20 Featured Eventsall pricEd From $20 to $29

Go to the website to get more detailed information on each event and to order tickets. www.thebarclay.org

Virsky Ukrainian National dance companySunday, September 13, 2009 at 3pmCombining brilliant technique with traditional Ukrainian folk dance, Virsky is bravura dancing and music at its best—creating vir tuosic fireworks. TiCkeTs $25

Fondly do We Hope... Fervently do We prayBill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

Friday, October 9, 2009 at 8pmThe West Coast premiere tour of a dance-theater work by Bill T Jones, one of our nation’s most revered choreographers, that investigates and celebrates the remarkable life of Abraham Lincoln. TiCkeTs $23

Sound of Ecstasy and Nectar of Enlightenment: Buddhist ritual Song and dance from KoreaYoung san Preservation Group / The korea society

Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8pmAncient rituals and modern enlightenment. The monks of korea’s Young san Preservation Group perform sacred music and dance in honor of Buddha. TiCkeTs $24

the HobbitThéâtre sans Fil

Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2 & 7pmBased in Montréal, Théâtre sans Fil’s giant puppet adaptation of Tolkien’s classic tale has received standing ovations throughout the world. TiCkeTs $20

an Evening with david SedarisTuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8pmLikened to a modern-day Mark Twain, David sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, noted for his ability to draw incisive observations about human nature from his own, often quirky experiences. TiCkeTs $29

philippe petit: WirelessSaturday, November 28, 2009 at 8pmThe subject of this year’s Academy Award for Best Documentary, the world’s most famous wire-walker creates a special show for our 20th. TiCkeTs $25

christmas with the tallis ScholarsSunday, December 6, 2009 at 3pmConsidered the rock stars of Renaissance vocal music, england’s Tallis scholars perform early english and German carols and liturgical gems that tell the Christmas story in hauntingly beautiful music. TiCkeTs $23

the NutcrackerFestival Ballet Theatresalwa Rizkalla, artistic director

Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7pmCelebrate the season with visions of the sugar Plum Fairy, our heroine Clara and her dashing prince, while Festival Ballet’s cast of over one hundred dancers takes you back in time to mystical lands of old world charm. TiCkeTs $20

Bruno Beltrão’sGrupo de rua: H3Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8pmThis company from Brazil fuses hip-hop with the inventions of contemporary dance, winning a string of accolades in the process. The Guardian in London calls its “raw 21st-century expression…extraordinarily brilliant.” TiCkeTs $23

BahokAkram khan Dance Company & National Ballet of China

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8pmA unique dance-theater piece by one of London’s most exciting young choreographers explores the idea of national identity by pushing boundaries, both geographic and cultural. TiCkeTs $23

masters of persian music: three GenerationsFriday, February 12, 2010 at 8pmAn evening featuring kayhan kahlor and Hossein Alizadeh, two of the most important figures in Persian classical music, performing with the next generation of Persia’s musical masters. TiCkeTs $26

max raabe & palast orchester:

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a Night in Berlin with max raabeWednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8pmenjoy a musical evening of wit and high style. Based in Berlin, Max Raabe and his ensemble have an incredible range and sly humor that evoke the musical glory of the 20’s and 30’s — but with a modern sensibility. TiCkeTs $24

Joni mitchell’s the Fiddle and the drum”alberta BalletThursday, February 25, 2010 at 8pmWith Joni Mitchell’s powerful songs and beautiful artwork used as scenery, the 30 extraordinary dancers of Alberta Ballet use movement to create a contemporary fusion of art forms to stir the soul. TiCkeTs $28

Craig Martin’s Classic Albums Live performsthe Beatles: abbey roadWednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8pmReleased in 1969, Abbey Road became one of the most successful Beatles albums ever. Hear it recreated live by a hand-picked group of top studio musicians — note for note, cut for cut — in all its glory. TiCkeTs $25

christopher o’riley & GuestsFriday, April 9, 2010 at 8pmHost of the most popular classical music radio show on the air today From the Top, Mr. O’Riley will perform, as well as, introduce and accompany several brilliant young musicians chosen from our local ranks. An exceptional pianist himself, Christopher O’Riley redefines the personality of classical music. TiCkeTs $20

the Guthrie Family rides again Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8pmFour generations of Arlo Guthrie’s family come together to share stories and the songs they’ve written, learned together and come to love. TiCkeTs $27

dulsori: Wild BeatSaturday, May 8, 2010 at 8pmTraditionalism and spectacle merge in a passionate and colorful performance showcasing the unique heritage and spirited origins of korean drumming and culture. TiCkeTs $25

the diary of anne FrankLong Beach OperaAndreas Mitisek, artistic director

Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8pmPre-Opera Talk at 7pmGrigori Frid’s chamber opera gets a fresh telling as conceived by LBO’s artistic director, Andreas Mitisek. An incredible evening where two voices — one from the past and one from the present — combine to tell powerful stories that should never be forgotten. TiCkeTs $25

preservation Hall Jazz BandFriday, July 9, 2010 at 8pmA perennial favorite, Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns for the 20th time with its signature brand of New Orleans-style jazz. TiCkeTs $28

Nci discovery 2010National Choreographers initiativeMolly Lynch, artistic director

Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 8pmA southern California dance project with national impact, NCi premieres four new works by choreographers invited by artistic director, Molly Lynch. TiCkeTs $23

Tickets go on sale July 27th!Due to anticipated high demand, some events may have a limit on the number of tickets that may be purchased.

Gold Seats: A very limited number of seats for each performance are available at a premium price and include ViP seating and complimentary amenitites which will vary by show.

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Tickets go on sale July 27th.

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