by thte El Reportero’s staff
Simple Ensemble rides again into Art House Gallery & Cultural Center after a lively and well-received first show last Autumn. Tunes from the upcoming CD “Trouble In Paradise” will be featuring interpretations and influences of Thelonius Monk, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jessica Williams, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Turtle Island and Richard Bona, and some original compositions by mandolinist Pat Fahey.
Bringing three centuries of musical experience together on one stage, Bay area music lovers have seen the members of Simple Ensemble for the past 25 years in various stage performances. Come take an intimate journey with us once again, as we grace Art House Gallery’s canvasses with dreams of ancient and modern times.
Saturday April 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. doors open at 7:00 p.m.) at Art House Gallery, 2905 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705. Donation $10.00. For information call Harold Adler at 510-472-3170. Wheelchair Accessible.
Spanish Civil War veteran lecture and film
Anti-Fascist Lincoln Brigade Fighter Speaks Out. Nathan Thornton, a veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade fighting Franco in the Spanish Civil War and lifelong activist, recollects the resistance against fascism and lessons for today. With documentary film footage and additional commentary by Corine Thornton. Sunday, April 18, at 1:00 pm.
A spring lunch with vegetarian option for $8.00 served at 12:15 pm. New Valencia Hall, 625 Larkin Street, Suite 202, San Francisco (located five blocks from the Civic Center BART station, and on the #19, 31, 38, 47 & 49 Muni bus lines). Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. For more information or childcare, call 415-864-1278, or email bafsp@earthlink.net.
