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Cascade Winds Symphonic Band From Russia with Love The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the second concert of their 2009-2010 season, under the baton of music director Dan Judd, Sunday, March 7, 2pm at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. This second concert of the Winds, From Russia With Love, will feature important literature either about Russia, or from famous Russia composers. The program kicks off with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, displaying Shostakovich’s finest pulsating, rhythmic drive. The Winds will continue with Tschesnokoff’s beautiful Salvation Is Created. Originally written for voices, the band arrangement explores dark colors that suit the piece well. Russian Christmas Music by American composer Alfred Reed is one of the most frequently performed pieces of concert band literature. Igor Stavinsky’s Circus Polka is taken from what was originally a ballet for 50 ballerinas and 50 elephants! Special guest soloist on this concert is trombonist Dr. Mark Babbitt, who will perform the famous Concerto for Trombone and Band by Rimsky-Korsakov. Dr. Babbitt maintains a very busy schedule which includes a large trombone studio at Central Washington University as well as constant performance with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. The concert will close with the robust Finale from Symphony No. 4 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky. Every section of the band must display the highest level of virtuosity for this favored “war horse.” This is the second season the Cascade Winds have been conducted by Judd. After an extensive tenure as a music teacher in Washington State, including election into the Washington Music Educator’s “Hall of Fame,” Judd is currently director of bands at Summit High School in Bend. A co-founder of the Northwest Wind Symphony, an award-winning community band in Western Washington, Judd has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Northwest. These concerts are free, no tickets are needed, open to the public and suitable for all ages. www.cascadewinds.org or 541-593-1635. Tower Sets Stage for Music Varieties Tickets available from
Tower Box Office. Venue fees. High Desert Chamber Music Presents Crown City String Quartet The next concert by High Desert Chamber Music presented by Bank of America is Tuesday, March 2, 7pm at the Tower Theatre and will feature the Crown City String Quartet with special guest Don Foster. The group returns to Central Oregon after many successful performances at in the Opening Season. The name derives from all the members having resided in the Crown City, Pasadena, California. The members have worked together in the motion picture and TV recording studios, as well as many of the Los Angeles area’s most renowned music organizations for the past decade. With a refreshing and unmistakable camaraderie that is present both on and off-stage, the group is recognized for delivering dynamic and engaging performances. They will be joined by clarinetist Don Foster to perform one of the favorites in the standard repertory. HDCM’s new Educational Outreach program will feature the Spotlight Duo performing selections by J.S. Bach and Jean-Baptiste Breval, in the Tower Theatre lobby prior to the performance. This program was developed to provide a high level of chamber music instruction to aspiring young musicians. Students in grades 6-12 with at least three years of private study and an intermediate to advanced level are eligible to audition. Regular chamber music instruction is provided through HDCM, in addition to performance opportunities at a HDCM event and complimentary admission to the HDCM Series at the Tower Theatre. Auditions were held in October 2009 and the following students selected for this year’s program - Taylor Gatley on violin, and Landon Miller on cello. Suzanne Vega Up Close at the Tower
In collaboration with Bend’s own High Desert Chamber Music, Vega will be accompanied by the Crown City String Quartet.This spring marks the 25th anniversary of Vega’s remarkable self-titled debut album. Not only did it put her on the musical map, it included Marlene on the Wall which Rolling Stone named one of the 100 Greatest Recordings of the 1980’s. Her 1987 follow-up album featured Luka, certainly the only hit song ever written from the perspective of an abused boy. One of the most influential songwriters of her generation, Suzanne’s cerebral but streetwise style ushered in a new female folk-pop movement from Tracy Chapman, Shawn Colvin to Indigo Girls. Suzanne Vega is the third presentation in the Tower Theatre’s 2009-2010 CenterStage Series, with upcoming performances by The Irish Rovers and Tony Award® winner Betty Buckley. Title sponsor for CenterStage is Francis, Hansen & Martin law firm. Presenting sponsor is Jones & Roth CPA. The supporting sponsors are Sterling Savings Bank and Central Oregon Audiology. A Week of Family Fun at the Tower It’s a full week of family-friendly activities when the Tower Theatre Foundation debuts Pulse Family Week, February 14-21, spotlighting entertainment and educational activities designed for Central Oregon families with elementary-aged kids. This inaugural program initiative is in cooperation with the High Desert Pulse magazine and sponsored by Friends of Cascades Academy of Central Oregon. The week opens and closes
with matinee performances, each approximately 60-80 minutes long, by New
Jersey’s Pushcart Players and Southern California’s The Tweaksters. During
the week between, the performers will stage community and educational
workshops focusing on active, healthy lifestyles. Family Week also features
a free showcase by students in Bend Parks and Recreation classes, plus
a screening of the Oscar-nominated, inspirational movie Fly Away Home.
