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Sunset Presents 2015/2016 Season
Brought to you by Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. a Nonprofit 501 (c)(3)
Michael McDonald
Wednesday, September 23 at 8PM
See Jane Sing! with Jane Lynch
Saturday, September 26 at 8PM
Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India
Thursday, October 8 at 8PM
MOMIX: Alchemia
Friday, October 16 at 8PM
Reduced Shakespeare Company
Thursday, October 29 at 8PM
Stunt Dog Experience
Saturday, November 7 at 3PM and 7PM
The TEN Tenors: Home For The Holidays
Sunday, November 29 at 7PM
Soweto Gospel Choir
Thursday, December 17 at 8PM
Night Fever: The Bee Gees Tribute
Sunday, January 10 at 7PM
The Smithereens: Songs From The Who and More
Friday, January 22 at 8PM
Jessica Fellowes: The World of Downton Abbey
Saturday, January 23 at 8PM
Pete Seeger: The Storm King
Thursday, February 4 at 8PM
Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars
S UN S ET P RE S ENT S
2015/2016 SEASON
Friday, February 5 at 8PM
Wynonna & The Big Noise
Thursday, February 18 at 8PM
Hooking Up with The Second City
Wednesday, February 24 at 8PM
Binge-Worthy Journalism: Backstage with the Creators of SERIAL
Wednesday, March 9 at 8PM
Igudesman & Joo: And Now Mozart
Thursday, March 10 at 8PM
Altan
Friday, March 18 at 8PM
Jake Shimabukuro
Saturday, April 9 at 8PM
globalFEST On the Road: Creole Carnival
Sunday, April 17 at 7PM
Capitol Steps
Sunday, May 1 at 7PM
David Sedaris
Friday, May 6 at 8PM
GALA EVENT Michael Feinstein: Sinatra Centennial Celebration
Saturday, May 14 at 8PM
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Thank You To Our Sponsor
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A Message from our Executive Director
Greetings Friends, Old & New:
Welcome to our twelfth season of Sunset Presents. We are
excited to present one of our most diverse seasons to date!
From Bollywood music and dance to Haitian pop; comedic
cabaret to stunt dogs; podcasts to Shakespeare; and everything
in between, we truly offer something for everyone. We have
also planned several event-related activities to further enhance
your overall experience at Sunset Center.
Help us kick off our season with celebrity talent Jane Lynch and
enjoy a pre-show reception with complimentary champagne
and chocolates. Indulge in a family-style Indian feast before
the dazzling Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of
India. Adopt an adorable rescue pooch while attending Stunt Dog Experience. Get out your
boogie shoes and join us under the disco ball for a little dancing prior to Night Fever: The Bee
Gees Tribute. Stroll through our World Bazaar for intriguing trinkets and bites on your way to
globalFEST. Come talk political shop with local representatives prior to Capitol Steps. Our
goal is to brighten your lives as we provide opportunities to engage you more deeply with the
performing arts!
Also, my personal “must not miss list” for this season includes the distinctive and soulful singer,
Michael McDonald; a return engagement with the ever-thrilling MOMIX in their new program
Alchemia; Australian superstars The TEN Tenors holiday show; ukulele sensation Jake
Shimabukuro; and finally, performing for our Fourth Annual Gala on May 14 and closing out
our season, the ambassador of the great American songbook, Michael Feinstein in a Sinatra
Centennial Celebration.
As you spend time with us this season, please consider further supporting the many ways we
enhance the community through the performing arts. Your participation in our Bravo! membership
program, a donation to Classroom Connections, attendance at our Annual Gala, or the purchase
of a theater seat enables us to close the gap between ticket sales and expenses and keeps this
beautiful facility vibrant and full of life for all who visit.
Our hard-working board and staff are truly grateful for your support. Enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Christine Sandin, Executive Director
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Thank You To Our Restaurant Partner
Thank You To Our Hotel Partner
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A full service historic hotel in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde • Carmel, CA 93921
(800) 228-3851 • www.pine-inn.com
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photo: Michelle Magdalena Photography
Welcome to Sunset Center...
the Center
of it all!
S tay C o n n e c t e d • • • • • • • • • B e t w e e n V i s i t s
Join our email list at www.sunsetcenter.org to find out about newly announced
performances, receive invitations to our free community events, and more.
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Visit our Box Office Monday to Friday from 9:30AM to 5:30PM and Saturday
from 12PM to 4PM. You can also reach the Box Office at 831.620.2048.
Pat r o n G u i d e l i n e s
For the comfort and convenience of all our patrons:
• Please no photography or recording of any performance at Sunset Center, except by
professionals with express permission from Sunset Center management.
• Please silence all electronic devices before performance begins.
• Permission for late seating varies from artist to artist and is only allowed at the
discretion of ushers and house management.
• Sunset Center is a non-smoking facility.
• The Sunset Café sells beverages, wine, snacks, and sweets before shows and during
intermission, but please, no food or drink in the theater aside from bottled water with cap.
• Your entry into any Sunset Presents event constitutes implied consent to be photographed
or videotaped for Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. archival and marketing purposes.
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Board of Trustees
Mission
Our mission is to serve as a multi-purpose
gathering place that enriches, educates,
and entertains by presenting artistic and
educational programs, and by hosting
public and private events.
SCC Operating Principles:
• Support the activities of local performing
arts groups
• Deliver diverse, high-quality arts
programming
• Promote arts education for all ages
• Provide and maintain a state-of-the-art
facility that is responsive to the needs of
our audience and performers
• Form supportive community
partnerships
• Operate in a fiscally responsible manner
• Nurture our partnership with the City
of Carmel for the benefit of the entire
community
• Foster economic vitality, tourism and
local development
(10/2014-9/2015)
Elece Otten Leverone - Chair
Kathy Bang - Vice Chair
Stan Meresman - Secretary
Rich Fineberg - Treasurer
Nancy Doolittle
Mary Gifford
Kurt Grasing
Sue McCloud
Steve Pearson
Leslie Snorf
Ken White - Friends of Sunset Foundation Chair
Staff
Christine Sandin – Executive Director
Agha Bilal – Director of Finance & Administration
Fabia Massaro – Box Office Manager
Christie Balestrieri – Ticket Sales Associate
Rya Iverson – Ticket Sales Associate
Barbara Davison– Development Manager
Anne Marion– Development Coordinator
Alexandra Richardson – Outreach &
Marketing Manager
Sasha Swift – Marketing & Event Coordinator
Mary Carrieri – Event Manager
Charles Williams – House Manager
Rollie Weaver – Director of Operations
Michael Jayko – Production Manager
Ed Cahoon – Operations Assistant
Jose Colocho – Facility Maintenance
Mauricio Castro – Facility Staff
Maria Saenz – Facility Staff
“I wish I could bottle
all this here,
and take it with me
everywhere.”
– Boz Scaggs,
onstage at Sunset Center
May 22, 2015
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Community Events
Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
In the simplest terms, this means that we exist to serve the
community—this means YOU! Learn more about all the ways
we pursue this goal by reading our 2014 annual report on our
website: www.sunsetcenter.org.
We also invite all who are interested to attend free educational
and enrichment events throughout the year. Sign up for our email
list on our website to receive notifications for the below events
and more!
Healing Arts Series
Mind,
Body,
& Spirit
Typically held the first Thursday of every month, each
approximately hour-long free Healing Arts Series workshop offers
an opportunity to learn new ways to take care of your mind,
body, and spirit. This season, the Series will include presentations
on topics such as taiji and qigong, meditation, and the
healing modality Ayurveda.
