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Home | Poetry | Essays | Writing Excerpts | Free Concerts | Links | 2007 Extras | About the Site CONCERTS BY CITY - LOS ANGELES COUNTY This page lists concerts for all cities in Los Angeles County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. * * * The theme for this summer's site is "Pieces: Whole." The photographs/animated puzzles on this page celebrate one piece of the site's existence - its fifth anniversary summer! All photographs have something, in some way, to do with the number or word "five." Unless otherwise noted, the pictures are © 2007 by Dorothy A. Birsic. A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
Photograph "California Mosaic with 5 Poppies" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic August 26 - Sage-Granada Park UMC Arts Peformances. Yuval Ron. The Sage-Granada Park United Methodist Church's Center for the Visual and Performing Arts will present a concert by Yuval Ron at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, 1850 W. Hellman Avenue. Information: (626) 284-3229 or www.sgpumcarts.org. August 30 - Arcadia Library Children's Program. Marcus Miller Drums - Rhythms Around the World. Progam for children ages 4 and up and their families which focuses on the historical and cultural significance of drumming. Performance is at 7 p.m. at the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Information: (626) 821-5566 or http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us. There are no listings for Artesia this month. September 30 - Azusa Pacific University Performances. University Choir and Orchestra Premier Concert. Rod Cathey, music director. Annual event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Atrium on the Azusa Pacific University campus. Campus is located at Alosta and Citrus. See website for maps and directions. Information: (800) 825-5278, (626) 815-3848 or www.apu.edu/music. Azusa Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place. Information: (626) 812-5280 or www.ci.azusa.ca.us
September 22 - Julia McNeill Senior Center Grand Opening. The City of Baldwin Park will celebrate the grand opening of the Senior Center beginning at 11 a.m. There will be an open house, demonstrations of classes geared toward seniors, and entertainment by the Mariachi Divas. The Center is located at 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. Information: (626) 813-5245 x323 or www.baldwinpark.com September 29 - 3rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival. The Bellflower Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the city's 50th Anniversary, is sponsoring the city's third annual Apple Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bellflower along Bellflower Boulevard. The event features apple baking and eating contests, beer garden, food booths, vendors and crafts. Music will be provided by Dave Storm and the Thunder Creek Band. Information: (562) 867-1744 or www.bellflowerchamber.com/ Bellflower Summer Streetfest 2007 - Concerts, farmers market and vendors are on Bellflower Blvd. between Flower and Oak from 6 - 9 p.m.
Information: (562) 804-1424 x2268 or www.bellflower.org
August 30 - Splash! (Variety) September 7 - Friday Night Concerts in the Plaza. Dan and Leland (Acoustic Rock). Performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. Information: (562) 916-8565, (562) 916-1254 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us September 11 - Patriot Day Concert. The City of Cerritos will hold a patriotic concert and moment of silence to honor the victims and heroes involved in the terrorist attackes of September 11, 2001. The jazz concert with a patriotic flair will feature Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band playing songs like America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner along with jazz classics. Crafts and other activities will be available for children. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on the Island Stage at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us Heritage Park Summer Concerts. - Concerts begin at 7 p.m. on the Island Stage at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1254, (562) 916-8570 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us
There are no listings for City of Industry this month. September 7 - Levitt on the Lawn at Scripps College. Amanda Dumas (R&B/Pop Singer and Songwriter). Performance is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on the Bowling Green at Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-9372 or www.collegescalendar.org September 30 - Scripps College Performances. Haydn Trio Einstadt. Concert is sponsored by the Austrian Consulate of Los Angeles, the European Union Center of Scripps College and the Scripps College Department of Music. Performance is at 3 p.m. in Balch Auditorium on the Scripps campus, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-3266 or www.collegescalendar.org Claremont Monday Night Concert Series - Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian
Hill Boulevard. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us
August 27 - 2AZZ1 (Contemporary Jazz) September 3 - The Ravelers (Classic Rock) 10th Annual Depot Jazz Series - Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 21 -
October 19 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and village shops stay open
late for the evening. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us
September 21 - DA Bookman September 28 - Swing 4 Sale October 5 - Lao Tizer (Contemporary Jazz) Pomona College Department of Music Performances - The public is invited to all events. Admission is free and tickets are not needed unless otherwise noted. Information: (909) 621-8155 or www.music.pomona.edu.
