09/10 SEASON

:: 1 Welcome to Montalvo’s 09-10 Season

What is Montalvo? We are often asked this question. Simply put, Montalvo is an arts legacy in Silicon Valley. It is a beautiful historic Villa with multiple performance venues and miles of hiking trails, on 175 stunning acres of open space in the midst of an urban landscape. Left to the people of California by the state’s first elected senator, James Phelan, for the advancement of art, architecture and music, Montalvo today is a nonprofit, member-supported arts center. Our mission is to foster community engagement through the creation and presentation of multidisciplinary art, uniting the broadest possible audiences with a global community of artists. We do this through our diverse arts programs, including:

:: Annual theme-based arts initiative :: Music & Performance :: Education & Public Programs :: New Media & Visual Arts :: Sally & Don Lucas Artists Residency Program :: Historic Villa & Grounds This summer Montalvo launches an exciting concert series presented by Live Nation in its renowned Garden Theatre. We also have a variety of programs happening year-round: we present jazz, folk, rock and classical concerts, public programs, and theatre/dance performances in the Carriage House Theatre and Villa. Montalvo reaches out to approximately 20,000 students through our school programs. We invite more than 60 artists to be in residence at the Lucas Artists Residency Program and commission new work in the literary, performance and visual arts. And we preserve and maintain the historic Villa and its grounds. We are passionate about what we do and we hope to expand the role of arts and culture as an essential community resource. But we could not do all of this without your support. Montalvo’s programs and its historic heritage are sustained by your commitment and generosity. Thank you! This year, discover what about Montalvo resonates with you. Join us and explore the diverse events, programs and opportunities we offer. Visit Montalvo in its incredible physical surroundings and on the web at www.montalvoarts.org. Consider signing up or renewing your membership using the form enclosed in this brochure, or at www.montalvoarts.org/give. Look for the to see programs with exclusive member receptions. I invite you to become a part of Montalvo’s present and its future, and I thank you again for your support.

Charmaine Warmenhoven President, Montalvo Board of Trustees CONTENTS

AGENCY: The Work of Artists :: 4

Music & Performance :: 8

Education & Public Programs :: 14

New Media & Visual Arts :: 18

Sally & Don Lucas Artists Residency Program :: 19

Historic Villa & Grounds :: 20

Board of Trustees & Donors :: 21

Membership :: 24

Venue & Ticket Information :: 23

15400 Montalvo Road :: Saratoga, CA 95070 www.montalvoarts.org

CH Carriage House FL Front Lawn GT Garden Theatre HV Historic Villa PS Project Space V VERANDA MONTALVO’S 2009 arts initiative

Through their unique methods of expression, artists increase our Hirokazu Kosaka awareness so that we may see anew Ruin Map (Picasso’s Guernica); refresh our ears so that we may hear clearly (Cage’s 4:33); and expand our understanding so we may think differently (Thoreau’s Essay on Civil Disobedience). I believe that artists’ insights, creative processes and completed artworks are especially useful during an era like the one we live in—a time of unprecedented social and economic reorganization; of rapid transformations within the environment, political, social and scientific systems; of noteworthy shifts in religious and cultural values.

AGENCY: The Work of Artists is a focused, thematic series of newly commissioned and existing art projects that explore the subject of interdependence—life’s dynamic, reciprocal interplay—from a variety of approaches including family, immigration, the environment, faith, cultural memory and economic globalism. More than 60 artists were invited to participate in AGENCY because of their sensitive, compassionate investigations Jan Henle, still from into relationships among people, places and systems as well as their skillful production Con El Mismo Amor of valuable, engaging public art, film, sculpture, photography, literature, performance and architecture.

AGENCY bears some relevance for the present epoch by strengthening the cultural environment of Silicon Valley while furthering Montalvo Arts Center’s artistic mission to support and expand the role of the arts, artists, and arts organizations as a resources and asset for our culture and community.

