Th. Nov. 05, 6:00 PM – Open for First Thursday Artwalk Su. Nov, 08, 2:00 PM – Nida Amin Art Closing Reception Mo. Nov. 09, 7:30 PM – Bluegrass with Ettore Buzzini & Faultliner Tu. Nov. 10, 7:00 PM – Actor’s Directors Jungle Workshop We. Nov 11, 7:00 PM – Sea Shanty Sing Sa. Nov. 14, 4:00 PM – Robyn Friend Art Opening Su. Nov. 15, 2:00 PM – Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie Su. Nov. 15, 7:30 PM – Turkish Music with Voice of Anatolia Click on the links for tickets, more info, or to RSVP Hello patrons and friends of Collage,  This newsletter will be short and leads off with important news – the concert with Candi Sosa and her band scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed due to the illness of the bandleader. It will be rescheduled, and we will let you know the new date as soon as we have it. All tickets have been refunded to the purchasers.  And on to our schedule, starting with tonight. This week is the 29th anniversary of the San Pedro Artwalk, and galleries all over San Pedro will be open into the evening. We’ll have music by Rebecca Lynn and JT Bennett, artist Nida Amin whose work is on display, and refreshments. We encourage you to stop by our neighbors at Gallery Azul, which is celebrating their 20th anniversary, while you’re in the neighborhood.   NO RSVP REQUIRED On the afternoon of Sunday, November 8th we’ll host the closing reception for the display of fantastic pencil drawings by Nida Amin. Nida will also be presenting a short drawing class – it’s free and you’ll get insights about her methods and your own artistic potential. Enjoy her work and a chance to learn more about these complex and unusual pieces – refreshments will be served.   CLICK HERE TO RSVP We rarely have concerts on Mondays, but when an exceptional talent comes our way, we make an exception. That’s the case on November 9th when we host bluegrass prodigy Ettore Buzzini.Ettore was born in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and moved with his parents to North Carolina, and he lit up the regional music scene. He has shared the stage with top national performers and is on his first tour of California. Last week we shared a video that shows his soulful singing – this video lets his banjo do the talking on his composition “The Birth of Eros” – and yes, it is inspired by Greek mythology and also by classical music.  This is a composing genius who is extraordinarily talented, and he’ll be ably backed by high-energy Californian band The Faultliners. If you enjoy bluegrass that goes into new dimensions, this is a must-see show!  MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS For the first time, the Actor’s Directors Jungle Workshop will be offering a student rate for their theater workshops – it’s ten dollars off with student ID. Come watch or join in as this troupe of actors led by director Will August rehearses pieces that will be incorporated into their next show – it’s exciting to be part of the process! The show will grow every Tuesday in November, and will be presented to the public next month. It’s not too late for you to be part of it! MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER Our Sea Shanty Sings continue on November 11th under the guidance of  Steve Saunders and Chris Halsted. These nautical work songs have diverse themes from celebrating life at sea to complaining about shipboard food to whimsical tall tales, and they haven’t lost their charm. Join in and be part of a San Pedro tradition – it’s free, but you can RSVP to get a list of some songs that will be sung that evening. RSVP HERE – FREE On Saturday the 14th we have a reception for art by Bulgarian-American artist Robyn Friend, whose portraiture and images in oils and pastels are informed by years of immersion in the poetry, music, and visual traditions of the Old World. Her images of Persian dancers draw from her history as an esteemed dance teacher and catch the magic of graceful movement. Come meet her and learn about her work!  CLICK HERE TO RSVP The following day we bring the music of the Middle East to Collage with Voice of Anatolia, who perform ancient and modern music from the place where Europe and Asia meet. You’ll hear elements of Greek, Balkan, and Arabic music in the work of this talented foursome who present the ancient and modern sounds of Turkey. This video is from a practice session, but gives you an idea of their sound:  There’s a world of exciting music out there, and we encourage you to come and discover some of it right here in San Pedro!  MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS Many more events are on our website and available for booking. These include an afternoon of protest songs in the “This Machine Kills Fascists series, an album release with oddball country duo The Doohickeys that is already almost sold out, new jazz by virtuoso woodwind player Pablo Calogero and his band. More events will be announced soon! Learn more on our website and in future editions of this newsletter.  As always, we welcome your ideas for performances, classes, workshops, and interactive programs – send your ideas to richard@collageartculture.org That’s it for this week, and we look forward to seeing you at Collage soon. Keep supporting the arts and have a great time doing it!  Richard, George, Patti, Silvia, Mary, and the rest of the crew at Collage   CONTRIBUTE TO COLLAGE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS AT www.collageartculture.org Doors for all performances open 30 minutes prior to showtime. NOTE: In the event of cancellation of events for any reason, a full refund will be processed for all tickets. Collage: a Place for Art & Culture Visit our Website 731 South Pacific Avenue San Pedro, CA, 90731 We hope to see you soon!