KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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9:00am - 5:00pm

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All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him and his best friend Percy for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine and Percy pulls into Southern California Railway Museum on November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th. Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel.

This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, and pose for photos on-site with his best friend Percy, stars of the popular Thomas & Friends™️ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more. The tour, now in its 24th year, will make 37 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2019.

WHO: Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy

WHAT:

25-minute (approximate) ride with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine Meet & Greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring a variety of activities All-new "Ask an Engineer" booth, where several kids can talk to an engineer and learn about trains and working on the rails. A 'Passport to Adventures' booklet for children to track their journey at the event and receive a special prize upon completion. Thomas & Friends-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more WHEN: November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th & 11th

TIME: 9am to 5pm

WHERE: Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S A St, Perris, CA 92570

Tickets for Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting https://www.ticketweb.com/venue/southern-california-railway-museum-perris-ca/14521

Ticket prices are $25 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

For more information and directions, contact the railway here: www.oerm.org/thomas

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10:00am - 3:00pm

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What: 2019 Montebello Pet Fair. This event’s purpose is to educate the public on pet care, provide products and services from our vendors, and have a fun time. Where: Montebello City Park, 1300 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 When: Saturday November 2, 2019 Time: 10am to 3pm Admission: Free Parking: Street parking around the park. What is there to do at the Montebello Pet Fair? Shop for your pet needs including clothing, treats, supplies, and more. Visit vendor booths. Visit our nonprofit booths. Kids can do some art in the Art Corner, including an art project at 1pm. Watch or participate (with your pet) in the pet contests. Adopt a pet. Attend a workshop. Enjoy food from one of the food trucks. Bring your well behaved dog (or cat if they’re good on a leash with dogs around. ) Bring pet food or supplies for the Pet Food and Supply Drive Get your pets vaccinations updated. Get your pet microchipped. Get your pet spayed/neutered. (Low cost prices) More details to come for the 2019 festivities. Vendor/nonprofit information can be found on our website.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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The music of Santana spans 50 years and has evolved with the times, but the roots have always remained intact with the Jazz / Blues/ Rock and Latin heart that started it all. The music is infectious, passionate , and universal. Soul Sacrifice delivers this music with heart and fire, and the same high degree of musicianship, skill, and passion that the original band was known for. This may very well be the finest of the tributes to Santana. Tickets are available through the Alvas Showroom website calendar. Snacks , food, and non alcoholic beverages are welcome into the venue.

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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BEAR CITY: 3 Year Anniversary Show! Wednesday, November 6th Doors at 6:50. Show at 7:00pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ No Cover!

This show marks Bear City’s Three Year Anniversary at Que Sera! We’ve got a helluva show planed to celebrate the occasion, with a special lineup of comedic crushers and a surprise guest or two!!

“If you’re looking for the best of the best in comedy then head over to Bear City.” -OC Weekly

November 6th Lineup: Jesus Trejo (Comedy Central, TBS) Punkie Johnson (Comedy Store) Lindsay Adams (Just For Laughs) Jason Cheny (TruTV, Hulu) Hosted by Stephen Furey & Trevor Hill

Reserve your spot at: http://bearcity.eventbrite.com

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/433186870670946

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8:00pm - 9:30pm

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Darren Rahn is a multi-Grammy nominated, #1 Billboard recording artist. With over 30 #1 radio hits, Darren has entertained fans across the globe. Join Darren live for some soulful jazz and delicious cuisine. Reserve your seat NOW!

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9:00pm - 11:30pm

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LINE-UP: Gilbert Castellanos - band leader / trumpet Willie Jones III - drums Ralph Moore - sax Mike Gurrola - bass Robert Rodriguez - piano $20 Advance / $25 Door

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9:00pm - 11:45pm

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Virtuoso trumpeter GILBERT CASTELLANOS, six-time San Diego Music Awards BEST JAZZ ARTIST & ARTIST OF YHE YEAR, returns to the BLUE WHALE in Little Tokyo! Don't miss his never-before-heard arrangements of music by jazz trumpeter legend FREDDIE HUBBARD, plus some new original compositions, with an all-star line-up.

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9:00pm - 11:45pm

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Virtuoso trumpeter GILBERT CASTELLANOS, six-time San Diego Music Awards BEST JAZZ ARTIST & ARTIST OF YHE YEAR, returns to the BLUE WHALE in Little Tokyo! Don't miss his never-before-heard arrangements of music by jazz trumpeter legend FREDDIE HUBBARD, plus some new original compositions, with an all-star line-up.

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4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Long Beach based 4 Level Interchange returns with their brand of Jazz/Rock/Fusion that melds their influences of funk, post bop, prog rock, and world music into a nice blend of jazz oriented strong groove tunes played with the furor of rock but the soul of jazz. Come and enjoy the fresh results of this great group. Tickets are available through the Alvas Showroom website calendar. Snacks, food, and non alcoholic beverages are welcome to bring into the venue.

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4:00pm - 11:30pm

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The night begins with shorts program InFocus: Native Cinema, which offers a collection of short films from Native and indigenous filmmakers that explore questions of identity, femininity, cultural preservation and revival, and poetic resonance in the everyday.

