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Friday
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
DECEMBER 6, 2013
A Rubicon Family Christmas at the Rubicon Theatre Company
A Charlie Brown Christmas with David Benoit at the Fred Kavli Theatre
Bobby Womack at the Saban Theatre
Friday, December 6 at 8 p.m. at 8440 Wilshire Blvd., in Beverly Hills An active recording artist since the early 1960s where he started his career as the lead singer of his family musical group The Valentinos and as Sam Cooke’s backing guitarist, Womack’s career has spanned more than 50 years and has spanned a repertoire in the styles of R&B, soul, rock and roll, doo-wop, gospel, and country. Womack wrote and originally recorded The Rolling Stones’ first UK No. 1 hit, “It’s All Over Now” and New Birth’s “I Can Understand It” among other songs. As a singer he is most notable for the hits “Lookin’ For a Love”, “That’s The Way I Feel About Cha”, “Woman’s Gotta Have It”, “Harry Hippie”, “Across 110th Street” and his 1980s hit “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”. Tickets are $85 and $58 with applicable fees. Under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult For more information, call (888) 645-5006 or visit www.sabantheatre.org.
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at 1006 E. Main St., in Ventura Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and the big jolly man himself reunite with the spectacular singers of A Rubicon Family Christmas for a joyous celebration on the Rubicon stage. Glorious renditions of holiday carols and contemporary songs-ofthe-season are performed in styles including classical, pop, jazz and gospel. Anyone in search of an instant dose of Christmas spirit need look no further than A Rubicon Family Christmas Concert, described by one critics at “the best and brightest live Holiday Special in town.” Show time is 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. All performance are in Helen Yunker Hall. Tickets are $35-$59, with $20 tickets for students/active military with ID. Tickets may be purchased through the Rubicon Box Office at (805) 667-2900 or online at www.rubicontheatre.org.
The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Thursday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., in Thousand Oaks Celebrate the holidays with the smooth jazz of Charlie Brown! Since launching his recording career in 1977, David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist and composer has included over 25 solo recordings. His prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown related projects (including Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas) that reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit’s role as his musical heir. Tickets are $51, $46, and $41. Ticket prices include a facility charge. For more information, call (805) 449-ARTS or visit www.civicartsplaza.com.
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2013 at the Granada Theatre
Gustafson Dance Presents Rudolph at the Lobero Theatre
Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 33 East Canon Perdido Street, in Santa Barbara Rudolph is a children’s ballet performed by the students of Gustafson Dance, featuring dancers from the State Street Ballet Young Dancers, the apprentice company to State Street Ballet. The story begins with the birth of a young reindeer with a seemingly unfortunate nonconformity: a blinking red nose. Santa is not interested in Rudolph for his team of reindeer and the other reindeer tease him and shun him. Rudolph sets off on his own and discovers that there are many who do not fit in in the Land of Misfit Toys. The toys with certain defects dance for Rudolph and explain the need for him to plead their case to Santa. In this snowy adventure, Rudolph befriends an elf who wants to be a dancer, a miner who can’t find gold and eventually the Abominable Snowman. All ends well, as Santa and the other reindeer realize that those who are different have much to offer. Tickets are $25 for adults and $14 for students and children. Ticket prices include a $4 per ticket Lobero Facility Fee; other fees may also apply. For more information, call (805) 963-0761.
Air National Guard Band of the West Coast at Oceanview Pavilion
Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at 575 E. Surfside Drive, in Port Hueneme The Air National Guard Band of the West Coast supports the global Air Force (including Air National Guard missions) by fostering patriotism and providing musical services for the military community as well as the general public. Since its inception in 1942 the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast has performed for audiences all over the world, although it primarily serves communities throughout Northern California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Formerly stationed at Hayward ANG Base in Hayward, CA, the band relocated to Moffett Federal Airfield in 1994, representing the129th Rescue Wing. Limit of 4 tickets per household. For more information, call (805) 986-4818 or visit www.oceanviewinfo.com. All events are subject to change. To have your event listed in the Community Calendar, please fax to (805) 983-0018 or email sentry1234@aol.com. Deadline for submission is Friday by 5 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10 at 8 p.m. at 111 South Grand Avenue, in Los Angeles The four-time Grammy-winning gospel legends return to belt out their rousing and spiritual renditions of Christmas carols, hymns and pop standards. Formed in 1939 by glee club members at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind, The Blind Boys of Alabama have built their dynasty on gospel music. Rock-solid religious faith certainly helps account for their vibrant longevity. So does their unshakeable conviction that they were put here for the express purpose of singing. But an equally important factor, which is not always shared by their peers, is the Blind Boys’ open-mindedness. Old-time Gospel music circles are often marked by rigid conservatism and the dismissal of popular music as a worldly temptation of the Devil. The Blind Boys, by contrast, shun worldliness yet eagerly embrace the world, bringing spiritual music to secular audiences in order to spread their message. For more information, call (323) 850-2000.
Monday, December 16 at 8 p.m. at 1214 State St., in Santa Barbara Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2013 is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love. Get into the holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz (left). Joining Dave this year are Japanese born pianist/composer/producer Keiko Matsui, who has shared the stage with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Miles Davis; world-renowned singer Oleta Adams (right), who has released eight acclaimed CDs of her own, crossing effortlessly between R&B, Jazz, Popular and Gospel music, and Jonathan Butler, who was the first black artist played on white stations in his native South Africa and has since earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields. Together they’ll be making spirits bright as this cherished holiday tradition marks its 16th anniversary. Tickets are $43-$93. Prices include a $3.00 per ticket facility fee. For more information, call (805) 899-2222.