To return to the top of the page, click here. August 30 and September 6 - Covina Concert Band Performances. The Covina Concert Band performances are Thursdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, Fourth Avenue at Badillo. Bingo for adults 50 and up will be held weekly prior to the concerts at 6:30 p.m. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org. Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the Culver City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd. (at Duquesne). Information: (310) 253-5716 or www.culvercity.org
Photograph (left) "Five Hanging Lamps, View 2" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic August 29 - Battle of the Bands. Event organized by youth for youth will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. Event will feature competition of local high school bands and admission is free. Shuttle service will be available from the Diamond Bar Golf Course beginning at 4:30 p.m.. Information: (909) 839-7070 or www.cityofdiamondbar.com. Downey Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Furman Park, 10419 Rives Avenue. Information: (562) 904-7230 or www.downeyca.org
September 22 - Historic Route 66 Parade and 50th Anniversary Picnic. The Historic Route 66 parade will take place September 22 beginning at 9 a.m. on Huntington Drive in Duarte. The picnic, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the City of Duarte's incorporation, will take place at Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive, from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Includes live swing and rock/blues music plus local talent, a classic car show, food booths, game and display booths, family activities and more. Information: (626) 357-7931 x220 or www.accessduarte.com. There are no listings for El Monte this month. September 16 - El Segundo Concerts in the Library Series The Eric Ekstrand Ensemble (New Orleans Jazz). Eric plays music from a wide range of New Orleans' greatest, including Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick, Jr., Fats Domino and Louis Prima and will discuss their contributions to jazz and popular music. Concerts take place at 3 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Room at the El Segundo Public Library, 111 West Mariposa at Main Street. Information: (310) 524-2728 or www.eslib.org There are no listings for Glendora this month. September 1, 2 and 3 - Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa. - Arts and crafts, cantina, two stages of live music, and beer and wine garden each day of Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues; Pier Avenue stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full schedule. Free parking at Northrop Grumman lot and free shuttle all day, or park at Mira Costa High School and take free Wave shuttle bus. Information: (310) 376-0951 or www.fiestahermosa.com.
September 14 - L.A. County Arts Commission Free Concerts in Public Sites. Conjunto Los Pochos (Latin/World). The concert will take place from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center, 1360 North St. Andrews Place in Hollywood. Information: (323) 876-7704 or www.lacountyarts.org. September 23 - 15th Annual Thai Cultural Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. There will be Thai food vendors and demonstrations, Thai products such as antiques, silk and more, Thai music and dancing, a cultural parade and more. Information: (310) 827-2910 or www.thaiculturalcenter.org. September 28, 29 & 30 - First Annual Swerve Festival. The Swerve Festival is a new annual film, art and music festival celebrating the creative culture of action sports with film and video screenings, live music performances, art exhibitions and workshops and more. The primary venue for the event will be Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, though some screenings and music performances will take place at other area venues. Music performances take place Saturday and Sunday. Saturday bands at Barnsdall Park include Illinois (Roots), Snowden (Indie Rock), Foreign Born (Garage Pop), and the Black Angels (Psych-Rock). There will also be a late night party on Saturday night at Echoplex featuring Bonde Do Role, Juiceboxxx, LA Riots, The Toxic Avenger and DJs Franki Chen and Paparazzi. Sunday bands at Barnsdall Park include Thee More Shallows, Oh No! Oh My! and DeVotchKa. Music events are free with pre-registration; click the registration links from the Swerve Festival website. Information: (323) 658-8700 or www.swervefestival.com. Wine and Jazz at Hollywood and Highland - Live jazz on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. Concerts are free; wine from a different winery each week will be sold (wine tasting is $10), and proceeds will directly benefit Project Angel Food. Concerts are in the central court of the Hollywood and Highland Center. The Hollywood and Highland Center is located on Hollywood Boulevard next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 960-2332 or www.hollywoodandhighland.com
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Performances. Performances are in the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. Concert times listed below. Information: (800) 204-3131 x4737 or www.forestlawn.com
T.N.T. (Thursday Night Thing) at Hollywood and Highland. A new concert series featuring bands presented by Indie 103.1 FM. Concerts are every Thursday in August from 8 - 9 p.m. in the Courtyard at the Hollywood and Highland Center. The Hollywood and Highland Center is located on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland, next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 817-0220 or www.hollywoodandhighland.com
