MUSIC

PERLA BATALLA continues to wow her audiences around the world. Catch her in California this month and in early November before she heads over to Europe. Check her dates here and let us know if you want to see a show! Fill-in dates are available in the Northwest and Mountain States in February 2020, the southwest in April, 2020, and the Northwest again and Canada in May. "Onstage, offstage, digital, or analog, I love Perla Batalla." -Leonard Cohen

ADAAWE''s signature contemporary global soul rocks enthusiastic audience worldwide After a fab WAA curated showcase, they appeared at a benefit at Catalina Jazz Club, to raise awareness and funds for the Advot Project, empowering at-risk youth through the arts. See their "A New Day" video here. "This is something rare: a work which is both entertaining and educational." -Tasmin Grainger, The Wee Review

ARTES LATINAS: AMERICAS3 will be performing in Costa Rica this month. They have now offset all their travel-related carbon footprint. Manager and musician Karin Stein is now the Iowa Field Consultant for Ecomadres/Moms Clean Air Force, a program of the Environmental Defense Fund. Karin provides vacation tours through Central and South America in 2020!

EL VEZ still has avails for Christmas 2019, late January, and Cinco de Mayo, 2020. Also looking for fill-in dates in the Midwest in early April, 2020. El Vez is also available, as always, to emcee events.
"Elvis con salsa" -People Magazine

Busy times continue for PAMELA ROSE and the BLUES IS A WOMAN show - 23 consecutive sold out shows, and looking forward to upcoming appearances in the Northwest in May, 2020. Come see an upcoming concert! "Pamela and her crew created a magical show that was fun, educational, and kick-ass!" -Tim Jackson, Artistic Director, Monterey Jazz Festival

VAL VIGODA, ready for her Sessions Juried Showcase at ANW, offers her PEAK Aliveness Musical Keynote, and Just Getting Good for all ages. Ask about her outreach offerings, and 1-minute Songs. Last minute tour just started in early December in the west. "Valerie Vigoda unleashes a diva-worthy torrent of passion..." -The Washington Post

JOSELYN WILKINSON & DON BARAZZO are working on their debut LP, "Always Coming Home," a collection of soulful, modern roots/Americana songs that chronicle the search for a physical and emotional home in a turbulent world. "This is music for the ears and heart, but also the mind and the soul." -Taran Schindler, Grand Annex Music Hall

YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE performs next on October 16 at Temple Israel of Hollywood and Theatre Raymond Kabbaz on November 21. In addition to his unifying concerts and messages of peace, ensemble members offer workshops and masterclasses in the sacred music and movement ritual (Whirling), several different cultures. "In his compositions all differences disappear, even for just a moment, to let the real soul of peace, shalom, salaam enter the heart." -Rabbi David Zaslow

SPECIAL PROJECTS

GEORGE CHAKIRIS, Academy Award Winner, is available for appearances and to do Q&A's in front of any of his movies, especially West Side Story. "What a special night. George knocked it out of the park.. He was so gracious!.. He's just a gem... The happiness he brought to so many last night was delightful." -Jen Maxcy, Skirball Cultural Center

TOMÁŠ KUBÍNEK, lunatic, charm-meister, and international solo artist is zig-zagging around the globe, delighting audiences and filling venues. He is also teaching, directing and and masterminding several outlandishly epic community extravaganzas. There are still some Northwest and Southeast coast avails in April/May 2020. "Hilarious and enormously talented." -Time Out Magazine, London

DANCE

AXIS is preparing to premiere Artistic Director Marc Brew's first international commission by UK choreographer Arthur Pita, October 25-27 in San Francisco. The new work, Alice in Californiland, explores both the intimate and surreal when it comes to living without a home, and is available for touring along with a range of AXIS' engagement programs.
"Fearless and contemporary...inventive and reinvigorated."
- San Francisco Chronicle

What an incredible season for BACKHAUSDANCE: a premiere by Artistic Director Jennifer Backhaus, plus premieres by two stellar choreographers: Spellbound’s Mauro Astolfi, and Complexion’s Dwight Rhoden. LA Dance Chronicle review, Los Angeles Times, click here. They still have a few 19/20 avails, and will tour current works through 2022. "A fluid, unforced fusion of classical and contemporary dance." -The Brooklyn Rail

CITADEL + COMPAGNIE is in their 20th season! You can catch them in their home city of Toronto throughout 2019 and 2020. See dates and times here. Also, they will be showcasing at APAP in 2020, details soon.
Rach just returned from Fall For Dance North, and saw their recreation of Jean-Pierre Perrault's Nuit. Hauntingly beautiful and availablein 2021. "Sophisticated and highly self-aware." -Fjord Review

PACIFICO DANCE COMPANY is celebrating their 28th season and will add new works to its uniquely extensive repertoire. Included are ancient rituals (from Oaxaca, Sonora and Costa Chica), their history and modifications. Much to look forward to! They are available for Day of the Dead, Christmas and Cinco de Mayo concerts and celebrations. "...elegant, beautifully costumed dancers...the evening reached its peak of visual and aural entertainment." - Los Angeles Times

RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE COMPANY, has launched its 56th season featuring four of the world’s most sought-after choreographers Ann Carlson, Andrea Miller, Kate Weare, and Yin Yue. You can catch them in their home state of Utah, or touring around the US throughout 2019-2020. The were chosen to showcase at ANW next week as well!
"The experience was powerful and transformative for our community--and the impact will be long lasting." - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

SO NOW YOU KNOW , a mix of storytelling and choreography with professionals and your community members, by award-winning director and choreographer JANET ROSTON, is looking for block dates in the west in February-April, 2020. Check out MIXED EMOTION THEATRIX's other shows ANAIS NIN: UNBOUND (formerly ANAIS, A DANCE OPERA), a block being created in the NW, TBD, and GATSBY REDUX, great for special events, and for celebrating 2020.
"Brilliant and daring." -Hollywood 360

Santa Barbara's renowned STATE STREET BALLET, in it's 25th year, continues to celebrate their silver season with performances of American Masters in October, The Nutcracker in December, and The Sleeping Beauty in the spring! Their wonderful touring productions, such as the one-of-a-kind Chaplin are available in March- May of 2021, en route to its debut in Switzerland! The Jungle Book is available as well!
"Full-throttle modern choreography in the service of narrative art."
- Santa Barbara Independent