Listen & Be Heard Weekly Archives

From: “Kirkley, Janice L”
Subject: Fiddler on the Roof – VMT

WONDERFUL Show!!!
I was totally surprised on the fun I had when I saw the cast of VMT perform on the 29th of July? so professional, and made you feel you were there!!! The audience was clapping to the upbeat tunes and I even had a few tears toward the ending sets, where Robert Wilson (Tevye) was faced with having the “Traditions” fade before him and his family? From the young Villagers, to the Old Grandma Tzeitel (Jennifer Camp) everyone did a wonderful job and I look forward to their next production.
Janice Kirkley

Artists in the News

From: “dayna stephens”

yo Friends
check out my new myspace page for details about my new “record in the making”.
http: //profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction= user.viewprofile&friendid=52044690

From: Barry Hessenius
Subject: Barry’s Arts Blog-Solicitation of Interest and 08/08/2006 Update
Barry’s Blog – August 8, 2006

November election only 90 days away. What are the arts doing?
Changes in the Hessenius Group schedule & Format
Youth Involvement in the Arts study
Some useful links to internet sites

Tiki Ink Publici
Contact: Michelle Barnett
415 377-0262

For Immediate Release ? August 2, 2006
Madrone Lounge ? 500 Divisadero Street @ Fell
San Francisco, CA 94117 ? Phone 415 241-0202 www.madronelounge.com

Thursday, August 10th 2006
Madrone Lounge Presents ? Innate
A new group art exhibition of painting, photography, sculpture, print & drawing focusing on organic elements
Exhibition dates: August 10th ? October
Participating Artists: Erin Allen ? Tantra Bensko ? Erin Crawford ? Kevin Evans ? Rachel Hornaday
Yoshio Ishihara ? Naseema Khan ? Emily Wren Miller ? Sarah Miller
Beats, movements & flow by DJ Powder P
Visual projections by LKF
Complimentary wine and appetizers
6pm-9pm ? No cover ? 21 & up w/ID
Madrone is an art lounge and salon where people can gather to view art, relax in an environment with cocktails, food, and music. Artists, from the space itself, to the great web site, to the hand made menus, have designed Madrone Lounge. Look forward to rotating art exhibitions, film screenings, poetry readings, live music, DJs, fashion design, dance, and special weekly and monthly events. A wide range of specialty cocktails, infused vodkas, and unique new blends are served daily and yummy appetizers are available during happy hour.

From: JOELFALLON
Subject: Poetry Report

Twenty-four folks attended last night’s poetry session (First Tuesday Poetry at the Benicia Public Library). We welcomed three newcomers to the group.

Asked for their preference, a majority indicated they favored the larger conference room (Dona Benicia Room) rather than the small one in which we met last night. We did note, however that it is easier to hear in the smaller room.

At any rate – I look forward to seeing you again next month when First Tuesday falls on 5 September.

Please check my web site
http: //www.poetrymatters.150m.com/index.html
and keep smiling
Joel

From: JAHVASpeak
Subject: Jazz at Q’s Lounge

Q’s Lounge at Everett and Jones in Oakland’s Jack London Square announces the arrival of famed percussionist and bandleader Babatunde Lea, Friday August 18th at 8 and 10p.m. A master of trap drums and hand percussion, Babatunde continues to recieve universal acclaim for his recent recording SUITE UNSEEN: SUMMONER OF THE GHOST, which highlights his multi-rhythmic flow and his tight ensemble featuring saxophonist Richard Howell and poll winning trombonist and conch shell specialist Steve Turre.

From recording and playing with such luminaries as Pharoah Sanders, Leon Thomas, Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Oscar Brown Jr., Randy Weston, Van Morrison and a host of others, to leading bands with stalwarts such as Hilton Ruiz, Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Geoff Brennan and Ernie Watts, Babatunde Lea remains steeped in the rhythms of the Mother Land of Africa and its Caribbean & South American diaspora.

Experience the swinging spirit of Babatunde Lea’s Group in two performances 8 & 10p.m. Friday August 18th at Q’s Lounge, 126 Broadway Street in Oakland. Hosted by KCSM air personality Greg Bridges, this promises to be another night of musical excellence.

For more information check out www.myspace.com/babatundelea, www.musicateverettandjones.com, or call510.663.2350

From: “Bonnie Weidel”
Subject: Art of Kids on Exhibit—correct date of Parent Information Night, August 16

ART OF KIDS ON EXHIBIT!

Two exhibitsof works by kids from Art For Kids can be seen now at the Benicia Public Library and at the Art For Kids Studio 5, 940 Tyler Street. Both exhibits will be on display through August 17.

Birds, at the Benicia Library, features bird sculptures done by eleven students ages 4 through 9.

At the 940 Tyler, Studio 5, works of 16 plus students are on the walls outside the studio and can be seen days or evenings.

A Parent Information Night will be held Wednesday, August 16, 7 to 8:30, at the Art For Kids studio. During the presentation, Bonnie Weidel, director and M.A. in Early Child Education, will show slides and discuss the relevance of arts education to brain development and sensory motor skills. The exhibits at the studio will show through August l7.

Classes at Art For Kids resume in September. For more information on the Information Night, exhibits or enrollment, contact bweidel@earthlink.net or call the Art For Kids studio, 707-745-5788.
Bonnie Weidel
ART FOR KIDS
940 Tyler Street, Studio 5
Benicia CA 94510
707.745.5788

From: Tia Carroll
Subject: Front Page News

Hey everybody, this has been a really good week for me and I want to share it with all of you!
I performed at one of the Oakland Home Grown Blues Free Concert Series this past Wednesday and in today’s Oakland Tribune on the front page, there was photo shot of the show! Yes, this is my very 1st time having a photo on the front page of the Oakland Tribune! What a wonderful thing.
Last month I performed at Biscuits and Blues and Tim Farris, a very talented photoghaper, came to the show and shot some great stuff, here is a link to his site where you can check out the slide show, just click on the photo of the guitar. I really want to thank you all for the support, you are the greatest!

Much Love & Respect
Tia Carroll

Subject: A Chorus Line: Highest Rating!
From: SHNews

HIGHEST RATING!
A Chorus Line

“…Picture-perfect revival creates that singular sensation of great dance and music.”
“…A crowning achievement…refreshingly intimate.”
“An ensemble of singular sensations.”
Read the full Chronicle review at http: //sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f= /c/a/2006/08/04/DDGQVKA2CJ1.DTL&type=performance.

NOW PLAYING
Thru Sept. 2 * Curran Theatre
For tickets, visit http: //shnsf.com/shows/show.asp?key=18&subkey=29 or call 415-512-7770.