Joe Bonamassa Brings Bluesy Rock to Tower Theatre Guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa will treat local music fans to a concert at the Tower Theatre on March 7. As Bonamassa grows his reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players, he is also evolving into a charismatic blues-rock star and singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational, and his new album, The Ballad Of John Henry, brings that energy to his recorded music more powerfully than ever before. The ninth solo album and seventh studio release of his career – as well as his fourth consecutive with producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, etc.) – the disc adds a heavy dose of “swamp” to Bonamassa’s virtuoso mix of ‘60s-era British blues-rock (à la Beck and Clapton) and roots-influenced Delta sounds. It shows off Bonamassa’s vocal range as much as his instrumental voodoo, and the artist says, “I feel this is my strongest work to date.”The 2009 release of The Ballad of John Henry coincides with Bonamassa’s twentieth year as a professional musician. Bonamassa was finessing Stevie Ray Vaughan licks when he was seven and by the time he was ten, had caught B.B. King’s ear. After first hearing him play, King said, “This kid’s potential is unbelievable. He hasn’t even begun to scratch the surface. He’s one of a kind.” By age 12, Bonamassa was opening shows for the blues icon (something he also did recently as the opener on King’s 80th birthday tour), and went on to tour with venerable acts including Buddy Guy, Foreigner, Robert Cray, Stephen Stills, Joe Cocker and Gregg Allman. Tom Grant Trio at Sunriver Music Festival Valentine’s Dinner and Concert Join the Sunriver Music Festival for an evening of delicious food, wine and a full concert featuring singer, songwriter and pianist Tom Grant and his jazz trio on Sunday, February 14. The Tom Grant Trio will entertain guests with a mix of romantic favorites, smooth jazz and Tom Grant’s original compositions. The Sunriver Resort chefs have created a special three-course Valentine’s Day menu for the evening with a choice of three entrees. Come alone or bring your friends. Tables for two or eight are available. Tom Grant is a master instrumentalist, talented singer and natural entertainer. Since 1983, Tom’s records have repeatedly topped the Smooth Jazz charts, a genre of music Tom helped pioneer in the mid-80s. Several records, including the popular Mango Tango, Night Charade, In My Wildest Dreams, and The View From Here enjoyed lengthy stays at Number One. In 2001, Tom started recording on his own record label, Nu-Wrinkle Records. He currently has seven releases on this label. In his hometown of Portland, Tom is well known for his work with charitable organizations with numerous appearances through the years at charity events and on charity compilation CD’s. Tickets for this special Valentine’s Dinner and Concert are $75 and include a three-course dinner, the concert and a complimentary beverage. The evening begins at 6:00pm at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org, or www.sunrivermusic.org. Tower Theatre Foundation & B.E.A.T. present A Christmas Carol This December, a stellar community cast of youth and adults once again brings to life the classic story of redemption and the true holiday spirit. Bend Experimental Art Theatre (B.E.A.T.) and the Tower Theatre Foundation reunite to co-produce an original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, as Tiny Tim teaches Scrooge the importance of compassion. In its inaugural production December 2008, A Christmas Carol thrilled 1,500 families, plus nearly 2,000 children from Central Oregon school districts. This year, the holiday magic continues December 17-22 with two daytime performances for school children, a half-priced matinee, and five evening shows. The play, adapted by Howard Schor and directed by Mary Kilpatrick, features Rick Jenkins as “Scrooge” leading many of the area’s best actors in two casts: a traditional “community cast” of adults and children and—for the school performances and matinee—a “youth cast” of school-aged children portraying many of the “adult” roles. “This production has quickly established itself as a Christmas-time tradition for Bend,” said Ray Solley, executive director of the Tower Theatre Foundation. “It’s a perfect blend of the Olde England story with its ghosts and timeless message of kindness as told by the talented youth and adults of Central Oregon.” While adaptation holds very closely to Dickens’ original novella, “there are several surprise twists, so don’t assume you know what is coming!” adds Schor, who is also executive director and co-founder of B.E.A.T. The partners in this joint venture have worked together since 2006 to provide exciting theatre experiences for child actors and adult audiences. B.E.A.T. (www.beatonline.org) is dedicated to nurturing both experienced and budding performers, ages 7-21. Deeply involved with schools, educators and students across the region, B.E.A.T.’s mission is to