— Julie Lazar, Guest Curator

Hirokazu Kosaka 4 :: www.montalvoarts.org/agency On the Retina Hirokazu Kosaka Jan Henle: Hirokazu Kosaka: Kalpa: Time Con el Mismo Amor On the Retina (With the Same Love) :: May 8 – July 5 :: PS :: June 19, 8 pm :: CH A screening followed by a conversation Hirokazu Kosaka is a visual and between artist Jan Henle and poet In a riveting work of creative collaboration performance artist, Zen archer, Artistic Bill Berkson Kosaka performs with Butoh dancer/ Director of the Japanese American Cultural choreographer, Oguri, with contributions :: May 28, 7:30 pm :: CH Center in L.A. and an ordained Buddhist by master harmonica player, Tetsuya priest. In Kalpa: Time, Kosaka presents a Sculptor Jan Henle screens a film Vivian Nakamura. This performance features the group of woodblock prints adorned with Bittencourt and he directed about a living use of 200 spools of thread, 100 ladybugs poppy seeds referring to a story told by sculpture located on an abandoned coffee and shooting arrows. Buddha to explain kalpa, a Sanskrit word plantation in Puerto Rico. Con el Mismo $20; MEMBERS & STUDENTS $18 meaning eon. In Buddha’s account, a 16 Amor features the artist and local mountain square-mile cube is formed at the beginning men working the land with handmade Unless noted, AGENCY events are of kalpa. A single poppy seed is placed in the tools. Following the screening Henle is in free. Dates subject to change. cube each century, yet kalpa ends before conversation with poet Bill Berkson. For most up-to-date information visit the cube is filled. By adding poppy seeds $10 suggested donation www.montalvoarts.org/agency to these prints, Kosaka draws a parallel between kalpa and the passage of time in our lives. AGENCY: The Work of Artists was inaugurated by Adam Silverman and Nader Hirokazu Kosaka: Tehrani with a showing of Boolean Valley in November 2008 at the San Jose Ruin Map Museum of Art before it was shown in 2009 at Montalvo Art Center’s Project :: Beginning May 22 Space. Since then, the following artists’ films, performances, exhibitions and Public locations TBD public conversations have been presented at Montalvo: Julia Meltzer and As part of Ruin Map, Kosaka invites elders from local communities to draw David Thorne; Saba Mahmood; Chhandam Youth Company; Peter Sellars from memory the site of their childhood. He and films he commissioned for Vienna’s 2006 New Crowned Hope Festival by transforms the sketches into traditional directors Garin Nugroho, Bahman Ghobadi, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, woodblock prints on handmade papers that are assembled in flip books and exhibited Tsai Ming-Liang, Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Paz Encina, and Teboho Mahlatsi; in the participants’ communities creating a Remy Charlip; AXIS Dance Company; and Zaccho Dance Theatre. continuum between experience in time, past and present.

www.montalvoarts.org/agency :: 5 Connie Samaras: Mierle Laderman Ukeles: Louis Hock: Selections from After the O OAK OH!, A Day of Gathering/ The Mexican Tapes: A Chronicle of Life American Century Public Learn-In Outside the Law (1986), The American Tapes (2009) and FERAL (2004) :: July 10 – Sept 6 :: PS :: July 21, 3 pm :: FL, V Samaras presents selections from her Mierle Laderman Ukeles is a sculptor, public :: Sept 11 – Nov 1 :: PS, HV recent work Angelic States—Event and performance artist, Percent-for-Art Louis Hock is a video- and filmmaker, visual Sequence and V.A.L.I.S. (Vast Active Living Artist of Fresh Kills Park, and senior critic in artist, and professor at UC San Diego. His project Intelligence System). She also premieres sculpture at Yale University. Commissioned addresses the cultural clashes and exchanges After the American Century, which combines for Montalvo, O OAK OH! focuses on the occurring on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. photography and a video installation shot in health of Montalvo’s land and the sudden His award-winning documentary series, The Dubai. This project unpacks the changing death of some of its ancient oaks. A Day of Mexican Tapes, is complemented by premiere narratives of global hyper-capitalism, trans- Gathering/Public Learn-In brings together screenings of The American Tapes in which Hock nationalism and the future imaginary. scholars, spiritual leaders and experts to revisits the stories of three families he recorded share their knowledge of these majestic 25 years earlier. FERAL, a video and sound Connie Samaras: oaks, the perils of Sudden Oak Death installation, depicts the border patrol’s random Re-Drawing Maps of Interdependence: and solutions that are underway. Ukeles’ selection process. Science Fiction and Rethinking Agency evolving project concludes in October 2009 with a video projection, a second public $10 SUGGESTED DONATION :: July 12, 2 pm :: CH conversation and performance. Connie Samaras, Kavita Philip, (Associate Discovering the Ramayana Professor, UC Irvine) and Ward Smith through Kathak Chitresh Das Dance (Librarian, Southern California Library) :: August 30, 1 pm :: CH present two film screenings and Company with conversations that examine speculative Pandit Chitresh Das: Explore the interdependence of music, dance and theater in Kathak as an artistic and cultural fiction cinema and literature in relation to :: Aug 30, 7:30 pm :: HV science, economy, character construction, expression through demonstration, performance and the ability to imagine the future as a Pandit Chitresh Das is a leading master of and discussion. In ancient times the Ramayana series of possibilities. the Kathak tradition—a renowned classical conveyed the “right” way to live and to be—enjoy dance of North India. Pandit Chitresh Das this intimate opportunity to see Pandit Chitresh $10 SUGGESTED DONATION and the Chitresh Das Dance Company Das stage and create the Ramayana stories present an intimate behind-the-scenes with his company’s performance and share his Unless noted, AGENCY events are experience of a master training his company own process to find meaning that is universal, free. Dates subject to change. in the dynamic tradition of Kathak. relevant and compelling in modern times. For most up-to-date information visit www.montalvoarts.org/agency $20; MEMBERS & STUDENTS $18 $20; MEMBERS & STUDENTS $18

