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Friday, February 29, 2008
Featured Event: Huun-Huur-Tu
Siberian Musical Group
CRESCENT CITY -
Huun-Huur-Tu is a musical group. Tuvan overtone singing hails
from the Southern Siberian Republic of Tuva. It is traditionally
performed by soloists, each specializing in their own style of
xöömei. Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, Alexander Bapa, his brother
Sayan Bapa, and Albert Kuvezin founded a quartet called
Kungurtuk, singing the tunes in a new way that offered
broad appeal to audiences. Since their founding group began in
1992, the musicians renamed the ensemble "Huun-Huur-Tu". In 1993
they collaborated with musicians Frank Zappa, Ry Cooder, the
Chieftains and others.
Huun-Huur-Tu tours extensively in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
Preserving Tuvan musical heritage, collaborative works include
compilations with recording artists such as Angelite and
Scottish- Canadian Niall MacAulay on, "Where Young Grass Grows".
Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St.,
Crescent City, CA. Call: (707) 464-1336 .huunhuurtu.com/tours.html
About February 29:
February 29, or leap year's
extra day that comes once every four years (must be able to
divide the year by 4 and get a whole number), has been
associated with folklore and superstitions. One of the most
prominent is that on this day, women can propose marriage
to men in what's termed, The Ladies' Privilege.
Other superstitions such as unusual events happening between midnight
and 1 a.m.—when the veil that allows spirits
to manifest and appear in our before our eyes offer words of
caution that humans not be sucked into the chaos of the other
side. February 29 is considered a day of luck.
Superstitions that babies conceived during that particular 24-hour
stretch or those born on February 29 are fated to be favored by
good fortune.
LA JOLLA - THE
SEVEN. A play adapted from Aeschylus' “Seven Against Thebes", is
Greek tragedy meets hip-hop in writer/composer Will Power's
modern adaptation of Aeschylus' story of a cursed family and a
society unsure of how to free itself from war. Power's urban
remix, with rhyming verse and diverse musical styles, shines
with relevance through the eyes of a new generation. Contains
adult language. Runs through March 16, 2008. Performance
times: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday: 8:00
pm; Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 2 pm and 7 pm.
lajollaplayhouse.org. Box Office (858) 550-1010.
COSTA MESA - Gem Faire. Classes, demos, and gems to adore
in this popular event where you can even find jewelry repair
while you wait! Time: Friday: 12pm-7pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun:
10am-5pm. General Admission $5 Weekend Pass; Children 11 and
under Free. Tel. (503) 252-8300. Location: Orange County
Fairgrounds, Building 10, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
gemfaire.com
SANTA ROSA -
Tattoos and Blues. 17th Annual Expo includes tattoo and body
piercing by more than 40 of the world’s finest artists along
with Blues performances. Bands include Chicken & The Defenders,
Steve Garnall & The Blues Collar Blues Band, Mike Reilley Band,
Roger Hurricane Wilson, and Dave Channell Band. Contortionist
Suzy Ming, Tribal Belly Dancers and the Snake Lady also rock the
crowd with entertainment. Cost: $20/person; $35/couple;
weekend pass $35/person. Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday &
Saturday. 11-9 Sunday. Location: Flamingo Conference Resort &
Spa, 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA. Call: (530) 842-6100.
tattoosandblues.net/index.htm
WHALE WATCHING
- Views available along the vantage points of the California
Coast that include Big Sur, Santa Cruz, Humboldt Bay, Monterey
Bay, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Point Fermin, Newport Beach and San
Diego.
DANA POINT Cruise
Photos & Tickets!
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