| 05/11/10 |
Konishi-Jiang-Fardet Trio: Trio Favorites
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
May 11, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents Konishi-Jiang-Fardet Trio: Trio Favorites. 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010. These three dynamic musicians – Akiko Konishi, Quan Jiang, Louis-Marie Fardet – will perform two piano trio favorites: Beethoven’s “Ghost” and Arensky’s piano trio. Their virtuosity will put you on the edge of your seat.
Pianist Akiko Konishi has completed her studies at Rice University, Yale University and...
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| 05/08/10 |
Aaron Neville and His Quintet featuring Charles Neville
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
May 8, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents Aaron Neville and His Quintet featuring Charles Neville. 8 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010. Spend an evening with one of America’s vocal treasures singing classic songs. A product of New Orleans’ musical heritage, Aaron Neville (pictured) possesses a voice and style uniquely his own.
Born January 24, 1941, Aaron is the third of the four famous Neville Brothers of New Orleans....
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| 04/13/10 |
Carnaval Guitar Duo
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
April 13, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents the Carnaval Guitar Duo. 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
In early 2000, guitarists Edward Grigassy and Rodrigo Gamboa first began their collaboration creating what would later become the Carnaval Guitar Duo. Though each player is from different backgrounds, the Carnaval Guitar Duo decided to specialize in performing the refined music styles of Latin America: Tango in the traditional Argentine style, Brazilian Bossa Nova standards, Cuban...
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| 04/10/10 |
Thaddeus Rex
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
April 10, 2010
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Cypress Creek FACE presents Thaddeus Rex. 6 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010.
Once a one man show, now a one man/one dinosaur show, Thaddeus Rex is not your typical singer/songwriter by any stretch of the imagination. After leaving the Emmy Award-winning PBS Kids show “The Friday Zone” in 2003 to pursue performing full time, Thaddeus Rex started making more than 200 appearances a year in schools and public arenas. He has won multiple awards, including a grand...
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| 03/27/10 |
ArtsPower: Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
March 27, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE and ArtsPower present Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown. 10 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Free Children's Series. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre Co. presents this wonderful adaptation of James Preller’s book, Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown.
Athena Lorenzo has been slimed and she doesn’t think it’s very funny. Someone in Ms. Gleason’s class is playing practical jokes....
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| 03/09/10 |
Fantastic Fourhand: Jay Whatley & Sharon Goldsberry
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Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
March 9, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents Fantastic Fourhand: Jay Whatley & Sharon Goldsberry. 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
Jay Whatley is Associate Professor of Music at Lone Star College – Kingwood, where he coordinates the applied keyboard, class piano & theory programs. He holds both the BM & MM in Piano Performance & Pedagogy, and completed coursework for the DMA in Piano Performance & Pedagogy with Betty Mallard, Martha Hilley &...
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| 03/06/10 |
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
March 6, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents The Glenn Miller Orchestra. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra was originally formed in 1937 by Glenn Miller. The new band became very popular and recorded a number of chart successes. Among these were the ever-popular Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Chattanooga Choo Choo and I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo.
After the...
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| 02/27/10 |
A World of Song with Robert Sund, conductor
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
February 27, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents A World of Song with Robert Sund, conductor. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010. Students from Cy-Fair, Klein Collins, Klein Oak and Tomball high schools join to perform the ninth annual “A World of Song,” with Swedish conductor, Robert Sund (pictured).
Robert Sund sings, plays, arranges, composes and conducts. His multi-faceted gift has given him a prominent position both on the Swedish and the...
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| 02/20/10 |
Trout Fishing in America
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
February 20, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents Trout Fishing in America. 6 p.m., Saturday, February, 20, 2010.
Trout Fishing in America is the 30 year musical partnership of bassist Keith Grimwood and guitarist Ezra Idlet. The two met while performing in the Houston-based folk-rock band St....
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| 02/09/10 |
The Rob Landes Trio at The Centrum
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
February 9, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents The Rob Landes Trio. 3 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Houstonian Rob Landes and his trio will delight you romantic selections to put you in the Valentine mood. In addition, he will take requests from the audience.
Rob began studying the piano at the age of three and made his debut on the Art Linkletter House Party program at the age of four, receiving great applause and kudos from both Mr....
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| 01/30/10 |
A.D. Players: The Secret Garden
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
January 30, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE and A.D. Players present The Secret Garden. 10 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Free Children's Series.
Let us bring a the classic tale of friendship and family to life in this adaptation of one of the most beloved children’s stories of all time! Two young children are miraculously changed by the discovery of a secret garden. As they work to bring the garden back to live, their own lives are transformed by the power of...
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| 01/23/10 |
Celtic Crossroads
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
January 23, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents Celtic Crossroads. 8 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2010.
Hailing from Ireland, the septet group known as Celtic Crossroads dishes out traditional Irish music set with musical sides of celtic folk rock, bluegrass and gypsy-inspired song crafts. In its intimate live shows, instruments like the harp, guitar, flute, whistle, violin, banjo, accordion, bass and drums are combined for a number of...