There are no listings for La Habra Heights this month. To return to the top of the page, click here. La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars. Concerts take place Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. in La Mirada Regional Park (except July 20). Due to construction on the new "Splash" aquatics center, the concerts will take place on the east side of the Regional Park north of the existing County pool site. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org
City of La Puente Concerts in the Park. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Avenue. Information: (626) 855-1561 or www.lapuente.org
La Verne Concerts Under the Stars. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Sundays in Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion (at Wheeler Avenue). Information: (909) 596-8700 or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us
September 11 - Lakewood Patriot Day Concert - Program will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. The 63rd Regional Readiness Command, 300th US Army Band, conducted by CWD Steven Groneberg, will provide the musical celebration. There will also be a remarks by Brig. General Charles K. Ebner, and a memorial candle lighting and moment of silence later in the evening will pay tribute to those lost in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as well as the men and women of the nation's armed forces and public safety agencies. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2409 or www.lakewoodcity.org September 8 - Pirate Festival at Shoreline Village. Shiver me timbers! A dozen swashbuckling pirates will be present to charm and delight young and old with their pirate antics. There will be sword fighting, dagger throwing, fire manipulation, a Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like contest and a pirate band at or near the Off-Boardwalk stage for your entertainment pleasure. Musical shows are at the stage at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. All of the pirates as well as Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook look-a-likes will be roaming the village, available for photo opportunities, so bring your camera. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com September 19 - El Dorado Nature Center Cultural Rhythms Concert Series. Mexican Independence Day Concert. Doors open at 6:30, concert is from 7 - 8 p.m. at the El Dorado Park Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street. Bring low-back chairs or blankets and an earth-friendly picnic dinner. Information: (562) 570-1745 or http://www.lbparks.org September 22 - 2007 Soundwalk in the East Village Arts District. Your chance to experience art in a truly unique way is coming to Downtown Long Beach. From 5 – 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, watch as the streets in the East Village Arts District are transformed by amazing sights and sounds. Presented by the Long Beach artist group FLOOD, this annual event will feature returning artists as well as new participants from the Southland and international arts scene. A one-day free event, SoundWalk creates a night–time aural/visual experience as participants enjoy a walking tour of the various sound installations located in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the East Village Arts District. The exhibit will showcase artwork of a wide rage of visual and audio components; come ready to truly experience art sculptures, environments, installations and performances. Spread over several streets and boasting more than 50 installations, SoundWalk holds something for everyone. Information: (562) 413-5868, www.soundwalk.org or www.downtownlongbeach.org September 23 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church Concerts. The program begins with an Evensong with St. Luke's Choir at 4 p.m. "Guitar Sudamericana" classical guitar concert begins at 5 p.m. Performance is at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 East 7th Street at Atlantic. Information: (562) 673-2984 or www.stlukeslb.org/music.html. Every Friday - Just After Noon Music. The First Congregational Church presents weekly concerts from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. The church is located at 241 Cedar Avenue. Information: (562) 436-2256 or http://www.firstchurchlb.org. Downtown Long Beach Summer Music Series. The series is a variety of concerts in a variety of rotating locations throughout Downtown Long Beach. Visit the DTLB website for a full schedule and details. Information: (562) 485-3131 or http://www.downtownlongbeach.org., click on lifestyle, then summer music series. Long Beach Parks "Summer Full of Music" Concerts and Sea Festival. Many parks in Long Beach will be sponsoring individual concerts this summer (separate from the Long Beach Municipal Band or other park concert series). The concerts are listed below along with the park address and phone number for information. For further information go to www.lbparks.org.
Shoreline Village Weekend Music Series - All performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or
www.shorelinevillage.com.
August 26 - Artists TBA September 1 - Cynthia Manley (Blues/Rock) September 2 - 2AZZ1 (Jazz) Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Shark Lagoon Nights lets all ages enjoy live music while observing the sharks at Harbor Terrace. Please note: The Aquarium itself is not open during this time. Only the Shark Lagoon and restaurant/gift shop areas are open for the evening from 6 - 9 p.m.; music is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org.
Photograph "Facade With 5 Palms" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY September 1 - Drum Downtown. A unique outdoor drumming experience. Hand drums, shakers, tambourines, and other percussion instruments will be provided - you're also welcome to bring your own. No prior drumming experience is necessary. The event is from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). Information: (213) 972-3660 or http://www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts. September 8 - Free Concert for Metro/Metrolink Passengers. LA METRO and METROLINK present the progressive rock band CANON in an unprecedented environmental event at Los Angeles Union Station. The show will be open to people who show a valid Metro, Metrolink or bus pass. The concert will be held from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Old Ticket Room at Union Station. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and Union Station is located at 800 N. Alameda Street. Information: (213) 922-2703 or www.mta.net September 13 through 16 - 34th Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival. The theme for the 34th annual Los Angeles Korean Festival is "Bridging Cultural Harmony." The festival will be held from September 13 - 16 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be stage/world culture performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, a business expo and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules and list of entertainers. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com. September 14 - Latin American Heritage Celebration. The celebration will feature a wide array of musical genres that include salsa, Afro-Cuban, folklorico, mariachi, Peruvian, and Brazilian bossa nova. The event will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Hill Street courtyard of Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street. Information: (213) 623-4352 x327 September 14 and 28 - Dance Downtown. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). On September 14, Ballroom dancing with live music by Swing, Inc. Ballroom dance lessons for the evening will be: Foxtrot from 6:30 - 7 p.m., Waltz and Jive from 7:30 - 8:15 p.m., and Rumba from 8:45 - 9:15 p.m. September 28 dance TBA. Unless otherwise noted, beginning dance lessons are provided at 6:30 p.m.; dance from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 972-3660 or www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts. September 15 - World City Performance Series. Rangoli Dance Company (Indian Music/Dance). Some of the finest dancers and musicians of India present Punyakoti, inspired by the Indian folk tale Govina Haadu', or The Song of the Cow. World City concerts are performances celebrating the diversity of cultural traditions in Los Angeles. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the outdoor W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2nd/Grand). Free tickets are distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Information: (213) 250-ARTS or www.musiccenter.org/education. September 15 & 16 - Mexican Independence Day on Olvera Street. Celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 15th and 16th with live music, dancing, entertainment, carnival rides and more. Activities take place on Olvera Street at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (across from Union Station). Information: (213) 389-1051, (213) 485-8372 or www.olvera-street.com. September 29 - Luckman Jazz Orchestra Concert. The Luckman Jazz Orchestra - A Tribute to Thad Jones. The Luckman Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Charles Owens, will present a special outdoor concert kickstarting the Luckman's 2007-08 performance season. The performance will pay tribute to jazz legend Thad Jones in an evening of music inspired by his legacy. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. outdoors on the Street of the Arts on the CSULA campus. The performance is free, but tickets should be requested in advance from the Luckman Box Office (see phone number below). Seating will be provided. CSULA campus address is 5151 State University Drive; directions are available on the website. Information: (323) 343-6600 or www.luckmanarts.org. September 29 and 30 - Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival and Jazz Festival. Annual events will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater, 1727 E. 107th Street. September 29 is the Day of the Drum Festival, a celebration featuring international percussion. September 30 is Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival featuring performances by both established and emerging musicians from the area. Ongoing tours of Watts Towers are available during the day. Information: (213) 847-4646, (213) 473-7700 or www.wattstowers.net. September 30 - Grand Avenue Festival. The Grand Avenue Festival is a free day of art, music, and entertainment held on Grand Avenue between Temple and 4th Streets from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Theaters, concert halls, museums and other attractions along Grand Avenue join together to offer day-long entertainment. A partial list of participating institutions includes: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Center Theater Group, Grand Performances, L.A. Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Public Library, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Music Center of Los Angeles County, REDCAT and The Colburn School. Most performances and events are free; tickets may be required for some venues. Visit the Music Center website for the most updated information. Certain events are listed separately below. Information: (213) 972-7611 or www.musiccenter.org. September 30 - 7th Annual Music Center Family Festival. The annual festival features music and dance from around the world, plus free art-making workshops for children. The event is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza, Grand between 1st and Temple. Information: (213) 972-7611 , www.lapl.org or www.musiccenter.org. September 30 - Performing Books at the Los Angeles Central Library. Performing Books introduces children ages 4 - 10 to the performing arts through books brought to life by professional artists. Today's program will be "Westward Ho Carlotta" (from book by Candace Fleming). Singer Heather Calvete, pianist Linda Zoolalian and storyteller Peter Kors present the story of Carlotta Caruso and her travels to the American West. Performances are at 2 and 3 p.m. at the Central Library, 630 West 5th Street. Information: (213) 972-7611 or www.musiccenter.org. Every Tuesday - Arts District/Little Tokyo Farmers Market. The Arts District/Little Tokyo Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and features a tribute to Elvis with Donovan Chavez. The market is located at Weller Court, 123 S. Orizuka Street (2nd Street/San Pedro). Information: (213) 660-8600 or http://www.downtownfarmersmarket.org Every Wednesday - Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral (see date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue). Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org Every Thursday - Noontime Organ Recital at FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th, offers weekly half-hour organ concerts on Thursdays beginning at 12:10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public. Information: (213) 385-1345 or http://www.fccla.org/music.htm. Grand Performances - The Grand Performances season runs from June through the beginning of October. Concerts are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Performance time vary - see individual performance dates. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.
Pershing Square Summer Concert Series - Lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 2 p.m., occasional Saturdays are Pershing Square Kids performances from noon - 4 p.m., and every third Sunday of the month is Salsa Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. All performances are in Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or visit www.laparks.org. Go to Directory of Services and click the link to Pershing Square.
