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Surprised? Surprise! Sometimes a lap around the pews on a unicycle, a little juggling, and some stellar jazz music are just the ticket for a great time! Thanks to the inimitable jongleur Jeremy Shafer for filling our hearts with the joy of French circus magic, and to the whole crew!
October 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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7PM Saturday October 18th, join South Berkeley Chamber Ensemble for an evening of French classical and jazz music, and a few fun surprises! Tickets: At venue, $10-20; no one turned away. Address: 2236 Parker Street/Ellsworth in Berkeley www.sbcelife.wordpress.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Photo highlights from Bohemia 2.0 - The Time Machine to an Old World, April 19, 2025
Heartfelt thanks to all for our co-creation of Bohemia 2.0 - The Time Machine to an Old World, April 19, 2025. (L-R) back row: Laurence Lewis, Brian Thompson, Rachel Dusenbury, Leonard Edmondson, Tracy Randolph; (L-R) middle: Greg Brown, Nance Becker, Devon Thrumston; (L-R) front: Michael Boone, Harry Chomsky, Mary Jane Evans, Angie Meuleman, Anise Feldman, Ryk Groetchen Ryk Groetchen reading Margaret Gibson's poem "Always an Immigrant" (L-R) Harry Chomsky, concertmaster/violin; Laurence Lewis, viola; Devon Thrumston, cello; Michael Boone, double bass Concertmaster Harry Chomsky and Nance Becker, Presidio Quintet leader
May 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Some Photo Highlights from "Vivaldi in Berkeley: a Mini-Opera," featuring tenor Sidney Ragland as Vivaldi and Assistant Oakland Symphony Conductor Jaco Wong
Sidney Ragland sings the aria "Happenstance," with Jaco Wong conducting SBCE Sidney Ragland as Vivaldi, relishing a bite of Cheeseboard Pizza Tenor Sidney Ragland as Antonio Vivaldi
March 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Some Highlights from "Revolution: Everything Changes Music"
Another concert in the books from SBCE and our special guests The Grooveyard Trio, featuring Ariana LaMark! 1,000 thanks to all for co-creating this night of music and poetry. L-R Monica Baranovsky, Ryk Groetchen, Tracy Randolph, Mike Boone, Steve Cosgrove, Angie Meuleman, Minsu Longiaru, Jeremy Trinidade, Ariana LaMark, Patrick Gallagher, Tony Wilkinson, and Alonza Hill Jeremy Trinidade, bass and Ariana LaMark, jazz vocalist Minsu Longiaru, cello and Monica Baranovsky, piano Jeremy Trindade, bass, and Alonza Hill, drums
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Victor Mavedzenge's "Now here-Nowhere"
L-R Victor Mavedzenge, Michael Boone, Devon Thrumston, Geoff Carter, Tracy Randolph Stephen Yang, cello and Victor Mavedzenge Victor Mavedzenge dancing with MbiraDzasoko: Kelly Takunda Orphan and Wamkanganise Nagaadza Mbira DzaSoko: Kelly Takunda Orphan, vocals and hosho; Wamkanganise Nagaadza, vocals and mbira
February 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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A Celtic Spring Celebration, featuring Angie Meuleman, The Presidio Quintet, bodhrán maker Del Eckels, cellists Iris Kwok and Stephen Yang, and our special guests, The Jackie Flynn Irish Dance Academy
The Jackie Flynn Irish Dance Academy Del Eckels demonstrates Irish bodhrán drumming techniques on one of 110 hand-built instruments he created Angie Meuleman, composer, and Del Eckels, bodhrán builder and player The Jackie Flynn Irish Dance Academy, Instructor Jackie Flynn, L-front row
February 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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'23 Christmas/Holiday Concert Highlights
Devon Thrumston, cello; Mike Boone, double bass Devon Thrumston, cello
February 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM