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Carlos Pena Y Su Big Band
Past Event This event took place on September 28, 2019. Carlos Peña is a Guatemalan singer song-writer who won critical acclaim after winning the second edition of Latin American Idol in 2007. He moved on to record his first record breaking album “Con Una Canción,” which reached double platinum in its first 24 hours after…
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LA Phil
Past Event This event took place on September 26, 2019. The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA has partnered with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to present a free neighborhood concert. The LA Phil has been presenting free Neighborhood Concerts for over 20 years, as part of the organization’s dedication to making music accessible to the widest possible audience. The Honorable…
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BD Wong
Past Event This event took place on September 21, 2019. This event is FREE to the Cal State LA community (students, faculty, staff, alumni). Present your valid campus ID at the Luckman Box Office to receive your tickets. Limit 4 tickets per ID. Award-winning actor BD Wong is one of America’s most versatile performers. BD…
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Romeo & Juliet HD Film Screening
Canada, 2018 Run Time: 180 minutes Directed for stage by Scott Wentworth Produced and Directed for film by Barry Avrich Sara Farb as Juliet Antoine Yared as Romeo Seana McKenna as Nurse Evan Buliung as Mercutio A long-simmering animosity between two families of Verona has recently boiled over, with members of the rival households brawling…
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LA Dance Festival
Los Angeles Dance Festival is a multi-day celebration of the vibrant contemporary dance creations in our city. The festival features locally, nationally, and internationally recognized dancers and choreographers. Their work is frequently presented on stages around the world and seen in feature films, tv shows, music videos, and commercials. Los Angeles Dance Festival brings…
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Havana Cuba All Stars
The Havana Cuba All Stars are among their country’s greatest musicians. Mixing tantalizing rhythms and melodies – from cha cha, to rumba, to son cubano, to salsa – the All Stars are loved for their enthusiastic and energetically refreshing approach to this wide variety of Cuban beats. The group is inspired by and dedicated…
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LACHSA Spring Dance Concert
LACHSA Dance Department presents an exciting dance concert featuring ballet, contemporary and modern dance, with works by José Limón, Jiří Kylián and Rami Be’er. Tickets may be purchased at the Luckman Box Office, by phone at 323-343-6600, and Ticketmaster. If you purchase by phone, you will incur a $6.00 service fee. Dates & Times: March 22…
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jackbenny
jackbenny. Photo by Cliff Lipson. Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, have announced their special guests for It’s National See-a-Show Day! at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre on Saturday, March 16, at 8pm. Along with jackbenny’s longtime percussionist Theo Seidmon, the show will feature the Baritone Bombshell Jonnie Reinhart, fiery songstress Bella…
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The Lyris Quartet
Described as “radiant… exquisite… and powerfully engaged” by Mark Swed of the LA Times, the Lyris Quartet is Los Angeles’ most acclaimed and innovative string ensemble. They have collaborated closely with world-renowned artists Natalia Gutman, David Geringas, Martha Gerhardt, Myung-Whun Chung, Richard Stotlzman, as well as composers Krystof Penderecki, Andrew Norman, Steven Mackey, Paquito D’Rivera, and Gerard Schurmanand, to name a few. The Quartet performed alongside composer/pianist Billy…
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All About Valentina
Acclaimed performer Valentina – best known for her multi-season appearances on VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and her performance as Angel in Fox’s production of “RENT Live!” – makes her theatrical debut at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA on Sunday, February 3, at 7:00 pm, with “All About Valentina” – a full-length evening theatrical production of song, dance, and…
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Andy Garcia and The CineSon All Stars
Alongside his Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy nominations as an actor, Andy Garcia is a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning music producer and performer. Celebrated around the world for their unique sound and riveting performances, Andy Garcia and the CineSon All Stars’ vibrant and energetic style is deeply rooted in the music of legendary…
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The Nutcracker
Marat Daukayev, School of Ballet Acclaimed former Kirov Ballet star Marat Daukayev provides amazing performance opportunities to his students each December in The Nutcracker. Daukayev performs the role of Drosselmeyer in this festive holiday favorite. The classic ballet features battling mice and soldiers, an enchanting snow forest, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. The performances feature more…
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Prince Siddhartha the Musical
The musical was produced through the collaboration of Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Chun Un Temple in Cebu, Philippines and the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Cebu Chapter in 2007. Depicting the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Indian prince who became the Buddha, the musical incorporated songs from the “Sounds of the Human World” written by…
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The Propeller Group
Past Exhibition This exhibition closed on March 9, 2019. Founded in 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City, The Propeller Group is a collaborative platform bringing together three multi-disciplinary artists: Phunam Thuc Ha, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Matt Lucero, who joined the group in 2008. Working across film, photography, sculpture, and installation, the collective merges the…
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Buika
Hailing from Spain’s Balearic Islands, Buika’s voice knows no boundaries when it comes to language or geography. She has collaborated with musicians and singers in languages beyond her native Spanish and Catalan, and has recorded tracks in English, French, Portuguese, Farsi, Italian, and Armenian. Buika graces the Luckman stage with her intense blend of musical…
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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández 2018
Past Events This event took place on October 19 and 20, 2018. Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández make their highly anticipated return with an acclaimed repertory that brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Columbian civilizations through the modern era. Their repertory includes more than 40 ballets of exquisite…
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Gabriel Royal
Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and cellist, Gabriel Royal has been heard playing his “grown up lullabies” in the subway stations of New York City. That’s where he found his lawyer, his manager, and his cello – and where he continues to find a genuine connection with his inspiration: the commuters of the city. From captivating travelers…
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Recelebration
Recelebration is a group exhibition of recent acquisitions from the Luckman Permanent Collection. Over the years, the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA has received generous donations from various foundations, collectors, and artists. The selected work in Recelebration focuses on artists in the collection who emerged during Los Angeles’ vibrant art scene in…
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Herencia Flamenca
Vida Flamenca and La Rubia Productions presents Herencia Flamenca Featuring Yolanda Arroyo & Paco Arroyo with special guest dancer from Córdoba, Ángel Muñoz Weaving a rich tapestry of culture, soul, and deeply-rooted heritage, flamenco captures the essence of Spain. La Rubia Productions is proud to present the return of “Herencia Flamenca,” featuring an all-star showcase…