Sunset Presents 2015/2016 Season
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SUNSET PRESENTS 2015/2016 SEASON Brought to you by Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. a Nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Michael McDonald Wednesday, September 23 at 8PM See Jane Sing! with Jane Lynch Saturday, September 26 at 8PM Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India Thursday, October 8 at 8PM MOMIX: Alchemia Friday, October 16 at 8PM Reduced Shakespeare Company Thursday, October 29 at 8PM Stunt Dog Experience Saturday, November 7 at 3PM and 7PM The TEN Tenors: Home For The Holidays Sunday, November 29 at 7PM Soweto Gospel Choir Thursday, December 17 at 8PM Night Fever: The Bee Gees Tribute Sunday, January 10 at 7PM The Smithereens: Songs From The Who and More Friday, January 22 at 8PM Jessica Fellowes: The World of Downton Abbey Saturday, January 23 at 8PM SUNSET PRESENTS Pete Seeger: The Storm King Thursday, February 4 at 8PM 2015/2016 SEASON Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Friday, February 5 at 8PM Wynonna & The Big Noise Thursday, February 18 at 8PM Hooking Up with The Second City Wednesday, February 24 at 8PM Binge-Worthy Journalism: Backstage with the Creators of SERIAL Wednesday, March 9 at 8PM Igudesman & Joo: And Now Mozart Thursday, March 10 at 8PM Altan Friday, March 18 at 8PM Jake Shimabukuro Saturday, April 9 at 8PM globalFEST On the Road: Creole Carnival Sunday, April 17 at 7PM Capitol Steps Sunday, May 1 at 7PM David Sedaris Friday, May 6 at 8PM GALA EVENT Michael Feinstein: Sinatra Centennial Celebration Saturday, May 14 at 8PM 1 Thank You To Our Sponsor 2 A Message from our Executive Director Greetings Friends, Old & New: Welcome to our twelfth season of Sunset Presents. We are excited to present one of our most diverse seasons to date! From Bollywood music and dance to Haitian pop; comedic cabaret to stunt dogs; podcasts to Shakespeare; and everything in between, we truly offer something for everyone. We have also planned several event-related activities to further enhance your overall experience at Sunset Center. Help us kick off our season with celebrity talent Jane Lynch and enjoy a pre-show reception with complimentary champagne and chocolates. Indulge in a family-style Indian feast before the dazzling Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India. Adopt an adorable rescue pooch while attending Stunt Dog Experience. Get out your boogie shoes and join us under the disco ball for a little dancing prior to Night Fever: The Bee Gees Tribute. Stroll through our World Bazaar for intriguing trinkets and bites on your way to globalFEST. Come talk political shop with local representatives prior to Capitol Steps. Our goal is to brighten your lives as we provide opportunities to engage you more deeply with the performing arts! Also, my personal “must not miss list” for this season includes the distinctive and soulful singer, Michael McDonald; a return engagement with the ever-thrilling MOMIX in their new program Alchemia; Australian superstars The TEN Tenors holiday show; ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro; and finally, performing for our Fourth Annual Gala on May 14 and closing out our season, the ambassador of the great American songbook, Michael Feinstein in a Sinatra Centennial Celebration. As you spend time with us this season, please consider further supporting the many ways we enhance the community through the performing arts. Your participation in our Bravo! membership program, a donation to Classroom Connections, attendance at our Annual Gala, or the purchase of a theater seat enables us to close the gap between ticket sales and expenses and keeps this beautiful facility vibrant and full of life for all who visit. Our hard-working board and staff are truly grateful for your support. Enjoy the show! Sincerely, Christine Sandin, Executive Director 3 Thank You To Our Restaurant Partner Thank You To Our Hotel Partner 4 Thank You To Our Hotel Partner A full service historic hotel in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde • Carmel, CA 93921 (800) 228-3851 • www.pine-inn.com Thank You To Our Restaurant Partner 5 welCome to SunSet Center... APHY R OG T HO P A EN agdal E M E LL E ICH : M : O T THE CENTER PHO OF IT ALL! Stay ConneCted•••••••••Between ViSitS Join our email list at www.sunsetcenter.org to find out about newly announced performances, receive invitations to our free community events, and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for Sunset Center news and behind-the-scenes tidbits, arts-related articles, and fun contests! Find direct links to our social sites on our website. Visit our Box Office Monday to Friday from 9:30AM to 5:30PM and Saturday from 12PM to 4PM. You can also reach the Box Office at 831.620.2048. PATRON GUIDELINES For the comfort and convenience of all our patrons: • Please no photography or recording of any performance at Sunset Center, except by professionals with express permission from Sunset Center management. • Please silence all electronic devices before performance begins. • Permission for late seating varies from artist to artist and is only allowed at the discretion of ushers and house management. • Sunset Center is a non-smoking facility. • The Sunset Café sells beverages, wine, snacks, and sweets before shows and during intermission, but please, no food or drink in the theater aside from bottled water with cap. • Your entry into any Sunset Presents event constitutes implied consent to be photographed or videotaped for Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. archival and marketing purposes. 