This Week at the Loft
Monday, February 1, 2010 / 9:00 PM
Bowerbirds feat. Julie Doiron
Bowerbirds’ debut album, Hymns for a Dark Horse, was nearly one hundred percent focused on the thesis that the earth is a sacred place with merit beyond us, and that humans are just visitors here. Its contrapuntal harmonies documented a moment in the life of the songwriter and the life of the band – Beth Tacular and Phil Moore living in an airstream in rural North Carolina, building a cabin of reclaimed boards by hand in the woods – but did so without, as far as we could tell, delving into their lives at all. While these weren’t protest songs, per se, they had the wry anger of a “Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll.” The songs were interconnected, both musically and thematically, a musical whitepaper of the very best, most listenable kind.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 / 8:00 PM
Sirens of the Tropics with Live Music
Legendary performer Josephine Baker made her feature-film debut in this rags to riches tale about a free-spirited, animal-loving girl who falls in love with a sophisticated young man from Paris—and follows him back to the City of Lights. Though silent, Siren of the Tropicsabounds with musical energy, aided in no small part by your participation and the musical talents of Scott Paulson and his Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra for Silent Films. This fabulous performance will include special guest Gene Perry, Afro-Latin Percussionist. [1927, France, 86 min.]
Co-sponsored by AAASRP (African & African-American Studies Research Project) and the UCSD Arts Library.
Pre-Flix Mix [7-8pm]
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 / 8:00 PM
Reply All: Jazz
Feed your soul some real music. It needs a break from pop.
Jazz, laid-back atmosphere, good people, good food. Why haven’t you heard about this yet? It’s our new series- Reply All: Jazz. Come to the loft Wednesday night, Feb 3 to hang out and listen to some of the finest jazz musicians at UCSD play standards, originals, avant garde, and who knows, they might even take requests. (no freebird, please).
Zanzibar will be open as well, so grab some dinner, bring your friends, and vibe out to the soothing sounds of a rhodes and an upright bass all through the night.
We’ve partnered with the Student Musician’s Community (SMC @ UCSD) this quarter to start a new series of jazz music. Here’s a little bit about them:
The Student Musicians Community at UCSD is founded on the spirit of sharing all things music for students by students. We hope to establish an open outlet for students to get involved in the music community on campus and know what’s up in the realm of performances, upcoming gigs, show reviews, club updates and the everyday musical life of you, the musical community.
Presented by University Centers
Thursday, February 4, 2010 / 8:00 PM
Portland Cello Project (SOLD OUT)
A self-described “indie cello orchestra,” the Portland Cello Project (or, PCP, as their fans affectionately call them) has a deep-rooted philosophy of building a stronger music community through collaborations across all genres. Their performances are unique and eclectic—one might hear hip-hop mixed with Bach or a haunting cover of Britney Spears. These six cellists and drummer combine grace and gravitas to bring you the cello as you’ve never heard it before.
:: Portland Cello Project Myspace
CAMPUS PARTNER UCSD Department of Music
COMMUNITY PARTNER SDSU Music Department
Saturday, February 6, 2010 / 9:30 AM
WSET Intermediate Certificate
The WSET Intermediate Certificate is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of wines and spirits.
The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.
The Intermediate Certificate course covers the wines and spirits of the world and is followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination. Wine tasting is a part of every class.
Contact Lindsay Pomeroy of The Wine Smarties for further information and to enroll. Lindsay@winesmarties.com, 619-955-8884, www.winesmarties.com.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 / 8:00 PM
Coffeehouse 2010
Newman Center Catholic Community at UCSD hosts its annual Coffeehouse Talent Show. Come enjoy a night of entertainment provided by members of our own community. Come see acts ranging from side-splitting comedy to captivating music, to dynamic poetry. “A Night in the Gaslamp,” relaxing, charming, entertaining, and definitely classy.