1st and Central Summer Concerts 2007. Concerts are presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center and the Japanese American National
Museum. Performances take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Japanese American National Museum courtyard, 369 E. First Street. Information: (213) 625-0414 or www.janm.org.
September 13 - Celso Duarte and Sonex To return to the top of the page, click here. LOS ANGELES - MUSEUM DISTRICT AND MID-WILSHIRE AREA September 22 - 2007 Brazilian Day in Los Angeles. The Brazilian Day in L.A. event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. There will be Brazilian food, Brazilian art and music, vendor booths and more. Information: (323) 651-2664 x219 or www.brazilian-consulate.org. Friday Night Jazz at LACMA - Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court
of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or
www.lacma.org.
August 31 - Barbara Morrison September 7 - Michael Session Sextet September 14 - David Arnay Trio September 21 - Azar Lawrence Quintet September 28 - Kathleen Grace Band Latin Sounds Concert Series at LACMA - Launced in conjunction with LACMA's Latin American Art Initiative, the series presents eclectic performances of music from various
regions throughout Latin America. The outdoor concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Hancock Park area of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard, north of the Hammer Building. Attendees are
encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or
www.lacma.org.
September 1 - Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars "Sundays Live" Chamber Music Series - Concerts are
at 6 p.m. in the Leo S. Bing Theater, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. They are also broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM. Information: (323) 857-6234 or
www.sundayslive.org.
August 26 - Ruslan Biryukov, cello, and Mary Au, piano September 2 - Endre Balogh, violin, Dennis Karmazyn, cello, and Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano, perform
Tchaikovsky's Trio in A Minor, Opus 50 September 9 - Los Angeles Alumni and Friends in special 1 1/2 hour show: Linda Wang, violin, Basil Vendryes, viola, Karen
Buranskas, cello and John Blacklow, piano September 16 - Guest artists from the Dilijan Chamber Music Series: Gary Gray, cello, Movses Pogossian, violin, and Serouj Kradjian, piano September 23 - Margarete Babinsky performs the works of Egon Wellesz. Program sponsored by the Austrian Consul General of Los Angeles. September 30 - Serena McKinney, violin, and John Chen, piano, perform works by Brahms, Ysaye and Respighi Los Angeles Farmers Market Summer Concerts. - Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.
September 7 - Operas Without Singing: The Film Music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Considered one of the greatest Hollywood film-music composers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold composed some of the earliest film music and won two film-scoring Oscars for Anthony Adverse (1936) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). September 7 marks the opening of a USC Library exhibition dedicated to Korngold. There will be an exhibition reception at Doheny Library on the USC campus which will be followed by a 7 p.m. concert in which USC Thornton School of Music students will play musical selections from throughout Korngold's career. Reservations/RSVPs are necessary and can be made by going to www.usc.edu/esvp and using event code 0907, or by calling (213) 740-1744. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music. Photograph (left) "Garden Mosaic with 5 Balloons" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic September 9 - Concert Celebration for Eleonore Schoenfeld. The USC Thornton School will hold a memorial concert to celebrate the life and work of Eleonore Schoenfeld at 4 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Schoenfeld passed away unexpectedly in January 2007 and had been on the USC faculty since 1959. Information: (213) 740-6474 or www.usc.edu/music. September 24 - USC "Visions and Voices" Series Event. Community Music Now! featuring Build an Ark and the Dublab Sound System. Celebrate the rich L.A. tradition of using music to nourish cross-cultural alliances and social change. Build an Ark, a soul-jazz-and-beyond ensemble of musicians and singers who formed in the wake of 9/11 will be joined by members of L.A. DJ collective the Dublab Sound System. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Information: (213) 740-6786 or www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices. USC Thornton School of Music Performances. Performance are in a variety of locations on the USC campus. See individual listings for concert time and location. Information: (213) 740-2584 or http://www.usc.edu/music
Every Sunday - West L.A. Farmers Market. Programs TBA. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with performances beginning between 10 and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule availability. Also children's crafts table from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The West LA Farmers Market is held at 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 281-7855 or http://www.westlafarmersmarket.com September 7 - Fridays off the 405. A once-a-month, after-work event mixing art and entertainment where you can socialize, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek in a casual, spontaneous atmosphere. All Fridays off the 405 feature live music and a cash bar. Tonight: Ima Robot and DJ Turbotito. Event is from 6 - 9 p.m.; cash bar and Garden Terrace Cafe open until 8:30 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. Parking at the Getty Center is $8. September 9 - UCLA Fowler Museum Exhibit/Performance. Opening day for photography exhibit: "Women, Water and Wells: Photographs of West Africa by Gil Garcetti." Tours of exhibit with Gil Garcetti at 2 and 4 p.m.; book signing with Gil Garcetti and acoustic performance by acclaimed Ghanian recording artist Rocky Dawuni at 3 p.m. Program is from noon - 5 p.m. in the Fowler Museum on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.edu. September 27 - "Hammer Presents" Programs at the UCLA Hammer Museum. Wadada Leo Smith: Silver Orchestra. Wadada Leo Smith's Silver Orchestra is an ensemble consisting of twelve creative improvisors. They will premiere three new works composed especially for this performance: Border Issues: Refugees and Immigrants, Pacifica and Crossing on a Southern Road. The philosophical and spiritual inspiration for creating these works concerns the issues of borders and the growing reality of refugees and immigration in the world. Performance is at 8 p.m. at the UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Seating is first come, first served. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the event. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. Friday Nights at the Getty - Performances take place in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium of the Getty Center at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free, but reservations are required. Limit of four seats per reservation. Reservations for September events are available beginning August 21. Parking at the Getty is $8. Information: (310) 440-7300 or http://www.getty.edu/.