6 :: www.montalvoarts.org/agency Geoff “Double G” Gallegos Mingwei Lee: Grandfather’s Incline :: Sept 20, 3 pm :: HV As an artist-in-residence, Double G composed :: Nov 6 – Jan 3, 2010 :: PS two commissioned string quartets, one inspired Mingwei Lee, a visual, performance and by the Santa Cruz Mountains and Montalvo’s installation artist, joins frequent collaborator, trails (String Quartet No. 2 “Montalvo” 2008- architect Stephan Freid, to design a proposal 09), and one dedicated to the Plumed Horse for a permanent artwork. Lee envisions in downtown Saratoga (String Quartet No. 4 Grandfather’s Incline as a long, suspended “Plumed Horse” 2009). Double G presents an Connie Samaras inclining platform located on a popular photo: Gabrielle Walker Gabrielle photo: afternoon of original compositions performed Montalvo trail. The platform, adorned by L.A.’s Sonus Quartet. with a single potted tree, hovers above the $20; MEMBERS & STUDENTS $18 nearby Garden Theatre. Their Project Space exhibition includes preparatory materials, Public Conversation: process drawings and a scale model for Louis Hock Grandfather’s Incline. Lee and Freid hold a public conversation in December 2009. Sept 27 :: Location, time TBD Hock invites first and second generation Ingram Marshall with U.S. immigrants to address their Jim Bengston expectations, changing experiences and circumstances over time. :: Nov 21, 8 pm :: CH Ingram Marshall is a composer of “live Pandit Chitresh Das Allan Sekula: Edit Nine

photo: Edward Casati Edward photo: electronics,” tape collages, extended vocals :: Oct 16 – Jan 3, 2010 :: Grounds and acoustic instruments. Jim Bengston is a well-respected landscape photographer. Allan Sekula is a photographer, writer, For their presentation, a projection sequence filmmaker and faculty member at California synchronizes Bengston’s photographs with Institute of the Arts. In 2008, the Huntington Marshall’s electro-acoustic composition, Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Alcatraz. Afiara String Quartet will perform commissioned Sekula to create an installation additional compositions: “Fog Tropes,” of large, outdoor photographs called Edit “Evensongs part 1,” “Eberbach” (with Nine—a meditation on the last two decades of projected images), and “Evensongs part 2.” the life of L.A. For AGENCY, Sekula adds two images specifically chosen for Montalvo. $20/$18 Members & STUDENTS

Louis Hock, FERAL, video still, 2004 www.montalvoarts.org/agency :: 7 MUSIC & PERFORMANCE SPRING 09 CARRIAGE HOUSE AND HISTORIC VILLA

Montalvo’s extraordinary venues—the unique outdoor Garden Theatre, Carriage House and historic Villa—provide an exceptional setting for memorable music and performance Eric Bibb experiences. Join us this year for a diverse line-up of artists.

Tim O’Brien

:: May 1, 8 pm :: CH Called “one of the spearheads of contemporary bluegrass,” by Billboard Magazine, Tim O’Brien is a Grammy Award-winning country and bluegrass musician who adds to his vocal repertoire the mastery of several instruments including the guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and mandocello. As co-founder and lead vocalist of Hot Rize, O’Brien served as a bridge between the traditional sounds-of-the-hill country and the modern styles of bluegrass in the 1980s. To date, O’Brien has released more than 10 studio albums and has continued to expand music’s borders as a soloist, a duo partner with his sister Mollie, and with his band, the O’Boys.

$35/25; Members $28/20

8 :: contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give Tim O’Brien Eric Bibb Cypress String Quartet :: May 14, 7:30 pm :: CH :: May 13, 3 pm :: HV Beethoven Quartet Opus 27 Already enjoying success in Europe, :: June 7, 3 pm :: HV Grammy nominee Eric Bibb is becoming a familiar face—and voice Beethoven Quartet Opus 135 —in the U.S. Nominated for nine Combining technical expertise with lively W.C. Handy Blues Music Awards and discourse, Cypress String Quartet livens winner of the Best Newcomer title familiar masterpieces from Beethoven and in the British Blues Awards, Bibb Haydn to recent works by contemporary has been appropriately described as composers. In the last two performances of “discreetly awesome” and “a total the unique and intimate Joan and Michael original.” Bibb uses standard blues Hackworth Classical Salon Series at ingredients to create something Montalvo, Cypress continues its acclaimed Summer all his own in this unforgettable exploration of Beethoven’s quartets with the Concerts performance. “Late Beethoven Continued” series. at the $35/25; Members $28/20 $40; MEMBERS $32 Garden Theatre Montalvo and Live Nation announce a presenting partnership! See enclosed calendar for Live Nation concert details!

