A Season of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre 2008-09
Pierce College The Valley s Best Kept Secret for the Arts Pierce College s Visual and Performing Arts Experience the excitement of live theatre. Revel in orchestral, band and chorale performances. Meander among original works of art. Be swept off your feet with live dance. The Pierce Experience Includes: A beautiful, air-conditioned 350-seat Mainstage Theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems The newly-renovated Dow Arena Theatre, our intimate and flexible black-box space which seats up to 100 patrons Ample free parking Fine restaurants and cafes nearby Convenient location, just off the 101 Freeway Award-winning faculty Your best dollar-for-dollar entertainment value in the Valley Experiencing the stars of tomorrow today
Pierce College 6th Annual Winter Arts Festival Saturday, December 6 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Art Quad on the hill Ceramics Show and Sale Invitational High School Ceramics Show in courtyard Wheel Throwing Demos Ceramics Demonstration Annual Chili Bowl event Great artwork and holiday gifts Come Join Us in the Festivities! Where the community gathers to celebrate the arts Performing Arts Building, Pierce College Pierce College is located just north of the Ventura Freeway in Woodland Hills. Exit Winnetka Avenue and enter the campus by turning left at Brahma Drive and making a second left at Stadium Way. The performing arts complex is on the hill overlooking the campus. Ample free parking is available in Lot No. 6 adjacent to the theatre and music buildings. The art studios are located down stairs to the east just beyond the music buildings. Orange Line FOR INFORMATION: Fine Arts 818.719.6498 Dance 818.710.4355 818.719.6473 Theatre 818.719.6488 805.985.8174 http://lawinds.org Pierce College Music 818.719.6476 http://info.piercecollege.edu/ departments/music Philharmonic Choir and Premiere Chorale 818.753.3306 818.347.4807 www.sfvsymphony.com Speech Communication 818.710.2524
SEPTEMBER 08 OCTOBER 08 DECEMBER 08 JANUARY 09 MARCH 09 MAY 09 10 Rebecca Edwards: Fables and Follies Exhibition 21 William H. Fain, Jr., of Johnson/Fain Architects 6 Winter Arts Festival 11 7 1 Private Lives September 10 October 8 Wed., September 17 (5:00 p.m.) Become a Theatre Subscriber! Wed., September 17 27 Sat., September 27 1:00 & 4:00 p.m. 27 Sat., September 27 (8:00 p.m.) A musical tribute to the world class musicians of the LA Winds. Program of works by Copland, Ponchielli, and Bencresciuto. program of the world s bestloved musical treasures and exciting Three and four-play subscriptions are available for the Theatre Arts Department s 2008-2009 Season. Choose which plays you want to see, and when you want to see them and receive up to 20% off regular single ticket prices. Our exciting season premieres in October with Italian Cities and Landscapes: An Architect s Sketchbook October 21 November 13 Wed., October 22 (5:00 p.m.) 24 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Fri. & Sat., October 24, 25, 31 and November 1 (8:00 p.m.); Sun., October 26 and November 2 (2:00 p.m.) By Tennessee Williams Directed by Gene Putnam Brimming with emotional intensity and insightful wit, this Wed., October 22 powerful family drama is a rich and timeless American treasure. a play of tremendous dramatic impact enormous theatrical power. NY Post. Students/Seniors $12 NOVEMBER 08 8 Sat., November 8 (8:00 p.m.) 9 Sun., November 9 (1:00 & 4:00 p.m.) 15 Sat., November 15 (8:00 p.m.) 19 November 19 December 17 program of the world s bestloved musical treasures and exciting Program features Gershwin s Rhapsody in Blue, plus music by Shostakovich, Gorb, and an array of ragtime composers. San Fernando Valley Master Chorale Wed., November 19 (5:00 p.m.) Wed., November 19 Exhibition: Plasticity Group exhibition of artists exploring the nature of contemporary materials. Sat., December 6 (10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.) Ceramics Show and Sale Art Quad 5 All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5 & 6, Fri., Dec. 12 (8:00 p.m.); Thu., Dec. 11 (7:30 p.m.); Sat. & Sun., Dec. 7, 13 & 14 (2:00 p.m.) Dow Arena Theatre By Robert Fulghum Directed by RoZsa Horvath Based on Robert Fulghum s bestselling books, Kindergarten takes 12 Pierce College Choir Fri., December 12 (7:30 p.m.) Dennis Parnell and Cathryn Tortell, directors Information: 818.719.6476 13 San Fernando Valley Master Chorale and Orchestra Sat., December 13 (8:00 p.m.) Invitational High School Ceramics Show in courtyard Wheel Throwing Demos Annual Chili Bowl event Great artwork and holiday gifts a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. A refreshingly intimate combination of theatre and storytelling. Chicago Sun-Times Students/ Information: 818.719.6488 19 The World The Culture The Dance Fri. & Sat., December 19 & 20 (8:00 p.m.) This annual folk/ethnic dance concert is traditional and authentic in custom, costume, music and dance. 