The evening continues with Shorts Program #2: The Monsters Inside, a collection of thoughtful, and at moments haunting, examinations of protagonists metaphorically at odds with their bodies.

The conclusion of the program is the World Premiere of Up The 5, an eclectic and character-driven comedy that navigates a range of comedic styles as it follows the path of a lime green VW bus up the 5 Freeway in pursuit of a pair of con artists in a stolen Cadillac. Up The 5 is the first feature by director Gabriel Adams.

Admission: $10 – $15

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7:30pm - 10:30pm

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The most beautiful jazz and bossa nova songs & the exotic photography of Abril Blue!

Born in Nigeria, Douyé started singing in a church choir in Africa at a very early age. She also had a direct influence of her father, who was a jazz lover. Besides her professional career in Law, Douyé joined the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, where she became a vocal major. Douyé has a global approach to jazz, and she has produced three albums. In this special evening, she will be interpreting a selected Brazilian and Jazz repertoire from her two most recent albums: "Daddy Said So", and "Quatro. Bossa Nova Standards". Douyé will be accompanied by Angelo Metz (guitar), Mika Mutti (keys), Kevin McClellan (bass), and Lucio Vieira (drums). We'll also have a photography exhibit by Mexican artist, Abril Blue. Your $20 donation includes light appetizers. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and special hors' d'oeuvres. Free parking in the street. Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

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7:30pm - 10:00pm

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Diana Rein kicks off her "Queen of My Castle" Tour with sultry and powerful vocals reminiscent of Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt, complemented by a guitar style compared to the likes of BB King with the tone of Stevie Ray Vaughan. These outstanding characteristics truly prove that Diana is becoming the quintessential blues musician!

Recently signed to Mike Zito and Guy Hale's label Gulf Coast Records, Diana released "Queen of My Castle" her third album on the label which was produced by Michael Leasure (Walter Trout's longtime drummer). This album has received much acclaim and rousing reviews of its 15 original songs.

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5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Curated by Performances à la Carte, Jazz ‘n Paz returns with its’ seasonal intimate jazz series with concerts showcasing some of Los Angeles’ finest jazz musicians. Taking place on early Sunday evenings, the second concert of the Fall 2019 season series continues on November 17 at 5:00 p.m. with 2 + Latin featuring Louie Cruz Beltran and Nick Mancini. Jazz ‘n Paz takes place at Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena.

Featuring Internationally renowned Latin bandleader Louie Cruz Beltran on congas and vocals; Nick Mancini on vibes; and Jamie Perez, vocals; along with Carlos Vivas on piano, Ernie Nuñez on bass, and Abelardo Bolaño on drums.

Louie Cruz Beltran is one of the most in demand bandleaders on the scene, connecting to audiences with dynamic percussion, soaring vocals and humor. Whether he is at the Hollywood Bowl, the Concord Jazz Festival, or an intimate supper club, Louie always connects with his audience, delivering a crowd pleasing, high energy performance. In addition to being recognized as a master percussionist, Louie is a superb singer, and a versatile entertainer, performing jazz, Latin jazz, Great American Songbook Standards, R&B classics and original compositions and salsa favorites.

Nick Mancini graduated Manhattan School of Music’s Master’s degree program in jazz performance, establishing himself as a sought-after presence in NYC’s jazz scene. In 2006 he relocated to Los Angeles, where his undeniable jazz wizardry was immediately recognized and an eager following of appreciators gained momentum. Since then he has steadily performed, recorded and promoted the Los Angeles jazz scene with performances, multiple recordings and his own jazz series at the gallery Curve Line Space. Mancini has performed at such notable venues as Birdland (NYC), the Aspen Music Festival, Catalina Jazz Club, Jazz at LACMA, Jazz Bakery, Troubadour, Hotel Cafe and virtually every jazz venue in Los Angeles. A fierce and prolific composer and arranger, Mancini boasts nine independently released records under his own name, the latest entitled The Long Game. His original compositions, along with some choice jazz standards, create the fertile soil for spontaneous arrangements, which are, at once, fresh, incisive, and cinematic. With a host of world-class musicians in his midst, he selects from the cream-of-the-crop to form his highly energized Collective.

$28 for each individual concert in advance (no reserved seating); tickets may be available at the door for $30 (based on availability); $20 for students with valid ID. Neighborhood UU Church is located at 301 North Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103. For tickets and more information please visit https://www.jazznpaz.com; email jazznpaz@performancesalacarte.com; or call 626-296-9843.

