From New York’s Lincoln Center to London’s West End, international siren and comedienne-extraordinaire Meow Meow mixes up a glorious cocktail of the subversive and the sublime in this hilarious night of wickedly divine comedy and exquisite music. Prepare for a riot of original chansons—along with Piazzolla tangos, Weill, Brecht, Brel, and even Radiohead—from one of the “Top Performers of the Year” (The New Yorker).
PROGRAM: F. Durante : Concerto No. 8 in A major La Pazzia (“Madness”) Telemann: Concerto for Flute and Violin in E minor, TWV 52:e3 Featuring Stephen Schultz and Ilia Korol Handel : Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325 Telemann: Concerto for flute, violin and cello in A major, TWV 53:A2 Featuring Stephen Schultz, Ilia Korol, and Alexa Haynes-Pilon INTERMISSION Rebel : selections from ‘Les Élémens’ Le Cahos (Chaos) Loure I : La Terre et L'Eau (Earth and Water) Ramage : L’ Air (Air) Chaconne : Le Feu (Fire) Telemann: Concerto for 2 violins in B flat Major, TWV 52:B2 Featuring Ilia Korol and YuEun Gemma Kim Geminiani: Concerto Grosso op. 3, no. 3 in E minor
Hailing from the Bronx, fresh talent Samara Joy pairs with LA favorite the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra — now swinging for more than 36 years! Joy, a deeply emotive vocalist, exploded onto the scene in 2019 at the age of 21—often surprising audiences with the power she packs and her “lighter than air” and “understated, swingy rhythm,” (Kevin Whitehead, NPR).
Acclaimed vibraphonist and composer Joel Ross’s playing erupts through lush arrangements like “consistent currents of electricity” (Downbeat) in our second Jazz Club performance. Join his octet onstage for an intimate experience through the seven movements of Ross’s album The Parable of The Poet—described by many as an “absolute triumph."
Melodic and haunting, Melissa Aldana conjures stories of longing, connection, and rebirth through music anchored in jazz traditions and open experimentation. Experience for yourself why critics regularly claim Aldana might be “the world’s next great tenor player” with a tone curiously capable of breaking free from tradition (Jazzwise). The first of our Jazz Club performances in the Jazz at Naz festival!
Travel back in time with Loudon Wainwright, Vince Giordano, and his band The Nighthawks with swinging arrangements highlighted by “muted horns, creamy winds, and lots of hi-hat,” (Associated Press). Everything jives in this collaboration featuring 1920s-era songs about love, forgiveness, and “the consequences of a kiss.”
Powered by a relentless energy and boundless love of swing, eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride leads a Big Band and Gospel choir in an exuberant and powerful musical tribute to Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali, and Barack Obama—heroes of the Civil Rights movement celebrated at The Soraya during Black History Month.
Arborland Montessori Children's Academy celebrates 35 years of serving the community with a 35th anniversary winter recital featuring our toddler-6th grade students. Come and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
The wildly famous PBS show “Christmas with The Celts” returns to La Mirada by popular demand – for a 3rd time! This high-stepping spirited show presents a perfect combination of modern Christmas hits, lively Irish carols, spontaneous humor, thrilling Irish dancing, and lush string arrangements giving audiences a most memorable Christmas experience. Christmas with the Celts isn’t just a concert; it’s a celebration of the holiday spirit, perfect for the whole family. This year we’re excited to welcome the Rancho Starbuck Intermediate choir, as they join The Celts on stage for John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas” during the show!
Give the gift of a lasting memory this holiday with tickets to our annual Christmas show. The show will include your favorite moments from Christmas shows past, new musical numbers from holidays present, and a magical peek at Christmas shows yet to come!
“World’s Most Recorded Piper” Eric Rigler (OUTLANDER, BRAVEHEART, TITANIC) and multi-talented guitarist Dirk Freymuth return to create a night of acoustic holiday cheer. Drawing from traditional Irish & Scottish melodies featured in their PBS Special, “Celtic Journeys: Songs & Soundtracks”, and themes from Eric’s motion picture & television soundtracks, the artists will highlight music from the Christmas tradition–both familiar and lesser-known pieces from the British Isles, Ireland and other Celtic Nations within Europe. The evening features Eric performing on a seldom-seen Celtic wonder, the uilleann pipes, (the traditional bagpipes of Ireland)—a complicated and evocative ancient instrument capable of producing sounds from mournful and sublime to euphoric. With Eric on bagpipes & whistles and Dirk on acoustic guitars, the ensemble will be joined by special guests.
“World’s Most Recorded Piper” Eric Rigler (OUTLANDER, BRAVEHEART, TITANIC) and multi-talented guitarist Dirk Freymuth return to create a night of acoustic holiday cheer. Drawing from traditional Irish & Scottish melodies featured in their PBS Special, “Celtic Journeys: Songs & Soundtracks”, and themes from Eric’s motion picture & television soundtracks, the artists will highlight music from the Christmas tradition–both familiar and lesser-known pieces from the British Isles, Ireland and other Celtic Nations within Europe. The evening features Eric performing on a seldom-seen Celtic wonder, the uilleann pipes, (the traditional bagpipes of Ireland)—a complicated and evocative ancient instrument capable of producing sounds from mournful and sublime to euphoric. With Eric on bagpipes & whistles and Dirk on acoustic guitars, the ensemble will be joined by special guests.
An annual tradition! Grammy®-winning slack key guitarist Jim “Kimo” West will perform selections from his two acclaimed holiday CD’s, with traditional hula by Ku’uleilani Taketa and Kevin Tsusui plus Diana Tanaka on vocals and hula. More special guests TBA.