teach workshops and classes and present performances that expand the artistic, educational and social abilities of young actors, while enhancing the cultural experience for audiences of all ages. The Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic venue in downtown Bend. The Foundation’s mission is to provide performing arts, civic, educational and social events that enliven and enrich the lives of all Central Oregonians. This unique production—with its educational and community outreach components—is made possible in part by grants from: Deschutes Cultural Coalition; Autzen Foundation; Jeld-Wen Tradition Foundation; and Roundhouse Foundation. Heritage Theatre Creates Variety Show for BCC Heritage Theatre Company and Bend’s Community Center are presenting an evening of great food and entertainment on Friday, December 4 to support an upcoming program for adults and youth experiencing homelessness. The benefit buffet-style dinner starts at 6:30pm with the performance at 7pm sharp. Tickets to the event are recession-priced at $12 per adult, $6 per child or teen and $40 for larger families (includes two adults). The fundraiser will feature some of the finest musical and novelty talent in the area through a variety show format that is geared to all generations. A Western themed ACT I features Jacks & Better, a new bluegrass group; the 2008 Tower Talent winners in a Country & Western acrobatic feat; the Ho Ho Hoedown Grannies and, a marvelous number from Heritage Theatre Company’s production of the musical, Quilters. The intermission is filled with some Santa magic from Mr. Magic (Roger Smith) and a Holiday raffle. ACT II presents a host of Holiday music from the Sirvival Barbershop Quartet, the Victorian Carolers and selected seasonal singers with Jean Shrader at the piano. A good time will be had by all through the generosity of our superb guest artists: Virlene Arnold, Betty Fairham, Lisa Fetrow, Maddie Grenfell, Jack & Nancy Hancock, Jean Hardman, Wendy Hays, Ella Jeans, Jack Kohler, Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman, Jacob Looper, Don Madsen, Bruce McClellan, Steve Osterkamp, Leon Patenburg, Chuck Phinney, Michaela Rumley, Steve & Bevalee Runner, Colleen Rastovich, Rae Seely, Jean Shrader, Karen Sipes, Roger Smith, Don Sutherland. Tickets: 541-312-2069. Info: 541-306-6751. Harmony 4 Women, A Women’s A Capella Holiday Chorus Connie Norman brings a history of success to the direction of Harmony 4 Women, a new Central Oregon holiday chorus scheduled for Saturday, November 21. Norman currently serves as director of The Central Oregon Showcase Chorus, a non-profit organization and member of the highly respected organization Sweet Adelines International. For November, Norman is preparing a special performance that will marry the talents of this Showcase Chorus’ 26-members with women singers of all levels of vocal experience who desire to participate in a community chorus and sing on stage. Harmony 4 Women will feature two acts of traditional and contemporary holiday music and will be presented at Summit High School in Bend at 2pm and 7pm. Norman comments: “We are very excited about sharing our craft with other women in the greater Bend-Redmond area seeking to expand their vocal skills in an a capella format.” Harmony 4 Women evolved from 4 women’s non-profit organizations working together to benefit 4 women’s groups by inviting guest singers to sing 4-part harmony in a holiday chorus. The Central Oregon Showcase Chorus is thrilled to partner with non-profit organizations Grandma’s House, Saving Grace, and the Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon (WRCCO) to present Harmony 4 Women, which will benefit all four groups. Norman’s musical experience includes being a member of Sweet Adelines since 1971, a Certified Director in barbershop harmony, a quartet singer and a choreographer. Her directing skills shaped and honed the Greater Eugene chorus to win a three-state region 24 competition, taking the chorus to an International Competition and stage. She was the tenor vocalist of High Frequency, also a region 24 champion. Adding acting and choreography to her musical talents, Norman has performed on stages across the United States and has been cast in major roles in musicals and plays such as Stop The World I Want To Get Off (Bend), the Sound of Music and I Do! I Do! (Redmond) and Pajama Game, The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof and Equus (Las Vegas). She is a member of the acting cast for the Buckboard Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Productions, whose shows are performed throughout Central Oregon. Norman lives in Redmond where the Central Oregon Showcase Chorus is based. She is a Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Land & Homes and specializes in residential properties and short sales. Tickets for the event will be on sale starting October 5 at The High Desert Gallery in Bend, Redmond and Sisters, through all participating organizations, and will also be available online at www.wrcco.org.
