Play Write Festivals, Cabaret, Blues, Jazz, Unique Dance & Music Performances Highlight Julia Morgan's Innovative Fall Season.BERKELEY Berkeley (bûr`klē), city (1990 pop. 102,724), Alameda co., W Calif., on the E shore of San Francisco Bay just N of Oakland; inc. 1878. Originally (1820) part of a Spanish rancho, the site was purchased by Americans in 1853. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 1999-- The works of Wallace Wal·lace , Alfred Russel 1823-1913. British naturalist who developed a concept of evolution that paralleled the work of Charles Darwin. Shawn Shawn , Ted 1891-1972. American dancer and choreographer noted for his partnership with Ruth Saint Denis. Together they founded the Denishawn Dance School (1915), for which he choreographed works based on Native American themes. and Dylan Thomas Noun 1. Dylan Thomas - Welsh poet (1914-1953) Dylan Marlais Thomas, Thomas ; a dazzlingly daz·zle v. daz·zled, daz·zling, daz·zles v.tr. 1. To dim the vision of, especially to blind with intense light. 2. unique dance performance of aerialists climbers This list of climbers includes both mountaineers and rock climbers, since many (though not all) climbers engage in both types of activities. The list also includes boulderers and ice climbers. , bungee dancers and jugglers; a concert of ancient instruments and new technologies; a Halloween Halloween (hăl'əwēn`, häl'–), Oct. 31, the eve of All Saints' Day, observed with traditional games and customs. The word comes from medieval England's All Hallows' eve (Old Eng. hallow="saint"). magic show; and a cabaret cabaret Restaurant that serves liquor and offers light musical entertainment. The cabaret probably originated in France in the 1880s as a small club that presented amateur acts and satiric skits lampooning bourgeois conventions. tribute to the songs of World War II are a few of the highlights of The Julia Morgan Julia Morgan (January 20, 1872 – February 2, 1957) was an American architect. The architect of over 700 buildings in California,[1] she is best known for her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. Center for the Arts' varied fall lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. . The season is divided into four theme-oriented segments: Critically Acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. Plays & Dramatizations; American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of Broadway Broadway, famous thoroughfare in New York City. It extends from Bowling Green near the foot of Manhattan island N to 262d St. in the Bronx. Throughout its length Broadway is chiefly a commercial street. , Jazz & Blues Series; Unique Dance & Music Presentations; and Holiday Performances Celebrating Halloween, Christmas Christmas [Christ's Mass], in the Christian calendar, feast of the nativity of Jesus, celebrated in Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches on Dec. 25. In liturgical importance it ranks after Easter, Pentecost, and Epiphany (Jan. 6). and New Years. A summary of the complete program follows: (Note: Photos of all events listed below are available on request.) -0-
PLAYS
-- "The Wallace Shawn Festival" plays Marie and Bruce, Our Late
Night, Aunt Dan & Lemon, and The Fever Labor Day through October
3. Mr. Shawn attended opening night and was thrilled with the
performances. He will be attending other performances. Reviews
have been very positive. Two shows are available each night
except Wed night and Sun afternoon which are single shows.
-- "The Memoirs of Gluckel of Hameln" a moving memoir of a 17th
Century woman way ahead of her time is presented by A Traveling
Jewish Theater from October 14th - 17th
-- "An Evening with Dylan Thomas." This successful San Francisco
show is at the Julie Morgan for but one truly special night
celebrating the birthday of Dylan Thomas through poetry and
dramatization. brings October 27th, Kevin Reilly presenting
-0- The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts is lavishing entertainment from plays to music to children's shows every week until 1999 comes to a finish. Look for your Fall 1999 Calendar in The Contra Costa Times The Contra Costa Times is a daily newspaper based in Walnut Creek, California. The paper serves Contra Costa and eastern Alameda counties, in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. on September 15th, The Berkeley Voice/Journal on September 16th, and The Piedmonter on September 17th. Also available in the best Restaurants and Businesses in the Elmwood community! The Julia Morgan is located at 2640 College avenue intersecting in·ter·sect v. in·ter·sect·ed, in·ter·sect·ing, in·ter·sects v.tr. 1. To cut across or through: The path intersects the park. 2. Derby and Fall 1999 Season Calendars are always available outside the theater. For updated information call 510-84-JULIA and ask to be added to our mailing list An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new . -0-
AMERICAN BROADWAY, BLUES, JAZZ SERIES
This sequence continues the wildly successful and sold out June
series.