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Cypress String Quartet :: 9 Tommy Castro Roger McGuinn Vienna Teng MUSIC & PERFORMANCE FALL 09 Tommy Castro Band AN EVENING WITH Vienna Teng Roger McGuinn :: Oct 2, 7:30 pm :: CH :: Oct 17, 6 pm & 9 pm :: CH :: Oct 15, 7:30 pm :: CH “Castro calls to mind great blues-rock Teng’s two critically-acclaimed players such as Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, McGuinn independent albums, 2002’s Waking Stevie Ray Vaughan and even Duane was the front man for The Bryds. His hits Hour and 2004’s Warm Strangers, landed Allman,” writes Blues Review. Castro include “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn! on Billboard album charts and reached received BluesWax’s 2007 Album of the Turn! Turn!” and the groundbreaking No. 2 on Amazon’s bestseller list. With Year for Painkiller, plus Artist of the Year album, Sweetheart of the Rodeo. a “smooth and sophisticated” voice 2002 and Album of the Year 2003. McGuinn‘s album, Treasures from the (Washington Times) and lyrics that are Folk Den, was nominated for a 2002 “smart and introspective” (Philadelphia J.C. Smith opens the show! Winner of the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album. Daily News), this Saratoga native does it 2006 Bay Area Blues Society West Coast all—pianist, singer, songwriter. Teng has Blues Band of the Year award, Smith $35/30; Members $31/27 opened for artists such as Shawn Colvin, attacks the blues as if he is being guided Joan Osborne, Patty Griffin, Joan Baez by the likes of T-Bone Walker, Albert King, and the Indigo Girls. and Johnnie Guitar Watson. $35/30; Members $31/27 $40/35; Members $36/31

10 :: contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give Paula Cole

:: Oct 24, 8 pm :: CH Grammy-award winner, Paula Cole is best known for her mega smash hit, “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone,” which reached No. 8 on the Billboard charts, and for “I Don’t Want to Wait,” which became the theme song for the highly popular teen drama Dawson’s Creek. In 2007 she released her fourth album Courage. Cole has appeared on a number of Chris Botti’s recordings, and she continues to charm audiences with her beautiful voice.

$35/30; Members $31/27 Paula Cole Keola Beamer / Neil Hogan

:: Nov 1, 7:30 pm :: CH Hawaii’s premier singer/songwriter/composer and master at the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Keola Beamer, brings a tropical feel to a chilly fall evening. Beamer established himself early as a leader of contemporary Hawaiian music when he wrote the classic “Honolulu City Lights,” still one of the all-time best selling recordings in the history of Hawaiian music! Neil Hogan, acoustic guitarist, opens. Hogan received critical acclaim for his previous show at Montalvo with Keola Beamer and has performed with the likes of John Renbourn and Al Stewart.

$30/25; Members $27/22 Keola Beamer

Earl Klugh

:: Nov 5, 7:30 pm & Nov 6, 8 pm :: CH Grammy Award-winning innovator and master of acoustic guitar Earl Klugh, one of the true statesmen of contemporary jazz, has been lauded as a prodigy and a groundbreaker. His 2008 album, The Spice of Life, drew Klugh’s twelfth career Grammy nomination. He has recorded over 30 albums, including four No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Jazz Album charts. Klugh continues to be one of the most in-demand live artists globally.

$40/35; Members $36/31

Earl Klugh :: 11 Richard Thompson

:: Dec 4, 8 pm :: CH Hubert Sumlin :: Dec 5, 8 pm :: CH :: Dec 6, 7:30 pm :: CH One of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Top 20 Guitarists of All-time” and recipient of the 2006 BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, Richard Thompson is a Montalvo favorite. This iconic British folk-rock legend is one of the world’s most critically acclaimed songwriters, recorded by artists Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne and Elvis Costello. J.C. Smith Eddie Shaw His music spans English traditional favorites, Lennon- McCartney and Prince. J.C. Smith Presents: A Tribute to Howlin’ Wolf $40/35; Members $36/31 featuring Chicago Blues Legends Hubert Sumlin and Eddie Shaw

:: Nov 14, 8 pm :: CH J.C. Smith channels his love of Chicago blues in this tribute to the legendary Howlin’ Wolf! Smith, originally from the Bay Area, is an outstanding performer noted for his energy and charisma. His new album, Defining Cool, is an incredible fusion of old and new blues styles ranging from West Coast Swing and East Bay Funk to raw Chicago. Hubert Sumlin, one of Rolling Stone’s “The 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time,” has shared the stage with favorites such as The Rolling Stones and Santana. His legendary status was defined in the 60s, when he was recorded as the guitarist for Howlin’ Wolf’s band with Muddy Waters. Eddie Shaw has played venues from Carnegie Hall to the intimate Blues clubs in Chicago. Shaw won the 2006 and 2007 BluesMusic Award for Instrumentalist-Horn. Shaw & the Wolfgang was the original back-up band for Howlin’ Wolf. Richard Thompson $40/35; Members $36/31