Maestro Michael Gesme Brings Music Appreciation Classes to Sunriver Central Oregon Symphony’s Maestro Michael Gesme returns to Sunriver again this fall to teach four music appreciation classes. The Sunriver Music Festival and the Friends of the Sunriver Library are jointly hosting these classes as a community outreach for music lovers of all ages. Maestro Gesme’s educational and entertaining classes will present the Elements of Music including Sound, Harmony, Melody, Rhythm and Form and how these elements shape our music today and throughout history. The four classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6pm on October 7, October 14, October 21 and October 28. Each class includes outlined discussion, music samples and enlightening stories. The class topics will include information on what is musical sound and the sonic concepts behind different instruments and their varied color; the nature and development of melody (the tune), harmony (the accompaniment) and rhythm throughout music history; and the formal aspects of music, (i.e. how music is put together to form the pieces that we listen to). All of these elements of music can be used to describe any kind of music, not just classical, and thus there is something for everyone regardless of your musical tastes! “This is the fourth year that we have offered music appreciation classes taught by Michael Gesme,” explains Pam Beezley of the Sunriver Music Festival. “Last year, each class was completely full. We were amazed by the number of Sunriver and Bend residents, music students, and music teachers that attended each class.” In addition to Maestro Gesme’s leadership as the artistic director and conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony, he is an Associate Professor in the Fine Arts Department at Central Oregon Community College teaching Music Theory and Understanding Music. He also serves as music director and conductor of the Linfield Chamber Orchestra in McMinnville, Oregon. Classes are free and open to the public. Donations are requested to cover Maestro Gesme’s costs. Information: 541/593-9310 ort tickets@sunrivermusic.org.
Photo by Roger Ager Quincy Street Delivers Solid Debut Disc by DANIEL PEARSON AE Feature Writer There really are two types of bluegrass music written and performed today – Appalachian-style bluegrass, which is traditional in style and composition, and there is what’s known as West Coast Bluegrass, which more closely follows the principles of rock-n-roll. Appalachian-style came from the mountains of North Carolina, and infuses old American folks music with gospel songs, a la Bill Monroe, The Carter Family and Del McCoury. West Coast-style bluegrass was spurred by the recordings of David Grisman, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the Yonder Mountain String Band, and grew out of the 1960’s San Francisco scene as sort of a stepchild to the Grateful Dead. Bluegrass aficionados are very opinionated about each camp, and there are fans of the genre who won’t listen to anything other than traditional bluegrass music. Those fans will be delighted to pick up a copy of Small Country Towns, the debut disc from the Bend-based group Quincy Street available online through CD Baby and iTunes. Quincy Street has been around about five years, formed by a group of neighbors who all lived on, you guessed it, Quincy Street on Bend’s west side. The husband and wife duo of Eric and Marlene Alexander (guitar and bass, respectively) originally were picking out tunes with Jay Bowerman (banjo, dobro, fiddle) and were later joined by Loren Irving (mandolin) on harmonica. Pretty soon, though, Irving decided he wanted to step up his role in the band and took a couple months’ worth of mandolin lessons so he could add the quintessential bluegrass instrument to the lineup, and voila – Quincy Street was born. “All of us are in our 60s and we’re just having the time of our lives,” Irving said. “It’s so much fun we can’t hardly stand it. I hope we’re getting better and better as time goes by. I don’t think we’re ever going to be on the big (national) stage, but there are people who follow us around and want to listen