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Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts is Marin’s premiere place to savor an experience away from it all. . . .
With extraordinary performers from Broadway and beyond, The Kanbar Center presents inspiring events you won’t forget! Relax in the Hoytt Theater with a glass of wine, share a table with family and friends, discover new talent or enjoy your old favorites.
It’s all right here, close to home…but a world away from the ordinary.
Reserve your tickets now!
Students receive a 50% discount (with proper I. D.) on all
PUBLIC priced tickets!
Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount!
MAY |
The Tony DeSare Trio
Saturday 5/17 @ 8pm
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The Tony DeSare Trio
Saturday 5/17 @ 8pm
7:30pm pre-event Free Swing Dance Lesson!
No host cocktails
Jazz musician and crooner Tony, returns for an evening of swing, in the tradition of Frank Sinatra and the next generation of jazz/cabaret/American songbook greats such as Harry Connick, Jr. and John Pizzarelli. This talented young singer/pianist/composer earned rave reviews for his recent debut at the legendary Cafe Carlyle.
Come dance the night away!
$35 member/$40 public
Sponsored by:
 ,  , The Fred Kirschner Family
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DON PASQUALE
Sunday 5/18 @ 2pm
This brightest of genuine lyric comedies always appeals to those opera-goers who look for the true spirit of comedy in the music as well as the plot. Donald Pippin's English version and his narrative flair combined with minimal scenic elements and a pocket-sized philharmonic on stage make Pocket Opera the theatre of the heart and mind. It is the perfect introduction for the "opera curious", and yet, adored by opera lovers seeking an unpretentious, casual, and more intimate opera experience.
$25 member/$30 public
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JUNE |
NEW CENTURY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Guest Concertmaster:
Rachel Barton-Pine
Sunday 6/8 @ 5pm
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NEW CENTURY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Guest Concertmaster:
Rachel Barton-Pine
Sunday 6/8 @ 5pm
Chicago native Rachel Barton Pin has inspired audiences worldwide with her precision and intensity on the violin. In addition to her many recordings and appearances as a soloist and chamber musician, Ms. Pine serves as president of the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation, an organization that provides assistance to young musicians and encourages awareness and appreciation of classical music.
Single tickets $23-$42
To order tickets call City Box office 415.392.4400 or online at www.ncco.org
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Choose your four favorites for only $80 and have access
to early seating, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
SEATING: Bring your blankets and LOW backed beach chairs for front of venue seating, standard/high backed chairs will be set up behind lawn seating. No chairs that spike into turf, please. Some picnic tables available
KIDS: Are welcome. Students ½ public price, 6 and under FREE. Playground available for supervised play, art room open for coloring.
FOOD: Picnics encouraged, but please leave glass containers and alcoholic beverages at home. No food or drink on playground please. Concessions including juice, beer, wine, sweets and savories available for purchase.
TIME: Doors open: 5:45 for Century Circle members*/6pm for subscriber/ 6:15pm single tix holders Concerts over by 10pm
Call James Sokol @ 415.444.8017 to find out how you can become a Century Circle Member
DANCING: Always encouraged!- plenty of room on concrete and turf. A wooden dance floor will be laid over the turf for events on 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 and 8/2.
For more info Call 415.444.8000 |
THE DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET
Saturday June 21 @ 7pm
Summer Nights 2008 Outdoor Concerts
Choose your 4 favorites for only: $80 and gain early access to Swig Field, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
Kids 6 and under free- no tix necessary.
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THE DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET
Sat 6/21 @ 7pm
Back for their 18th Annual JCC performance, this year the Quintet includes top ranked guitarist Frank Vignola who brings his own touch of gypsy jazz to the DGQ mix of funky, folky, bluegrass sounds. Come celebrate summer solstice with great music under Marin skies
www.dawgnet.com
$25 members/$30 public/ $15 students/6 and under free
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AFRICAN MUSIC NIGHT
With The Nigerian Brothers and The Kusun Ensemble
Saturday June 28 @ 7pm
Summer Nights 2008 Outdoor Concerts
Choose your 4 favorites for only: $80 and gain early access to Swig Field, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
Kids 6 and under free- no tix necessary.
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AFRICAN MUSIC NIGHT
Sat. 6/28 @ 7pm
THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS open with traditional folk music of West Africa with harmonious voices, African guitar stylings, and hand percussion instruments.
www.
africanmusicsource.com/
nigerian_brothers/index.html
THE KUSUN ENSEMBLE Musicians and dancers based in Ghana, blend authentic sounds of traditional instruments with the exuberance of high-life music and the complexity of African jazz.
www.kusunensemble.com
$20 members/$25 public/ $12.5 students/6 and under free
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JULY |
TITO Y SU SON DE CUBA
Saturday July 12 @ 7pm
Summer Nights 2008 Outdoor Concerts
Choose your 4 favorites for only: $80 and gain early access to Swig Field, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
Kids 6 and under free- no tix necessary.
