GLENDALE, CA May 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM Los Angeles Ballet Presents SUMMER PERFORMANCE Los Angeles Ballet's Summer Series will showcase new choreographic works by Jacques Heim, Artistic Director of Diavolo, and Lester Horton Award winner Jennifer Backhaus of Backhaus Dance. The program also includes Balanchine's Allegro Brilliante, a classical bravura work for five couples danced to Tchaikovsky's exciting score, and August Bournonville's Napoli Pas de Six and Tarantella, back by popular demand. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents FAMILY CONCERT - PETER AND THE WOLF Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf is a must-see for every child. The characters are played by particular instruments – the bird by a flute, the duck by an oboe, the cat by a clarinet, the grumpy grandfather by a bassoon, the wolf by the French horns and the hunters by the timpani and bass drum. The strings represent our fine hero, Peter. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM Artists For Kids Presents KEV ORKIAN - LIVE AND UNLEASHED For one night only, comedian and actor Kev Orkian will entertain with an evening of comedy and music. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:00 PM The Colburn School Presents THE COLBURN ORCHESTRA The Colburn Orchestra proudly welcomes internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman to the podium. The program will open with Weber's dramatic Overture to Oberon, followed by Lalo's expressive Cello Concerto with award-winning cellist Amanda Forsyth. Rounding out the evening are Dvorák's Romance for Violin and Orchestra with Maestro Zukerman performing and conducting, and Tchaikovsky's beloved Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM Cal State Northridge Department of Music Presents CSUN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The CSUN Symphony is regarded as one of the finest university orchestras in the Western United States. Under the direction of Dr. John Roscigno, the Symphony will perform its annual spring concert at the Alex for the third year. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM King Cultural Production Center Presents SASNA ERGIR ARMENIAN CONCERT King Cultural Production Center's presentation marks the US premiere of this show about the traditions and culture of the Armenian city of Sasun. The concert will feature music, dance, and poetry. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents PASTORAL & WORLD PREMIERE Be there when Jeffrey Kahane premieres the first-ever concerto written specifically for him to play and conduct from the piano. The Handel and Elgar, led by Margaret Batjer, showcase the versatility and range of the Orchestra’s strings, and Beethoven’s beloved "Pastoral" Symphony brings LACO’s season to a joyful close. Join LACO for Concert Preludes and hear the stories behind the music one hour before curtain. Click here to learn more or make reservations Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM Lineage Dance Presents LINEAGE LIVE - FOUNDATION FOR LIVING BEAUTY BENEFIT Lineage Dance presents Lineage Live, a contemporary dance concert featuring the interplay between dancers and live musicians on stage. Proceeds from the performance will benefit The Foundation for Living Beauty, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of women living with cancer and cancer survivors. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:30 PM Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Presents SPRING JAZZ CONCERT The award-winning jazz ensembles from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts present their annual Spring Concert. The LACHSA Music program is the recipient of the coveted 2006 Grammy Signature Schools "GOLD" Award. Tickets not on sale yet ADDITIONAL EVENTS Friday, May 16, 2008 at 6:30 PM Assemblymember Paul Krekorian Presents FILMFEST 43 An event for the entire family, Assemblymember Paul Krekorian's FilmFest 43 will feature the top student films from public and private high schools in the 43rd State Assembly District. FilmFest 43 is sponsored by the Alex Theatre. Free admission with ticket. Click here to learn more or reserve tickets OTHER GLENDALE HAPPENINGS Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 5:30 PM Glendale Healthy Kids Presents 7th ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN GLENDALE Stroll up and down Brand Boulevard in Downtown Glendale to sample delicious food from over 30 of the area’s top restaurants while enjoying entertainment by local bands including The Glen Roberts Big Band; Hoover, Crescenta Valley, and Glendale High School Jazz Bands; and the Latino Boyz. Taste of Downtown Glendale is an annual benefit event for Glendale Healthy Kids. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets FastFrame of Glendale Family photographs – a pair of baby shoes – a ceramic piece you created – awards and honors. The essence of you, family and friends all artistically captured in time by our master framers. Let us help you give the special Mom in your life a unique, personal gift to cherish forever. Bring this email in for $40 off your custom framing order. (One coupon per order) 112 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203 Phone: (818) 545-0044 www.fastframeofglendale.com Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Glendale Latino Association 2008 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BREAKFAST All proceeds from this event to go the GLA College Scholarship program. For information on attending the event or to find out more about becoming a sponsor, please go to www.glendalelatinoassociation.com. To purchase tickets call 818-243-ALEX (2539) Daily from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Or visit the Alex Theatre Box Office at 216 N. Brand Blvd. Open 7 days a week from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Visit us online at www.alextheatre.org THEATRE ASSISTIVE SERVICES Wheelchair and handicapped seating locations are available on the main level of the theatre. Patrons needing to take advantage of these special seating locations are asked to telephone the box office at (818) 243-7700 ext. 216 prior to the performance. Assistive Listening Devices are also available upon request. 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