Posts Tagged ‘Classical Music’
In Looking to Sell the Building at 138-144 Throckmorton Avenue, Lucy Mercer Seeks to Lay the Groundwork for the Long-Term Future of the Multi-Faceted Throckmorton Theatre Organization She and Our Community Have Built
Selling the building to an arts-friendly patron, who understands and values what the building and it’s long-term tenant provide to the community, could go a long way towards cementing the future for our children. Mercer, as the organization’s Artistic Director, as well as members of the non-profit board, would look to negotiate a long-term lease with the new owner. “I remain fully dedicated to this business and its service to our community. I believe the next generation will only make it stronger,” says Mercer.
Read MoreOn the Heels of a Thrilling Series of Multi-Faceted Arts at the Throckmorton, Lucy Mercer Makes an Appeal Amidst Massive Cost Spikes
“General inflation has caused a precipitous rise in the price of lumber for building sets, along with just about every other item needed to stage a production and operate a venue (materials for costumes, food, furniture, soap, sanitizer and paper towels have all skyrocketed ). Recent laws have added 22% to our employment and administration costs.”
Read MoreThrockmorton Hosts The Guarneri Quartet Feat. Jackie Ryan Aug. 11, the Latin Rhythms of Los Pinguos Aug. 12 & Free Noon Concert Aug. 16th With Musubi
With the thrill of two-time Peadbody Award-winning comedian and popular Netflix star Hasan Minhaj set to showcase some new material at the Throck August 25-27 in advance of his new one man show, the theatre keeps cranking out top-notch entertainment.
Read MoreMarin Music Chest Honors, Showcases Young Classical Musicians at Scholarship Winners Concert – May 21
The annual Marin Music Chest “Young Artists Concert” (co-sponsored by Chamber Music Marin) features performances by promising young Marin County musicians studying classical music: Sydney Li-Jenkins (violin) of Sausalito, Thayer Jacobs (piano) of Mill Valley, Owen Xu (piano) of San Rafael, Dheyan Lim (violin) of Mill Valley, and Alexandra Kiryakina (harp) of Novato.
Read MoreThrockmorton Theatre’s Twilight Series Hosts The Florestan Trio – July 21
The members of the trio – Janet Guggenheim on piano, Carol Sindell on violin and Hamilton Cheifetz on cello – have performed throughout the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe and received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Read MoreMarin Music Chest Honors, Showcases Young Classical Musicians at Scholarship Winners Concert – May 1
At its annual Scholarship Winners Concert on May 1 (2pm) at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, the organization is showcasing nine young classical musicians honored with 2022 Marin Music Chest Scholarship awards. Each will perform solo. The concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreMV Chamber Music Society 49th Season Returns with The Horszowski Trio – Feb. 27
Under the artistic direction of longtime board member and classical music enthusiast Bill Horn, on Sunday, Feb. 27, MVCMS welcomes renowned trio ensemble The Horszowski Trio, which The New Yorker has called “The most compelling American group to come on the scene.”
Read MoreMV Chamber Music Society Rolls Into 2022 With Ilya Yakushev – Jan. 23
The Mill Valley Chamber Music Society continues its season this month with a performance by Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev, who has garnered myriad awards and honors over the years.
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