Luckman Upcoming Concerts...

LUCKMAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA: TRIBUTE TO HANK MOBLEY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 at 8PM

Hank Mobley stands out as one of the most revered tenor saxophonist and composers of the hard-bop era in jazz. Mobley’s style was laid-back, subtle, and melodic, especially in contrast to players like Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. The outstanding musicians of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Charles Owens, will honor Hank Mobley’s great contributions to jazz by playing newly arranged renditions of his music.

*Tickets to this event are free with complimentary pass.

VENEZUELAN BRASS ENSEMBLE: CO-PRESENTED WITH THE LA PHIL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 at 7PM

FREE!

The Venezuelan Brass Ensemble sits at the pinnacle of a remarkable music training program in Venezuela that has produced phenomenal musical talents and social benefits. This concert marks the return of the acclaimed brass ensemble to Los Angeles. Now the world knows exactly how extraordinary these musicians are. This free community concert at the Luckman Theatre is co-presented with the LA Phil as part of its Mahler symphony cycle with Gustavo Dudamel, The Mahler Project, running Jan 13-Feb 5, 2012.

Conductor: Thomas Clamor, Principal Conductor of the Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie and Artistic Director of the Deutsche Bläserakademie. 

Admission to this event is FREE of charge. Reserve your tickets by calling 323-343-6600.

If you would like passes to the  LUCKMAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA: TRIBUTE TO HANK MOBLEY  please email tricia@gocatalyst.org with the name in the subject and the number of passes you need by Thursday Jan. 19th at 5pm.

Luckman Upcoming Concert...Aaron Neville, You Don't Want to Miss This Amazing Performance!

R&B icon Aaron Neville returns to Los Angeles to celebrate the holidays this Saturday December 17th at 8pm! The Luckman Fine Arts Complex is giving their Catalyst partners some complementary passes! Send an email to tricia@gocatalyst.org  by Thursday December 15th at 5pm, with the subject Aaron Neville to request your tickets. All tickets will be held at "will call" and be available for pick-up the night of the performance at the Luckman!

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

Luckman Upcoming Concert...

 This Saturday, November 12 the Luckman, at Cal State LA, will present the German electronic trio Brandt Brauer Frick, performing in Los Angeles for the first time since their Coachella 2011 debut! While devoted to the rich tones and timbres of orchestral instrumentation, the German trio's rousing tracks are rhythmically focused and rendered with the mechanical precision of four-to-the-floor club tracks. Brandt Brauer Frick majestically transcends audience expectations in their clockwork-esque attention to musical subtleties.

Please email tricia@gocatalyst.org to claim complimentary passes to this event! A limited amount are available! All tickets will be available for pick up at will call, with valid ID, the night of the event.  Deadline to email for the tickets is Friday 11/11 at noon.

Luckman Upcoming Concert...

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex will be presenting North African Blues & Rock band Tinariwen THIS Saturday, October 29th at 8PM. Send an email to tricia@gocatalyst.org, with the name in the subject line and your name as well as the number of FREE tickets you would like by Thursday, October 27th at noon!

TINARIWEN - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT THE LUCKMAN 

Named "Best African Band" by Rolling Stone, Tinariwen was formed in 1979 by group members from Tessalit, an oasis in the Sahara Desert in northernMali. The group, whose name translates to "deserts," draws their style of music from rock as well as African and Middle Eastern music mixing acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums, and gnarled picking patterns from West African lutes. The melodies are as straightforward as folk tunes that tug against harmonies in ways that reflect Tinariwen's nomadic lifestyle.

Performing at the Luckman: Émilie Simon + Iva Bittová - October 22, 2011 at 8pm

 CALL WITH THE CODE "CATALYST" to purchase $15 tickets! Regularly priced $25!

Two of Europe's most innovative and celebrated musicians, France's Émilie Simon and the Czech Republic's Iva Bittová, are rebellious in their individual pursuit of music at its purest. Émilie will perform selections from her upcoming album preceded by Iva Bittová's reunion with Bilé Inferno collaborator Vladimír Václavek. The vast differences between these iconic visionaries complement one another in a truly ethereal way.

World Arts Day - October 8, 2011 at 8pm - FREE TO THE PUBLIC

World Arts Day is designed to give the community an opportunity to experience and interact with various art forms from around the world. This year, in collaboration with the World Festival of Sacred Music, we present Burat Wangi and Sekar Jaya in the Mebarung, a Balinese traditional dance competition, and Makoto Taiko, a sensational Japanese drumming ensemble. Workshops, including Indonesian mask-making, will be available for attendees to explore and experience in this dynamic setting.

2pm-5pm Workshops include: Indonesian mask-making, screen-printing, Iota Center digital Cumbia & animation, and Raw Bites chocolate-making.

5pm Performance: Makoto Taiko

8pm Performance: Mebarung

All events are free of charge. RSVPS will be accepted through the Luckman Box Office 323.343.6600.

Luckman Upcoming Concerts...

It's time to experience The Luckman Fine Arts Complex and their amazing line up for the fall so let's start off with the concerts and performances for September!

Macadâmes - Saturday, September 17th at 8PM
Cost: Regular price $25 for Catalyst members $15 however there are a limited amount of FREE tickets to this performance, if you are interested in going please email your name and the number of tickets you would like to : tricia@gocatalyst.org by Friday Sept. 16 at 12 noon!
Call the Luckman Box Office directly and mention the code "Catalyst" to receive your discount! 323.343.6600.

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

Event Partner: Alliance Française de Pasadena

Luckman Jazz Orchestra: Tribute to Hank Mobley - Saturday, September 24th at 8PM
Cost: Regular price $25 - $35 for Catalyst members $15!
Call the Luckman Box Office directly and mention the code "Catalyst" to receive your discount! 323.343.6600.

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

Media Partner: 88.1 KJAZZ                            

For more information on upcoming events please visit http://www.luckmanarts.org/.

2011/2012 Opening Season Ballet Performance at the Luckman...Free Tickets!

Our partners at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex are once again offering FREE tickets to the opening performance of the 2011/2012 Luckman season. Please email me at tricia@gocatalyst.org with your full name and number of tickets requested by Friday July 15th at 2pm. All tickets will be held at will call for pick up the night of show.

RAIFORD ROGERS MODERN BALLET - SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2011 AT 8PM

Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet returns to the Luckman Complex with the world premiere of Four Pieces for Piano set to the music of Takács, Bach, Haydn, and Liszt. Groundbreaking and distinct, and heralded by the Los Angeles Times as “quietly triumphant,” Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet is an inspiring ensemble of dancers that breaks the traditional mold and reinvigorates this classic medium.