20 Children s Dance Concert Sat., December 20 (2:00 p.m.) Diverse in dance and musical styles, the Children s Dance Theatre is performed by children and adults, using professional General admission: $10, $8 Students/Seniors: $6 (side sect.) Groups of 15 or more: $5 All seats reserved and student choreography. Creative and entertaining for audiences of all ages! All seats unreserved: $5 21 Sun., December 21 (4:00 p.m.) Festive afternoon of music, food and drink, featuring an Audience Sing Along of holiday favorites. Bring a Toys for Tots gift and get a free glass of champagne at the post-concert supper. Sun., January 11 (2:30 p.m.) Members of the LA Winds and the LA Opera Orchestra join forces in a program of chamber 11 Sun., January 11 (5:30 p.m.) Maestro s Circle Supper FEBRUARY 09 28 February 28 (8:00 p.m.) For information regarding Spring 2009 exhibitions in the, music, including Clarinet Quintet by Mozart. Free to LA Winds Supporters, Contributors and Patrons General admission: $20 Special Event for Maestro Circle and Distinguished Subscribers. or visit http://lawinds.org Art Gallery please call the Art Office at 818.719.6498. Sat., March 7 (1:00 & 4:00 p.m.) 27 Fri. & Sat., March 27 & 28, April 3 & 4 (8:00 p.m.); Sun., March 29 & April 5 (2:00 p.m.) By George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber Directed by Valorie Grear The Broadway hit which became a classic film starring Katharine Hepburn centers around a group 18 APRIL 09 San Fernando Valley Master Chorale and Orchestra Sat., April 18 (8:00 p.m.) 24 Fri., April 24 (6:30 p.m.) Free Concert highlighting our local High School talent 25 Sat., April 25 (8:00 p.m.) 26 Sun., April 26 (1:00 & 4:00 p.m.) The program celebrates the diversity of Los Angeles, A program of music composed for dance by Bernstein, Mackey, Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saens. Stage Door of would-be actresses in a New York boarding house where the women serve up a shining spate of one-liners and a compelling exploration of the Broadway- Hollywood culture clash in the mid-1930s. Students/seniors $12 culminating with the LA Winds performance at 9:00 p.m. Free admission Call 805.985.8174 featuring works by Dello Joio, Walton, and Salutari. Fri. & Sat., May 1 & 2, 8 & 9 (8:00 p.m.); Thu., May 7 (7:30 p.m.); Sun., May 3 & 10 (2:00 p.m.) Dow Arena Theatre By Noel Coward Directed by Gene Putnam Noel Coward s classic comedy of bad manners, dry humor and 15 Fri. & Sat., May 15 & 16 (8:00 p.m.) Sun., May 17 (2:00 p.m.) The Annual Spring Dance Concert is exciting, mentally and physically stimulating, and spiritually rewarding. Tap, jazz, 16 Sat., May 16 (2:00 p.m.) Diverse in dance and musical styles, the Children s Dance Theatre Is performed by children and adults, using professional 23 Sat., May 23 (8:00 p.m.); 24 Sun., May 24 (8:00 p.m.); 29 Fri., May 29 (7:30 p.m.) Dennis Parnell and Cathryn Tortell, directors 30 Sat., May 30 (8:00 p.m.) quicksilver sparring is both daringly hilarious and elegantly sexy. Two bickering ex-spouses fall in love all over again even though they're on honeymoons with a new husband and a new wife in tow. Students/ Spring Dance Concert hip-hop, dance drama and improvisation. Pierce College Choir Information: 818.719.6476 JUNE 09 General admission: $10, $8 Students/Seniors: $6 (side sect.) Groups of 15 or more: $5 All seats reserved Children s Dance Concert and student choreography. Creative and entertaining for audiences of all ages! All seats unreserved: $5 Ticket Program celebrates America s vast wealth of natural beauty and wonder with works by Tichelli, Nelson and Chattaway. San Fernando Valley Master Chorale and Orchestra General admission: $25 Seniors/Students: $20 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Tennessee Williams powerful family drama that has become a rich 7 and timeless American treasure, and continues with All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum s funny and heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life (December), the classic back-stage Sun., June 7 (7:00 p.m.) Arts Hill Green Join us under the stars for an evening of light classics, show tunes and patriotic favorites. Three-course catered dinner and refreshments. Free to all subscribers. comedy Stage Door (March/April), and concludes with Noel Coward s daringly hilarious and elegantly sexy Private Lives in May. Subscribers are guaranteed the best seats in the house at substantial discounts and enjoy added perks such as free ticket exchange and annual renewal privileges, as well as invitations calendar information is subject to change. events may be added or rescheduled throughout the year. please see Call for Information in this brochure to call for updates. to special events! For more information call 818-719-6488. designed and produced by ikkanda design group all photos by yvonne kleiman unless noted
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