See www.sunsetcenter.org/healing_arts_series.htm for the full
2015-2016 lineup and RSVP by calling Sunset Center’s Box Office
at 831.620.2048. Space is limited for this popular series.
Community Holiday Party
Each year, Sunset Center participates in Carmel’s citywide holiday celebration.
Join us in the theater lobby on Friday, December 4 from 3-5PM for complimentary
family portraits in front of our grand holiday tree, refreshments,
and seasonal musical entertainment. No RSVP required.
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at Lincoln Center
Live Webcast Series
STUDIO 105, Sunset Center
New York’s Lincoln Center is home to The Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic,
New York City Ballet, and Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC). As an official participating venue
in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Micro-Concert Network, we are thrilled to live stream JALC
performances in our intimate venue, STUDIO 105. All screenings are free and open
to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP today with the Box Office by calling
831.620.2048.
• Divas of the Silver Screen: Celebrating Lena Horne,
Rosemary Clooney & Ethel Waters Friday, December 18 at 6:30PM
• JLCO with Wynton Marsalis’ Our Love is Here To Stay:
The George Gershwin Songbook Saturday, January 30 at 5PM
• Christian McBride & Jonathan Batiste Friday, February 26 at 5PM
• Steve Miller Friday, April 8 at 6:30PM
• Body & Soul: America’s Unforgettable Crooners Friday, May 20 at 6:30PM
Educational
Series
Sunset Center regularly offers free topical
seminars to the public through our
Educational Series. Made possible by our
corporate partner Schwartzel + Sullivan
Wealth Management Group, Merrill Lynch,
Monterey County residents learn from
local experts about a variety of pertinent
issues ranging from smart investing to
extraordinary pet care.
Visit www.sunsetcenter.org/educational_
series.htm to find out about upcoming
seminars and call 831.620.2048 to RSVP.
Marjorie Evans
Gallery
We support local artists by providing
exhibition opportunities in the Marjorie
Evans Gallery. The exhibits are offered at
no cost to the artists and the community.
Artists display their work for one month,
and mediums may include watercolor, oil
painting, photography, sculpture, and
mixed media. We invite you to check out
our Marjorie Evans Gallery anytime
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM.
“I like it here.”
– Buddy Guy, onstage at Sunset Center April 3, 2015
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wed
Sept 23
8pm
photo credit: Danny Clinch
Michael McDonald
Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize
the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive
and soulful, it is one of the most yearningly
emotive instruments of our times. To this,
add formidable songwriting and keyboard
skills, and you have an artist who has been
a singular musical presence for four decades.
From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as
“What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep
Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed
Motown albums, genre-busting guest spots,
and innovative concept shows, the five-time
Grammy® Award winning McDonald is both
timeless and ever-evolving.
Tickets: $119/$99
With her magnificent comedic timing, luminous
stage presence, and remarkable wit, Jane Lynch
is one to watch. Best known as the one-liner
powerhouse coach Sue Sylvester on Fox’s hit
television series Glee, Lynch cut her theatrical
teeth at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre,
and in church basements all over the greater
Chicago-land area. For her role on Glee, Lynch
earned an Emmy® Award for Outstanding
Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe® Award for
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting
Role, and a SAG® Award nomination. Lynch was
recently featured in the Broadway production
of Annie as Miss Hannigan, and authored the
autobiography Happy Accidents, a New York
Times bestseller. Help us kick off the season
with a delightful evening of cabaret and
musical comedy!
Tickets: $99/$89/$79
Please join us for a special season opener reception in our
theater lobby at 7PM with complimentary champagne and
Marich Premium Chocolates!
sat
Sept 26
8pm
Generously Sponsored By: Jim Price, Former SCC Board Chair
photo credit: Brian Bowen Smith
See Jane Sing! with Jane Lynch
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Thank You To Our Hotel Partners
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thurs
oct 8
8pm
photo credit: CAMI
Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India: Spirit of India
Rahis Bharti, one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and
Dancers of India invite you to join a lively journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai, and partake of
a world of music, dance, dynamic rhythm, and spirituality that characterizes the incredible
India we know today. Experience a bounty of sounds, featuring a mix of Indian and Western
instruments such as drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium, and clarinet for an authentic
experience of the richness and excitement of Indian music. Join us before the show at 6PM for a
casual family-style Indian food feast on our plaza!
Tickets: $69/$55/$39 Add $35 for Adult or $20 for Child (12 and under) to any ticket for the Indian Feast
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY: Bill & nancy doolittle
MOMIX: Alchemia
fri
oct 16
photo credit: JOHN KANE
8pm
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Known internationally for presenting
work of exceptional inventiveness
and physical beauty, MOMIX is a
company of dancer-illusionists under
the direction of Moses Pendleton.
With a dash of Harry Potter charm
and a whimsical exploration of the
four classic elements— earth, wind,
fire, and water—the company’s latest
creation Alchemia is an enchanting
and phantasmagorical multimedia
spectacle full of wild invention,
aesthetic thrills, and surprising
humor. After a jaw-dropping
performance at Sunset Center
in 2011, this return engagement
is guaranteed to delight current
fans and new audiences alike
with powerful visuals and staging,
unexpected metamorphoses, and
the sensuality of nature itself.
Tickets: $69/$59/$49
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Reduced Shakespeare Company:
The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)
They’ve skewered history, the Bible, and the world’s most celebrated playwright. Now,
Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. From the
high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through
the ages, from Shakespeare and Moliere (Is Moliere funny? Why not?) to Vaudeville and
Charlie Chaplin to The Daily Show and Anthony Weiner. From cavemen telling “Rock Rock”
jokes to Chris Rock and everything in between, the bad boys of abridgment leave no joke
untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes.
Since its pass-the-hat origins in 1981, the Reduced Shakespeare Company has created
nine world-renowned stage shows, two television specials, several failed TV pilots, and
numerous radio pieces. The company’s itinerary has included stops off-Broadway, at the
White House, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, London’s West End, Seattle Repertory
Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, and Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, as well
as performances all over the world.
Tickets: $59/$49/$39
Classroom Connections participating group
thurs
oct 29
photo credit: Meghan Moore
8pm
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Chris Perondi’s
Stunt Dog Experience
Chris Perondi is the Stunt Dog Guy™ and his famous stunt dogs
are out of this world! During this Stunt Dog Experience,
witness some of the most incredible feats and behaviors
ever performed by dogs. Best of all, these dogs have
been rescued from pounds and shelters from across the
country. Enjoy amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics,
dancing dogs, and athletic feats. Meet a cast of professional
performers along with over a dozen talented pound pups
during this thrilling and fun family show.
Since 1999,
creator and
executive producer
Chris Perondi has
entertained millions and
has produced over 8,000
live shows in North America.
Offering the world’s first and
original “stunt dog show,” Chris
Perondi’s stunt dogs have been
featured on The Tonight Show, The
Ellen Degeneres Show, The Oprah
Winfrey Show, Late Show with David
Letterman, and Animal Planet.
We are proud to partner with the
SPCA for Monterey County for an
animal adoption event between 4:30
and 7PM. Come find your new best
friend, or just learn about the many
services this animal services
nonprofit provides to local residents.