Skirball Cultural Center Cafe Z Concerts - Concerts are from 12 - 2 p.m. in Cafe Z of the Skirball Cultural Center. Center address is 2701 N. Sepulveda off
the 405 freeway. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org.
September 1 - No performance in observance of Labor Day September 8 - El Tambor (Afro-Cuban/World) September 15 - Sahaja Uprockers (Electronic/World) September 22 - No performance in observance of Yom Kippur September 29 - The Soul of John Black (Soul/Blues) To return to the top of the page, click here. September 7 - "Bach's Lunch Recitals" Concert Series. The series season opens with a performance by James Taulbee, organist and choirmaster of Lutheran Church of the Master in West L.A. Performances take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street, from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic. September 9 - 12th Annual Manhattan Beach Arts Festival - A cultural event for all ages which features live musical performances, dance instruction, street performers, and art workshops. Food available for purchase. Festival takes place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Manhattan Beach Boulevard between Highland and Valley Drive. Entertainment includes performances by the Hyperion Outfall Serenaders and Lisa Haley and the Zydecats. See website for full schedule. Information: (310) 802-5448 or http://www.citymb.info September 15 - "The Previews" Concert Series. Pianist Makiko Hirata. Hirata performs as a concerto soloist and recitalist worldwide and currently studies with John Perry at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. "The Previews" is a series of performances for gifted young musicians ages 12 - 28. Performances take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street, at 2 p.m. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic. Manhattan Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts
are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach
Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5417 or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us
August 26 - Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco) September 2 - Instant Replay (60s/Surf) Metlox Sundays Concert Series - Concerts
are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com
August 26 - David Aldo September 2 - Antonio Flores September 9 - David Aldo September 16 - Antonio Flores September 23 - David Aldo September 30 - Jerry Johnson Jazz Quartet September 16 - Waterside Sunday Music Series. The concert series takes place every third Sunday of the month near the fountain in the Waterside Shopping Center from 1 - 4 p.m. Today's performance is by the Bernie Meisinger Band. Waterside is located at 4700 Admiralty Way. Information: (323) 900-8080 or www.shopwaterside.com, click "What's New". Fisherman's Village Concert Series. - Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click event calendar, or www.visitthemarina.com.
Symphonic Thursdays and Pop Saturdays. - Concerts are at 7 p.m. waterside at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. No free parking in area, but parking in area lots is available for $10. Symphonic Thursdays feature the Marina Del Rey Summer Symphony conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta. Information: (310) 305-9545, www.visitthemarina.com" or http://labeaches.info.