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| 01/12/10 |
Weston Hurt, baritone
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
January 12, 2010
Cypress Creek FACE presents Weston Hurt, baritone. 3 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010.
Baritone Weston Hurt, accompanied by well-known area resident music teacher Judy Boyter, will present a recital at The Centrum including works by Handel, Tosti, and Butterworth along with some old musical theater favorites. A graduate of Klein Oak High School, Southwestern University, Indiana University, and The Juilliard School, Weston looks...
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| 12/31/09 |
Houston Symphony on New Year’s Eve at The Centrum
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
December 31, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents the Houston Symphony on New Year’s Eve. 8 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Ring in the New Year with class! Join the Houston Symphony and conductor, Brett Mitchell, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at The Centrum.
Program to be announced.
Photos by Thomas Nguyen from the 2008 New Year’s Eve concert.
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| 12/08/09 |
St. Thomas Highland Dancers at The Centrum
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
December 8, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents St. Thomas Highland Dancers. 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
The Highland dancing program at St. Thomas’ Episcopal School has produced numerous U.S. and Scottish champions and the first American to win a world championship in a quarter century.
Students through the eighth grade receive instruction in Scottish Highland dancing and may elect to continue above that level. The program provides a unique way for students to receive...
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| 11/14/09 |
Carranza Puppets: Pinocchio
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
November 14, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE and Carranza Puppets present Pinocchio. 10 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Free Children's Series.
Pinocchio is an Italian literary children’s classic book written by Carlo Collodi (1826-1890). Collodi grew up near Florence, Italy. He later wrote this famous, self-reflective tale about a little wooden puppet with good intentions, but a reluctant will. Pinocchio is an odyssey in which a puppet, by the making of ironic...
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| 11/10/09 |
University of Houston Moores School of Music Concert Chorale at The Centrum
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Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
November 10, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents University of Houston Moores School of Music Concert Chorale. 3 p.m., November 10, 2009.
A program of choral music from the ages, performed by the University of Houston Moores School Concert Chorale, one of the area’s most celebrated choirs. The choir conductor is Betsy Weber (pictured).
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| 10/17/09 |
Cherryholmes at The Centrum
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October 17, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Cherryholmes. 8 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2009.
As America’s new first family of bluegrass, Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the bluegrass world. Their sound is made up of hard-driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies. Sure to be a night of energetic and soulful music!
With their roots based in bluegrass, celtic, and jazz, Cherryholmes has...
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| 10/13/09 |
Dance of Asian America at The Centrum
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
October 13, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Dance of Asian America. 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009.
Open your eyes to the rich cultural heritage of China through authentic Chinese dances. The vast land of China consists of the Hans ethnic majority and 55 ethnic minorities each with its own dance forms that directly reflect each group’s lifestyle and customs. Classical and folk dances are a precious part of China’s cultural heritage and serve as a wonderful tool for...
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| 10/10/09 |
Houston Grand Opera Opera to Go!: Hansel & Gretel
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
October 10, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE and Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera to Go!” present Hansel & Gretel. 10 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Free Children's Concert.
This beloved fairy tale, full of magic and musical mischief, takes us to a world with gingerbread houses and not-so-nice little old ladies.
Composer: Engelbert Humperdinck
Adaptation: Kate Pogue
All children’s concerts are FREE and no tickets will be...
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| 10/03/09 |
Theatre IV’s Jungle Book
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
October 3, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Theatre IV’s “Jungle Book”. 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009.
Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale “Jungle Book” comes to life in Theatre IV’s musical rendition. With the help of friends like the black panther, Bagheera, and the lovable bear, Baloo, Mowgli learns about friendship and survival in the jungle. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fears and foils his nemesis the tiger Shere Khan. Come be part...
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| 09/19/09 |
The Four Freshmen
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
September 19, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents The Four Freshmen. 8 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2009.
The Four Freshmen pioneered a revolutionary new style of close-harmony vocals that set the stage for bands like the Beach Boys, Spanky & Our Gang, the Manhattan Transfer, Take 6 and countless others.
Created in 1948 at Butler University The Four Freshmen are the longest lasting vocal harmony group. Today the group consists of Bob Ferreira playing drums and singing down low as...
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| 09/15/09 |
Dons and Divas: Carmen in Concert
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
September 15, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Dons and Divas: Carmen in Concert. 3 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
The story that shocked Paris at its premiere is now the world’s most favorite opera. Georges Bizet’s Carmen, opera’s ultimate femme fatal, is a woman not afraid to pursue her heart’s desires – whatever the consequences. A handsome soldier wins her affection and a glamorous bullfighter turns her head, but neither can tame her...
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| 05/12/09 |
Susan McDonald, classical guitar
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
May 12, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Susan McDonald, classical guitar.
Ms. McDonald is more than a virtuoso guitarist with a technique that knows no difficulties, she’s a mature artist whose playing abounds with clarity insight, communicative warmth, unfailing musicality, and taste.