to us now, and that’s enough for us, I think.” Jay writes most of the music, bringing chord progressions and lyrics to the group, but Quincy Street’s writing process is democratic – the band plays through new tunes a few times, and if all four members like it they’ll take it on and develop the song correctly, Irving said. “It seems to work for us, so we’ll probably stick to (that process),” he said. The group mentality is apparent from the get-go on Small Country Towns, especially in the four-part harmonies that paint each song with texture and color that sounds like it came straight from a summer porch in North Carolina, drenched in lemonade, banana-cream pie and a slight southern drawl. The opening song, Misty River, starts off with an A capella verse than instantly brings to mind the old North Carolina-style, gospel-infused bluegrass of Bill Monroe and The Carter Family, and indeed harkening back to an older, perhaps simpler time is the focus of the song, whose refrain says Wherever I may wander or roam/That misty river calls me home. Fans of the banjo will get a kick out of the high-necked picking demonstrated by Bowerman, whose fingers glide up the neck with the determination of an old, muddy river. The second song, Ethanol Blues, sounds like it was written after an afternoon splattered with a few sips of corn liquor from the old Mason jar. Its slow, winding chord progression hooks you in immediately, and although it does not have a sing-songy chorus the tune grabs your ear with a false familiarity that only bluegrass can breed. Skip ahead to track five, Blond Haired Girl, and you would swear you were listening to a song that came straight out of the National Archives in Washington D.C., where the most complete record of American music spanning hundreds of years is kept and administered by none other than Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart. Blond Haired Girl almost makes you miss that lover who got away years ago, and if the verse that says “If I should happen to come home in the middle of the night/It never makes her angry never starts a fight” doesn’t remind you of that special someone then you no longer have a heart. The album’s final track, Strawberry Blond, starts off with spoken word about a girl who left the singer high and dry, taking everything he owned. It’s the kind of song that tells a distinct story, a tradition that seems long lost in the American music of today, and while Strawberry Blond is not a cliffhanger by any means, the lyrics do suck you in so that you want to listen through to find out what happens in the end. All in all, Small Country Towns is a solid debut from this Bend bluegrass band, one that will make you want to catch the group live, which you can, by the way, at the High & Dry Bluegrass Festival in Redmond August 14-15. For more information visit Quincy Street’s website at www.quincystreet4.com
Blackstrap Kicks Off Local favorites, rootsy stringband Blackstrap kick off a new live music concert series on the bank of the Deschutes River, the Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Music Series. Continuing the last Wednesday of July and August (July 29 and August 26), Pickin’ & Paddlin’ features live music from 7-9pm, as well as the chance to try kayaks, canoes, paddles and other gear on the Deschutes River. Admission is free, and the whole family is welcome. Donations to the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance are encouraged, and Silver Moon Brewing’s new Epic Trail Ale will be available for adult consumption (proceeds to BPTA).From 4-7pm, representatives from top paddle sports companies such as Eddyline Kayaks, Esquif Canoes, Swift Paddles, Bending Branches and Aquabound Paddles will be available for free demos and to answer questions. Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe’s fleet of 50 demo boats will also be available, with staff on hand to help.The Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Music Series is hosted by Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe, in Bend at 805 SW Industrial Way # 6 (on the Deschutes at the foot of the Colorado Ave. Bridge). 541/317-9407.