Tickets: $35 Adult/$25 Child (12 and under)
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sat
nov 7
3pm & 7pm
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The TEN Tenors:
Home For The Holidays
sun
nov 29
7pm
Join Australia’s rockstars of the opera world as
they amaze and enthrall with their unique
selection of traditional and contemporary
seasonal favorites. With soaring versions
of “Joy to the World,” “Sleigh Ride,” “White
Christmas,” “Amazing Grace,” “Winter
Wonderland,” “Feliz Navidad,” and many
more, Home for the Holidays is the perfect
way to celebrate the spirit of the season. The
TEN Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s
most successful touring entertainment groups
of all time, with more than 90 million people
worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm,
camaraderie, and vocal power. Following 16 years of
sell-out performances across the globe, including more
than 2,000 of their own headline concerts, The TEN Tenors
have cemented their place as one of the world’s most loved
classically based contemporary music groups.
Tickets: $79/$69/$59
thurs
dec 17
8pm
photo credit: Brett schewitz
Soweto Gospel Choir
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When it comes to vocal talent, Africa,
and more particularly South Africa, has
spawned the most evocative sounds on
earth and still produces the very best that
the world has to offer. Soweto Gospel
Choir is that very best. Since its formation
in 2002, Soweto Gospel Choir has
brought joy into the lives of audiences all
over the world. They have collaborated
with artists including U2, Aretha Franklin,
Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion,
Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Josh Groban.
Returning to Sunset Center for the first
time in five years, the Choir will perform
both traditional and contemporary songs
full of earthy rhythms and rich harmonies.
Tickets: $59/$49/$39
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sun
jan 10
7pm
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:
Linda lee lester
The close high harmonies of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb have made the Bee Gees
one of the most impossible attractions in music to launch a salute to … until Night Fever. The
Chicago Tribune calls Night Fever “vocally superb,” and the New York Times describes them simply as
“amazing.” From Disneyland to Russia, the group has been recreating the look and sound of the
Bee Gees for over a decade. Go back in time and experience one of the most beloved acts in music
history. Arrive before the show at 5PM decked out in your disco finest for a costume contest and
see our STUDIO 105 transformed into a ‘70s-era nightclub!
Tickets: $49/$39/$29 Add $20 to any ticket for the Disco Party
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sun
jan 22
8pm
The Smithereens:
Songs From The Who, Excerpts From
Tommy & The Smithereens Greatest Hits
The Smithereens’ three-decade history is a story of substance, integrity, and persistence
triumphing over shallow artifice and transient trendiness—of hard-working underdogs achieving
success on their own terms by sticking to their guns and ignoring the dictates of pop fashion and
music industry convention. In this unique show, The Smithereens deliver excerpts from Tommy,
the greatest rock opera of all time, play fan favorites by The Who, and perform hits from their own
storied career, delivering their timeless brand of punchy, heartfelt rock ‘n’ roll with as much fire as
ever.
The Smithereens were already a seasoned live act by the time they achieved surprise commercial
success in 1986 with their first full album Especially for You, which spawned the MTV hits “Blood
and Roses” and “Behind the Wall of Sleep.” The band continued to reap considerable airplay, critical
acclaim and fan loyalty with subsequent albums which yielded such enduring numbers as “Only a
Memory,” “House We Used to Live In,” “Drown in My Own Tears” and “A Girl Like You.”
Tickets: $59/$49/$39
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World-renowned Carmel-by-the-Sea
celebrates 100 years
since its incorporation on October 31, 1916!
The 2016 Centennial Celebration will feature
a variety of events throughout the year,
culminating in a spectacular parade and
celebratory lunch on October 29, 2016.
We at Sunset Center salute this unique village
which has hosted and inspired artists, poets and
writers; sparked romances; and has attracted
dignitaries, world leaders, and personalities for decades.
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Jessica Fellowes:
The World of Downton Abbey
As the world’s foremost expert on the
PBS television British period drama
Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes is a
#1 best-selling author, journalist, and
public speaker best known for her
work as writer of the program’s official
companion books. Her latest, A Year in the
Life of Downton Abbey, features seasonal
celebrations, traditions, and recipes as well
as insights into the making of the show,
from costumes to locations. Fellowes’
fascinating, behind-the-scenes lecture will
focus not only on the characters, sets, and
plot lines of Downton Abbey, but also on the
socio-historical context of the popular
program.
Downton Abbey, an international hit series,
returns to MASTERPIECE on PBS for its sixth
and final season in 2016. The series has
received critical acclaim from television
critics and won numerous accolades,
including a Golden Globe® Award for
Best Miniseries or Television Film and a
Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding
Miniseries or Movie. It was recognized by
Guinness World Records as the most critically
acclaimed English-language television
series of 2011.
Tickets: $69/$59/$49
sat
jan 23
8pm
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thur
feb 4
8pm
Pete Seeger: The Storm King
Pete Seeger: The Storm King honors the late Pete Seeger (1919-2014). The project presents his
words in his own recorded voice and is set to live music and video based on the Grammy®nominated audio project by world-renowned percussionist and producer, Jeff Haynes. New
compositions from diverse musical traditions including blues, bluegrass, classical guitar, folk, jazz,
and Native American music paint an evocative aural backdrop for Pete Seeger’s most engaging
stories, narratives, and poems reflecting his lifelong dedication to human rights, environmental
issues, and his boundless hope for humanity.
Each piece of the project is unique in sound and emotion, and also in how it came together.
Working closely for over 5 years prior to Seeger’s passing in 2014, Haynes and Seeger created
something spectacular by setting Seeger’s text to the music of artists from around the world
who have been deeply influenced by him. The result is astounding.
photo credit: richard dorbin
Tickets: $59/$49/$39
“VERDICT:
An especially
interesting and
lovely experiment,
this program
deserves to be
heard.”
— Library Journal;
Starred Review, Best Media 2013/
Best Audio
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Make a difference!
Linda Lee Lester, Generous Supporter
Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on your generosity
to bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs. Your donations make it possible
for Sunset Center to fulfill its mission of enriching, educating, and entertaining our beloved
community.
Every gift makes a difference, and specific opportunities exist at every giving level. More than
2,000 individuals, families, businesses, and foundations have joined Sunset Center’s family of
donors. You can too!
How to get involved:
Sponsorship Programs
Sponsor a performance or event for access to individual recognition, unique business
marketing, and patron engagement opportunities.
Stock Gifts and Employer Matched Giving
Contribute your appreciated stock holdings through a transfer to Sunset Center and
ask your employer about matched gift opportunities.
Name a Seat Campaign
Take your seat at Sunset Center. Purchase a theater seat with a plaque engraved with your
name or the name of a loved one.
Donate Your Car
Donate your used vehicle—car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle—and enjoy a tax deduction
for items valued at $500 or more.
Planned Giving and Memorial Gifts
Leave a legacy of arts and culture by including Sunset Center in your estate plans, or
celebrate a loved one with a memorial gift.
Contact Sunset Center’s Development Department at 831.620.2053 for more information.
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Support Sunset Center
Bev & Chris Sanders
with Jonathan Batiste &
the Stay Human Band
photoS: Michelle Magdalena Photography
Jodi Essex &
Catherine Sampognaro
Fred O’Such & Nancy Fuhrman
with LeAnn Rimes
“There’s
no place
I’d rather be
right now.”
