2007 Ford Amphitheatre Summer Season Brochure
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2007 Ford Amphitheatre Summer Season Brochure
L.A.’s oasis in the Hollywood Hills SUMMER 20 07 Ford Amphitheatre John Anson Ford Theatres – A Los Angeles County Regional Park and a program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission world & folk Brazilian Fest-Fundo de Quintal Rodrigo y Gabriela Colombian Fest-Petrona Martinez Boleros-Los Panchos Fiesta Argentina-Otero Dance Bluegrass-Laurel Canyon Ramblers Celtic-Ken O’Malley & the Twilight Lords Fiesta MexicanaMiddleton Folklorico Brazilian Beats-Seu Jorge GHANAIAN “Highlife”Gyedu Blay Ambolley Inti-Illimani Sun. June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Brazilian Summer Festival From Rio to Bahia Fri. July 13 at 8:00 p.m. Inti-Illimani in Concert 40th Anniversary Tour Sat. August 18 at 8:00 p.m. Fiesta Argentina 2007 Tangos of Yesterday and Today Join in what the Brazilians called “backyard samba” with pathbreakers Fundo de Quintal who’ve introduced banjo and drum set into samba jams. Audience dancing on stage! Plus: Lula Almeida and Afro Brazil. Chile’s legendary band has championed Latin American folk music on five continents. “Much like a Zen affirmation, Inti-Illimani's music floats within your soul, filling it with calmness and hope” (L.A. Times). Presented by Brazilian Nites Productions/Brazilian Women’s Group. Presented by Del Mate Productions Classic tangos by Argentine singer Guillermo Galve, accompanied by Los Angeles Tango Quartet, contrast with cutting-edge electronica tango by Argentina’s Grammy-nominated Tanghetto. Sultry and searing Otero Dance Company moves to both. Full Price $45, $35 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $36, $28 Children $12 Full Price $41, $34 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $33, $27 Children $12 Sat. July 14 at 8:00 p.m. Brazilian Beats Tues. June 26 at 8:00 p.m. Rodrigo y Gabriela Reinventing the rules for acoustic guitar, this Mexican duo uses lightning speed, dynamic range and irresistible rhythmic invention whether playing their own exotic compositions or interpreting heavy metal classics. Samba-based sounds of singer-songwriter-guitarist Seu Jorge (featured in City of God, The Life Aquatic) share the bill with percussion by Airto Moreira, partner of jazz icons and co-founder of Weather Report. Presented by Del Mate Productions Full Price $42, $35 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $33.50, $ 28 Children $12 Sat. September 8 at 8:00 p.m & Sun. September 9 at 7:00 p.m. Boleros Under the Stars featuring Los Panchos Full Price $31, $26 (Sorry, no discounts available.) The world-renowned Mexican trio that dazzled Ford audiences in 2004 returns for two nights of pure romance singing the melodious, melancholic music of love. Presented by Rodri Entertainment Full Price $45, $35 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $36, $28 Sat. July 7 at 7:00 p.m. Bluegrass at the Ford Sat. September 15 at 8:00 p.m. Celtic Arts Center Concert Presented by Brazilian Nites Productions/Brazilian Women’s Group. Full Price $48, $38 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $39, $30 Presented by Rum & Humble Herb Pedersen’s fiery banjo and soaring tenor drive the Laurel Canyon Ramblers with special guest fiddler Dennis Caplinger in an evening of traditional bluegrass with contemporary flair. Also featured: Hazel Mountain with Walden Dahl. Full price $27 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $22 Children $12 Open seating Sun. July 29 at 6:00 p.m. Tia Chucha’s Celebration of Community & Culture Si Se Puede/Yes We Can! Angelino artists unite in support of Tia Chucha: Culture Clash (comedy), Tierra (r&b/jazz), John Densmore (the Doors), Luis Rodriguez (poetry), Ollin ( jarocho/rock), Upground (ska/funk), Xela and El Vuh (hip hop), Danza Azteca and host Ernie G. Full Price $30 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $24 Students and children $12 Open seating Sun. August 5 at 3:00 p.m. Colombian Festival of Traditional, Contemporary and Popular Music Discover Colombia ’s rich soundscape from Atlantic to Pacific, the Andes to the Colombo-Venezuelan plains. Colombians Petrona Martinez, Jorge Veloza & Los Carrangueros, Guafa Trio and Elda Florez join L.A.’s Justo Almario, Huayucaltia and more. Presented by Art and Culture Workshop Full Price $50, $40 