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Arts
means
new to First Night Monterey this year.
Along
Came Betty
Site 28: State Theater, 417 Alvarado St. - 6:45-7:30, 7:45-8:30
This fantastic hard bop jazz quintet played the Monterey Jazz Festival
in 1999 and 2003. Reviewers call them "Monterey's preeminent jazz group"
(Mac McDonald, Monterey County Herald); "A top drawer band in the style
of the Jazz Messengers;" (San Francisco Examiner, Phil Elwood) and simply
"A wonderful band" (Ray Hoffman, Jazz Improv Magazine.) Sophisticated
and melodic with an extraordinary conversational style.
Alta California Dance
Company
Site 2b: Custom House - 3:00-5:00
Authentically costumed dancers portraying characters from all walks of
life demonstrate the social dances of our region in the 1830s and 1840s. Don't
miss the candle dance!
Batucada
Nana
Site 5: Conference Center - Serra Ballroom - 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15;
10:30-11:00
Energetic and intense -- from the pulsating samba reggae and forro of
Northeast Brazil to the flashy and modern sambas found in the Sambodrome of
Rio De Janeiro. Passionate vocals, sizzing choreography and gorgeous costumes
complete the experience.
Black
Irish Band
Site 8: Conference Center - Steinbeck Forum - 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15;
10:30-11:00
These wildly popular "Hooligans of Jamestown" have played all
over the world. They received an ASCAP award for best original song (historic).
Performing original and traditional songs - including many that will resonate
with our theme this year! (Picture at right)
The
Blue Tones
Site 15: Colton Hall Lawn Stage - 3:30-4:15; 4:30-5:15
High energy, danceable blues, featuring Aron Forbes, Andrew and Daniel
McKay, Gavin Salmon and Kirk Danielson.Voted one of the top three bands in
the nation by Teen People Magazine, frequently seen at the Monterey Blues
Festival and even B. B. King's Blues Club in Hollywood and New York's famous
Apollo Theater. (Picture at left)
Bob Kaspar
Site 3: Maritime Museum Historic Theater - 7:00-7:30; 7:45-8:15; 8:30-9:00
Stunning 6-and 12-string solo acoustic guitar and offbeat humor, offset
nicely by a voice "sounding like morse code and barnyard animals".
Bob performs regularly in the Western U.S., Canada, Europe and Scandinavia
as well as on television and radio.
Broadway
Classics Ensemble
Site 12: Carleton Hall, Church of religious Science, Pacific @ Franklin
6:45-7:15 , 7:30-8:00, 8:15-8:45
A First Night favorite for the past nine years featuring Linda Purdy,
soprano; Lyn Whiting, mezzo-soprano; David Shipley, tenor and trumpet -- accompanied
by Pauline Trio on piano, Burt Robinson on bass and Robert Galvin on drums.
(Picture at right)
The Cachagua
Playboys
Site 5: Conference Center, Serra Ballroom - 3:15-3:45, 4:00-4:30,
4:45-5:15
High-energy, Louisiana-based dance music with a unique California blend.
This band rocks with two accordions, guitar, drums, fiddle, rub board, and
bass -- and everyone on vocals! (Picture at left)
Chicano All Stars
Site 5: Conference Center, Serra Ballroom - 6:45-8:30
Plus the Finale at Custom House Plaza - 11:15
High energy Latin "old school". Think Carlos Santana and prepare
to dance!
Contra
Dance -- Crabapples with Erik Hoffman, Caller
Site 38: YMCA - El Estero @ Webster - 8:45-11:30
Drop in for instruction and fun or just to listen to the lively Americana,
French Canadian and Celtic tunes on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and piano. This
program is designed carefully for both first-timers and more experienced dancers.
(Picture at right)
Danzas
Aditi
Site 8: Conference Center, Steinbeck Forum - 6:45-7:15, 7:30-8:00,
8:15-8:45
Ethnic dance and artistic collaborations representing the cultural diversity
of Monterey County. Moon moods with shawls, fans, Chinese and Spanish dancers.
David Davenport, aka
Bubble Clown - Balloon Magic
Site 27: Walgreens, Alvarado St. - 7:00-9:00
Bringing 25 years of experience to magic and balloon art, David dazzles
people of all ages.
Dark of the Moon"
Presentation
Site 3: Maritime Museum Historic Theater - 6:00- 6:30; 9:15-10:00
First Night Monterey in conjunction with the Historic Maritime Museum is proud
to present a living history program called, "Dark of the Moon".
This approximately 30 minute presentation, which includes both slides and
video, depicts a night of Sardine Fishing on the Monterey Bay in 1940.
