FALL 2009 EVENTS
Cabrillo Theatre Arts presents Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”
November 6 - 21
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 3 pm.
(note: 11/21 Saturday matinee 3 PM - No evening performance)
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
$18 general, $15 seniors/students $12 w/SAC card and age 10 and under
Tickets at 831-479-6331 or www.ticketguys.com
Steinbeck’s classic work in a stunning adaptation by Frank Galati. Travel across America with Joad family and experience the Dust Bowl, floods, rain and the glory of the California orchards. The story is a majestic affirmation of the buoyancy of the human spirit. Performances by students and community actors. Director: Sarah Albertson; Music Director: Neal Hellman; Choreography: Stephanie Golino
Cabrillo Gallery presents Student Exhibition 4
November 16 – December 11
Reception: Sunday, November 15, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Cabrillo Gallery, Rm 1002
Free Event
A comprehensive survey of artwork completed at Cabrillo College during the fall 2009 semester.
Cabrillo Latin Music Ensemble
Friday November 20, 8:00 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door
The ensemble features students from the Latin folk and popular music performance class, Music 56, conducted by Michael Strunk. Featured music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru and Argentina and some New York Style Salsa.
Cabrillo’s Distinguished Artists Series presents
Pan-Americana: Creole Traditions in Music of the Americas with Pianist
Frank French
Saturday November 21 - 8:00 PM
Erica Schillling Forum, Rm 450
$20 general, $14 seniors, $12 students.
Tickets: 479-6331 or ticketguys.com
Pianist and Composer Frank French will take you on a musical journey through this boldly colorful musical montage, interweaving rhythms from Brazil, Cuba, New Orleans and Missouri with influences from Africa and Europe.
Ray Brown’s Great Big Band
Monday November 23, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
$20 general, $15 students
Tickets: 831-479-6331
One of the most anticipated shows of the year, Ray Brown’s all-star big band, from the Bay Area and beyond, performs original jazz music by Ray Brown
Theatre Arts Department Improv Follies
Wednesday December 2, 7:00 PM
Actors' Theatre
1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz
$3 at the door
Theatre Arts improvisation students perform fun and thought-provoking skits as their final exam.
Cabrillo Jazz Series presents Big Band Jazz
Thursday December 3, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Featuring the Cabrillo Jazz Ensembles, directed by Jon Nordgren, playing the music of such jazz greats as Thelonious Monk, Cole Porter and Miles Davis.
Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus Music for the Feast of Christmas
December 4 - 6
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM
Sunday Matinee at 4:00 PM
Holy Cross Church
126 High Street, Santa Cruz
Tickets: $20 general, $18 students/seniors
Tickets: 479-6331 or www.cabrillochorus.org
Herald in the season with the world-renowned Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus and orchestra. Includes carol-sing-along as well choral masterworks and seasonal selections. Directed by Cheryl Anderson.
Cabrillo Jazz Series presents Jazz Combos
Friday December 4, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Featuring the Cabrillo Jazz Ensembles directed by Ray Brown.
Cabrillo Jazz Series presents Jazz Singers
Saturday December 5, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Featuring the Cabrillo Jazz Singers, directed by Mark Bidelman, playing contemporary and standard arrangements for solo and vocal jazz singers.
Cabrillo Women's Chorus Songs of Winter
Sunday, December 6, 3:00 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
A concert of seasonal music for women’s voices.
Cabrillo Youth Strings/Chamber Ensemble Concert
Sunday December 6, 3:00 PM
Cabrillo Black Box Theater, VAPA 4141
$7 general, $6 seniors/students, 15 years and under free
Tickets at the door only
Chamber music in various styles, including classical, jazz and ethnic pieces. Directed by Susan Brown.
Cabrillo College Orchestra Mozart’s Concertante
Thursday December 10, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Mozart’s Concertante for oboe, carinet, bassoon and horn soloists with orchestra. Directed by Don Adkins.
Cabrillo Chamber/Strings Ensemble
Friday December 11, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
An evening of chamber music for large and small ensembles featuring the Cabrillo Strings Sinfonia and Kammermusiki ensembles. Directed by Susan Brown.
Cabrillo Winter Dance Concert
Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13
Friday & Saturdays at 8:00 PM, matinee Sunday at 3:00 PM
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
$12 general, $10 students & seniors; $8 w/student activity card
Tickets: 479-6331
An evening of dynamic dances by faculty, community and student choreographers. From explosive physicality to subtle minimalism, the dances cover a broad variety of topics, styles and approaches to dance.
Winter Festival of Bands Featuring the Cabrillo Symphonic Winds
Saturday December 12, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
Tickets at the door only
Traditional wind band music with a sprinkling of holiday favorite...and cheer! Directed by Jon Nordgren.
Cantiamo! Concert For A Winter’s Eve
Saturday, December 12 - 8:00 PM
Holy Cross Church, 126 High Street, Santa Cruz
Tickets: $20 general, $18 students/seniors
Ticket info at 479-6331 or www.cantiamo.org
Cantiamo! Is one of the premier choral groups performing in Central California. The select group performs music from the full repertoire of a cappella and accompanied works of the past six centuries.
Westside Community Folk Song/Gospel Choir Winter Concert
Monday December 14, 8:00 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
Donations requested at the door
Directed by Michael McGushin
Theatre Arts Department Actors' Showcase
Monday December 14, 7:00 PM
Cabrillo Black Box Theater, VAPA 4141
Donations requested at the door
Theatre Arts students perform scenes and monologues.
Monster Piano Recital - Music for Multiple Pianos
Tuesday December 15, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$6 general
Tickets at the door only
Cabrillo Piano Ensemble’s multiple pianos features classical and popular repertoire for four to twenty-four hands. Directed by Susan Bruckner.
Cabrillo Classical Guitar Ensemble
Thursday December 17, 7:00 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
Donations accepted at door
Selections of solo, duo, trio and orchestral guitar performances.
Directed by Guy Cantwell.
Cabrillo Stage -Professional Musical Theatre presents
SCROOGE
December 17 - January 3
7:30 PM Evenings
2:00 PM Matinees
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, VAPA 4150
Tickets at www.cabrillostage.com
Cabrillo Stage expands its season to include their first holiday show. Yule won’t want to miss this beloved Christmas favorite in the new Crocker Theater. Jon Nordgren, Producing Artistic Director.
Cabrillo Latin Music Ensembles Concert
Friday December 18, 7:30 PM
Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5100
$7 general, $6 seniors/students
The ensemble features students from the Latin folk and popular music performance class, conducted by Michael Strunk. Featuring music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru and Argentina.