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $40, $32 Ken O’Malley and the Twilight Lords headline this “back to basics” night also featuring Dublin 4, Culann’s Hounds and surprise guests. It’s a traditional hooley — fiddling, step dancing, bagpipes and ballads. Full Price $20, $18 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $16, $15 Students and children $12 Sat. September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Fiesta Mexicana V Sones, Bailes y Cantares The many-hued tapestry of Mexico’s culture unfolds in this benefit for college scholarships featuring Mariachi Nuevo Cuicatlan, Los Hermanos Herrera, Middleton Street School Folklorico, Mariachi Cielo Nuevo and vocalists Sylvia Flores, Carlos Torres and Belinda Montes. Presented by Star Entertainment and Education Group Full Price $48, $40 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $39, $32 Sun. October 14 at 7:00 p.m. GHANAIAN “Highlife” Music Fundraiser for Highlife Hall of Fame Museum A summit of four masters of Ghana’s “highlife” jazz fusion bands: trumpeter-flugelhornist Kpakpo Addo, trumpeter-percussionist-composer Eddie Quansah, traditional drummer Obo Addy and his dancers,and funky-jazzy rap-style highlife interpreter Gyedu Blay Ambolley. Presented by the ADDO Group Full Price $30 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $24 Students and children $12 Open seating www.FordTheatres.org Call 323 GO 1-FORD classical & choral Ahn Trio Sat. May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mariachi Opera Mariachi Sol de Mexico and vocalist Florencia Tinoco The depth and emotional richness of the mariachi sound meets the drama of opera. The first mariachi to be nominated for a Grammy are paired with one of Mexico’s top sopranos in an evening of arias by Verdi, Dvorák, Puccini and more. Presented by Star Entertainment and Education Group Full Price $48, $42 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $39, $35 Vintage Evenings at the Ford Enjoy a complimentary glass of fine wine in the Ford’s entryway garden prior to three evenings of chamber music under the stars presented by the Ford Theatre Foundation. These concerts are generously supported by The Edmund D. Edelman Foundation for Music and the Performing Arts and Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. Fri. June 1 at 8:30 p.m. Ahn Trio Zev Yaroslavsky Distinguished Artist Event The brilliant piano trio’s boundary-pushing Ford program includes the West Coast premiere of Kenji Bunch’s Danceband and music by Michael Nyman, Chick Corea and The Doors. “Fearless and intrepid performers” (O.C. Register). Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $12 Gordon Goodwin jazz Sun. June 10 at 8:00 p.m. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Grammy-winning composer Goodwin and his brilliant jazz orchestra illuminate the evening, marking The Jazz Bakery’s 15th anniversary. “…This power house band plays bristling arrangements with hair raising virtuosity” (Time Magazine) Presented by the Jazz Bakery Full Price $30 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $24 Students and children $12 Open seating Fri. September 28 at 7:00 p.m. Lady Jazz Kickin’ Brass Lady Jazz unveils a powerhouse horn section – a first for an all-female jazz ensemble - under musical director and master saxophonist Carol Chaikin. James Janisse and ABC7’s Jane Monreal host. Presented by The Instrumental Women Project Full Price $30, $20 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $24, $16 Students and children $12 Sat. May 19 at 8:00 p.m. Voices Gone Wild SEMISCON from Taiwan Winner of International A Cappella Competition and Asia's top music award, this “east meets west” ensemble whirls movie themes, Taiwanese melodies, golden oldies and pop favorites into effervescent sound and motion. Presented by Taiwan Center and TUF in celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week Full Price $40, $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $32, $20 Students and Children $12 Fri. June 22 at 8:30 p.m. Inspired by America Great American-inspired chamber music by the Cypress String Quartet, narration by American Soul author Jacob Needleman and film montages by award winner Michael Schwarz fuse in the West Coast premiere of this multimedia event. Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $12 Sun. July 15 at 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles Jewish Symphony A Feast for the Senses: East Meets West The Yuval Ron Ensemble blends exotic music and dance of the Middle East with the lush brilliance of the orchestra. Plus: an Ariel Blumenthal premiere for oud (Middle Eastern stringed instrument), voice and orchestra. Full Price $36, $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $29, $20 Students and Children $12 Lady Jazz Thu. September 27 at 8:00 p.m. Camerata Nordica From its home on the Baltic, Sweden’s top conductorless ensemble makes its L.A. debut playing Scandinavian rarities and Beethoven’s Opus 132 quartet from their recent CD of all the composer’s quartets arranged for string orchestra. Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $12 COVER (from top):Hysterica Dance Company, Viver Brasil, Colombian Fest – Jorge Veloza & Los Carrangueros PHOTO CREDITS: Roger Aguilera, Nick Barral, David Bazemore, Cecilia Bordarampe, Troy Borruso, Rex Bullington, Arthur Elgort, Naomi Faye Cullen, Michael Higgins, Laura Kelly, Ted Kivitt, Ed Kreiger, Michael Lamont, Tom Lin, Jeaneen Lund, Bob Miller, Taso Papadakis, Nisha Sondhe, Jorge Vismara, Joshua Voelter FAMILY SECTION ILLUSTRATION: Mike Yamada dance Pacifico Dance Company SPECIAL PRICE FOR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN: Full-time students and children 12 & under pay only $5 for dance event tickets thanks to Target. Bring the whole family! Kultura Sponsored by TARGET DANCE SERIES AT THE FORD This is Belly Dance State Street Ballet blue 13 dance company Fri. July 6 at 8:30 p.m. Unearthing Sleeping Beasts Fri. August 3 at 8:30 p.m. Hysterica Dance Company Hysterica X Three companies reflect the raw energy and investigative spirit of L.A. contemporary dance in premieres probing the vices, truths and courage that lie beneath the surface in all of us. Kate Hutter’s L.A. Contemporary Dance Company PASSION PLAYS Maria Gillespie’s Oni Dance THE SPLENDOR OF GRETEL Holly Johnston’s Ledges and Bones Dance Project DEPARTURES FROM COMMON Full price $25, $20 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20, $16 Students and Children $5 Celebrating its 10th year, Kitty McNamee’s and Ryan Heffington’s company presents works ranging from small and introspective to hyper-fueled and spacedevouring. Premieres plus past Ford hits from Noir, Threads and Sticks & Stones. Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $5 EDGEPAC Sat. July 28 at 8:30 p.m. Pacifico Dance Company Once Upon a Time in Mexico Pacifico’s newest creation - a small town fiesta in Tamaulipas - sparks a whirlwind tour of festivities from Chihuahua, Chiapas, Guerrero, Michoacan and Jalisco with music from Mariachi Los Toros and Los Hermanos Herrera. Full Price $30, $28 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $24, $22 Students and Children $5 Sat. August 4 at 8:00 p.m. Kultura’s Tribute to Philippine Culture 15th Anniversary Celebration The 7,100 Philippine islands yield a treasury of dance and music to fascinate and mesmerize. Inspired by famed folklorist Ramon Obusan, Kultura reveals the colors, moves and sounds of this vivid landscape. Presented by Kultura Philippine Folk Arts Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $5 Open seating Sat. August 11 at 8:30 p.m. This is Belly Dance! From the Arabian sands to the spotlights of Hollywood, from Cleopatra to Jeannie, journey through the timeless world of belly dancing and the traditional dances of the Middle East that inspired it. Presented by IAMED Full Price $36, $26 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $29, $21 Students and Children $5 Hysterica Dance Company family Big! World! Fun! Presented by the Ford Theatre Foundation One-hour family events Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Children FREE (reservations required), Adults $5 Parking $1. Get your “train ticket” punched 3 or more times and win prizes. Sponsored by Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky Viver Brasil J.U.I.C.E. Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company ALL ABOARD THE ARTS EXPRESS! Fri. August 17 at 8:00 p.m. State Street Ballet Carmen A tale of lust, treachery and fate. William Soleau’s ballet, in its L.A. premiere, captures the dramatic power of Bizet’s opera about a young officer’s obsession with the magnetic Gypsy Carmen. Full Price $26 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $21 Students and Children $5 Open seating Fri. August 24 & Sat. August 25 at 8:00 p.m. blue13 dance company PAHELIYAN: The Story of Alice Achinta S. McDaniel brings to life an exhilarating Indian fantasy world electrified by dance in blue13’s spiced up take on Alice in Wonderland, a live and thrillingly mad Bollywood dance and music spectacular. Full Price $32, $26 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $25, $21 Students and Children $5 Fri. September 7 at 8:30 p.m. Viver Brasil 10th Anniversary Concert Siré/Celebrations! Viver Brasil’s Luiz Badaró and Brazilian choreographers including griot Dona Cici create an enchanting evening celebrating the African roots of Brazilian myths and carnival dances featuring guest artists from Salvador, Bahia. Full Price $27 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $22 Students and Children $5 Open seating Fri. September 21 & Sat. September 22 at 8:00 p.m. FOCUSFish Flying Circus See Comedy, Circus & Cabaret section. Fri. October 5 at 8:00 p.m. Breaking the Cypher A Street Dance Story This urban dance spectacular unleashes funky beats and rocks the floor with breaking, locking, popping and uprocking. Come see Lux Aeterna Acrobatic Dance Company, Get Down Dolls, Outer Circle, and Antics Performance in action! Presented by Justice by Uniting in Creative Energy (J.U.i.C.E.) Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $5 Open seating Sat. October 6 at 8:00p.m. Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company México y Su Costa de Oro (Mexico and its Golden Coast) Grandeza and the musicians of Grupo Cuicatlan re-create the theatrical splendor of La Guelaguetza, Oaxaca’s huge, centuries-old folk festival honoring the goddess of corn, in this salute to Mexico’s Pacific states. Full Price $35, $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $28, $20 Students and Children $5 MEXICO Tlahuiyolotzin Aztec Dance Company July 14 Fascinating ceremonies and breathtaking costumes of ancient Mexico GERMANY Beethoven’s Wig July 28 “Sing-Along Symphonies” set zany lyrics to classical music’s greatest hits. THE PHILIPPINES Kultura Philippine Folk Arts August 4 “Rhythms of the Philippines” – dance and music of the Philippine Islands INDIA Rangoli Dance Company August 11 “Ankle Bells and Painted Faces” – Indian dance and martial arts NIGERIA Francis Awe and the Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble August 18 Drumming and dance send messages of peace and community. KOREA – JAPAN – CHINA Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy (host organization) Taiko Center of Los Angeles The Little Dance World of Chinese August 25 “Sounds and Dance of Asia” – Korean and Chinese dance plus taiko drumming Unearthing Sleeping Beasts-L.A. Contemporary Dance www.FordTheatres.org UNITED STATES On Ensemble July 7 Traditional Japanese taiko drumming meets music of L.A. today Call 323 GO 1-FORD GUATEMALA Guatemalan Dance Company September 1 Colorful folk traditions of Guatemala comedy, circus & cabaret FOCUSFish REPRISE! Sat. June 16 at 8:00 p.m. 3rd Annual REPRISE! Best of Broadway at the Ford Famed for bringing Broadway’s Best to Los Angeles, REPRISE! gathers an incomparable line-up of awardwinning performers for a one-night-only, unforgettable evening celebrating the American musical. Full Price $38 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $30 Students and Children $12 Fri. May 11 at 8:30 p.m. The United States of Charles Phoenix A Comedy about Mid-Century Americana A retro slideshow performance by “histo-tainer” Charles Phoenix celebrating 1950s and 60s theme parks, tourist traps, car culture, space age style, parties and more IN COLOR! Plus cooking under the stars. Full Price $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $20 Students and Children $12 Open seating Sun. July 8 at 7:00 p.m. Homenaje Agustin Lara III Concert Magnificent tribute to the composer of “Granada” featuring Jaime Jaimes and his Conjunto Estrellas; vocalists Mauro Calderon, Sylvia Flores, Carlos Torres, Gabriela Crowe, Belinda Morales; and guitar-vocal duo Luis del Angel and Victoria Gomez. Presented by Star Entertainment and Education Group Full Price $48, $40 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $39, $32 Saturday, August 4 at 1:00 p.m. Chicano Secret Service Strange Rumblings in Aztlan OPM (Opening Peoples Minds) Exotic Messages See Theatre, Playreadings & Spoken Word section. Fri. September 21 & Sat. September 22 at 