NOVEMBER

Nate Appleman

Shelley Lindgren

GraceAnn Walden

A:16: Food + Wine

Get Ready for the Holidays

Whether you'll be making holiday dinners or reservations, don't miss this incredible opportunity to join us for a gathering of the super stars of one of San Francisco's most popular new restaurants, A16. James Beard Foundation's 2007 Rising Star Chef Nominee Nate Appleman and one of San Francisco's new tastemakers, Wine Director Shelley Lindgren discuss their new book and share the source of inspiration for the highly acclaimed SF restaurant devoted to southern Italy's rustic cuisine and robust wines. Hosted by long-time Bay Area food writer and radio personality, GraceAnn Walden, this event includes samples of Nate's famous and fabulous "Monday night meatballs" and wine tastings from some of Shelley's choices for the wine bar. You'll also have the opportunity to order wine for purchase for yourself or to share as gifts! Come join us with tips from the most talked about SF dynamic duo of food, purchase the book, order some wine and bring a little of A16 home to your own table.

This event includes food and wine tasting!

Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 7pm

$15 member/$20 public
$40 includes book ($35 retail)

Click here http://www.a16sf.com/home.html for more information about A 16.

Click here www.graceannwalden.net for more information about GraceAnn Walden.

Tonight’s performance is generously underwritten by:

Lavay Smith
& Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Considered one of the top swing and jump blues bands in the country. The sultry vocals of chanteuse Lavay Smith and her all star 8-piece band, perform a large repertoire of classics by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Louis Jordan. They are an instant recipe for a spicy evening.

Saturday, Nov. 15 @ 8pm

Come @ 7:30 for no-host cocktails and a free dance class!

$22 member/$27 public

Christopher Plummer
& David Thomson

in conversation

Adored as Captain Von Trapp of The Sound of Music, Plummer joins noted author and film critic Thomson to discuss his new book In Spite of Myself: A Memoir. Come hear as more is revealed about his life and illustrious career on stage and screen.

Sunday, Nov. 30 @ 4pm

$10 member/$15 public
$40 includes book

DECEMBER

Kitka Concert

Few things evoke the magic of the winter holidays as the transcendent splendor of the human voice raised in song. A treasure-trove of seasonal music from a wide variety of Eastern European, ethnic and spiritual traditions.

Call 444.8000 to reserve seats, as the concert will sell out.

Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 5pm

$10 adults/$5 18-and-under & seniors

Tonight’s performance is generously underwritten by:

New Century Chamber Orchestra

Celebrate the Holidays

Make the NCCO part of your family this holiday season!
Share a joyous evening of music making and celebration.

Handel: Solomon, Overture and Entrance of the Queen of Sheba

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050

Holiday Songs and Carols (arr. Clarice Assad)
Melody Moore, Soprano
Schola Cantorum San Francisco

Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 5pm

Single tickets: $32-$54

JANUARY

photo: Greg Pallante

ALLAN ZWEIBEL

In conversation with Ed Crasnick

Zwiebel has won multiple awards for his writing as an original Saturday Night Live writer as well as for It's Garry Shanling's Show, Monk, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. His plays have successfully graced the New York stages and his 2006 novel "The Other Shulman " was awarded the Thurber Prize for American Humor.Tonight he discusses his life, career and recent book “Clothing Optional: And Other Ways to Read These Stories” with comedian/actor/writer/producer Ed Crasnick.

Thursday, January 22 @ 7pm

$15 member/$20 public

Jack Benny ~ Laughter in Bloom

starring Eddie Carroll

Don’t miss this award-winning, memorable tribute to America’s most beloved entertainer.  Come early for  a pre-event "whine" & cheese reception (in the spirit of Jack Benny)- “You watch transfixed, as Jack Benny suddenly appears before us … Carroll doesn’t just do Benny … He IS Benny!” - San Francisco Chronicle 

Saturday, January 31 @ 8pm

Sony Holland

Sony’s vocals lead her 4 piece ensemble through the standards, with a style that is sophisticated and emotionally direct. Her interpretations of the great American songbook show a deep respect and love for the material while adding an unmistakable spark of personality.

Saturday, February 21 @ 8pm

New Century Chamber Orchestra

The Glory of Russia

Anne-Marie McDermott, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg’s long-time recital partner, performs the Prokofiev work, and the Shostakovich, a high-spirited, youthful, energetic, piece full of jokes and quotations

Sunday, March 8 @ 5pm

Evan Handler

In conversation with Leah Garchik

Adored as Harry, Charlotte’s hubby from Sex and the City, Actor/Humorist/Columnist/Author Evan Handler joins SF Chronicle’s Leah Garcheck to discuss his life, career and most. recent book "The Good News and Bad News about being Alive".  Come join us for cosmos & conversation

Thursday, March 12 @ 7pm

Los Pinguos

Pre-event dance class @ 7:30

From cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina, they bring a mixture of Latin rhythms performed with Spanish guitars, a Cuban Tres, Peruvian cajon (box-drum) and harmonizing vocals.  Vivacious and infectious, the sound of Los Pinguos has claimed fans world wide.

Saturday, March 21 @ 8pm

Linda Tillery

& the Cultural Heritage Choir

After being introduced to some field recordings of traditional African-American music, Tillery poured over documentary recordings and ethnomusicology research to uncover a treasure-trove of spirituals, work songs, field hollers, and slave songs. Within months, she assembled the Cultural Heritage Choir: Rhonda Benin, Elouise Burrell, Melanie DeMore, Brian Dyer and Simon Monserrat.

These songs of survival kept Black people alive through slavery, night rider’s raids, and segregation. We are proud to present the Grammy nominated, percussion driven, vocal ensemble whose mission is to help preserve and share the rich musical traditions of African-American roots music as a celebration of freedom from slavery for the whole community. 

Sunday, March 29 @ 4pm

APRIL

Kevin Pollak

Actor/Comic/Impressionist Kevin Pollack makes a rare Marin appearance and a return to his comic roots for an evening of humor including stand up comedy with post event interview with Ed Crasnick, and audience Q & A.  Premier seating includes pre-event reception with artist do his routine, and close with on-stage interview and Q&A from the audience.

Saturday, April 18 @ 8pm

New Century Chamber Orchestra

Shadows and Light

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin

The orchestra leads a journey through sweet dreams and nightmares, from the lighter tones of Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Borodin’s Nocturne to the terror of Bernard Herrmann’s gripping Psycho Suite.): Die Fledermaus Suite

Sunday, May 17 @ 5pm