Dixie Half Dozen
Site 12: Carleton Hall, Church of Religious Science, Pacific @ Franklin
- 4:00-4:30; 4:45-5:15
Come join these talented professionals…and you'll be swinging, swooning
and dancing to Dixieland at its best! Led by Len Williams.
DJ Ben Brandt
Site 23: The Gallerie, Alvarado St. - 8:00-11:00
Techno trance sound scape, a professional debut by a Cypress Grove High
Senior.
Ferrell
Dyllon
Street Performer - Alvarado Street 5:00 - 7:00
Awesome magician and entertainment!
Foggy Town
Site1: California First Theater, Pacific St. @ Scott - 6:45-7:15;
7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45
Singer/songwriters Nancy Raven and Dixie Dixon join multi-instrumentalists
Clare Connors and Anne Downs for thrilling renditions of traditional Celtic
jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, and the occasional polka -- on mandolin,
guitar, concertina, whistle, banjo and more!
Garland
Thompson
Site 22: Masonic Lodge Hall, 525 Pacific - 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15;
10:30-11:00
A veteran producer of the West Coast Championship Poetry Slam and the
Rubber Chicken Poetry Slam and Open Mike, Garland creates a great experience
for novices and experienced slammers. This could be your big chance to win
a prize, be a judge, and let your voice be heard. (Parent advisory -- Strong
language happens -- Not necessarily suitable for all ages.)
Greek
Village Dancers of the Monterey Peninsula
Site 33: Casa Munras - Norman Ballroom (Downstairs) Munras @ Fremont
- 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45
These vibrant Monterey Peninsula dancers in stunning costumes will perform
intricate folk dances of Greece and teach simple dance steps to everyone.
(Picture at right)
Gretchen Taylor's Wildflower
String Trio
Site 19, Monterey Museum of Art - 559 Pacific St. - 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15;
10:30-11:00
From classical to ragtime, this versatile trio will present a perfect accompaniment
to a stroll around the fine art galleries
Homefire
Site 33: Casa Munras - Norman Ballroom (downstairs) Munras @ Fremont
- 9:00-9:30, 9:45-10:15, 10:30-11:00
Treat yourself to perfect bluegrass harmonies set 5 to a stirring blend
of exquisite picking by Pat Mahoney on fiddle, Jim Hilden on banjo, Mike Osgood
on mandolin and Steve Palazzo on guitar, backed by Billy Rudock on bass.
Hootenanny
Site 33: Casa Munras - Norman Ballroom (downstairs) Munras @ Fremont
- 3:15-4:00; 4:15-5:00
Stop by for some wonderful pickin' and grinnin' by the Pacific Grove
Art Center Hootenanny Band as they lead us all in sing-alongs to favorite
tunes from the 40s to the 70s. Don't know the words? Don't worry! Lyrics will
be provided!!
I
Cantori
Site 36: San Carlos Cathedral Sanctuary, 500 Church St. @ Webster
- 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45
The Monterey Peninsula's premier choral group, an internationally recognized
ensemble of 30 singers will perform classical masterpieces, American pop standards
and American spirituals, led by Dr. Sal Ferrantelli. They will be accompanied
by Pauline Troia. (Picture at right)
Jack
Stauffer
Site 22: Masonic Lodge Hall, 525 Pacific - 6:45-7:30; 7:45-8:30
This former "All My Children" and "Battlestar Galactica"
star presents Broadway songs and shares funny stories from the entertainment
world in a fast-paced, intimate solo performance. (Picture at left)
Jana Heller
Site 7: Conference Center - Ferrante Room - 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:00;
8:15-8:45
"Virtuoso dulcimer, fine acoustic guitar, a moving, powerful voice
and really memorable songs with great hooks," Tradition Magazine has
raved. And there's more -- Jana is accompanied by Andy Gilhooley on drums
and percussion instruments from around the world.
Janette Brenner
Street Performer Portola Plaza / Alvarado Mall area 7:00-10:00
Wandering minstrels and dances presenting classic and folkloric dances
from the Middle East -- including cane dances from Egypt, and Bedouin sword
dances from Morocco and much more, set to live music.
Jim and Anne Curry
Site 7: Conference Center - Ferrante Room - 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15;
10:30-11:00
Stirring folk and Americana music, featuring a tribute to the legendary
John Denver. With Gordon Lustig on harmony, guitar and banjo.