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9:00pm - 11:00pm

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Vera's Heartbeat presents Latin Grammy-winner guitarist Ricardo Silveira for the second time at blue whale, joined once again by Mitchell Forman on piano, John Leftwich on bass, and Ryan Shaw on drums. They will perform songs from his stellar career as well as Brazilian standards. "Silveira's trademark sound has become a staple of contemporary jazz in just a few short years." (JAZZIZ) "A superb musician, his work is filled with ample amounts of joy and saudade." (KCRW's Tom Schnabel) Silveira’s reputation as a musician's musician has spread far and wide. In his 43-year-career, he is featured as guitarist, arranger, producer and music director in hundreds of albums by artists such as Herbie Mann, Elis Regina, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento Hermeto Paschoal, Ivan Lins, João Bosco, Ney Matogrosso. Silveira was born in Rio de Janeiro, where grew up surrounded by all kinds of Brazilian musical styles. He found inspiration in bossa nova, samba, and carnival, as well as the music of Baden Powell and Jimi Hendrix. After high school, he left Brazil to attend the Berklee College of Music. Then he moved to New York City, where he began to play with Herbie Mann, among others. He eventually made his way back to Brazil and became one of the most requested studio musicians in the country, recording hundreds of projects with Brazilian music icons, like Milton Nascimento e Gilberto Gil. Silveira’s solo recordings also became quite popular among fans of the Brazilian jazz scene, as he began to explore his own music starting in the mid-'80s and continuing into the '90s. After recording his solo albums "Bom de Tocar" and "Ricardo Silveira" in the 80's, he was invited to record in the United States albums that are still played on North-American jazz radios to this day. Released by the label Verve Forecast, the albums “Long Distance” (1988), “Sky Light” (1989), “Amazon Secrets” (1990), and “Small World” (1992), consolidated his international career and showcased his talent both as a musician and composer. In 1989, he also recorded the first and only album with Banda Zil, and Toninho Horta invited him to produce his album “Moonstone” (Verve Forecast). After Verve Forecast, Ricardo recorded "Storyteller" (1995) for the label Kokopeli, owned by flutist Herbie Mann. In 2003, he recorded "Clara Clara" with Adventure Music, his label until today. That album was nominated for Best Instrumental Album in the Latin Grammy Award 2004 and was followed by three great releases: “Ricardo Silveira and Luiz Avellar Live Tocam Milton Nascimento” (2004), “Outro Rio” (2007) and “Till Tomorrow ”(2010). 2013 saw intense music production: in addition to concerts and recordings, Ricardo released two albums in the US: “RSVC”, a double album with Vinicius Cantuária, and “Atlânticos”, duo with guitarist Roberto Tauffic. Not to mention the relaunch of "Storyteller" by Adventure Music in North America. In 2014, Ricardo Silveira formed his Organ Trio, fulfilling an old dream of his of exploring the sounds of a jazz trio based on the sound of a Hammond B3 Organ and they recorded an album. In 2016, the album Cosmos featured a beautiful partnership between Ricardo Silveira & John Leftwich featuring Hubert Laws & Kiko Freitas. On the same year, he released the DVD Ricardo Silveira Quarteto live in Jericoacoara, recorded during the famous Choro Jazz Festival. In 2017, he released the album Simbora with Thiago Rabello on drums and Guto Wirtti on bass. Silveira continues to collaborate with diverse artists and perform regularly in Brazil and the US.

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11:00am - 3:00pm

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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BEAR CITY: Free Comedy & Free Pizza Wednesday, November 20th Doors at 6:50. Show at 7:00pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ No Cover!

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, BEAR CITY brings free comedy and free pizza to Que Sera in Long Beach! Featuring comedians from Comedy Central, Conan, The Tonight Show + surprise guests!

“If you’re looking for the best of the best in comedy then head over to Bear City.” -OC Weekly

November 20th Lineup: Arisotle Athiras (Comedy Central) Marlena Rodriguez (Netflix, Más Mejor) Jamel Johnson (Comedy Central) Chris Thayer (Comedy Central, Viceland) Serafina Costanza (Ice House) Jane Johnsen (Comedy Store) Jake Adams (Hollywood Improv) Luke Soin (Sacramento Comedy Fest) Hosted by Stephen Furey & Trevor Hill

Reserve your spot at: http://bearcity.eventbrite.com

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/513600632543047

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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This is a core trio of seasoned jazz players that inspire each other through musical conversation led by Bruce's unique piano style. They will be playing some original music as well as some well known standards,and will be accompanied by The Provisional String Quintet. The addition of strings brings an exciting new dimension to the trio's sonic palette. With Teresa Sanchez on bass, Alex Smith on drums, in addition to Heather Shohet, Jennifer Holly, Eve Ahlers, and Matt Overholser as the Provisional String Quintet. Go to Alvasshowroom.com for ticket information. Snacks , food, and non alcoholic beverages are welcome into the venue.

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4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Acoustic Asylum features some of LA's best recording and touring musicians of all genres, turned loose in an organic setting. No electronic tricks, no stylistic limits...just high level players having fun making incredible music. Their style can best be described as jazzy, eclectic, acoustic music played at the highest technical level...yet with good humor. They will be playing two sets of quirky, moving, grooving music. Featuring Dan Radlauer, Carl Verheyen, Dave Marotta, Gordon Peeke, Luis Alberto Garay, and Mark Hollingsworth. Ticket info at Alvasshowroom.com. Snacks, food and non alcoholic beverages are welcome into the venue.