– Rosanne Cash,
onstage at Sunset Center
March 19, 2015
Rosanna & Ryan McCormick
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Sunset Cultural Center Donors
July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Donations of $10,000 or more
Bill and Nancy Doolittle
Friends of Sunset Foundation
Mary and DeWitt Gifford
John and Pamela Goode
The Lauralie and
James Irvine Fund of the
Community Foundation for
Monterey County
The Robert S. and Grayce
B. Kerr Foundation
Linda Lee Lester
Elece and Tom Leverone
Frank and Judith Marshall
Stan and Sharon Meresman
Nancy Buck Ransom
Foundation
Donations between
$5,000 and $9,999
Rick and Tonya Antle
Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
Jim and Ellen Beck
Woody and Judy Beville
Neil and Diane Goodhue
Sue McCloud
Dale Meyer
Bob and Judie Profeta
Schwartzel + Sullivan Wealth
Management Group
Danny and Brenda Sullivan
Ken Talmage
Donations between
$2,000 and $4,999
Arts Council of
Monterey County
Kathy and Gary Bang
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Ken and Tina Bender
Gerard and Mary Burnett
Carmel Valley Coffee
Roasting Company
Larry and CeCe Chazen
Carol Crandall
Rich and Jackie Fineberg
Jack and Dawn Galante
Jack and Stephanie Harkness
Dan and Donna Kavanaugh
Doug Lee
Monterey County Weekly
Community Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Gerry and Denise Schwartzel
Charles and Leslie Snorf
Anne and Peter Thorp
Thomas and Jennifer Werbe
Donations between
$1,000 and $1,999
Ronald and Jeryl Abelmann
in honor of and with thanks
to Stan and Sharon Meresman
Robert and Susan Bolgard
Katharine Comstock
David and Cynthia Demers
Lyman and Beverly Hamilton
Carlin and Pattee Jardine
Bill and Jeanne Landreth
Joe and Sheila Mark
Shirley and Wayne Moon
New England Foundation
for the Arts
Pam Pollace
Rotary Club of
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Bob and Karen Scott
Terry and Kay Sullivan
The Thomas Werbe Family
Charitable Gift Fund
Kathy and Dan Yost
Donations up to $999
Anonymous
Jason Appler
Dan Baldwin and Anne Ylvisaker
Elliot Bender in honor of
Rose Bender, a jazz lover
Joan Bernardin
Agha and Naheed Bilal
Ron and Linda Borgman
Gloria Souza and
Sandie Borthwick
Helen Breck in honor of
Sue McCloud
Chandler and Kimberly Briggs
Donna Buchholz
Mike and Nancy Canning
Tom and Melody Carrato
Cindy Cass
Thomas and Maryann Conmy
John and Lily Crawley
Erik and Kristin Cushman
Dar and Ellie Datwyler
Mary Delfino
Susan Ditzler
Sid and Merv Dorr
Susan Draper
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Easterling, Jr.
G. Robert Evans
Richard Falge
Melvin and Susan Gorelick
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Greene
Phillip and Yvonne Grinstead
Sara Harkins
Lawrence Harris, Jr. and
Jane B. Harris Charitable Trust
Dallas Harrison
Adrienne S. Herman
John and Jacque Jarve
Carolyn and Bob Jenkins
Michael Jennings
Sally Jewett and Tom Brocato
Marston R. Keating in honor
of Jim and Gloria Didion
Norma Keleher
Shelley Kroapf
Thank You To Our Generous Donors
Joan Kuchta
Ellen Lau
Daniel Lawrence
Karen Letendre
Timothy Lewis
Abe Livchitz
Ed Lohmann
Skip and Liz Lord
Ed and Peg Magner
Ryan and Rosanna McCormick
Michael L. McMahan
Ken and Francine Meadors
Pam Meeks
Fred and Phyllis Meurer
Avril Meyer
David and Deborah Miller
Michael Minafo
Shanon and Regan Mornhinweg
Wallace and Jacqueline Moser
Scott and Deberra O’Brien
Steve and Ann Packer
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Pakula
Jimmy and Carrie Panetta
Svetlana Pavlov
Steve and Betsey Pearson
John and Pam Pfeiffer
Graham and Laurrie Pike
Placzek Family Foundation
Jim Plourd
Rob and Stacey Profeta
Janet and Neils Reimers
Lee and Shirley Rosen
Amy Roth, Ph.D. and
Jack Van Valkenburg
Susan Roux
Chi-Cha Russo
Bill and Gail Scearce in honor
of Sue McCloud
David and Karen Sharp in
honor of Sue McCloud for her
dedication to Sunset Center
and her years of service to
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Ham and Faye Shirvani
Paul Tag
Terry Teplitzky
Verna Test-Parsons in honor
of Charlene Parsons
Mose Thomas
Laureen Weaver and Carl Conrad
Weston Photography, Inc.
Scholarship Fund
Ken and Jean White
Charles and Theresa Williams
Leslie Willis
Chips and Crete Wood
Paul and Elizabeth Wrightman
Bradley Zeve
In-Kind Donations
65 Degree Magazine
American International
Transportation Services
Aubergine Restaurant at
L’Auberge Carmel
Chef Mark Ayers
Chef Soerke Peters,
Basil Seasonal Dining
Chef Brad Briske, la Balena
Jason and Melissa Burnett
Carmel International Film Festival
Carmel Plant Tenders
Carmel Valley Coffee
Roasting Company
Carmel-by-the-Sea Fire
Department
Larry and CeCe Chazen
Chic Event Rentals
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Conrad | Asturi Studios Inc.
Diane Danvers Simmons,
Own it Feel it Live it
David Fink
Chef Todd Fisher
Joe Fletcher, Crescent Bay
Entertainment
The Forge in the Forest
Jack Galante, Galante Vineyards
Chef Kurt Grasing and
Christine Chin
Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine
Anita and Dave Gryska
Hofsas House
Homes and Land
Monterey County
Il Fornaio
Russell Joyce, Joyce Vineyards
L’Auberge Carmel
Sam and Coralee Linder,
Sam Linder Auto Group
Marich Pemium Chocolates
Liam Mayclem, The Foodie Chap
Mirabel Hotel and
Restaurant Group
Monterey Meringues
Mundaka Restaurant
Pacific Coast Catering
Pacific’s Edge Restaurant at
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Secretary Leon E. and
Mrs. Sylvia M. Panetta
Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Bill Parsons, Parsonage
Village Vineyard
Pebble Beach Company
Foundation
Judie and Bob Profeta
Fermin Sanchez, Valley Hills
Deli and BBQ
Denise and Gerry Schwartzel
Seventh and Dolores
Charles and Leslie Snorf
Square, Inc.
The Marketing Department, Inc.
Weber Goldsmith Gallery
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accuracy of the information presented here.
Should there be an error, please accept our
apologies and notify us so we can make the
correction.
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Bravo!
You Belong at Sunset Center And we want you to play a leading role!
Bravo! Membership is your chance to join the inside circle at Sunset Center!
As a member, you:
CHAMPION ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
Bravo! Members play a vital role in supporting Sunset Center’s efforts to bring great performances
and world-renowned artists to our stage through our Sunset Presents season.
SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
In addition to our spectacular performance offerings, Sunset Center also produces the acclaimed
arts-in-education program Classroom Connections, manages the Marjorie Evans Gallery to showcase the work of local artists, and offers seminars through our Sunset Center Educational and
Healing Arts Series.
ENJOY MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS
Bravo! Members receive a wide variety of exclusive member-only benefits designed to enhance
your experience at Sunset Center. Mingle with like-minded patrons, get closer to the artists you
love, and take advantage of early notifications and great ticketing perks! With increased giving
come increased benefits. You also have an option to spread out your gift over the year by making
monthly payments.
To join Bravo! and learn more about membership benefits, visit www.sunsetcenter.org,
email us at [email protected], or call our dedicated membership line at 831.620.2052.