Heritage Theatre Company Presents Elk Lake Offers Dinner Music Series Tollefson Makes Mark on Bend Music Scene with Debut CD By DANIEL PEARSON In fact, what immediately stands out about The Sum of Parts is that it is lacking a catchy number that defines the album – its “single,” if it had major label backing and national distribution behind it. That was Tollefson’s aim, however, as he toiled on weekends over a two-year period putting together his debut solo effort – to avoid having his music considered poppy. “I don’t ever want to put a pop record together,” he said. “The first song is kind of poppy, and I left six songs off of the CD that flirted with that sort of style – sing-songy.” Tollefson began writing music when he was 18 years old, and that’s when the bug really bit him. “It’s sort of an everyday thing for me now,” he said. “I play one to two hours a day, mostly tinkering with instrumentals and chord progressions. That’s how I developed the songs on The Sum of Parts. Every track was written in Bend over the last couple of years, and each song represents either a milestone or life lesson I learned.” There a few tracks on the CD that stand out from the first listen. Track one, Outside, sounds like it was written after Tollefson spent a long, snowbound winter picking away on his couch and staring out the window. The lyrics ring true with the current change of seasons here in Central Oregon (It’s a beautiful day/Let’s play outside …), and the melody is possibly the closest thing to a pop song found on The Sum of Parts. Track two, Another Day’s Blues, kind of has a Dave Matthews vibe to it, especially in Tollefson’s approach to the chord voicings, which follow more fluid lines rather than straight-ahead percussive strumming, like most acoustic guitar players. Track four, Welcome to the Night was intended to be something fun on the album, a fictional story about a vigilante walking through a crime infested neighborhood and wanting to do everything he could to change it. The music is not as edgy as one would think, given the song’s topic, but its underbelly with accompanying Cello (played by SoundSmith Engineer and Owner Clay Smith) does have a dark tone, similar to what The Eagles were known to drum up in some of their classic numbers like Hotel California. Track six, Battle for the Sea, sounds like it could have been sung by contestants on American Idol, working out a big number with a celebrity music director during week five of the TV talent competition (and I mean that as a compliment). This one could be a hit if marketed correctly or perhaps if Tollefson shopped the song to publishers and artists in Nashville, Austin or Los Angeles. “All of the songs are very honest,” Tollefson said. “I spent so much time and energy producing them, but the album is hard for me to listen to because I can hear tiny mistakes, even though I realize no one else can hear them.” Smith, who plays several instruments on the album, laughed when asked if he could provide an anecdote about working with Tollefson on The Sum of Parts. “It was a lot of fun, but he’s very particular about what he wants to hear,” Smith said. “A lot of times people leave it up to me to give them direction, but he was very specific about even individual notes that I played. I would play something and say, ‘This?’ and he would say, ‘No, that.’ He knows exactly what he wants.” Tollefson was named as an emerging act to watch in 2009 by another local newspaper, and The Sum of Parts is definitely worth tracking down, especially if you are looking for some good music to provide the soundtrack to your summer while you’re outside grilling on the deck or camping out somewhere in Central Oregon. The Sum of Parts is available for purchase and download on iTunes and at CDbaby.com. Total running time is about 35 minutes. Tollefson also has a website on MySpace at myspace.com/accoladetunes
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EVENTS CALENDAR Bendistillery: The Martini Bar - Bend Mon.: Industry Night Wed.: Live & Local musical talent, 8pm Thurs.: Psychic Night, 8-10pm Fri. & Sat.: Open at 4pm 541/318-0200, www.bendistillery.com Cascades Theatrical Company 148 NW Greenwood Ave. Bend 389-0803 Jazz at Joe’s on the Road at the Greenwood Playhouse, Rebecca Kilgore with PDXV. March 20, 7 pm Food by Soupçon available starting at 6 pm. Tickets at www.justjoesmusic.com. Cascade Winds Symphonic Band March 7, 2pm, under the direction of music director Dan Judd at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge; tickets not required. 541-593-1635. COCC Big Band Jazz Concert 7:30pm on March 12 at the Pinckney Center for the Arts on the Bend campus. Andy Warr will direct the band. 541-383-7510. COCC Choir Bellus Vocis Winter Concerts 7pm March 6 and 3pm March 7 at Wille Hall in the COCC Campus Center on the Bend campus. The choir is under the direction of James W. Knox, assistant professor of music at COCC. 541- 383-7512, High Desert Chamber Music March 2, 7pm Crown City String Quartet with Don Foster at the Tower Theatre Program: Wolf, String Quartet in G Major “Italian Serenade” Schumann, String Quartet No. 1 in a minor, Op.41 #1 Weber, Clarinet Quintet in B-flat Major, Op.34 541-306-3988, www.HighDesertChamberMusic.com McMenamins
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Moon BreweryTuesday-Thursday shows start at 8pm, Friday/Saturday at 9pm.
The Riverhouse Betty Berger Big Band Swing Sundays: March 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 13, 27 541/389-8810, www.riverhouse.com Tower
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Brilliant
singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega performs her groundbreaking classics Luka
and Tom’s Diner – plus a preview of her new acoustic album The Love Songs
– exclusively at the Tower Theatre on February 28 as part of Francis,
Hansen & Martin’s CenterStage Series. In her Close Up tour, Vega delves
into her illustrious songbook for an intimate concert filled with imaginative
versions of longtime favorites and newer material about love, the people
and places that have captured her heart.