8:00 p.m. FOCUSFish Flying Circus GUSH This rock n’ roll circus show overflows with astounding artistry: aerialists, fire dancers, stilt jugglers and more perform to the pulse-pounding music of the live rock band, KYO. Visit the magic place where creative juices GUSH. Full Price $35, $25 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $28, $20 Students and Children $5 film & multimedia Wed. June 20 at 8:00 p.m. La Balandra Isabel llegó esta tarde* (The Yacht Isabel Arrived This Afternoon)(1949) This Cannes award-winning film, starring Arturo de Córdova, is an erotic melodrama filled with Afro-Venezuelan music and Venezuela’s scenic beauty. PAWS Afro-Cuban Folklore Ensemble performs at 7:00 p.m. in the entryway garden. Presented by Latin American Cinemateca of L.A. and the Los Angeles Conservancy as part of Last Remaining Seats *In Spanish with English subtitles $18.00 general public $15.00 LA Conservancy members Call 213-623-2489 or visit www.laconservancy.org Fri. June 22 at 8:30 p.m. Inspired by America See Classical & Choral section. Sat-Sun. June 23-24 and Thu-Sat. June 28-30 at 8:30 p.m. The 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival The Westwood-based festival retains a Hollywood presence with five screenings at the Ford. Last year’s slate included A Scanner Darkly and Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man. 2007 tickets available June 1 at LaFilmFest.com or 866-FilmFest. $15 open seating (separate admission each night) Wed-Sat. July 18-21 at 8:30 p.m. Sun. July 22 at 7:30 p.m. OUTFEST 2007 Under the Stars The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary, presents a five-night screening series at the Ford. Schedule and tickets for 2007 available June 1. Call 213-480-7065. July 18-21: $15 (separate admission each night) July 22: $30 (awards presentation plus screening) Open seating for all screenings. Sun. September 30 at 7:30 p.m. Latin American Cinemateca of L.A. Mexico! Mexico! Rock! Rock! Rock! 1960s Mexican rock ‘n roll film A ritmo del twist* featuring Los Hooligans, The Crazy Boys, Los Rebeldes del Rock. Plus art exhibit, panel discussion (5:00 p.m.) and live musical entertainment (7:00 p.m.). *In Spanish with English subtitles Full Price $10 Buy 3 or more events and pay only $8 Open seating \ La Balandra Isabel theatre playreadings & spoken word Sat. August 4 at 1:00 p.m. Strange Rumblings in Aztlán The [Inside] Performances Afternoons in the 87-seat indoor [Inside] the Ford Presented by the Ford Theatre Foundation Sponsored by NEW! The Ford expands its afternoon playreading series to include performance art, spoken word and sketch comedy. See new and in-progress works by Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander artists. After the show, participate in talk back, meet the artists on the Ford’s scenic plaza, listen to live music and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of Bodega de Cordova wine bar. Sun. June 3 & 10 at 1:00 p.m. Jukebox Stories by Prince Gomolvilas & Brandon Patton (Performance Art) L.A. premiere of this storytelling, song-singing, bingo-playing hit from Berkeley starring the comic duo of writer-performer Prince Gomolvilas and singer-songwriter Brandon Patton. The audience helps determine the sequence of each performance. $10 Sat. June 16 at 1:00 p.m. Notes of a Bald Cricket by Luis J. Rodriguez (Spoken Word) Now 14 years sober, Rodriguez revisits the turmoil of his addictions and constellations of his relationships in this stream-of-consciousness poem. Second Chances Melinda Corazon Foley (Spoken Word) The author explores themes of resurrection and ‘regaining what was lost,’ and the possibility that we live multiple lives within our one. $5 Party at the Ford! The Ford offers not only great performances but a spectacular setting where you can celebrate, schmooze and entertain. Party in the terraced entryway before the show and enjoy sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills. Turn your evening at the Ford with friends, family, colleagues or clients into an event. For group discounts (for 8 or more persons) and dining options, call 323 769-2147 or email [email protected]. Sat. June 30 at 1:00 p.m. Customs by Michael John Garcés, directed by Laurie Woolery (Playreading) Vida, a journalist, returns to her country after many years only to be threatened by the very violence that forced her to leave in the first place. $5 Sat. July 7 at 1:00 p.m. El Mexorcist 2: America’s Most Wanted Inner Demon by Guillermo Gómez-Peña (Performance Art) Guillermo Gómez-Peña, in his most recent solo performance, navigates the contested terrain of the U.S.