Rapidly becoming recognized as one of the most exciting new talents on the international music scene, Susan McDonald has given concerts in a wide variety of venues, from community...
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| 05/02/09 |
The 5 Browns
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
May 2, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents The 5 Browns.
“One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.†New York Post
A youthful, all-American quintet of brothers and sisters, each a virtuoso concert pianist, The 5 Browns swept the classical world in 2005 with the release of their self-titled first recording and are already delivering on their dream of waking up classical music...
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| 04/18/09 |
Beethoven's Wig
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
April 18, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Beethoven’s Wig, the classical music sensation for the whole family!
Zany lyrics set to the greatest hits of classical music provide a fun foundation for classical music that will last a lifetime.
Filled with fact and fancy about the world’s most notable composers and their compositions, Beethoven’s Wig is the perfect blend of high brow and hijinks, lunacy and learning.
The...
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| 04/14/09 |
Mercury Baroque presents Bach Sonatas
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
April 14, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Mercury Baroque, who performs violin and gamba sonatas by the master, J.S. Bach, on period instruments.
Mercury Baroque has been a dynamic member of the Houston arts community since 2000.
Founded as a chamber ensemble, the group has grown into a full Baroque orchestra performing a full subscription season of concerts in downtown Houston and touring both domestically and internationally.
Thanks to the enthusiastic and...
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| 04/04/09 |
Ramsey Lewis
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
April 4, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents composer, pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis.
Ramsey Lewis has been referred to as “the great performer,†a title reflecting his performance style and musical selections which display his early gospel playing and classical training along with his love of jazz and other musical forms.
Since the release of “The ‘In’ Crowd,†Ramsey has been awarded three...
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| 03/28/09 |
Carranza Puppets Production of Rumpelstiltskin
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
March 28, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents the Carranza Puppets Production of Rumpelstiltskin.
Since 1977, Carranza Puppets has been dedicated to bringing quality marionette and hand puppet shows to children that are educational as well as entertaining.
This traveling company primarily serves the Houston area, and also travels the states of Texas and Louisiana.
Carranza Puppets has been a selected member of the Texas Commission on the Arts Texas Touring...
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| 03/10/09 |
Guzik Foundation Winners, Russian Pianists
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
March 10, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents the Guzik Foundation Winners, Russian Pianists.
The award winners, the cream of young Russian talent, will make a stop at The Centrum as part of their national tour.
Every year, music schools throughout Russia groom their finest students to compete for scholarships granted by the Guzik Foundation. A handful of these, the best of the best, are chosen to be Guzik Foundation Award Winners.
The Award Winners receive prizes...
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| 02/28/09 |
A World of Song with Andre Thomas, conductor
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
February 28, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents A World of Song with Andre Thomas, conductor
Students from Cy-Fair, Kingwood, Klein Collins and Klein Oak join to perform the eighth annual A World of Song, with Florida State University conductor, Andre Thomas (pictured).
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| 02/21/09 |
Red Grammer
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
February 21, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Red Grammer, as part of their Family Series.
Grammy nominated Red Grammer is one of the premier entertainers of children and families in America.
Critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated recording artist Red Grammer has set the gold standard for writing and performing contemporary children’s music.
Consistently winning awards for music with uplifting themes, innovative lyrics,...
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| 02/10/09 |
Rob Landes Trio
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
February 10, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents the Rob Landes Trio.
Houstonian Rob Landes and his trio will delight you with the music of Richard Rodgers and share stories of his brilliant life.
Rob began studying the piano at the age of three and made his debut on the Art Linkletter House Party program at the age of four, receiving great applause and kudos from both Mr. Linkletter and Tommy Dorsey, who was on the same broadcast.
In...
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| 01/31/09 |
A.D. Players Production of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
January 31, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents the A.D. Players Production of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe.
The A. D. Players, founded in 1967 by Jeannette Clift George, pioneered a unique style of theater committed to producing plays and programs that uphold human value, offer creativity, and promote literacy and education.
From a small group of part-time actors, the company has increased in size to one of Houston’s largest resident theaters, impacting more than...
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| 01/24/09 |
Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
January 24, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia.
Close your eyes and you'll swear that Ol' Blue Eyes is back when acclaimed vocalist and Las Vegas headliner Steve Lippia croons Sinatra standards backed by a 16-piece orchestra.
Steve Lippia has become one of the most prominent, in-demand vocalists and has quickly established his place among the finest interpreters of standards and traditional pop music in the nation. His show introduces a new...
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| 01/13/09 |
Robert Brewer, piano
The Centrum
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE
at The Centrum
January 13, 2009
Cypress Creek FACE presents Robert Brewer, piano. Enjoy a piano and organ recital by Houstonian Robert Brewer.
Robert Brewer holds the degree of Master of Music in organ from Indiana University. He is in demand as a choral conductor, clinician, vocal coach, accompanist, chamber musician, and keyboard soloist. He has been Organist and Choirmaster at Saint Paul’s UMC since 1980.
His previous work with professional choral ensembles in Houston includes...
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