Bravo! Members
(July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)
Ronald and Jeryl Abelmann
Mary Kay Acquazzino Basham
Greg and Lavonna Adams
Leslie and Roy Adams
Bryan Adkins
David and Sheila Allaire
David Allard
Kirk Allen
Noelle Allen and John Hetz
Jo-Ann Allison
Michele and Stephen Altman
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Denise Anderson
Jim and Gail Anderson
Lori Anderson
Rick and Tonya Antle
Sarah Armstrong
Ian Arnof
Geoff and Rebecca Arnold
Dick and Bev Atherton
Marlene Attell
Sydney Auker
Richard and Phyllis Avila
Gary and Kathy Bang
Ronald Barton
Betty Bass
Michael Beck
Steven and Susan Beck
Jim and Ellen Beck
Garner Beckett
Joan Beller
Chris Benamati
Bernice Bender
Elliot Bender
Ken and Tina Bender
Debi Bennett and John Oglesby
John Bennetts
Clayton and Sarah Berling
Anthonette Bernardi
Sandra and Brian Berris
Chuck Betlach
Woody and Judy Beville
Carol Bishop
Margot Black
Paula Black and Laura Zehm
Angelica Blatt
Robert Bleeck and
Linda Branting
Betsy Bliss
Judy Bloom
Mark and Veronica Boen
Michael and Lucia Boggiatto
Charles Boggs
Nicolas and Nancy Boghosian
John and Barbara Bohn
Roger and Susan Bolgard
Tamara Boole
Gwendolyn Booze
Dick and Judy Borda
Linda Borgman
Ann Bornstein
Robert and Janice Bradner
Diane Braga
Paula Brandon and
Arthur Rogers
Andrea Brandt
Mary James Breen
Chandler and Kimberly Briggs
Rich and Demi Briscoe
Sally Jewett and Tom Brocato
Fred and Chris Brown
Jess Brown
Sarah and Bill Brown
Lacy Buck
Dave Buckingham and
Constance Murray
Joanne and Lance Budde
Jenny Budge
Peter and Jamie Bundy
Robert Burke
Gerard and Mary Burnett
Jim and Sharon Burnis
Fernando Canelon
John Caouette
Andrew and Karen Cardinalli
Noel and Andi Carr
Tom and Melody Carrato
Julie Cason and Lisa Crawley
Cindy Cass
Stephen and Shereen Caswell
Stuart Causey
Joan Channon
Larry and Cece Chazen
Gregory Chee
Margery and Don Cherin
Tom and Lynda Christal
Richard Clark
Stanley and Nadine Clark
Stuart and Lena Clark
William Clark, Jr.
Woody and Lulla Clum
Lloyd and Theresa Colombini
Philip and Star Coniglio
Steve and Sheila Cooney
John and Diane Cope
Ron Cowen
Carol Crandall
Arvid Croonquist
Gayle Crowell
Cristina Csimma
Kristie Curtiss
Kimberly and Victor Dahir
Kathleen Dalesandro
Julie Dalman
Jeanette Daniels
Craig and Bunny Davis
Ila Davis
Nicholas De Luca
Phil DeCocco
Vincent DeFilippi
Lori DeHart and
Michael Bouchard
Marvin Del Chiaro
Taum and Diane Dell’Armo
Mike Demere
David and Cynthia Demers
Ray and Lori DePole
Judy DeRegt
Gustavo Diaz
Maurice DiBuduo
Jim and Gloria Didion
Debra and Joe DiSalvo
Susan Ditzler
Roberta Dooley
Bill and Nancy Doolittle
Sid and Mervil Dorr
Richard and Anita Dunsay
Ria Eagan
Connie and Lawrence Easterling
Karen Egan
Janice and Richard Elster
Bee Epstein-Shepherd
Charlotte Eyerman
Karen Fanoe
Monica and Patrick Farnsworth
Micheal Fearnehough
Barbara Fellini and
Donna Ambrosini
Gerald and Laura Ferree
Maria Martinez and Lizette Fiallo
Rich and Jackie Fineberg
Robert Finocchio
Nancy Fischer
Barrie Fiske
Kathy Flood
Al and Pat Friedrich
George and Susan Fugelsang
Sue Fuller
Judith Furman
Katherine Gabelman
Jack and Dawn Galante
Doug Gamble and Bonnie Reid
Charlotte Gannaway
Frank Garcia
Phyllis and Hank Gauthier
Ellyn Gelson
Marilyn George
Valerie and Jim Giancola
Drew Gibson
Patricia Gilbert
Joanne Gimbel and Cliff Hatch
Vera Ginn
Michael Goldfarb
John and Pamela Goode
Neil and Diane Goodhue
Ken Gordon
Kenneth Gordon
Tracy Gordon
Kurt Grasing and Christine Chin
Robert Gray
Anita Greene
Randi Greene
Susan Greene
Bob and Judy Griffin
Doug Grigsby and Laura Winfrey
Brent and Carol Gross
David and Anita Gryska
Ruth M. and Umang Gupta
Mimi Hahn
David Hall and Cathleen Spindler
Don and Cheryl Hall
Lyman and Beverly Hamilton
Ruth Hartmann
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Bravo! Members
July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Kandace Hawkinson
Buck Hawthorne
Laura Hayes
Paul and Cassandra Hazen
Pamela Heisinger
Lorna Helick
Peter and Jackie Henning
Adrienne Herman
David Flint and Mary Lou Herman
Cheryl Heyermann
Karyn and Thomas Hierl
Glen and Ann Hiner
Jo Ann Holbrook
Bill and Janet Huggins
Barbara Hughes
Betty Hughes
Emily Hull-Parsons and
Thomas Gould
Kenn Jackson and
Laurie Hastings
Trish and Randy Jackson
Eileen Jandrisevits
Jennifer Jansen
Carlin and Pattee Jardine
Mike and Barbara Jashinski
Robert and Carolyn Jenkins
Nancy John
Aaron Johnson
Cynthia Johnson
Cindy Johnston
Patrick and Susan Jones
Mary Anne Jorde
Frank Joyce
Nita Judd
Paul and Florrie Kagan
Joni Kahn
Michael Kamm
Jean Kane
Joe and Linda Kaslin
Bob Kaswen
Dan and Donna Kavanaugh
Bob and Allyson Kavner
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Michael and MaryAnn Keeley
Norma Keleher
Kristine Keller
Tim and Laura Kelley
Walter Kendall
Alycia Kennedy
Ovilee Kennedy
Mary Kenney
Fred Kern
Ric and Claire Kilpatrick
Carol Knight
Kristi Knutzen
Paula and Lief Koepsel
Amy Krivis
Carol Kurtz and Bill Stoffers
Melanie and Janet Kunoa
Tom LaFaille
Stephanie Lamb
Bill and Jeanne Landreth
Mark and Shari Lasher
Don Lau
Laela and Zad Leavy
Dan and Donna Lee
Doug Lee
Janet Leighton
Linda Lee Lester
Drew and Barbara Liebert
Coralee and Sam Linder
Susan Linscott and Craig Owens
John Lloyd
Gary and Judy Logan
Skip and Liz Lord
Jean Lovell
Judy and Scott MacClelland
Joe and Suzan MacIlvaine
Mia and Gerry Maddoux
Edward and Peg Magner, III
Robin Mallory
Jane Marcus
Joseph and Sheila Mark
Frank and Judith Marshall
Kent Marshall and Nancy Farrell
James Martin
Mary Martin
Amy and Joseph Martinetto
Allen and Zelda Mason
Sam Matar
Irene and Russ McCallion
Timothy and Kirsten McCarthy
Catherine McCauley
Sue McCloud
Cynthia McCoy
Linda and Michael McCurdy
Don McDougall
James McElwee
Molly McGee
Terry and Joan McHenry
Heidi McKay
Gregg McKee
John McKenna and
Anne Marie Bell
Kathryn McKenna
Michael McMillan
Noel McNamee
Ken and Francine Meadors
Stan and Sharon Meresman
Fred and Phyllis Meurer
Andrew Mihalik
Bill and Vicki Mitchell
Liz and Dick Moley
Renee Monrad
Wayne and Shirley Moon
Aaron and Anna Moore
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Moore
Linda Moorman
William and Nancy Moresco
Carla Morrison
Bob and Leslie Mulford
Tony and Lary Lynn Muller
Brenda Murdock
Tony and Linda Murguia
LeRoy Murray
Marlys Murray
Curtis Myers
Eileen Nelson
Harriet Newell
Jerry Newton and Gail Hurvitz
Dr. Clarence and
