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Aaron Neville

December 17, 2011

A multi-Grammy Award-winner, Aaron Neville is undoubtedly one of the most prolific artists in the R&B genre. A powerful and soulful vocalist, Neville is known for his signature vibrato that rises and dips, full of passion, and utterly sincere; NPR says, “Aaron Neville is an icon.” Celebrating 50 years as a recording artist, Neville will perform a special concert to celebrate the holiday season.

Auntie’s Fry Bread food truck will be serving up delicious Native American Fusion cuisine for purchase starting at 7PM!

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Jane Birkin

December 3, 2011

The muse of legendary French musician and artist Serge Gainsbourg, English actress and musician Jane Birkin makes her first Los Angeles concert appearance in seven years. The epitome of the 1960s French mod style, her lasting imprint continues to be felt in music, fashion, film, and visual art. With a prolific career spanning over five decades, Jane Birkin has collaborated her romantic and breathy style with internationally acclaimed artists such as Beck, Feist, and Goran Bregovic.

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Ray Chen

November 19, 2011

Taiwanese-Australian musician Ray Chen creates a breathtaking and voluminous sound with his classical violin. At the age of eight years old Ray Chen performed solo with the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra. Having studied with the Queensland Conservatorium, Sydney Conservatorium, and Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Chen earned the first prize of the 2009 Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition, bringing him acclaim and admiration from the classical world and beyond.

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Brandt Brauer Frick

November 12, 2011

For Brandt Brauer Frick, the drums, strings, and pianos that have long been the bedrock of Western music serve as the common thread between the classical past and the techno present. While devoted to the rich tones and timbres of orchestral instrumentation, the German trio’s rousing tracks are rhythmically focused and rendered with the mechanical precision of four-to-the-floor club tracks. Brandt Brauer Frick majestically transcends audience expectations in their clockwork-esque attention to musical subtleties.

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Iva Bittová with VladamírÍ Václavek

October 22, 2011

The Czech Republic’s Iva Bittová, one of Europe’s most innovative and celebrated musicians, is rebellious in her individual pursuit of music at its purest. Returning to the Luckman, Iva reunites with Bilé Inferno collaborator Vladimír Václavek for this US debut. 

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Open Door: India Arie & Idan Raichel

October 13, 2011

Open Door is the highly anticipated new project from Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie. In this fresh musical offering, Arie partners with Israeli superstar Idan Raichel to create a cross-genre collection of songs that are poignantly relevant to a global audience. The two artists confidently deliver one of the most honest musical expressions to have reached the stage in years.

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World Arts Day

October 8, 2011

World Arts Day is designed to give the community an opportunity to experience and interact with various art forms from around the world. This year, in collaboration with the World Festival of Sacred Music, we present Burat Wangi and Sekar Jaya in the Mebarung, a Balinese traditional dance competition, and Makoto Taiko, a sensational Japanese drumming ensemble.

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Esma Redzepova

October 1, 2011

Presented in collaboration with the World Festival of Sacred Music, the epic Esma Redžepova makes a rare U.S. appearance in a celebration of Romani culture with her acclaimed Ansambl Teodosievski. With an illustrious career spanning over 50 years, Esma Redžepova was selected as one of NPR’s “50 Great Voices.” In whoops, warbles, and whispers, she sings about life’s beauty, disappointments, and unrequited love.

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LJO: Tribute to Horace Silver

September 24, 2011

Kicking off a season-long series honoring jazz masters, the Luckman Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to Horace Silver. One of the first pioneers of hard bop, he continues to be a major force in modern jazz music. Discovered by saxophonist Stan Getz, Horace Silver went on to record with legendary artists Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, and Art Blakey. Horace Silver is known for his distinctive, humorous, and funky playing style and was influenced by a wide range of musical styles including African and Latin American music.

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Macadames

September 17, 2011

Macadâmes is a physical theatre group based in Paris, France. Using elements of mime, clowning, acrobatics, object manipulation, theatre, music, and dance the group presents Chaussée Interdite Aux Piétons. This creation refers to the musicality of movement, the embodiment of sound, the chill of tragedy, and the sentiments of love; all delivered in an entirely universal physical language and movement vocabulary that is easily understood by everyone.

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Keren Ann with Chris Garneau

June 25, 2011

Celebrated musician Keren Ann’s complex and delicate musical stylings are as unique and intriguing as her background. With roots that spread from Israel to France, Holland to New York, and beyond, her interpretations are a beautiful reflection of her varying backgrounds. Somewhere between where pop française meets Lower East Side superstar, Keren Ann delivers her uniquely refreshing gift of poetic song and whimsical melody.

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Tindersticks: The Claire Denis Film Scores

April 30, 2011

British rock legends Tindersticks perform from their latest album celebrating their collaborations with French film director Claire Denis. The Tindersticks will perform in a cinematic seating style, bringing together the music with the evocative images that inspired it. With a ready-for-film style of music, the Los Angeles Times declared that Tindersticks creates “debonair compositions and often quiet, soul-inspired songs.” This innovative style of presentation will be a multimedia experience combining live music with projections from Denis’s Films.

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Beijing Ldtx

April 16, 2011

Under the artistic direction of Willy Tsao, China’s foremost figure in modern dance, and Deputy Artistic Director Li Hanzhong, the company boasts an ensemble of 14 technically exquisite dancers and a diverse stunningly dramatic repertoire. Based in China’s capital, BeijingDance/LDTX serves as both a leader and a catalyst for the modern and contemporary dance and dance appreciation movement. By nurturing young talent and exclusively working with Chinese choreographers, BeijingDance/LDTX pioneers China’s most cutting edge choreography.

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Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Wednesday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.