6 Board of Trustees (10/2014-9/2015) APHY R Elece Otten Leverone - Chair OG Kathy Bang - Vice Chair T HO Stan Meresman - Secretary P A Rich Fineberg - Treasurer EN Nancy Doolittle Mary Gifford agdal Kurt Grasing E M E Sue McCloud LL E Steve Pearson ICH Leslie Snorf : M : O Ken White - Friends of Sunset Foundation Chair T PHO Mission Staff Our mission is to serve as a multi-purpose Christine Sandin – Executive Director gathering place that enriches, educates, Agha Bilal – Director of Finance & Administration and entertains by presenting artistic and Fabia Massaro – Box Office Manager educational programs, and by hosting Christie Balestrieri – Ticket Sales Associate public and private events. Rya Iverson – Ticket Sales Associate Barbara Davison– Development Manager SCC OPERATING PRINCIPLES: Anne Marion– Development Coordinator • Support the activities of local performing Alexandra Richardson – Outreach & arts groups Marketing Manager • Deliver diverse, high-quality arts Sasha Swift – Marketing & Event Coordinator programming Mary Carrieri – Event Manager • Promote arts education for all ages Charles Williams – House Manager • Provide and maintain a state-of-the-art Rollie Weaver – Director of Operations facility that is responsive to the needs of Michael Jayko – Production Manager our audience and performers • Form supportive community Ed Cahoon – Operations Assistant partnerships Jose Colocho – Facility Maintenance • Operate in a fiscally responsible manner Mauricio Castro – Facility Staff • Nurture our partnership with the City Maria Saenz – Facility Staff of Carmel for the benefit of the entire community • Foster economic vitality, tourism and local development “I wish I could bottle all this here, and take it with me everywhere.” – BOZ Scaggs, ONSTagE AT SUNSET CENTER May 22, 2015 7 Community Events Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. In the simplest terms, this means that we exist to serve the community—this means YOU! Learn more about all the ways we pursue this goal by reading our 2014 annual report on our website: www.sunsetcenter.org. We also invite all who are interested to attend free educational and enrichment events throughout the year. Sign up for our email list on our website to receive notifications for the below events and more! Healing Arts Series Typically held the firstT hursday of every month, each approximately hour-long free Healing Arts Series workshop offers an opportunity to learn new ways to take care of your mind, Mind, body, and spirit. This season, the Series will include presentations on topics such as Taiji and Qigong, meditation, and the Body, healing modality Ayurveda. See www.sunsetcenter.org/healing_arts_series.htm for the full & Spirit 2015-2016 lineup and RSVP by calling Sunset Center’s Box Office at 831.620.2048. Space is limited for this popular series. APHY R OG T HO P A EN agdal E M E LL E ICH : M : O T PHO Community Holiday Party Each year, Sunset Center participates in Carmel’s citywide holiday celebration. Join us in the theater lobby on Friday, December 4 from 3-5PM for complimentary family portraits in front of our grand holiday tree, refreshments, and seasonal musical entertainment. No RSVP required. 8 at Lincoln Center Live Webcast Series STUDIO 105, Sunset Center New York’s Lincoln Center is home to The Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, and Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC). As an official participating venue in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Micro-Concert Network, we are thrilled to live stream JALC performances in our intimate venue, STUDIO 105. All screenings are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP today with the Box Office by calling 831.620.2048. • Divas of the Silver Screen: Celebrating Lena Horne, Rosemary Clooney & Ethel Waters Friday, December 18 at 6:30PM • JLCO with Wynton Marsalis’ Our Love is Here To Stay: The George Gershwin Songbook Saturday, January 30 at 5PM • Christian McBride & Jonathan Batiste Friday, February 26 at 5PM • Steve Miller Friday, April 8 at 6:30PM • Body & Soul: America’s Unforgettable Crooners Friday, May 20 at 6:30PM Marjorie Evans APHY Educational R OG T Series Gallery HO P A Sunset Center regularly offers free topical We support local artists by providing EN seminars to the public through our exhibition opportunities in the Marjorie Educational Series.