Rev. Grace Nicodemus
John Nyere
Cathy O’Brien
Olga Ogareva
Fred O’Such
Bonnie Parke
Stephen and Gabriela Pate
Lezahlee Patrick and
Denise Warfield
Robert and Chris Patton
Tony and Heidi Pazzaglia
Steve and Betsey Pearson
Margaret Pellarin
Timothy Perkins
Nora and Robert Peyton
William and Hillis Phelps
Mike and Liz Phillips
Pamela Pollace
Nettie Porter
Monta Potter and Cynthia Vernon
Marshall Powell
Mary K. Powell
Michael and Jan Praisner
James Price
Bob and Judie Profeta
Greg Profeta
Frank Quattrone and
Denise Foderaro
Katy Rankin-Read
Debra Rauber
Gerda Rayne
Richard Raynes
Patricia Reed
Janet and Don Reilly
Jacob Reyes
David Rice
Gary Richman
Deborah Roberts
Diane Robey
Paula Robichaud
Charlah Robinson
John and Ellen Rodriguez
Michael Rogers
Tony and Cleone Romney
Robert Rosenthal
Amy Roth, Ph.D and
Jack Van Valkenburg
Carla Roth
Susan G. Roux
Mike and Kyle Ruggieri
Helen Russell
Tara Ryan
Martha Sacks
George and Pat Sallay
Roberta and Karim Salma
Sandra Sandin
Jeffrey and Vivian Saper
Robin Sawyer
Susan Schaefer
Randy Schafbuch
Jerry and Frances Scheiber
Carl and Teri Schindler
Jill Ford Schlenker
John and Peggy Scholz
Stephen and Margaret Schulte
Mark Sconyers
Carlleen and Lary Scott
Randy Scott and
Angela Gallagher
Bob and Karen Scott
Maryann Seeno
Peter and Michele Serchuk
Daria and Ken Shachmut
Suzanne Saunders Shaw
Furman and Harriett Sheppard
Jim Sherman
Dorothy Showket
Alan and Mitsuko Siegrist
Sharon Sieve
Janie Silveria and Frank Hoppe
Randie and Steve Silverstein
Casey Silvey
Donald Slichter
Barbara Smith
Dixie Hughes Smith
Joan Smith-Webb
Philip Snowdon
Bill and Aileen Souveroff
Suzanne Spangler
Lori Spiegl
Richard and Lisa Steiny
Gordon and Sandy Steuck
Thomas Stevens
Stephanie Stevenson
Carl and Donna Stewart
Lori Stewart
Susan Stewart
David Stoldt
Stephen Stordahl
Joanne Storkan
Scott Stratton
Danny and Brenda Sullivan
Jennifer Suttie
Bea and John Tagg
Kenneth Talmage
Keith and Debbie Tanimura
David Teeters
Victoria Thacher
Carrie Theis and Kevan Urquhart
Ronald and Barbara Thompson
James Thorburn
David Thornberry
Anne and Peter Thorp
Anne Thull
Michael Tierney
Christopher Tinker
Chuck and Linda Toeniskoetter
Laurie Trainer
Sabrina Trammell
Patricia Tuttle
Virginia Uchikado
Bill Urbach and Janet Effland
Alex Vasquez
Jeanette Vaughn and Kate Willis
Sarah Vinnedge
Tom Voeller
Allison Von Maur
Dan and Laura Wall
Cindy and Ted Walter
John and Katherine Ward
Virginia Weathers
Joanne and Lowell Webster
Joel and Bonni Weinstein
Tim and Jean Weiss
Thomas and Jennifer Werbe
Ken and Jean White
Russell Whiteis, Jr.
Margi and Bill Wiest
Barbara Wilkes
Charles and Theresa Williams
Hilary Williams
Judy Williamson
Jeff and Diane Wilson
Karen Wiskoff
Peter and Rosemary Wittlinger
Kristin Wolf
Alain and Renea Wood
Steve Woolpert
Sarah Yee
Monique and Ben Yohanan
Kathy and Dan Yost
Sarah LaNette Zimmerman
Jon and Lori Zobler
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Metropolitan Opera
Rising Stars Concert Series
fri
feb 5
8pm
The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series offers opera fans across North America a rare
opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. For
more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in
the world. But the Met is also the launching pad for the opera stars of the future. Some of today’s
leading artists got their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members
of the young artist program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. Stephanie Blythe,
Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Deborah Voigt, Thomas Hampson, and Mariusz Kwiecien are just
a few of the major artists to have come through the Met ranks. Prepare to be spellbound as
these highly skilled vocalists perform popular arias, duets, and ensembles by opera’s most lauded
composers.
Tickets: $79/$69/$59
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thurs
feb 18
8pm
Wynonna & The Big Noise: Stories and Songs Tour
A five-time Grammy® award winner and a New York Times bestselling author, Wynonna Judd’s
career has always revolved around telling stories. Her journey as one half of legendary duo The
Judds, with her mother Naomi Judd, provides one of the most fascinating stories in country
music history. Whether she’s using her rich, commanding voice to sing one of her countless hits
or sitting down for a bold, honest appearance on a talk show, Judd always gets her point across
with unflinching honesty and wisdom gained over the course of her very public life.
Tickets: $79/$69/$59
wed
feb 24
8pm
Hooking Up with The Second City
Back by popular demand, the legendary comedy theater returns to Sunset Center with a
must-see new show all about relationships featuring hilarious sketches, songs, and world-famous
improvisation from Chicago’s best and brightest. This gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix
of romance, rancor, and everything in between, and makes mirth out of all the crazy things we
do for love. The Second City is celebrating 55 years of producing cutting-edge satirical shows
and continues to launch the careers of comedy superstars, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert,
Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray.
Tickets: $49/$39/$29
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photos: Meredith Heuer
Binge-Worthy Journalism:
Backstage with the Creators of SERIAL,
Sarah Koenig & Julie Snyder
wed
mar 9
8pm
Co-created in fall 2014 by veteran radio journalists and producers Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder,
Serial has quickly become the most popular podcast in the world. In 2014, Slate headlined the
story “Serial is Like Nothing I’ve Ever Heard or Watched Before.” Buzzfeed wrote “Serial is the year’s
best new crime drama (and it’s not on TV).” The New Yorker called Serial “the podcast we’ve been
waiting for.” At a time when being first and being fast dominates the media, and quick sound bites
are offered at every turn, Serial did exactly the opposite: in Season One, it presented a 12-part
series centering on one legal case, taking its time and proving that slow-motion journalism could
captivate and sustain its vast listenership. In their live presentation, Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder
will take the audience backstage for an overview of this cultural phenomenon.
