August 27, 1999
by Berenice Cisneros
"Chess"
An international chess competition, the cold war, and pop music combine in a strong, emotionally complex mixture in the rock musical "Chess," which will be presented at the Moonlight Amphitheatre on September 8 through 19. "Chess" was initially a record album that was released in the early 1980's and generated the hit singles "One Night in Bang-kok" and "I Know Him So Well."
The plot of "Chess" involves a young Hungarian girl, Florence Vassy, who loses her father during the Budapest uprising of 1956. Introduced to the game by her father, the grown-up Florence has become an American and is now the "Second" to American chess champion Freddie Trumper, a vulgarly arrogant superstar who is also Florence's lover. Ticket prices range from $12 to $26 for adults. The Amphitheatre is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. For more information, call (760) 724-2110.
Fall Concert
A diverse schedule of concerts and recitals will be presented by the School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University this fall, featuring more than 75 performances by major ensembles, faculty, guest artists and students. Music of all eras from medieval and renaissance to contemporary will be represented, as well as a world music series featuring music from around the globe.
Additionally, audiences will be treated to dance performances by SDSU dance majors, and noted guest dance companies in San Diego, including Mojalet Dance Collective and San Diego Theatre. Admission to most events is free. When there is an admission charge, it is usually $10 or less. Tickets for paid performances may be obtained by calling the Performing Arts Box Office, 594-6884.
The Chicken Mole Trial
Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park will host September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11, the San Diego's premiere of "The Chicken Mole Trial." The main characters are two comadres that have known each other since they were young "homegirls" in the barrio. However, one comadre is suing the other for punitive damages that resulted from a chicken mole laced with a laxative, which was served at her wedding reception. The end is bound to surprise everyone including two of the most inept lawyers to ever appear in court. This may not be suitable for young children, (some adult language). Tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for seniors, students and military. For more information, call the Box Office at 685-7921.
"From Russia With Love"
The La Jolla Chamber Music Society is proud to present the Bolshoi Classical Collection, for two enchanting performances, Saturday, September 11, 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 12, 8 p.m. Performances take place in Copley Symphony Hall, 1245 7th Avenue.
This historical and glorious ballet company headed by former principal dancer, Vladimir Vassiliev, makes its first West Coast tour on the heels of a successful, extended U.S. engagement thanks to the generous support of QUALCOMM and Metrosvyaz. The Bolshoi ballet is an ensemble geared to massive endeavor and grand scale artistic aspirations. It is known as one of the marvels of the ballet world. Tickets to this rare San Diego performance are $30 - $75. Gala tickets are $150 ($50 tax deductible) and include a private post-performance reception with the dancers featuring Russian caviar and vodka. For tickets call 459-3728.
Saxophonist Kenny G
Legendary saxophonist Kenny G launches the sixth season of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Friday, September 17 at 8 p.m. His latest recording, Classics in the Key of G was recently certified gold and continues to dominate the record charts. His Escondido appearance will be a rare opportunity to see him in an intimate venue: the 1,500-seat Concert Hall.
Tickets for this show are already on sale at the Center's ticket office, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., by phone at 1-800-98-TICKETS. Ticket prices range from $45 - $70.
"Eclectic Electric"
Music from all perspectives will be featured in the first program of the Fall 1999 Concert Series of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, as the trio Stereo Dogs performs on Saturday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. In their program, entitled Eclectic Electric, the musicians from the faculty of California State University at San Marcos and the San Diego music scene will cover the gamut from classical to jazz to folkloric. Ranging from Bach to Coltrane to Villa Lobos, from Norwegian folk songs to Latin jazz, the concert will offer original works and arrangements. The group wants to communicate different styles of music for people to make their own interpretations. The church is located at 4190 Front Street, across from the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest. A suggested donation of $8 per person will be accepted at the door.
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