-Mexican border. The Years of Lying Dangerously by Kristina Wong (Performance Art) Innocent white lies, harmless fibbing, monumental social distortions. Wong stacks up the lies we’re sown from and the ones we spit forth. $10 Sat. July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Flight of the Concorde by Walter Wong (Spoken Word) Often funny, sometimes tragic stories illuminate the best of human intentions corrupted by ego. Hoop Girls by Gabriela Lopez de Dennis (Playreading) The theme of hoop earrings unites musings on family, traditions, spirituality, friendship and how young women in L.A. use “the power of the hoop.” $5 Sat. July 21 at 1:00 p.m. Stillborn by Augusto Federico Amador (Playreading) As two estranged sons come home to see their dying father, doors of the past are forced open and the consequences of finding one’s identity revealed. $5 by Chicano Secret Service (Comedy) As Zeta, leader of an outlawed activist group, breaks out of prison he attempts to mobilize a massive Latino community with the help of Arab-Latino alliance-builder Sadam Jose and religious leader El Atole Kekomi. Exotic Messages by OPM (Opening Peoples Minds (Comedy) Immigrants going mainstream, Hollywood in 2107, Asian-Black tensions, the invasion of Iraq and the U.S. vs. North Korea are just some of the sensitive subjects grabbed, flipped and rubbed-down. $10 Sat. August 18 at 1:00 p.m. Bold as Love by Oliver Mayer (Playreading) The trajectory of an interracial L.A. rock band from formation to dissolution, from doo-wop through edgy 60s rock to a pinnacle of musical expression embodied by the guitar flights of Jimi Hendrix. $5 Sat. August 25 at 1:00 p.m. My Man Kono by Philip W. Chung /Lodestone Theatre Ensemble (Playreading) The true story of Torachi Kono, Charlie Chaplin’s personal secretary, who was arrested by the U.S. government and charged with being a Japanese enemy spy on the eve of World War II. $5 October-November FITLA International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles FITLA’s sixth annual festival of contemporary theater features productions from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Spain and the USA. Most productions are in Spanish; some will have English titles. Complete schedule available in July. Season Media Sponsors FORD AMPHITHEATRE 2007 is a program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission with lead funding by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. www.FordTheatres.org Call 323 GO 1-FORD Calendar of Events 2007 JOIN THE FORD E-MAIL LIST to receive special offers and program updates. Sign up at www.FordTheatres.org May August 11 8:30 p.m. 12 7:00 p.m. 19 8:00 p.m. The United States of Charles Phoenix A Comedy about Mid-Century Americana Mariachi Opera Mariachi Sol de Mexico and vocalist Florencia Tinoco Voices Gone Wild SEMISCON from Taiwan June 1 8:30 p.m. 3 & 10 1:00 p.m. 10 16 8:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 16 17 20 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 22 23-24 26 28-29 30 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 30 8:30 p.m. Ahn Trio The [Inside] Performances Jukebox Stories by Prince Gomolvilas Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band The [Inside] Performances Notes of a Bald Cricket by Luis J. Rodriguez Second Chances by Melinda Corazon Foley 3rd Annual REPRISE! Best of Broadway at the Ford Brazilian Summer Festival From Rio to Bahia Last Remaining Seats La Balandra Isabel llegó esta tarde Inspired by America Cypress String Quartet The 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival Rodrigo y Gabriela The 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival The [Inside] Performances Customs by Michael John Garcés The 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival 8:30 p.m. 7 7 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7 8 13 14 14 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 14 15 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 18-20 8:30 p.m. 21 1:00 p.m. 21 22 28 28 29 8:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4 5 11 11 17 18 18 18 24 25 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 25 1:00 p.m. 25 8:00 p.m. Unearthing