John
"Broadway" Tucker
Site 15: Colton Hall Lawn Stage - 7:30-8:15; 8:30-9:15; 9:30-10:15
From Memphis to Monterey,danceable blues with a motown sound. Local legend
John Tucker is nationally recognized for his powerful lyrics and up-tempo
blues. Accompanied by a rousing four-piece horn section. He is just not satisfied
until you are out on the dance floor. (Picture at right)
Jonah and the Whalewatchers
Site 37: San Carlos Parish Hall - Church St. @ Webster - 6:45-7:30;
7:45-8:30
Upbeat, consciousness-raising reggae and world rhythms from one of Monterey's
most beloved and well-known bands. Melodic, danceable music for all ages.
Kenny
Stahl
Site 36: San Carlos Sanctuary, 500 Church St. - 9:15-9:45; 10:00-10:30;
10:45-11:15
Kenny's array of magical flutes is fascinating! A nationally recognized
treasure on the Central Coast, his choices are strongly influenced by the
rhythms and melodies of Latin jazz. (Picture at left)
The Killens
Site 12: Carleton Hall, Church of Religious Science Pacific @ Franklin
- 3:00-3:45
Site 13: MIIS Irvine Auditorium, Pierce @ Madison - 9:00-9:45; 10:00-10:45
Michael and Dianne are "The Killens" -- a dynamic husband and
wife acoustic alternative country duo. Michael has won two Emmys including
best musical score for a PBS special "Rachel and Andrew Jackson - A Love
Story". Dianne is past winner of the Boston Music Award for country artist
of the year. Most recently from Nashville, they are here on the Central Coast
in new roles as musical directors of Carleton Hall.
Large
Art Dome
Site 17: Colton Hall Lawn 4:00-10:00
Ethnic art projects from around the world. Create noise makers, giant
hats, rattles and masks, while enjoying dancing shoes, created by classes
from San Carlos School with artist Jackie Thurman.
Las Ramas
Site 30: JACL, 424 Adams St. - 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15; 10:30-11:00
Traditional Spanish flamenco music, song and dance interpreted by four
of the Central Coast's finest artists. Passionate and soulful with universal
appeal.
Leftover
Dreams
Site 28: State Theater, Alvarado St. - 9:00-9:45; 10:00-10:45
Gems of the Great American Songbook with stunning harmonies and burnished
accompaniment. Jazz fans will remember Tony Marcus from Cats and Jammers and
the Cheap Suit Serenaders. (Picture at left)
Letitia
Bartlett
Street Performer - Alvarado Street area - 7:00 - 9:00, Finale, too!
Keep a look out for the most beautiful clown -- on stilts! (Picture at
right)
Magic
Moon Wands
Site 21: Monterey Museum of Art, Buck Gallery - 6:30-9:30
Have you ever wanted a magic wand? Create a magic moon wand to sparkle
and shine and wave where ever you go. Have fun with No Strings Attached and
Linda Evans downstairs in the art museum.
Mary
Lee
Site 7: Conference Center - Ferrante Room - 3:15-3:45, 4:00-4:30,
4:45-5:15
Irish by heritage, Italian by marriage, Marylee sings her collection
of favorite songs from both cultures. She is a Parents' Choice award-winning
singer/songewriter, and a gifted singer and entertainer for all ages. (Picture
at right)
MC Lars Horris
Site 26: Community Bank back lot - Tyler @ Bonifacio - 6:45-7:15;
7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45; 9:00-11:00
Alternative hip-hop by a charming rapper who utilizes theatrical elements
as well as acoustic guitar. With his insightful lyrics and zany zeal for life,
MC Lars Horris will leave you both entertained and enlightened.
Mermaids on the Moon
Site 9: Conference Center - upstairs lobby - 3:00-11:00
An exhibit of mermaids who found themselves "Dancing on the Moon".
Created by women of Pueblo del Mar recovery program, with artist Sue Ann Hillyer.
A First Night Art Works! project
Mini Art Dome
Site 14: Colton Hall Lawn 3:00 - 10:00
Try your hand at paint by numbers with artist germain Hatcher, who has
designed a large moonscape mural to be completed by celebrants throughout
the evening.
Montage
Opera Ensemble
Site 12: Carleton Hall, Church of Religious Science - Pacific @ Franklin
9:15-9:45; 10:00-10:30; 10:45-11:15
Delight in songs and arias from your favorite operas -- with Elise Rotchford,
soprano; Erasmo Aiello, tenor; David Hopper, baritone. Vlasta Vlakancic accompanies
on piano.