12 :: contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give 2010 SEASON PREVIEW

George Winston :: Jan 22, 8 pm :: CH

Winston, an American pianist, is perhaps best known for his 1980s album Autumn. His 1982 album, Winter into Spring, went platinum. This performance features well-known favorites and sounds from Winston’s latest, Love Will Come – The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol. 2. George Winston $35/30; MEMBERS $31/27

Masters of Persian Music :: Feb 14, 8 pm :: CH

Combine two of Iran’s most important figures in Persian classical music with the next generation of masters, and you get a performance that transforms the Carriage House into a cultural mecca. This concert brings together Hossein Alizadeh, the tar (plucked lute) maestro, Kayhan Kalhor, the kamancheh (spike-fiddle) virtuoso and the remarkable young vocalist, Reza Nourbakhsh. Accompanying them: M.R. Ebrahimi on barba (oud/plucked lute), Siamak Agaie on santur (hammered dulcimer), Pejman Hadadi on percussion and Siamak Jahangiry on ney (reedflute). Before the show, celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner provided by Le Papillon Restaurant! Dinner seating is at 5 pm—reserve your table by calling: 408.296.3730.

Masters of Persian Music $45/35; MEMBERS $40/31

The Harlem Quartet :: April 23, 8 pm :: HV

The Harlem Quartet made their debut in 2006 at Carnegie Hall, earning rave reviews from The New York Times. Each quartet member is also a seasoned solo artist, having appeared with the New York Philharmonic, the Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburg, Sinaloa de las Artes (Mexico) and Baltimore Symphonies, and the Boston Pops among others. This innovative string quartet “plays with panache” (The New York Times) and brings their impassioned sound to Montalvo.

$25; MEMBERS & STUDENTS $20

The Harlem Quartet contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give :: 13 Education & Public Programs

Montalvo’s education and public programs advance an institutional commitment to lifelong learning and invite audience engagement in the creative process. Diverse school programs, public conversations, workshops and seminars provide unique access to a range of perspectives and cultural responses.

Teaching Artist Montalvo’s literary, visual and performing Wells Fargo Performing Fellowship arts programs and the Lucas Artists Arts Series for Students Residency, the Master Class Series brings Montalvo’s Teaching Artist Fellowship leading contemporary artists into Bay The Wells Fargo Performing Arts Series is the first national award of its kind Area schools for an exchange of knowledge for Students serves grades K-6 in Bay offered to professionals in the field. and inspiration in the arts and in general Area public schools, 50% of which are low-income with little or no access to the A joint initiative between Montalvo’s life lessons. Learn more by visiting arts. Performances feature internationally education department and the Lucas www.montalvoarts.org/exhibitions/yac09. Artists Residency Program, the teaching renowned theater groups who represent a artist fellowship provides a four-month wide variety of artistic disciplines, ethnic residency at the Lucas Artists Residency Youth Action Coalition cultures and social concerns. and places fellows in the school with GenerationEngage environment to work with teachers and Public Programs Through this 10-week program, students students. Public Programs encourage audiences meet with local leaders as part of an to engage with renowned international investigative journey into the future of Master Class Series authors, visual and performing artists, San José and urban spaces; develop and creative thinkers through a diverse The Master Class Series provides students skills in digital photography, web design, series of intimate conversations, with unique opportunities to interact videography and civic journalism; and presentations and performances. directly with world-renowned master collaborate with artists, designers, civic artists representing diverse artistic leaders and other teens to engage in an mediums. Presented by the education arts- and media-based exploration of department in collaboration with healthy communities.

14 :: contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give KIDS & FAMILIES

Montalvo’s Family Theatre series provides a fun opportunity for children and their families to experience the performing arts together. The Montalvo grounds are a perfect setting for additional hikes and family outings.

Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theatre: Beyond the Beanstalk (The Jack Tales)

:: April 26, 1 pm & 3 pm :: CH Das Puppenspiel takes a step beyond the familiar Jack and the Beanstalk to present a series of tales handed down by storytellers over many years. The Jack Tales feature simple but clever Jack, who lands himself into all kinds of adventures in his travels. Large, beautifully crafted ‘bunraku’ style puppets and traditional folk music by professional folk musician and musicologist John Kirk combine to bring new life to this storytelling tradition. Come and be a part of the magic and fun as Beyond the Beanstalk re-introduces audiences to an American folk tradition.

$10 children/20 adults; Members $8 children/16 adults

Missoula Children’s Theatre: Performing Arts Day Camp

:: June 22 – 26, 10 am – 4 pm :: Grounds Your child will shine during Montalvo’s summer Missoula Children’s Theatre: Performing Arts Day Camp! Registered youth rehearse their roles throughout the week with professional directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre, the country’s preeminent children’s theatre touring company. Youth gain confidence both on stage and off while participating in age-appropriate performing arts workshops led by local teaching artists, culminating in a performance of The Pied Piper. Workshops including voice, dance, set design and drama; all skills are taught throughout the historic Villa and on the Montalvo grounds.