Photograph "Five Clay Faces" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic Every Friday Night - Old Town Monrovia Family Festival and Street Fair. The street fair and festival takes place Friday evenings from 5 - 9 p.m. There is a farmers market, craft booths, live music, kiddie rides, food vendors and more. Activities are on Myrtle Avenue at Olive. Information: (866) 440-3374, (626) 256-8246 or www.ci.monrovia.ca.us. September 15 - 16th of September Celebration. Activities take place Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m. at the Norwalk Civic Center lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. There will be entertainment by La International Sonora show, Son De Cafe, and the City of Norwalk Folklorico/Youth Mariachi. There will also be food vendors, games, and carnival rides/attractions, Miss 16th of September pageant, art exhibit, the reading of El Grito and more. Information: (562) 929-5702 or http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/ September 25 - Cerritos College Music Department Performances. Band Exchange Concert. Concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Student Center on the Cerritos College campus. Campus address is 11110 Alondra Boulevard. Information: (562) 860-2451 x2629 or x2640, or www.cerritos.edu/music. Norwalk Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the Norwalk City Hall Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. Information: (562) 929-5702 or www.ci.norwalk.ca.us
Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series. - Performances are five nights a week. Wednesday is Children's Night, Thursday is World
Rhythms, Friday is R&B, Saturday is Musica Latina, and Sunday is Jazz Night. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
All performances are at the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. "Levitt Loves Kids" community performances are on Wednesday and Sunday
evenings at 6:30 p.m. prior to the scheduled concert. Information: (626) 683-3230 or www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
August 26 - John Kuri and Elixir (Jazz) August 29 - Thirza DeFoe (Native American/Children's) August 30 - Solstice World Tour (International Dance/Music) August 31 - Wayne Vaughn Presents Three Generations of Groove September 1 - Luis Conte & Cuba L.A. (Cuban/American Pop) September 2 - Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi) Pasadena Senior Center Concerts in the Park. - Concerts designed for seniors take place on Tuesday nights from 6 - 7 in Levitt Pavilion (Memorial Park Bandshell), corner of Walnut and Raymond. Information: (626) 795-4331 or www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org.
Pasadena Presbyterian Church Music at Noon Concerts. - Concerts take place at
12:10 in the church sanctuary and are open to the public. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison.
Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppc.net/music/noonconcerts.html.
August 29 - Yang Xu, violinist September 5 - Elliott Dunlap, pianist September 12 - Susan Kane, soprano September 19 - Kangwoon Lee Kim, violinist, and Li-Shan Hung, pianist September 26 - Isamu Nakashio, guitarist Playhouse District Summer Jazz Concert Series. The 4th Annual Playhouse District Association Jazz Concert Series will take place Sunday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m. on the Vroman's Stage, 695 East Colorado Boulevard. The series is
produced by the Pasadena Jazz Institute. Information: (626) 744-0340 or www.playhousedistrict.org/concerts.html.
August 26 - Trumpeter Elliott Caine and his Quintet September 2 - PJIs Jazz Camp All Stars September 9 - Richard Glaser Group September 16 - Guitarist Kenton Youngstrom featuring Harry Scorzo September 23 - San Gabrial Seven September 30 - Carl Randall Quartet To return to the top of the page, click here. There are no listings for Pico Rivera this month. Playa Vista Summer Concert Series. Concerts are on Sundays from 5:30 - 7 at Concert Park, Playa Vista on (south) Alla Road. Information: (310) 745-5200 or www.visitthemarina.com, click events and scroll to listing.
Pomona Concert Band Summer Concerts. Concerts are held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Avenue, at the G. Stan Selby Bandshell. See individual listings for other performance details. Information: (909) 620-2321, www.pomonaconcertband.org or www.ci.pomona.ca.us.
There are no listings for Puente Hills/Rowland Heights this month. City of Redondo Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Veterans Park Bandshell, Esplanade at Torrance Boulevard. Information: (310) 937-6606 or www.redondo.org
Redondo Beach Pier Summer Concerts Except where noted, concerts are Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com
There are no listings for Rosemead this month. There are no listings for San Dimas this month. September 14 & 15 - 2007 Fiestas Patrias Celebration. The 2007 Fiestas Patrias celebration will be held on Friday from 6 - 11 p.m. and Saturday from 2 p.m. - midnight at the Neighborhood Center, 9255 Pioneer Boulevard. The 40th annual celebration will have a "Veracruzano Carnaval" theme. There will be live performances, traditional Mexican food for purchase and game booths. Special performers include the band Chico, with a group TBA on Saturday night. Information: (562) 692-0261 or www.santafesprings.org. September 29 & 30 - St. Monica Church Fall Festival. The St. Monica's Catholic Church Fall Festival will be held on September 29 and 30 (hours TBA). There will be rides and games (fee) and admission and entertainment are free. Festival entertainment begins Saturday afternoon with Octoberfair veteran Jim Gibson and his rock band, followed by Lisa Haley and the Zydekats (Zydeco), Three Blind Mice (Electric Blues), the Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash Tribute), Michelle Penn (Rock), and Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute). Sunday entertainment includes a Gospel Brunch featuring soul-shaking gospel music, the first-ever "St. Monica Idol" competition from 1 - 4 p.m., Wartime Radio Revue (Swing), Josh Vietti (Electric Violin), La Salsa Caliente (Rumba) and St. Monica's choral all-star group featuring the Rainbow Riders. Sunday evening concludes with the raffle of a brand new Toyota Prius. St. Monica's Church is located at 725 California Avenue. Information: (310) 566-1500 or www.stmonica.net Photograph (left) "Reflection Across Five Tables" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic Santa Monica Pier/Twilight Dance Summer Concerts - Concerts are on Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, http://www.twilightdance.org/ or http://www.santamonicapier.org/
Santa Monica Pier JAMS Concerts - Concerts are held in the Central Plaza of the Santa Monica Pier. See individual performance dates for concert times. Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org/ September 1 - Team Street Live; concert time TBA at 370 Santa Monica Pier Live Music at the Sunday Farmers Market. - The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411 or
www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.
