CONCERTS Now in its 7th year, the City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s weekly free series at the Encinitas Library presents outstanding musicians from throughout Southern California performing all styles of . For the latest info, visit: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon Established musicians, interested in performing, are encouraged to contact Jim Gilliam, Arts Program Administrator, at 760-633-2746 or [email protected].

Wednesday, March 7, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Michael Sanders, . A Little Night Music. An accomplished recitalist, Michael is a graduate of USC with degrees in piano, accompanying and composition. He will perform the 4th concert in a series of works that were inspired by the evening, by Mozart, Brahms, Zemlinski, Grunfeld and Chopin.

Wednesday, March 14, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Camarada Trio: Beth Ross Buckley, , Ryan Simmons, , Dana Burnett, piano. Beth and Dana are Co-Artistic Directors of the chamber music ensemble Camarada, known for dynamic musical repertoire that blends diverse artistic elements in programs that are uplifting and stimulating. Beth and Dana have a rich history of chamber music collaborations with bassoonist Ryan Simmons. They will perform music by Aaron Copland, Libby Larsen, Chick Corea, Villa-Lobos and a little Vivaldi. http://bit.ly/2oC2VBk

Wednesday, March 21, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Take 3 Piano Trio. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-bending trio, Take 3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical background and mixes it with rock star charisma. Whether performing pop, , or classical tunes, they bring enthusiasm to their interpretations. Popular hits of today and yesterday will be performed including the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and Leonard Cohen. http://bit.ly/2oBZ47k

Wednesday, March 28, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Pierre-Yves Plat, piano. The French pianist presents more than 100 a year in France and abroad, and reinterprets classical masterpieces into jazz, ragtime, boogie, salsa and . His repertoire takes you from Chopin to Ray Charles, from Bach to Stevie Wonder, while saving room for some surprises. Pierre-Yves Plat enchants audiences with his virtuosity and humor, offering a fantastical journey between classical and jazz. www.pierrreyvesplat.com

Friday, March 16, 7:30pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $14, or at the door Los Angeles Ensemble. Joanna Lee, , Tanner Menees, , Bingxia Lu, , Sung Chang, piano. Formed in 2015, the quartet was awarded First Prize at the Int. Music Competition Grand Prize Virtuoso in London, and Fourth Prize at the Schoenfeld Int. String Competition in China. Its members are winners of international competitions and have trained in leading music schools worldwide. They will perform Mendelssohn’s Piano Quartet No.2 and Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 3. www.losangelesensemble.com For tickets, visit: www.encinitas.tix.com

Friday, March 2, 5pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $18, $12 Two Hearts One Grand. Pianists Rada Neal and Lynn Yew Evers perform enchanting original contemporary piano music and share their stories of inspiration, adding a special surprise for the finale. Both are accomplished musicians and performers with a long history in San Diego. http://bit.ly/2FCg8SQ

Saturday, March 3, 4pm. La Costa Canyon High School Gym, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad. Free Band-O-Rama! This special concert will feature local school bands playing a variety of music for your enjoyment! Participating schools include: Ada Harris Elementary, EUSD’s band program, Diegueno Middle School, Oak Crest Middle School, San Dieguito Academy, and La Costa Canyon High School. The concert concludes with a finale performance of "Star Wars" featuring 400+ band students! Info: [email protected]

Saturday, March 3, 7pm. EVE Encinitas, 575 S. Coast Hwy 101. $25 at the door Transcendent Tibetan Bowl & Concert. Diane Mandle will lead the concert followed by a reading and signing from her new book, "Ancient Sounds for a New Age." Nationally known Sounds True recording artist, author and educator Diane weaves patterns of rising and falling harmonics with ancient Tibetan bowls, Chiron gong and percussion to awaken, inspire and soothe your spirit. Info: 619-994-8151.