Julie Snyder, senior producer of This American Life (TAL), began working at the radio show in
1997—almost from its inception—and along with host Ira Glass, has set the editorial agenda
for the program, winning four Peabody awards along the way. In 2004, Sarah Koenig became
a producer of TAL. Koenig has also guest hosted TAL several times, most memorably for the “No
Coincidence, No Story” show.
Tickets: $129 (includes VIP Meet & Greet)/$69/$59
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“Igudesman & Joo bring surrealism to
the concert hall and takes its trousers
down! Very musical, very engaging and
very funny.”
thur
mar 10
8pm
– Terry Jones (Monty Python)
Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo have taken the world by storm with their quirky and
hilarious theatrical shows, which blend comedy with classical music and popular culture.
Their clips on YouTube have garnered over 28 million hits to date. Equally comfortable
performing in classical concert halls and in stadiums in front of crowds of 18,000, Igudesman
& Joo’s collective dream is to make classical music accessible to a wider and younger
audience. And Now Mozart will enhance your love of music and tone your stomach muscles
by hysterically laughing at, and with, Igudesman & Joo.
Tickets: $59/$49/$39
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Classroom Connections participating group
photo credit: Julia Wesely
Igudesman & Joo: And Now Mozart
photo credit: Grannis Photography
fri
mar 18
8pm
Altan
In the last dozen years, no traditional Irish band has had a wider impact on audiences and music
lovers throughout the world than Altan. The seeds of Altan lie in the music and spontaneity of
sessions in kitchens and pubs in their hometown of Donegal, where their music was first heard
in an atmosphere of respect and intimacy. It is here that the band’s heart still lies, whether they
are performing on TV in Australia or jamming with Ricky Skaggs on the West Coast of the United
States. To experience this thirty year-active band is to experience the living legacy of Irish music.
Tickets: $59/$49/$39
sat
apr 9
8pm
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro has topped Billboard’s World Music Chart numerous times and has been
declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, which also stated: “one of the hottest axemen of the
past few years doesn’t actually play guitar.” Known for his highly energetic strumming on the
ukulele, Shimabukuro’s live performance incorporates elements of thoughtful, sophisticated
arrangements with spontaneous, improvised passages. In addition to his electrifying original
compositions, his diverse repertoire includes Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Schubert’s Ave Maria,
and Cohen’s Hallelujah. Tickets: $59/$49/$39
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sun
apr 17
7pm
Over the past decade, globalFEST has
become one of the most dynamic
global music platforms in North
America. What started as an annual
showcase in New York has grown into an
international phenomenon, dazzling new
audiences with world music artists on stages
at SXSW, Bonnaroo, and beyond. Founded
in 2003, globalFEST spotlights artists who
represent diverse global styles, bringing
down boundaries between countries
and creating cultural opportunities for
collaboration. The current 2016 run of
North American engagements comprise
globalFEST’s inaugural tour.
Take part in this exciting movement and
catch performances by Emeline Michel, the
reigning Queen of Haitian Song; Casuarina,
one of the most respected samba bands of
Brazil, and Brushy One String, a Jamaican
bluesman of soulful intensity and profound
faith. Celebrate diverse culture right here in
Monterey County by bringing your family to
Sunset Center between 3 and 6PM to enjoy
a bazaar of local crafts and wares, eclectic
cuisine, live music, and more!
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Tickets: $59/$49/$39
Add $10 to any ticket for the World Bazaar
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Capitol Steps
sun
may 1
7pm
Together since 1981, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize
the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps
ignored the conventional wisdom (“Don’t quit your day job!”) and taken together, the performers
have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective
House and Senate staff experience. Some have worked for Democrats, some for Republicans,
and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there’s
never a shortage of material! With the 2016 presidential primaries right around the corner, this
performance is guaranteed to provide some well-timed comic relief! Tickets: $69/$59/$49
photo credit: Anne Fishbein
David Sedaris
fri
may 6
8pm
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With sardonic wit and incisive social
critiques, David Sedaris has become
one of America’s pre-eminent humor
writers. The great skill with which he slices
through cultural euphemisms and political
correctness proves that he is a master of
satire and one of the most observant writers
addressing the human condition today.
David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever
and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections
of personal essays Naked, Me Talk Pretty One
Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,
and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of
which became an immediate bestseller.
Sedaris’ pieces appear regularly in The New
Yorker and have twice been included in The
Best American Essays. There are a total of
seven million copies of his books in print
and they have been translated into 25
languages.
Tickets: $79/$69/$59
Classroom Connections
Sunset Center produces an arts-in-education program called Classroom Connections which
brings our featured performers to regional schools. This is a unique and comprehensive program
that engages the youth of our region in a series of workshops and performances designed to
foster imagination, confidence, and a sense of possibility. Our program is uniquely in-depth
and has been designed to involve students on an actively engaged level. We have developed a
rigorous and exciting 4-part program where teachers and artists work with students classroom
by classroom. By working in individual classrooms, teachers and artists have more time to devote
to children on an interactive, individual level, in an atmosphere where students feel comfortable.
Since 2008, we have worked with nearly 10,000 students, and our artists are as diverse as our
students! We program nationally touring artists in disciplines like modern dance, jazz, ballet,
improv comedy, theatre, mariachi, vaudeville, and more! Our students range from kindergarten
to high school and special needs to at-risk, throughout Monterey County. Best of all? All of these
opportunities are offered at no cost to the students, parents, or schools.
For more information about Classroom Connections,
please contact our Outreach Department at 831.620.2077.
“The program had a huge
impact on my students’
social skills. Most of my
students were able to
open up to each other and
let their guard down.”
– Classroom Connections
participating teacher
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sat
may 14
Gala at 5pm
Show at 8pm
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Michael Feinstein:
Sinatra Centennial Celebration
GALA EVENT!
This multi-platinum-selling and award-winning
entertainer dubbed “the Ambassador of the
Great American Songbook” is considered one of
the premier interpreters of American standards.
More than simply a performer, Feinstein
has received national recognition for his
commitment to celebrating America’s popular
song and preserving its legacy for the next
generation. Relish the time-honored catalog of
“Ol’ Blue Eyes” made new by this all-star force in
music.
Meet Michael when you join us for our dazzling
Annual Gala on the evening of the show and
find yourself in a classy 1950s-era piano bar. The
upscale, black-tie event guarantees VIP seating
for the performance, a four-course gourmet
dinner and exciting live auction before the
show, and an after-party artist meet & greet with
dessert and coffee. Receive star treatment with
special additions that include valet parking, a
commemorative photograph, and signature
cocktails upon your red-carpet arrival.
Participation in the Gala supports Sunset Center’s
mission of enriching, educating, and entertaining
our community, and a portion of your ticket cost
is tax-deductible. Celebrate yesteryear at this
commemorative bash, which promises to be the
event of the season once again!
Tickets: $99/$85
ANNUAL GALA EVENT $350 (includes performance)
Generously Sponsored By:
Schwartzel + Sullivan Wealth Management Group,
Merrill Lynch
Photos: Michelle Magdalena Photography
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Meetings and Events
U n i q u e a n d U n f o r g e t ta b l e
For extraordinary events, lively receptions and parties, boutique conferences, weddings and more,
Sunset Center’s intimate gathering spaces provide a unique backdrop.
