November 20, 1998
by Berenice Cisneros
MUSIC FOR THE SEASONS
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra features music for all "The Seasons," November 22 through November 24, 1998. "The Seasons," is the second in a series of six theme concerts presented by the orchestra in its 1998/99 Season, celebrating 15 years of exciting musical performances throughout San Diego County.
The orchestra opens the concert with Johann Nepo-muk Hummel's - Fantasy for Viola & Strings in E minor featuring Vesna Gruppman on viola, followed by the Serenade for Strings by Edward Elgar. The second half features one of the most prolific and popular composers of the Baroque Era, Antonio Vivaldi with his Concerto for Four Violins and to conclude the concert, his most popular work, The Four Seasons with Igor Gruppman as conductor and violin soloist, and three of her student prodigies; Robert Alan Landes, age 13, Sally Yeh, age 12, and Eugene Ugorski, age 8.
Ticket prices range from $12-$25 at the Escondido Series; $30 at La Jolla and Twilight Series, or $50 at Fair-banks Ranch. For further information, please contact the San Diego Chamber Orchestra at (888) 848-7326.
CORONADO PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS A NEW MUSICAL
Tim Heitman has put Beatrix Potter's story (The Tailor of Gloucester) of the poor tailor and the mystical mice that befriend him to music, which will charm young and old alike. Bring the entire family to the beautiful bayside setting of the Coronado Playhouse for a smashing start to your holiday season. Cast members range from 8 to 18 years of age which will be sure to excite the younger members of your family.
The opening Night Gala is Friday, November 27 at 7 p.m. and includes a champagne/buffet dinner for $30.00. Thereafter, tickets are $15 on Fridays and Saturdays and $12 on Thursdays and Sunday matinees. For reservations and information call 435-4856.
JULIAN'S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
The traditional lighting of the Julian Community Christmas Tree and the shops along Main Street will occur on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. The Seventh Annual event, is scheduled to begin twinkling at 5:30 p.m. on November 28. A live nativity will be reenacted on a nearby hillside.
The carolers and nativity reenactment will be performed each Saturday at 5:30 p.m. until Christmas. The Julian carolers will stroll along Main Street where merchants and vendors will be selling Julian's famous hot apple pie, warm cider and other traditional fare. For additional information call the Julian Merchant's Association (760) 765-1588.
THE COWBOY CHRISTMAS BALL
Michael Martin Murphey, singer/songwriter of such classic hits as "Geronimo's Cadillac," "Carolina in the Pines," "What's Forever For" and "Wildfire" will bring his annual concert, to the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon on Sunday, November 22 at 5 p.m.
Murphey, who is recognized as one of America's best selling cowboy singers, will be performing some of his cowboy poetry and western songs that fit into the spirit of the holiday. Many of these tunes can be found on Murphey's best-selling album, "Cowboy Christmas and Cowboy Songs II and III". Tickets may be charged by phone by calling 440-2277. Ticket prices range from $13.50 - $23.50. For further information, call the East County Performing Arts Center at 440-2277.
COUNTRY SUPERSTAR PAM TILLIS
The East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon will celebrate the holidays with the country superstar Pam Tillis, performing two special Christmas concerts on Sunday, November 29 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Pam Tillis is one of a group of dynamic female writer-performers who emerged in the early 1990s to transform the country music landscape. These diverse stylists took country songwriting to places it had never been before, and in so doing, revitalized the genre profoundly. Tickets for the Pam Tillis Christmas Show at the East County Performing Arts Center are now on sale and may be charged by phone by calling 440-2277.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
One of San Diego's most beloved holiday traditions return to San Diego Repertory Theatre once again. Young and old alike will be magically transported back to Old London as Charles Dickens and his cast of characters take the audience on a spirited holiday journey, better known as the highly-acclaimed "A Christmas Carol."
As he did so beautifully last year, the production will be directed by one of San Diego's hottest young directors Sean Murray. San Diego Rep audiences have enjoyed Murray's abundant talents for more than 20 years. Ticket prices range from $14-$22 for previews beginning Nov. 28; $18-$26, Dec. 4-14; $24-$32, Dec. 15-24. Your ticket stub guarantees free, secure, all-day parking in the Horton Plaza garage. For further information call the San Diego Repertory Theatre at the Lyceum - Horton Plaza at 544-1000.
HOLIDAY SEASON AT BAZAAR DEL MUNDO
Holiday traditions and dances from around the world will come together at Bazaar del Mundo's annual Festival of Lights celebration, from 5 to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27. The free public event will be held in the Bazaar del Mundo's courtyard and culminates with the dramatic lighting of the elaborate Nativity, which will be on display through New Year's Day.
Festival of Lights entertainment will preview performances from the San Diego Area Dance Alliance's 1999 "Nations of San Diego" International Dance Festival. The Bazaar del Mundo is located at 2754 Calhoun St., in the heart of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. For more information, call 296-3161.
ATHENAEUM JAZZ AT THE NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE
The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library is pleased to announce its fifth "Athenaeum Jazz at the Neurosciences Institute" series-always eagerly awaited by local jazz lovers. The combination of elegant and acoustically superb 350-seat auditorium at the Neurosciences Institute, and performances by some of the world's leading jazz artists, has resulted in sold-out houses, so reservations are strongly advised.
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. — Bud Shank Quintet is a legendary saxophonist who has won acclaim for his jazz artistry for more than fifty years. The Neurosciences Institute is located at 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr., For additional information, please call 454-5872.
SMOOTH JAZZ CHRISTMAS
The jazzy, joyful sounds of the holiday season will never sound smoother or more exciting as they will when the smooth Jazz Christmas Concert, featuring recording superstars Dave Koz, David Benoit and Brenda Russell returns to the nation's concert stages with the unique holiday tour that won them enthusiastic raves last year.
The East County Performing Arts Center is located at 210 East Main Street, El Cajon. Ticket prices range from $21-$46. For additional information, please call 440-2277.
HOLIDAY WONDERLAND
Transformado por un impresionante espectáculo de más de 1.6 millones de centelleantes luces, el mayor espectáculo de luces en la historia de California, y por un gigantesco árbol de Navidad de 60 pies de alto, Universal Studios Hollywood celebrará su primera edición anual de "Holiday Wonderland", ofreciendo a sus visitantes una celebración temática tradicional acentuada por la magia de Hollywood.
Del 27 de Noviembre al 3 de Enero, los visitantes de "Holiday Wonderland" podrán conocer a Santa Claus en su estación satélite oficial en Hollywood y presenciar un impresionante espectáculo de más de 100 millas de luces entrelazadas, más de 240 árboles, casas y tiendas adornadas con espectaculares guirnaldas, personajes navideños iluminados y más de 20 escenas animadas iluminadas, incluyendo "Babe: Pig In The City", de Universal Pictures. Las horas de funcionamiento serán de 6 a 9 p.m. de lunes a domingo. Para mayor información, llame al (818) 622-3801.
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