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SDSU Symphony’s New Music of the Night

By Ken Herman | March 24, 2015 |

The San Diego State University Symphony premiered composer Joseph Martin Waters’ “Suite Noir” Sunday (March 22) with soloists from the virtuoso avant-garde performance ensemble Swarmius at SDSU’s Montezuma Hall . . .

Pouring Dance and Karaoke into a Blender for ‘HAPPY HOUR’ with Monica Bill Barnes

By Kris Eitland | March 24, 2015 |

“I’m interested in the amateur aspects of performance… I love karaoke because performers just stand up and perform, without any safety nets. I’m fascinated by the bravery of that…”

Choral Festival Continues Balboa Park Centennial Festivities

By Ken Herman | March 22, 2015 |

San Diego Sings! Festival 2015, promoted as a massed chorus of 1,000 voices, brought together some 20 San Diego area choirs at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion Saturday (March 21) to premiere Bradley Nelson’s choral fantasy commissioned for Balboa Park’s centennial . . .

Growing Old in Brooklyn

By David Dixon | March 22, 2015 |

Shows targeted toward people over a certain age are not always easy to find. Whenever there is a new production focusing on senior citizens, one can’t help but hope that they are treated with dignity and respect.