August 26 - Jazz Mammals September 2 - Krister Axel Tidics September 9 - Pianorag September 16 - Masanga Marimba Ensemble (African) September 23 - Critical Brass September 30 - The Praties Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series. Concerts are Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. on the front lawn of the Santa Monica City Hall. Information: (310) 458-8411 x5623 or www.smgov.net
"Wake Up With The Waves" Children's Performances. - This series of interactive concerts/activities for
children will take place every Saturday morning through November 3. Performances are from 9 to about 11 at 370 Santa Monica Pier.
Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org.
September 15 - Michael Cladis and Rachel Owens present Cars September 22 - Monika White and her Sizzling Band September 29 - JAMBO Sierra Madre Spectacular Summer Sounds. Concerts are Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. Information: (626) 355-7135 or www.cityofsierramadre.com
To return to the top of the page, click here. There are no listings for Signal Hill this month. September 6 - Author Night with Taiko Drummers at the South Pasadena Library. The South Pasadena Library will present an author night program with David Matsumoto and drummers from the Taiko Center of L.A. The program will begin at 6 p.m. in Library Park outside of the Community Room. Library address is 1100 Oxley Street. Information: (626) 403-7340 or www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us September 5 - Salute to the Armed Forces. The summer finale will feature the 1st Marine Division Band with a selection of patriotic and other tunes. The concert will take place beginning at 6 p.m. in Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. There will be free hot dogs for the first 500 people in attendance. Information: (626) 285-2171 or www.templecity.us Temple City Concerts in the Park. Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Temple City Park Peforming Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Information: (626) 285-2171 or www.templecity.us
Photograph "5 And 10" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic August 26 - Torrance Symphony Summer Concert. The Torrance Symphony will present their annual summer concert at 1:30 p.m. in Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard. Program includes selections from Wicked, South Pacific, Les Miserables, 1812 Overture and more with soloists Lori Stinson and Matt Bitetti. Information: www.geocities.com/the_notables/torrance_symphony_orchestra.html. September 16 - Hot Fun Sunday Concerts. Huayucaltia (Contemporary music of the Americas). Concert is from 2 - 4 p.m. in Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard. Information: (310) 618-6342 or www.torrance.live.us. Wild Wednesdays - Performances take place in the Torino Festival Plaza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center (3330 Civic Center Drive) from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Food/beverage vendors will be on site. Information: (310) 618-6342 or www.TorranceLive.us
September 30 - Abbot Kinney Festival - Arts and crafts, two stages of live music, dancers and performance artists, family activities, food vendors, and more. Event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. See website for complete entertainment and activity schedules. Information: (310) 396-3772 or www.abbotkinney.org/ There are no listings for Walnut this month. September 7, 8 & 9 - St. Christopher Church Fall Festival. The Saint Christoper's Church Fall Festival will be held from September 7 - 9. Call for hours. There will be carnival rides/games and food vendors (fee). The Answer (Classic Rock) will be performing from 6 - 10 p.m. on September 8 and 9. Free admission and entertainment. St. Christopher's Church is located at 629 Glendora Avenue in West Covina. Information: (626) 960-1805 or www.saint-chris.com West Covina Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Lakes Entertainment Center,
1200 Lakes Drive. Information: (626) 939-8430 or www.westcovina.org.
August 30 - Cold Duck (Classic Rock) September 6 - Sangria (Top 40) September 30 - Rio Hondo Symphony 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season. Wayne Reinecke, Conductor and Music Director. "Tchaikovsky Spectacular." The first concert of the season will include Willametta Spencer's "Celebration for an Orchestra" and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz from Eugene Onegin," "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Major" with pianist Esther Keel, and "Symphony No. 5 in E Minor." Concerts are at 3 p.m. in the Vic Lopez Auditorium of Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia Street. Information: (562) 698-8626 or www.riohondosymphony.org. Whittier Summer Park Concerts - Central Park. Concerts are on Mondays beginning at 7 p.m. in Central Park,
(Washington/Bailey). Information: (562) 464-3430 or www.cityofwhittier.org
August 27 - L.A. Blue (R&B) To return to the top of the page, click here.
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