Ages: 6 (entering First Grade) to age 15; Tuition: $285 per child

contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give :: 15 KIDS & FAMILIES

The Pied Piper: Final Performance Missoula Children’s Theatre Performing Arts Day Camp

:: June 26, 7 pm :: GT

What do you do when your town is overrun by ravenous rats? Sara, an orphan girl, and the other Townspeople of Hamelin town turn to the Mayor and his Council when their town is threatened, who then call on the Pied Piper to save them from the troublesome creatures. Find out what happened when the town is unable to pay the Piper, and the children are led away from the town along with the rats! Missoula Children’s Theatre’s full-scale musical adaptation of The Pied Piper features a talented cast of 60 local children from this week’s Performing Arts Day Camp.

$8 children/16 adults

Young Artists in Residence Fine Arts Day Camp :: Aug 3 – Aug 7, 10 am – 4 pm :: Grounds Inspired by Montalvo’s Lucas Artists Residency and housed in the program’s artist studios, this weeklong day camp introduces young minds to diverse artistic disciplines in workshops taught by top Bay Area artists. Each Young Artist participates in process-oriented activities designed to foster creativity in an atmosphere of experimentation and exploration. The camp encourages friendships through the sharing of ideas and collaborative projects while allowing for individual growth and self-expression.

Ages: 10 to 13 Tuition: $400 per child

16 :: contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give 09/10: Fall/Winter:: FAMILY SEASON

Starry, Starry Night: Montalvo Service Art and Astronomy Slumber Party Group Events :: Aug 14 – Aug 15, 8 pm – 8 am :: HV, FL The Montalvo Service Group Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy at Montalvo! Art and astronomy collide (MSG) is a committed group of at Montalvo’s sixth annual Starry, Starry Night. Coinciding with the Perseid meteor volunteers who have supported showers, Starry, Starry Night invites the community to learn about the vast night skies Montalvo for more than 25 and the art it inspires. Enjoy stimulating astronomy talks by guest astronomers and years. Spanning generations of hear a storyteller weave tales of the night sky. Explore space through contemporary volunteerism, MSG epitomizes art installations and films and create art inspired by the heavens. Sleep under the the value of community stars on Montalvo’s front lawn and wake to breakfast at the historic Villa. engagement and hosts a series of annual events to support the Ages: 6 and up restoration and upkeep of the $88 adult/50 child; Members: $70 adult/40 child historic Villa and Montalvo’s Family Package: 2 adults & 2 children = $250 education programs. For MemberS Family Package: 2 adults & 2 children = $200 information on and reservations for all MSG events, please PREVIEW 09/10: call 408.961.5823 or email Fall/Winter FAMILY THEATRE [email protected]. :: mOther’s Day Brunch Charlotte’s Web The Man Who Planted Trees may 10

:: Nov 15, 1 pm & 3 pm :: CH :: Feb 13, 2010, 11 am & 1 pm :: CH :: Summer Luncheons July 8 – Aug 26 (Weds) Based on E.B. White’s beloved story, Based on the beloved fable and book by Charlotte’s Web tells of the friendship Jean Giono, The Man Who Planted Trees :: Yuletide at Montalvo between a pig named Wilbur and a tells the inspiring ecologically oriented tale Nov 20 – 22 little gray spider named Charlotte. of a French shepherd who sets out with his :: European Marketplace TheatreworksUSA brings this dog to plant a forest and transform a barren Nov 20 – 22 treasured tale of bravery, love and wasteland. This uplifting and unforgettable friendship to life. story shows us the difference one man (and :: HOLIDAY Gala his dog!) can make to the world. Nov 20 $20 adult/10 child; Members $16 adult/8 children $20 adult/10 child; :: Champagne High Tea Members $16 adult/8 children Nov 21 – 22

:: 17 NEW MEDIA & VISUAL ARTS

The New Media & Visual Arts program includes work in multiple mediums including sculpture, painting, film, video, photography and more. Audiences participate in the creative process through presentations of artists’ works-in-progress and have an opportunity to engage with artists through public conversations. Installations are presented year-round on Montalvo’s grounds, in the Project Space gallery or at the Sally and Don Lucas Artists Residency Program. New Media & Visual Arts programs are often presented with partnering photo: Richard Karson Richard photo: organizations including MACLA, California College of the Arts, City AGENCY’s inaugural installation, Boolean Valley (2008), by potter of San Jose, ZeroOne, San Jose Museum of Art and the Museum of Adam Silverman and architect/designer Nader Tehrani, is on view Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. through July 5 at MOCA’s Pacific Design Center Gallery in Los For a list of 2009 New Media & Visual Arts projects, see page 4. Angeles. Visit www.moca.org for more information.