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TITO Y SU SON DE CUBA
Sat. 7/12 @ 7pm
Born and raised near Havana, "Tito" drives this 11 piece band with his love for the traditional music of his homeland Cuba. Popularized by the movie “The Buena Vista Social Club”, Cuban Son is great dance music. Come Salsa on a wooden dance floor under the stars!
www.titoysusondecuba.com
$20 members/$25 public/ $12.50 students/6 and under free
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SAMBAGURU
featuring Kátia Moraes
Saturday July 19 @ 7pm
Summer Nights 2008 Outdoor Concerts
Choose your 4 favorites for only: $80 and gain early access to Swig Field, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
Kids 6 and under free- no tix necessary.
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SAMBAGURU featuring Kátia Moraes
Sat 7/19 @ 7pm
Heavily rooted in traditional Brazilian rhythms, this high-energy, dynamic collective group celebrates life and the joy of dancing, drumming and singing. It is a vibrant band that has its own stylistic inner tensions among these players from widely separated areas of the globe including Brazil and Sri Lanka. The result is a musical experience of remarkable depth and quality.The outdoor dance floor will be set again, come move to the magic of SambaGuru & Katia Moraes.
www.sambaguru.com
$20 members/$25 public/ $12.50 students/6 and under free
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BRASS MENAZERI
Saturday July 26 @ 7pm
Summer Nights 2008 Outdoor Concerts
Choose your 4 favorites for only: $80 and gain early access to Swig Field, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
Kids 6 and under free- no tix necessary.
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BRASS MENAZERI
Sat 7/26 @ 7pm
This Bay Area Balkan Rom ("Gypsy") style powerhouse brass band cascades through the music of the Serbian, Macedonian, Greek & even Rajasthani Roma traditions, radiating wild improvisations, soulful vocals & hot rhythms. The energy is infectious- toes tap, bodies slam, sweat flies as vital energy radiates from the dance floor. The Brass Menazeri is a shining example of traditional Balkan repertoire combined with new sensibilities, innovative arrangements & original compositions at hands & lips of American devotees. Come dance on a wooden dance floor under the stars!
www.brass.menazeri.com
$15 members/$20 public/ $10 students/6 and under free
Presented in association with the Jewish Music Festival
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AUGUST |
GENO DELAFOSE
and French Rockin Boogie
Sat. 8/2 @ 7pm
Summer Nights 2008 Outdoor Concerts
Choose your 4 favorites for only: $80 and gain early access to Swig Field, call Kathy at 415.444.8088.
Kids 6 and under free- no tix necessary.
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GENO DELAFOSE
and French Rockin Boogie
Sat. 8/2 @ 7pm
Geno expands Zydeco to a wider country music audience with his charismatic cowboy spirit and lively presentation. Awarded Best Zydeco Artist at the 2003 Big Easy Awards, and a 2008 Grammy nomination, he uses his multi-accordion attack to fuse Creole roots and modern voice. Fans get traditional zydeco, Cajun waltzes and two steps, accordion-flavored Motown hits, bits of country music and a floor packed with appreciative dancers. For Delafose, the tried-and-true show is mission accomplished for the audience it’s a real Louisiana Bayou treat. Come two-step… the dance floor is waiting.
http://genodelafose.net
$20 members/$25 public/ $12.50 students/6 and under free
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Purchase Tickets
Ordering Tickets Online:
A fee of $3.00 per ticket will be added to each order.
Tickets will be available at Will Call the night of the event.
U.S. Mail available
Ordering Tickets by Phone or Mail:
By phone please call: 415.444.8000
For New Century Orchestra tickets, please call City Box Office at 415.392.4400.
A fee of $3.00 per ticket with an additional
$5.00 handling fee per transaction will be
added to all orders taken by phone or received by mail. Tickets must
be purchased at the time of your order with a Visa or Master Card.
We do not take unpaid ticket reservations, or hold tickets for in-person
purchase later. There are NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES
Ticket orders received less than 7 days prior to the performance will
be held At
Will Call.
Buying Tickets in Person:
Tickets purchased on site have no added fees.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Osher Marin JCC:
JCC Box Office/Front Desk
200 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael 94903
415.444.8000
e-mail: info@marinjcc.org
Box Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 6am - 9pm
Friday: 6am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 6pm
Directions & Parking
Directions
- From Highway 101 in San Rafael, take the North San Pedro exit and
head east, past the Marin Civic Center. The Osher Marin JCC,
at 200 N. San Pedro Road, is on the right-hand side, approximately
half a mile from the freeway exit.
Parking
- The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center's parking lot is located
directly in front of the building with handicap parking spaces available.
In the event of multiple programs, or heavily attended events, overflow
vehicles may be directed to available on-street parking or on adjacent
properties.
- Parking is always free.
Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors!
We would like to thank our generous sponsors who make this season
possible:
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Marin Community Foundation
The Walter & Elise Haas Fund
Fred Levin & Nancy Livingston: The Shenson Foundation
The Fred Kirschner Family
AAA Travel
Chalone Vineyards
Courtyard Marriott
Embassy Suites
Four Points Sheraton San Rafael
The Israel Center
KRCB Television
The Marin Independent Journal
North Bay Bohemian
The Pacific Sun
Peets Coffee & Tea
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