Saturday, March 3, 7pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $20 Roger Anderson Chorale: A View of Paradise. The chorale will present an eclectic variety of music including African- American Spirituals, music by contemporary , modern classical, and world beat. The concert will feature a variety of performance artists including modern dance, visual media, and percussionists. Info: http://bit.ly/2CLVaOg

Sunday, March 4, 2pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free First Sunday Music Series: Valentin Lysenko & the Encinitas Ballet. Music innovator, Ukrainian bandurist, Valentin Lysenko, brings to life the 17th century bandura. Members of Encinitas Ballet will perform excerpts from the Giselle and Chopiniana, accompanied by pianist, Yulia Atoyan and Lysenko. (Encinitas Friends of the Library) Info: http://www.encinitaslibfriends.org./events/ 760-753-7376.

Sunday, March 4, 2-5pm The Heritage Ranch 450 Quail Gardens Drive. $10 Latin Concert: De Tierra Caliente and Gaby Aparicio. Join us for Latin themed music with Gaby Aparicio. Her North & South American hybrid style is full of captivating rhythms and soul flavor. At 3pm enjoy De Tierra Caliente, a Latin party band will get everybody up and dancing. Bring your own chair or blanket. Info: http://sdheritage.org/

Sunday, March 4, 2:30pm. Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad. $10, $8, $25 family North Coast Symphony: Master Impersonators. Featuring solo violinist Jisun Yang, assistant concertmaster of the San Diego Symphony, who will be featured on Symphonie Espagnole by Lalo. Also hear the Italian Overture by Schubert and Symphony No. 4 by Mendelssohn. Daniel Swem, conductor. Info: http://www.northcoastsymphony.com/

Sunday, March 4, 7-8:30pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas. $20 Sheela Bringi, Clinton Patterson, Miles Shrewsbery and Brent Kuecker. An evening of Indian music and the soul of American roots music from harpist, singer, and bansuri flutist Sheela Bringi. Hear traditional Indian folk songs interspersed with tales of love and lore from the velvet-voiced Clinton Patterson. Info: http://bit.ly/2CMCopY

Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm. Univ Studio Encinitas, 1057 S. Coast Hwy. 101. Free Open Mic Night. An open mic for all ages. Hosted by local singer/ Kennady Tracy, each slot is 10 minutes or the duration of 2 songs. Food/drinks available. Sign-ups start at 5:45pm. Info: www.thestudioencinitas.com

Every Wednesday, 6-9pm. Tower 13, 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101. Free Open Mic Night. The new open mic event features local singer in performance and is hosted by Semisi Ma’u from the band Fula Bula. Info: http://www.fulabula.com/ 760-580-0116.

Wednesday, March 7, 7pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Free First Wednesday Concert Series: Michael Tiernan. Throughout his career, he has seamlessly melded elements of folk, , bluegrass, , and modern pop rock into his brand of acoustic -centric music. (Friends of the Cardiff Library) Info: www.friendscardifflibrary.org, or call 760-635-1000.

Saturday, March 10, 11am. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free The Hutchins Consort: Mele o Hawai’i. A free family concert with guest artist Matt Akiona. Info: www.hutchinsconsort.org

Sunday, March 11, 12-4pm. The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. $5 donation Heritage Ranch Jam. Acoustic open mic featuring our talented neighbors! Bring your instrument and join us, sign ups begin at 11:30am. 3 songs or 15 minutes, presented by ListenLocalRadio.com. Info: www.SDHeritage.org

Sunday, March 11, 1-4pm. Elks Lodge, 1393 Windsor Road. $20 at the door Encinitas School of Music Fundraiser. Enjoy performances by the Blast Big Band, Young Rock All Stars and the Ol’ Man Band. Food and beverages will be available. A silent auction of donated items will also be held. Proceeds will offset costs and provide new equipment for students. Info: 760-943-9480.

Sunday, March 18, 2-5pm. The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. $25 Gray Matters Benefit Concert. The concert will feature Jeff Berkley, Calman Hart, Jack Tempchin, Tim Flannery, Veronica May, and Back to the Garden. Eve will also perform with her band. A free download CD is included with the Premium ticket donation of $30. Children are free. http://johnpattyshouseconcerts.simpletix.com