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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents award-winning vocalist Aditya Prakash

By Greer Wylder

June 06, 2022

Award-winning vocalist Aditya Prakash will return to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on July 31, 2022, bringing his unique musical and cultural emulsion to the Samueli stage. Known for his powerful and emotive voice, Prakash’s 20 + years of learning and performing music has marked him as one of the foremost young virtuosos of Karnatik music, the traditional style of South India. Joined by Kamalakiran Vinjamuri on violin and Rajna Swaminathan on mridangam, his concert will feature traditional repertoire, as it is practiced today, as well completely improvised sections and his own crafted arrangements, something not commonly done in Karnatik music. This…

Hotel San Luis Obispo’s New Summer Vibe Package

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2022

Hotel San Luis Obispo, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of San Luis Obispo’s vibrant downtown, is offering a new Summer Vibe Special that pairs a stay in the property’s spacious accommodations with exclusive access to a luxury box suite at Vina Robles Amphitheater, a live music venue nestled on a picturesque hillside nearby Paso Robles.Guests can see performances from a variety of renowned and contemporary artists in style with a private box suite entrance, private lounge and bar, specialty beverages and food service, VIP parking, and private restroom facilities. The package includes two seats in a four-seat box…

Gospel Voices of OC Marks Juneteenth with Artistic Celebration at Chapman’s Musco Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2022

Arts & Learning Conservatory and Chapman University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will present Gospel Voices of OC, live musical and theatrical performances on Sunday, June 19 at Musco Center for the Arts. Held in conjunction with Juneteenth, the Father’s Day concert will feature artistic accomplishments and works of over 100 black and diverse performers in the choir, dance, band, orchestra, theatre, and spoken word including county-wide youth and adult choir performances.Produced by Arts & Learning Conservatory President and CEO Debora Wondercheck, the event was created to provide multi-generational performances of African Americans through the lens and influence of gospel music…

Grammy Winning Jazz Artist John Beasley Comes to Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

June 01, 2022

Acclaimed jazz pianist, bandleader, and producer John Beasley brings his smashing 15-piece MONK’estra big band to Irvine Barclay Theatre on Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m.In his three-decade-long career, Grammy Award winner and nine-time nominated pianist and composer, John Beasley, has worked with Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard – playing in the bands of both trumpet legends while still in his 20s – as well as with Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, Christian McBride (and even, for one night, with James Brown!) In this special Barclay performance, Beasley leads MONK'estra, his big band that captures the spirit of Thelonious Monk’s singular music…

LAWineFest Returns to the Long Beach Waterfront June 4 - 5

By Greer Wylder

June 01, 2022

LAWineFest returns to Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Long Beach Harbor for the premier wine tasting event of the year June 4 and 5. Featuring award-winning wines from around the globe - plus craft brews and more - the park beside the historic Queen Mary sets the mood for LAWineFest to provide a relaxed space where fun, exploration, and wine education is balanced with artisan shopping boutiques, live music, great food trucks and more. And it’s for a great cause. This year the LAWineFest has again partnered with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club as its charitable partner, raising…