written by Margarita Engle, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Susan Yamagata and David Avalos, Re-membering, 2013
Museum Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Closed Monday - Wednesday)
General Admission $8 Students, Seniors $5 Center Members, Military and children 12 years and under FREE
THE HISTORY AND THE HAIR STORY: 400 YEARS WITHOUT A COMB Saturday, January 16 - Sunday, March 6, 2016 Journey through the history of the African American hair industry and its role in modern culture. From the seat of civilization to the epicenter of the civil rights movement, the comb’s untold story takes the spotlight by way of 400 years’ worth of artifacts, photography, historical accounts and propaganda. Illustration from 400 Years Without a Comb: The Untold Story by Dr. Willie L. Morrow
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MY HERO: CONTEMPORARY ART & SUPERHERO ACTION Saturday, May 21 - Sunday, August 14, 2016 Discover the secret life of your favorite superheroes in this sprawling collection of international artworks that pays homage to these idols while prompting critical questions about their God-like stature. My Hero: Contemporary Art & Superhero Action was organized by Carrie Lederer, Curator of Exhibitions, Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA. Benoit Lapray, The Quest for the Absolute #01, 2013, photograph, 30 x 40 in
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