Monterey
Bay Lion Dance Team
Site 11: Bay Books deck - Alvarado @ Del Monte - 9:00-9:30, 9:45-10:15,
10:30-11:00
The traditional Chinese ritual lion dance is a demanding and challenging
art form complete with martial arts movements, music, elaborate costumes --
including the lion and Happy Buddha-- and ceremony. Performers move to the
beat of drums, cymbals, gongs etc. This mesmerizing presentation is led by
Leonard Han, an instructor at CSUMB. (Picture at left)
Monterey
Symphony Brass Quintet
Site 13:MIIS Irvine Auditorium - Pierce @ Jefferson - 6:45-7:15, 7:30-8,
8:15-8:45
Members of the exquisite brass section present a lovely program of music
from the renaissance through the swing era. (Picture at right)
Moon Lanterns
Site 11a: Portola Plaza 3:00 - midnight
While shopping for your First Night souvenir you will be illuminated
by oversize moon lanterns created by artist Charlise Kelly in partnership
with Lyceum of Monterey / Salinas art students. A First Night Art Works! project.
Moonscape Moon Dance
Site 10: Conference Center, Colton Rooms - 3:00 - 11:00
Make your wish for a new year while dancing on a magical moonscape! An
exciting art installation created by students from all over Monterey County
who participated in First Night Monterey Outreach programs, First Night Art
Works! Featuring lighting artist Vranna Sue Hink, from Montana.
Music Together
Site 8: Conference Center - Steinbeck Forum - 3:15-3:45, 4:00-4:30,
4:45-5:15
Experience the joy of family music for young children (birth to 5) and
their families.. Participation in songs, chants, instrumental jams, and dance
is encouraged as a creative release for all.
Nancy
Raven
Site 31: Morgan's Coffee and Tea, 498 Washington @ Pearl - 3:15-3:45;
4:00-4:30; 4:45-5:15
Folk instruments and songs from around the world for kids and families
with audience participation. "Nancy Raven is a wonderful performer…she
has immediate rapport with the children and presents a great selection of
singable songs." Winner of 2 Parents Choice Awards. You may have also
seen her on Access Monterey Peninsula's Lizard Soup Series! (Picture at right)
Norma Mayer, Soprano
and Barney Hulse, piano
Site 1: California's First Theater - Pacific @ Scott - 3:15-3:45,
4:00-4:30, 4:45-5:15
This very special interactive performance is designed with children and
their families in mind. Children will be invited to perform on stage. Ms.
Mayer is a professional opera singer who has performed all over the United
States and Europe. Mr. Hulse is an accomplished pianist and conductor who
has accompanied cabarets, operas and musical theater productions. Guest flutist
Richard Mayer will join them.
P&T
Puppet Theatre
Site 11: Bay Books deck - Alvarado @ Del Monte - 3:00-3:30, 3:45-4:15,
4:30-5:00
Exquisite puppetry introduces children to the arts as it encompasses
music, sculpture, painting, dance, theatre, poetry and literature. Peter Brizzi
presents exciting adaptations of classic tales from Just So Stories.
Red
Beans and Rice
Site 2: Safeway Main Stage @ Custom House Plaza - 8:45-9:30; 9:45-10:30
Voted best band in Monterey County for eight consecutive years, this
amazing 7-piece band presents highly danceable blues with an original blend
of Louisiana Blues, Chicago Blues and Texas Swing. This award winning band
still keeps getting better and better. (Picture at right)
The
Remarkable Richard Feynman
Site 22: Masonic Lodge Hall - 525 Pacific - 3:15-3:45, 4:00-4:30,
4:45-5:15
One-part Einstein, one-part Merlin, one-part Puck, this extraordinary
man was as famous for his outrageous sense of humor as he was for his Nobel
Prize in physics. Actor Noel Wood (Pictured at left) brings Feynman to life
-- as written by Gregg Stebben.
Rev. Rabia with Virgil
Thrasher
Site 3: Maritime Museum Historic Theater - 3:15-3:45; 4:00-4:30; 4:45-5:15
Immersed in Black American Root music, Reverend Rabia pays tribute to
Memphis Minnie, Billie Holiday and Leadbelly. She also pays respect to the
likes of Chris Whitley and Tom Waits. Accompanying herself on guitar with
veteran musician Virgil Thrasher on chromatic and diatonic harmonicas.
Ric
Masten
Site 31: Morgan's Coffee and Tea - Washington @ Pearl - 7:00-7:30,
7:45-8:15
Ric is "a stand-up poet", a humorist, a teller of tales, and
a national treasure. His anecdotes, pointed stories and accurate observations
speak to the ironies of the human condition. Ric is hilarious and poignant.