Sleeping Beasts LA Contemporary Dance Company, Oni Dance and Ledges and Bones Dance Project Big!World!Fun! On Ensemble The [Inside] Performances El Mexorcist by Guillermo Gómez-Peña Years of Lying Dangerously by Kristina Wong Bluegrass at the Ford Homenaje Agustin Lara III Concert Inti-Illimani in Concert: 40th Anniversary Tour Big!World!Fun! Tlahuiyolotzin Aztec Dance Co. The [Inside] Performances Flight of the Concorde by Walter Wong Hoop Girls by Gabriela-Lopez de Dennis Brazilian Beats Los Angeles Jewish Symphony A Feast for the Senses: East Meets West OUTFEST 2007 Under the Stars The [Inside] Performances Stillborn by Augusto Federico Amador OUTFEST 2007 Under the Stars OUTFEST 2007 Under the Stars Big!World!Fun! Beethoven’s Wig Pacifico Dance Company Once Upon a Time in Mexico Tia Chucha’s Celebration of Community & Culture Si Se Puede/Yes We Can! 1 7 8 9 15 21-22 27 28 29 30 5 6 14 phone(evening) email address ___ Please send Ford special offers, program updates and news via email ___ Enclosed is my check payable to “Ford Theatre” ___ Please charge to (VISA, MC, AMEX & Discover accepted) card number expiration date Price* #Tix ( HOW TO ORDER ONLINE www.FordTheatres.org PHONE (charges only) 323 GO 1-FORD (461-3673) VISA, Master Card, AMEX and Discover accepted Box Office Hours: April: 12 noon-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday May-October 14: 12 noon-7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday FAX: 323 871-5904 MAIL Ford Amphitheatre Box Office, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068 IN PERSON Visit address above during box office hours. GROUP PACKAGES & PERKS Groups of 8 or more enjoy discounts on seats, dining and other perks for many Ford events. Call 323 769-2147. PARKING: On-site, stacked parking can be prepaid using BOX DINNERS 310 652-3797 the form below. For evening performances additional FREE and non-stacked parking is available at the Universal City Metro Station lot with a FREE shuttle to the Ford. For map and more info log onto the Ford web site. Donors of $150 or more can reserve picnic tables. Call 323 856-5791 for more info. *Use discounted prices when you buy three or more evening events. I WOULD LIKE TICKETS TO Date J.U.I.C.E.: Breaking the Cypher: A Street Dance Story Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company México y Su Costa de Oro GHANAIAN “Highlife” Music www.FordTheatres.org phone(day) Name of Event 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Complete information visit city, state, zip ORDER 3 OR MORE EVENTS AND SAVE 20% Big!World!Fun! Guatemalan Dance Company Viver Brasil 10th Anniversary Concert Siré/Celebrations! Boleros Under the Stars featuring Los Panchos Boleros Under the Stars featuring Los Panchos Celtic Arts Center Concert Ken O’Malley and the Twilight Lords FOCUSFish Flying Circus: GUSH Camerata Nordica Lady Jazz Kickin’ Brass Fiesta Mexicana V: Sones, Bailes y Cantares Latin American Cinemateca of L.A Mexico! Mexico! Rock! Rock! Rock! Programs and artists subject to change. address name on card (if different from signer) 10:00 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. October name signature Hysterica Dance Company Hysterica X Big!World!Fun! Kultura Philippine Folk Arts The [Inside] Performances Strange Rumblings in Aztlán by Chicano Secret Service Exotic Messages by OPM (Opening Peoples Minds) Kultura’s Tribute to Philippine Culture 15th Anniversary Celebration Colombian Festival of Traditional, Contemporary and Popular Music Big!World!Fun! Rangoli Dance Company This is Belly Dance! State Street Ballet Carmen Big!World!Fun! Francis Awe and the Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble The [Inside] Performances Bold as Love by Oliver Mayer Fiesta Argentina 2007 Tangos of Yesterday and Today blue13 dance company PAHELIYAN: The Story of Alice Big!World!Fun! Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, Taiko Center of Los Angeles and The Little Dance World of Chinese The [Inside] Performances My Man Kono by Philip W. Chung and Lodestone Theatre Ensemble blue13 dance company PAHELIYAN: The Story of Alice September July 6 3 4 4 Total Subtotal Ticket Order =$ 3 or more evening events handling charge ($5 per order) =$ Single ticket handling charge ($3 per ticket) =$ Prepaid parking (evening): #events x $5 =$ to become a Friend of the Ford S I’dwithlikea tax deductible contribution =$ GRAND TOTAL =$ S