The warm and spacious building and outdoor garden areas provide an environment that will
delight all your guests. Our meeting rooms have all the amenities to offer memorable and
successful events:
• Elegant ambiance and exemplary customer service
• Select from our preferred vendors or use your own
• Special packages available
• A quick stroll to downtown Carmel and a few short blocks to the stunning
Carmel beach
Sunset Center features four meeting rooms, a gorgeous lobby, outdoor plaza and terrace, as well
as our 718-seat, state-of-the-art theater.
We always do our best to ensure your event runs smoothly and successfully and welcome the
opportunity to discuss your event needs. For questions and availability, please contact Event
Services at 831.620.2040 or email: [email protected].
“Thank you so much for providing such a beautiful,
professionally managed and well-appointed space for my
workshops and seminars. The comfortable rooms, lovely art,
beautiful building, easy parking and amenities make
Sunset Center the perfect experience for my attendees.”
- Stacy T. Turner, Founder, President, Turner Advanced Financial
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Surf N Sand Liquors - Carmel | 831-624-1805
Bruno's Market & Deli | 831-624-3821
Both located in the Corner of 6th & Junipero Carmel
Ample Free Parking
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Volunteers
Thank You, Sunset Center Volunteers!
More than 100 engaged members of the Monterey Peninsula community
dedicate their valuable time to Sunset Center each year as volunteers.
By serving as ushers, ticket-takers, administrative helpers, gallery hosts,
and ambassadors, they make up the lifeblood of our organization
and enhance our patrons’ experiences.
Sunset Center’s volunteer program fosters new friendships and creates a welcoming
environment for all those who visit our beloved community center and theater.
To find out more about our volunteer program or become involved, visit us online
at www.sunsetcenter.org/volunteer.htm or email [email protected].
Volunteer training is conducted annually each spring.
“What a beautiful hall and a wonderful audience!”
--Amy Grant, onstage at Sunset Center May 24, 2015
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Thank You To Our Hotel Partners
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Annual Presenting Partners
Carmel Music Society:
New York Chamber Soloists
The Monterey
Symphony Concert III
Sun, October 4 at 3PM
Sat, February 20 at 8PM and
Sun, February 21 at 3PM
Sat, October 10 at 8PM
Chamber Music Monterey Bay:
Morgenstern Piano Trio
The Monterey Symphony Concert I
Sat, March 12 at 8PM
Cypress String Quartet + Friends
Sat, October 17 at 8PM and Sun, October 18 at 3PM
The Monterey Symphony Concert IV
Carmel International Film Festival
Saturday, March 19 at 8PM and Sun, March 20 at 3PM
Wed, October 21 through Sun, October 25
Smuin Ballet: Dance Series One
Carmel Music Society: Menahem Pressler, piano
Fri, March 25 at 8PM and Sat, March 26 at 2PM
Jasper String Quartet
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin
and Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Fri, November 13 at 8PM
Sun, April 3 at 3PM
The Monterey Symphony Concert II
Chamber Music Monterey Bay: Calefax Reed Quintet
Sun, November 1 at 3PM
Sat, November 21 at 8PM and
Sun, November 22 at 3PM
Fri, April 15 at 8PM
Smuin Ballet: Holiday Dance Program
Sat, April 23 at 8PM and Sun, April 24 at 3PM
Fri, December 4 at 8PM and Sat, December 5 at 2PM
Dance Kids of Monterey County: The Nutcracker
The Monterey Symphony Concert V
Carmel Music Society: David Finckel, cello,
Wu Han, piano, and Philip Setzer, violin
Fri, December 11 at 7PM , Sat, December 12 at 7PM,
and Sun, December 13 at 2PM
Sun, May 15 at 3PM
Chamber Music Monterey Bay: Chamber Music
Society of Lincoln Center (Piano Quartet)
Sat, May 21 at 8PM and Sun, May 22 at 3PM
Carmel Music Society: Sean Chen, piano
Sat, June 4 at 8PM
Sat, February 13 at 8PM
Sun, February 14 at 3PM
The Monterey Symphony Concert VI
Biennial Piano Competition
Smuin Ballet: Dance Series Two
Fri, June 10 at 8PM and Sat, June 11 at 2PM
STUDIO 105
Join our email list or check our website to learn about
upcoming shows at STUDIO 105, our intimate venue in
the lower level of our theater. STUDIO 105 performances
are a great way to enjoy an eclectic array of artists in
a casual, social environment. During the 2014-2015
season, performances included highly danceable
Zydeco music, smart improv comedy, stirring folk
music, and provocative slam poetry.
photo: Charles Williams
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Thank You To Our Restaurant Partners
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Ticketing Information
Purchase tickets online at www.sunsetcenter.org or in person at our Box Office, open
Monday to Friday from 9:30AM to 5:30PM and Saturday from 12PM to 4PM. The Box Office is
located in front of the theater, on San Carlos at Ninth Avenue in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
You can also reach the Box Office at 831.620.2048.
Official Student and Active Military Rush Program
It’s simple! All currently enrolled students can snatch up last-minute tickets to many
Sunset Presents performances for only $25!
1. Become a fan on Facebook to check out Student and Active Military Rush availability
two days before the show at www.facebook.com/SunsetCenter.
2. Show up at the Box Office a half-hour before show time with your valid student/military ID
or Proof of Enrollment. 1 ticket allowed per ID.
3. If seats are available, they are yours for $25 each!
Groups Have More Fun!
Live performances are a perfect opportunity to build morale between your company’s team
members or enjoy an outing with your church, school, or club! Seeing a performance with a group
is not only fun, it is also economical. You just need ten or more people who want to get together
for a great deal on shows. Make promoting your group event easy: official show posters may be
available, and we have electronic posters available for all Sunset Presents shows if you need help
recruiting participants. Call the Box Office for more information at 831.620.2048.
Ticket Donation & Lost Tickets
Can’t use your tickets? While we don’t offer refunds or exchanges, tickets are accepted up to
curtain time as a tax-deductible contribution to the extent allowed by the law. Can’t find your
tickets? We’ll gladly reprint them for a $5 fee per order.
Special Accommodations
Sunset Center is equipped for individuals with special needs. In addition to wheelchair designated
seats, we offer FM listening devices for the hearing impaired. Please let us know your needs in
advance so we may help you enjoy your visit by calling 831.620.2048.
www.sunsetcenter.org
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Sponsors & Partners
S e aso n S po n so r s
Hotel Partners
Restaurant Partners
Bravo! Business Partners
Adobe Inn
Carmel Boutique Inns
Carmel Country Inn
Carmel Lodge
Coachman’s Inn
The Cobble Stone
Bed and Breakfast Inn
Cypress Inn
Forest Lodge
Happy Landing Inn
Hofsas House
Horizon Inn
Lamp Lighter Inn
L’Auberge Carmel
Pine Inn
Tally Ho Inn
Tradewinds Carmel
The Vagabond’s House Inn
Aubergine Restaurant at L’Auberge
Basil Restaurant
Brophy’s Tavern
The Forge in the Forest Restaurant
Il Fornaio Restaurant & Bakery
Mundaka Restaurant
Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn
Anton and Michael
Basil Seasonal Dining
Brophy’s Tavern
Carmel Plaza
Coachman’s Inn
The Forge in the Forest Restaurant
The Grill on Ocean Avenue
Happy Landing Inn
Hofsas House
Il Fornaio Restaurant & Bakery
Le St. Tropez
Lula’s Chocolates
Merlot! Bistro
Pine Inn
PortaBella Restaurant
Scheid Vineyards
Tally Ho Inn
Foundation Support
Arts Council of Monterey County
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation
New England Foundation for the Arts
The Robert S. and
Grayce B. Kerr Foundation
Western States Arts Federation
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