Explore the seductive world of tropical plants in Tacoma’s glittering Seymour Conservatory, bathed in looping electric cello by Gretchen Yanover and augmented reality light art by the Permaculture Lifestyle Institute over artwork by Mauricio Robalino, Lourdes Jackson and others. Play with blacklight on carnivorous plants, see the dome sparkle and feel the hope of a New Year.
5-7pm Sat. Jan. 14, 2023. Free.
NW Sinfonietta’s violinist (and my Different Drummer bandmate:) Brandon Vance is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish fiddler. Brandon and Concertmaster Denise Dillenbeck lead NW Sinfonietta strings in this program that traces the violin/fiddle from Scandinavia to the British Isles, across the Atlantic and down into the Appalachian range. Each year this December concert creates magical moments and memories during the holiday season. Bring the whole family!
$40-$45
NW Sinfonietta’s violinist (and my Different Drummer bandmate:) Brandon Vance is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish fiddler. Brandon and Concertmaster Denise Dillenbeck lead NW Sinfonietta strings in this program that traces the violin/fiddle from Scandinavia to the British Isles, across the Atlantic and down into the Appalachian range. Each year this December concert creates magical moments and memories during the holiday season. Bring the whole family!
$40-$45
Enjoy music in the lovely lobby space at Two Union Square in downtown Seattle. Find one of the comfy seats and relax for a while... (Free.) Cortina Cafe (around on the other side of the lobby) is open if you want to sip something!
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KCLS Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th Street, Renton, WA
Join me for an afternoon concert at this lovely library!
Free--no registration required.
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, 7409 Icicle Road , Leavenworth, WA
Join for a performance of electric cello and projections! I'll be performing my compositions in collaboration with video artist Ahren Buhmann in Icicle Creek's wonderful Snowy Owl Theater. Make a field trip, and stay the night in Leavenworth at Icicle Creek/Sleeping Lady if you can! Concerts Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
$15 students/$25 general admission
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, 7409 Icicle Road , Leavenworth, WA
Join for a performance of electric cello and projections! I'll be performing my compositions in collaboration with video artist Ahren Buhmann in Icicle Creek's wonderful Snowy Owl Theater. Make a field trip, and stay the night in Leavenworth at Icicle Creek/Sleeping Lady if you can! Concerts Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
$15 students/$25 general admission
I'm playing my electric cello at artist Mary Lamery's storefront pop-up shop as part of Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture Shop to the Beat program. Enjoy music and art (and maybe find some gifts:)
Enjoy my electric cello music in the lovely lobby space at Two Union Square in downtown Seattle. Get something from the Cortina Cafe on the other end of the lobby (or one of the other restaurants at Two Union), or just grab one of the comfy seats and relax for a while... (free)
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Cogir of Bothell Memory Care, 10605 NE 185th St, Bothell, WA
108th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!! Fall In Love With Gladys! 💕 Join for High Tea as we celebrate Gladys Mills Pennington on her 108th Birthday! Monday, October 17, 2022 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ▪️Enjoy finger sandwiches, delicious pastries and yummy desserts while I serenade you with my electric cello music! ➡️ RSVP to Jennifer Sawtelle at (425) 487-3245 or JSawtelle@Cogir.net
Celebrate city life with NW Sinfonietta favorite Joel Fan and Artistic Partner and conductor Jeffery Meyer. Joel performs Ravel’s enchanting, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in G Major, and joins the orchestra for a unique Tombeau de Couperin performance combining Ravel’s original, 6-movement piano suite with his 1919 orchestral version. Carlos Simon’s Graffiti is a Pacific Northwest premiere, and we are teaming up with Spaceworks Tacoma to film the creation of a new piece of public art inspired by Simon’s work, which will be screened during the performance. Aaron Copland’s exquisite, contemplative Quiet City featuring English horn, trumpet and strings rounds out this unforgettable program.
Jeffery Meyer, Conductor Joel Fan, Piano
Copland, Quiet City
Ravel, Tombeau de Couperin
Carlos Simon, Graffiti
Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major
$40-$45
Celebrate city life with NW Sinfonietta favorite Joel Fan and Artistic Partner and conductor Jeffery Meyer. Joel performs Ravel’s enchanting, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in G Major, and joins the orchestra for a unique Tombeau de Couperin performance combining Ravel’s original, 6-movement piano suite with his 1919 orchestral version. Carlos Simon’s Graffiti is a Pacific Northwest premiere, and we are teaming up with Spaceworks Tacoma to film the creation of a new piece of public art inspired by Simon’s work, which will be screened during the performance. Aaron Copland’s exquisite, contemplative Quiet City featuring English horn, trumpet and strings rounds out this unforgettable program.
Jeffery Meyer, Conductor Joel Fan, Piano
Copland, Quiet City
Ravel, Tombeau de Couperin
Carlos Simon, Graffiti
Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major
*if the ticket price is holding you back, please contact me and I can help get you a discount or comp ticket (for the Saturday evening concert at the Rialto)
$25-$55
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Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum, WA 98325
Time for a field trip to Finnriver, on Washington's lovely Olympic Peninsula! The menu is amazing... Visit the Finnriver on Facebook and/or their website to check out the open air Cider Garden where I'll be playing. There's a $5 cover at the door starting 30 minutes before the music begins.
Participate in immersive art nights on Main Street, featuring a variety of local artists, makers, and performers. Visit the main stage for live music, purchase local art from vendors, and explore the creative arts through hands-on activities. The whole event runs from 6:00-9:00pm. I'll be performing at the event entrance.
From the Bellevue Downtown Association: "Previously known as the 6th Street Arts Fair, the BDA is proud to produce an outdoor market of 110+ juried sculptures, jewelry, home décor, wood and glasswork, fabrics and other local artwork. This year, we look forward to returning to our July dates as part of the award-winning Arts Fair Weekend alongside the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) ARTSfair. Food trucks and live music ranging from folk to flamenco guitar (to electric cello, of course) will also be on-site." The whole event runs from 10:00am-5:00pm on Sunday.
Join me for an adventure in Washington's Yakima Valley wine country!
Weill Hall--Green Music Center at Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA
I'm thrilled to be cello soloist for Damien Geter's Cantata for a More Hopeful Tomorrow, performing with Berkshire Choral. Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem is also on the program for this concert in beautiful Weill Hall at Sonoma State University.
Adults: $25, Youth 18 and under: $10, plus box office facility fees.
This is a private house concert--please email cello(at)gretchenyanover(dot)com for more info if you'd like to attend!
Check out Ocean Fest! I have a short and sweet set.... There will be lots to see and experience!
free
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Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center, 1105 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, WA
I'm part of Tacoma Urban Performing Art Center's exciting new ballet, Noir Black Noir performed by Tupac students, Northwest Sinfonietta and internationally renowned guest artists. These new works were created by Black choreographers to music composed by Black classical composers from the 18th century through present day.
June 11 and 12 at 3:00 PM.
This is a free community event. (Register online)
Run Time: 1 hour and 15 min with intermission
Free! (register online)