(Picture at right)
Richard Myer - The Magic
Man
Street Performer - Custom House Plaza, Portola Plaza and Conference
Center area 3:30-5:30
A talented magician and comedian, Richard has performed world wide and
has won the prestigious OMC Stage Competition and IBM San Francisco Area Close-Up
Competition. Widely sought for festival and events in Northern California,
we are lucky he has been choosing to stay closer to home for First Night!
Rick Walker's Loop Pool
Site 1: California's First Theater - Pacific @ Scott - 9:00-9:30;
9:45-10:15; 10:30-11:00
This amazing performing artist will play translucent day glow lime-green
plastic with live video animation by David Tristan.
Salinas
Valley Country Dance Association
Site 38: YMCA - El Estero @ Webster - 6:45-8:30
Country Western Dance Team-Drop by to see Nancy Lenno and 20 accomplished
dancers for demonstrations, lessons and dancing to your favorite country-western
tunes.
Shinsho-Mugen Daiko
Site 2: Safeway Main Stage @ Custom House Plaza - 3:15-3:45, 4:00-4:30,
5:00-5:30
The ancient yet very contemporary art of Taiko -- Japanese Drumming,
has captured the attention of people across the country for over 30 years.
Today, Taiko has been rediscovered and redefined to reach an international
audience. Experience the power of the thunderous roar and exquisite physicality
of Taiko. Choreographed by Ikuyo Conant
Shrine Clowns
Street Performers
Look for this amazing group of men and women who are known the world
over for "walking so the children can run". These dedicated volunteers
have perfected their characters, costumes and jokes-to raise funds for 22
hospitals for children with orthopedic or burn problems.
Shyamala Moorty
Site 30: JACL - 424 Adams St. - 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45
Solo classical Indian dance, emphasizing rhythmical footwork and storytelling
through intricate hand gestures and facial expressions are performed by this
wonderful soloist and principal dancer from the Aman Folk Ensemble. She has
also been a company member with Malathi Iyengar's Rangoli Company since 1994.
Sophia, Songhealer
Site 10: Conference Center - Colton Rooms - 4:15-5:00, 6:45-7:15
Solo vocalist accompanies herself on guitar, zither, dulcimer and percussion.
Sophia may inspire you to join her in a variety of uplifting folk, new age
and world music classics.
Stories and Murals
Site 20: Monterey Museum of Art, downstairs gallery 4:00-11:00
From the teens of Alisal High School, under the direction of Angelica
Simmon and Jose Gil. Beautiful, moving stories and murals depicting the migrant
farm worker experience. Also, stories and murals from the students of Community
Partnership for Youth in Seaside - stories and murals about "Dancing
on the Moon", this year's First Night theme. A First Night Art Works!
project.
Sun
and Moon Ensemble
Street Performers - 7:30-9:30, Finale, too!
Maria Lexa and company will delight you with an extraordinary troupe
of magnificent and talented giant puppets, masked characters, moon creatures
and musicians. They will also appear in both the Twilight Parade and the Grand
Finale!
Twilight
Parade, sponsored by Granite Construction
Site 15: Colton Hall Lawn - Pacific Street, Madison to Jefferson -
5:30-6:30
Enjoy a closer look at the various floats from the Twilight Parade sponsored
by Granite Construction, plus music from marching bands and much more! Parade
starts and ends at Colton Hall, best viewing on Calle Principale.
Twilight Parade Jamboree
Site 15: Colton Hall Lawn Stage - 6:00-7:30
Salinas High Jazz Ensemble, Rendered Vibe, parade floats, dancers and
more!
Unknown
Jeromes
Site 2: Safeway Main Stage @ Custom House Plaza - 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:15
Infectious grooves and uplifting lyrics in all original songs in a wide
variety of styles: funk, soul, reggae, jazz and hip hop. Does their audience
typically dance? YES! (Picture at left)
Vocal-ease
and The Boogie Men
Site 37: San Carlos Parish Hall, Church St. @ Webster - 9:15-10:00;
10:15-11:00
Bringing you the great nostalgic music of the 1940s, 50s, 60s. Clever
lyrics, sweet melodies, harmonies and intricate musical arrangements with
Jim Matejcek on guitar, Ned Canepa on bass/trumpet, Marti Johnson on drums,
Sal Bruno on keyboard/sax, and Carol Zbacnek, Julie Enea, and Betsy Kohler
on vocals. (Pictured at right)
West
African Drumming
Site 11: Bay Books Deck - Alvarado St. @ Del Monte - 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:00;
8:15-8:45
Dramane Kone is an amazing performer in the griot tradition - musician,
storyteller, teacher. He is accompanied by a wonderful percussion ensemble.
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