Open Studios :: May 9, 12 – 4 pm lucas Artists Residency

Ever wonder what an artist’s work looks like in-progress? Visit the Lucas Artists Residency for a unique opportunity to wander through the artist studios, talk with artists about their projects and get an inside look at the process of creating art.

18 :: SALLY & DON LUCAS ARTISTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Since its opening in October 2004, the Sally and Don Lucas Artists Residency Program has gained worldwide stature as a model of curatorial practice leading to the support of new and challenging work in the field of contemporary art. The Lucas Artists Residency has also taken Montalvo to new levels of excellence and international recognition, already having reached hundreds of accomplished artists from 31 countries. Ten live/work studios and the commons building offer state-of-the-art technology and an environment conducive to both individual practice and the energetic exchange of ideas among multidisciplinary international and culturally diverse fellows.

:: 19 Historic Villa & Grounds Set on 175 stunning acres of open space with 2.5 miles of hiking trails in the midst of Silicon Valley, Montalvo Arts Center occupies a historic Mediterranean-style villa and hosts three performing arts venues, a 10-studio artist residency complex and a formal Italianate garden. Built in 1912 by Senator James Phelan, California’s first elected senator, Montalvo was bequeathed by Phelan to the state of California to serve as a site for the advancement of art, music, literature and architecture. Montalvo dedicates 25% of its annual budget to the maintenance and preservation of this community treasure.

Villa & Grounds Tours Food & Wine VI: The Art of Dining

:: May 2, 1 – 3 pm :: HV :: May 31, 5:30 – 8:30 pm :: HV, Grounds

Join our seasoned volunteer docents on walking tours where you The annual Food & Wine Classic celebrates some of the most will learn about Senator Phelan’s country home, his life and his prestigious restaurants and wineries in the region. Guests friends. You will gather unknown insights into Montalvo as it was enjoy a rare opportunity to sample delectable culinary creations and get acquainted with the arts center as it is now.Tours last and the finest vintages, while mingling with top chefs and approximately two hours and are recommended for ages 12 and vintners. Proceeds support Montalvo’s arts and education up. Space is limited and reservations are required two business programs. Visit the web site for complete lists of participating days in advance. restaurants and wineries.

$10; free for members $175; Members $150

20 :: contribute :: www.montalvoarts.org/give Board of Directors Institutional Giving and Corporate Fund Support rent montalvo January 2008 – March 31, 2009 Charmaine Warmenhoven, Make your unique event more memorable. President Adobe Youth Voices Fry’s Electronics Choose an architectural landmark set Michael A. Cole, Treasurer Air Systems Foundation, Inc. HEDCO Foundation against the Santa Cruz Mountains, Roberta Robins, Secretary All Stars Helping Kids Hind Foundation surrounded by 175 acres of exquisite Kara Berg Alliance for the Advancement Intero Foundation of Arts and Education J. Richard Braugh J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines grounds and away from the hustle and Alliance of Artists Communities James Irvine Foundation Prudence Choi bustle of the city. Montalvo is available for a Amazon.com John and Marcia Goldman multitude of rentals. Tom Crotty American Airlines Foundation Neal Dempsey American Century Investments Lockheed Martin Space System Co. Weddings: Jennifer DiNapoli Ameya Preserve Mission City Community Fund Sue Fettchenhauer Andy Warhol Foundation for the National Endowment for the Arts An enchanted setting for the most special Susan Finocchio Visual Arts Nimoy Foundation Anonymous Pruneyard Plaza Hotel day of your life. Montalvo offers a historic Jerry Held Applied Materials Villa, romantic ambience, luscious SanDisk Corporation David Henry Bank of America Santa Clara County Historical sprawling grounds, formal garden and Cynthia Lazares Bloomingdale’s Heritage Commission stellar services—you and your guests will Sally Lucas Comerica Bank Wealth and Saratoga Rotary Foundation not forget this magical day. Judy Marcus Institutional Management SAVVIS Dipti Mathur Comerica Foundation Silicon Valley Community Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Corporate & Nonprofit events: Kathie Maxfield Foundation David and Lucile Packard Tiffany & Co. Paul Mehus Montalvo has the perfect space for a Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation retreat of four to a picnic of 2,000. Host Roxanne Peterschmidt Foundation for Indian William and Flora Hewlett Roger Schwab Contemporary Art meetings in the historic Villa, presentations Foundation Martha Swartz in the Carriage House Theatre, break- Carmen Sigler outs in the gardens, receptions in the Mark Waxman Italianate Garden, private concerts in the Stephen Wright Garden Theatre, luncheons in the Spanish Courtyard or dinner on the Veranda overlooking the Front Lawn. Be a Part of Montalvo – Volunteer! Social events: More than 600 volunteers together donate over 20,000 hours of their time each Plan your special event in any of Montalvo’s year. Our volunteers range in age from 12 to 80+, and come from many different venues. Cocktail receptions up to 1,000 and backgrounds. What brings them all together is a love for the arts, a dedication to seated dinners for up to 300. Montalvo and the desire to have fun. To join our Volunteer Team, visit Contact the Rentals Department for more montalvoarts.org/volunteer or contact the Volunteer office at 408.961.5828. information: [email protected]

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Montalvo Arts Center is a member-supported nonprofit organization—your donation Villa Circle: $2500 ensures that we continue to deliver a diverse and innovative range of arts programming All the benefits of the Phelan Circle level and— that will impact the cultural landscape of Silicon Valley. :: Invitations to national and international art trips after Artists Circle Membership enriches your experience and creates a special connection between you :: Invitation to an exclusive recognition dinner at and one of the region’s premier cultural centers for the arts. Montalvo :: Six complimentary tickets to a Montalvo Educator: $45 Senator’s Circle: $250 Carriage House or Villa event of your choice ** (For teachers, and arts instructors) All the benefits of the Famly level and—­ :: Recognition on the Donor Wall All the benefits of theI ndividual membership and— :: Two complimentary tickets to a Montalvo :: Priority access to ticket ordering after Artists :: Priority enrollment for teachers at annual Arts in Carriage House or Villa event of your choice ** and Creative Circle members Your Classroom Conference as space is available :: Four guests passes to Montalvo docent-led :: Invitations to arts events just for teachers tours—bring your friends and show off the Artists Circle: $5000 Villa and grounds (a $40 value) All the benefits of the Villa Circle level and— Individual: $60 :: Invitation to one exclusive dinner at the home Griffin Circle: $500 :: Exclusive access to ‘Dining on the Terrace’ of a Montalvo trustee seating at Garden Theatre concerts – NEW! All the benefits of the Senator’s Circle :: First priority for national and international level and— :: Invitations to member-only receptions, artist art trips talks, exhibition openings and other events at :: Access to the Comerica Bank Griffin Members :: Invitations to private dinners at the Lucas Montalvo and off-site Room—relax with your friends before Artists Residency :: Two tickets for docent-led tours of historic Villa performances and during intermissions at Montalvo ($10 for non-members) Garden Theatre shows :: Opportunities for personal interactions with visiting artists, authors and scholars :: Receive program announcements before the :: Give an Individual membership to person general public of your choice—introduce someone to :: First priority access to ticket ordering Montalvo Creative Circle: $10,000+ Family: $100 :: Two complimentary glasses of wine at each All the benefits of the Individual level and— Garden Theatre concert – NEW! All of the benefits above plus special access :: Member discounts on Carriage House and and enhanced recognition opportunities in the Phelan Circle: $1000 Villa events program area of your choice. Please contact All the benefits of the Circle level and— :: Advance ticket-ordering privileges after the Development office at 408.961.5806 to learn higher levels :: Invitations to local art trips more about how you can help Montalvo preserve its historic legacy. :: Enrollment privileges in Missoula Children’s :: Invitations to national and international art trips after Villa Circle Theatre and Young Artists in Residence camps ** Complimentary tickets subject to availability. (camps are quickly filled and membership is :: Four complimentary tickets to a Montalvo Does not include education or fund raising events, not a guarantee of enrollment) Carriage House or Villa event of your choice ** or events co-presented with other organizations. :: Invitations to receptions with the cast at selected Family Theatre performances

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VENUES HOW TO ORDER TICKETS Accessibility Events are wheelchair accessible with prior Carriage House For Montalvo-produced events: arrangement. To request disability-related :: 300-seat indoor theatre Montalvo Box Office accommodations, please call 408.961.585 :: Parking: Free on-site Walk-up: 15400 Montalvo Road :: Montalvo-produced performances, Call: 408.961.5858 For Live Nation-produced events: Public Programs and Family Theatre Hours: Mon – Fri 10 am – 4 pm/ All tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. Historic Villa One hour prior to ticketed events com, including on-site parking passes :: 100-seat Mediterranean-style villa (Closed on weekends) (as available). :: Parking: Free on-site :: Montalvo-produced performances Montalvo handling fees: Visit www.montalvoarts.org/ summerconcerts for concert information Garden Theatre Box Office orders are subject to a :: 1,100-seat outdoor theatre $5.50 handling fee per ticket; $2 per For Live Nation ticketing policies visit :: Parking: Free shuttles from West Valley ticket for Family Theatre ticketmaster.com College are available for GT events :: Live Nation-produced performances Online :: Montalvo-produced performances Montalvoarts.org or ticketmaster.com

Front cover (l-r): Vienna Teng, In Possession of a Picture (courtesy Julia Meltzer, David Thorne and Steven Turner Contemporary), Historic Villa, Young Artists in Residence, Artist Residency Studio 61; back cover (l-r): Roger McGuinn, Gala event, headRush, Oval Garden, Missoula Children’s Theatre

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