-- "When The Lights Go On Again:" A Cabaret & Sing-along Songs Of
World War II. Great songs of 1941-45 will be warbled by a quintet
of crooners & songbirds, jitterbug & rhumba will be performed by
an exhibition dance team and the audience will get to sing and
dance to some of their old favorites on Fri. Oct. 29th 8:00pm.
-- "Street Sounds," an internationally renowned a cappella quintet's
celebrates their 10th year anniversary. Saturday, October 30th.
-- "Broadway's Best: Music and Lyrics by the Greats." George
Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter & Richard Rodgers are
relived through vintage recordings and rare film footage with
scenes from their great Broadway musicals - Wednesday evenings
November 3, 10,17, 24th from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
-- "Cinnamon's Blues and Variety Show" with local favorites mixing
it up are Thursday evenings November 4, 11, 18, 25th 7:00-9:00
p.m.
-- "Jazz & Romance" with Bevan Manson, Buddy Conner, and Stephanie
Bruce. Friday, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. is a major fall
performance.
-- "Moodswing Orchestra" with Swing Dance lessons by Meleksah David
and Allen Henderson. repeats their smash dance Friday, November
12th at 8:00 p.m. on the new Dance Floor.
-- "Cabaret Style Broadway and Popular Music Show" with Faith
Winthrop, Helen Davis, and Shelley Cullen. and others - Saturday
November 6th at 8:00 p.m.
-- "100% Gershwin Sung Live in Concert" with special guest
vocalists. is Saturday November 13th.
INNOVATIVE DANCE SERIES
-- A must see for Dance devotees is Capacitor with "Future Species."
Oct. 22 and 23rd as artist meets technology in a flow of
aerialists, climbers, bungee dancers, jugglers and capoeira.
-- "Hands to Work, Heart to God" by the Dancers Circle on Sunday,
November 14th at 7:00 p.m. celebrates Quaker Dance.
-- The Nutcracker" is presented by The Berkeley Ballet from December
10-12 and 17-19.
INNOVATIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
-- Philip Gelb on the Shakuhachi flute on Thursday, October 7th at
8:00 p.m.
-- "Seven Valleys" by Mansour Taeed is an Iranian performance Art
piece accompanied with the Poetry of Rumi is on Oct. 9th at
8:00pm.
-- Michael Smolens' and Sheldon Brown's CD Release Concert on Friday
October 8th and Thursday October 21st piano, percussion and
various horn music, at 8:00 p.m.
-- Classical pianist Mark Steiner is on the stage at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20th.
-- "Ancient Instruments and New Technologies" performed by Dan
Joseph/John Ingle Duo joined by Miya Masoka the Koto virtuoso.
electronic hammer dulcimer, saxophone and koto on Oct. 28th at
8:00 p.m.
SPECIAL CHRISTIAN MUSICAL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES
-- Job and Luke are honored with presentations Oct. 19 and 24th.
"The Accounts of Luke" a moving one man performance of Jesus'
life and time is performed by Bruce Kuhn on the 19th, and a 45
minute Theatrical Presentation on Job, both are part of the
Veritis Forum.
-- "Because He Lives," A Gospel Play presented by Oakland's Perfect
Peace Church on Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. This is a repeat
of the smash success from June.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOWS
-- Halloween Magic is invoked Oct. 31 with Peter Winch and Timothy
James, masters of illusion and spook.
-- Peter Winch and Company on November 20 Saturday eve and 21st
Sunday afternoon.. A weekend of tricks and illusions to thrill
Adults and Children.
-- The Splash Circus presenting "Fools in Metropolis." Thanksgiving
weekend (November 26-27th). A tribe of clowns gets their first
visit to San Francisco with the aide of juggling, acrobatics,
aerialists, and contortionists.
-- "The Nutcracker" is presented by The Berkeley Ballet from
December 10-12 and 17-19.
-- "Amahl and The Night Visitors," by Goat Hall Productions.
Supported by a 25-piece orchestra this is a great start to the
holiday cheer with shows running from December 3rd to December
5th.
-- "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens' is presented by The
Julia Morgan Theater Rats between December 21 and 23rd.
-- Santa Claus will be making special appearances from December
21-24th at The Julia Morgan.
-- Comedian Will Durst will be bringing the house down on December
26th at 8:00 p.m. Songs of the Century: A New Years Eve
Sing-along Celebration, Dinner & Dance - December 31st, dinner:
7:30, sing-along & dance: 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
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