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Chimes Tour Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A remarkable vision was fashioned at the beginning of the 20th century in Oakland at the end of Piedmont Avenue—the California Memorial Columbarium, now known as Chapel of the Chimes. Designed by the gifted Julia Morgan and later expanded under the creative vision of Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green, Chapel of the Chimes has been serving families in need for over a century. Now a City of Oakland Distinguished Landmark, Chapel of the Chimes is a community treasure preserved from the past and entrusted hereafter to present and future generations. Beautiful gardens, alcoves, stairwells, fountains and chapels rising into vaulted ceilings and illuminated by natural light await you! Space is limited for these docent-guided tours. Reservations are highly recommended. Please phone to let us know if you can join us. Contact: Allison Rodman (510) 228-3207 The Chimes Tour happens the third Saturday of every month from 10 am to noon.


Jazz at the Chimes - Clairdee Chimes Chapel Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm "I am a jazz inspired storyteller," Clairdee says. "I choose songs that have some relevance to my life experiences and to human vulnerabilities. I want the music I sing to stir emotions, to make a connection, to be accessible." With her lustrous voice and soulful delivery, she hearkens back to a time when jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues often blended seamlessly together. Combining scene-stealing charisma with heartfelt humility and a sincere belief in the transformative power of music, Clairdee has honed a repertoire of standards set to state of the art arrangements that are equally smart and entertaining. The concert will be followed by an artist reception where concert-goers are invited to meet the artist and her band, enjoy refreshments and purchase CDs. Tickets $15 general/ $10 seniors & students available at the door only starting at 12:30 pm on the day of the show. Cash only. Kids under 12 are free. Plenty of free parking. Contact: (510) 228-3218; mdorazi@lifemarkgroup.com
Weblinks: Clairdee

Buddhist Peace Fellowship Lecture Julia Morgan Chapel Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Buddhist Peace Fellowship presents Conversations of Compassion: 2008 Socially Engaged Speakers Series Buddhist Nuns of Nepal Ending the Trafficking of Girls – Dhamma Moli Buddhist Peace Fellowship ( BPF) ,founded in 1978, is to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged Buddhism. Our purpose is to help beings liberate themselves from the suffering that manifests in individuals, relationships, institutions, and social systems. BPF's programs, publications, and practice groups link Buddhist teachings of wisdom and compassion with progressive social change. Open to the public & free: donations appreciated to support the series.Events are wheelchair accessible and scent- free. Contact: events@bpf.org or call 510.655.6169 x304
Weblinks: Buddhist Peace Fellowship

North-West Connection Chimes Chapel Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Enjoy the polished performances of Piedmont Choirs' most experienced singers as their young women's ensemble, Ancora, welcomes visiting group Bel Canto from Bellevue, WA for a program of inspiring a cappella and accompanied choral works Contact: 547-4441, ext. 0
Weblinks: Piedmont Choirs

Buddhist Peace Fellowship Lecture Julia Morgan Chapel Sunday, June 01, 2008 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Buddhist Peace Fellowship presents *Conversations of Compassion: 2008 Socially Engaged Speakers Series* Soldiers Surviving Post Traumatic Stress of Iraq – Chris Wilson & SWAN Buddhist Peace Fellowship ( BPF) ,founded in 1978, is to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged Buddhism. Our purpose is to help beings liberate themselves from the suffering that manifests in individuals, relationships, institutions, and social systems. BPF's programs, publications, and practice groups link Buddhist teachings of wisdom and compassion with progressive social change. Open to the public & free: donations appreciated to support the series.Events are wheelchair accessible and scent- free. Contact: events@bpf.org or call 510.655.6169 x304
Weblinks: Buddhist Peace Fellowship

Getting Acquainted with Tosca Chimes Chapel Wednesday, June 04, 2008 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm In an enjoyable and educational program that is at once lecture, demonstration, and preview, Berkeley Opera Artistic Director Jonathan Khuner will provide some hints about the historical background and artistic construction that will enhance your appreciation of this favorite verismo opera. Soloists from the show will give a preview of the vocal splendor you can enjoy to the fullest in Berkeley Opera’s full production in July. Featured singers are Jillian Khuner as the opera’s heroine, Tosca, and John Minagro as the villainous Scarpia, with Maestro Khuner at the piano. Cost $5 all ages Contact: (510) 841-1903; info@berkeleyopera.org
Weblinks: Berkeley Opera website

Jazz at the Chimes - Pete Yellin Allstars Chimes Chapel Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm A recent Bay Area transplant and seasoned jazz saxophonist, Pete Yellin performs with The Pete Yellin Allstars in a special Father's Day concert in honor of jazz saxophonist Hal Stein. Yellin was originally invited to play alongside tenor saxophonist Hal Stein, who has headlined the Father’s Day Jazz at the Chimes for the past two years. Jazz at the Chimes producer Mary D’Orazi thought the two would be a good team to play on this special holiday because they are “jazz dads,” having been contemporaries on the NY scene in their early careers and both ending up here in the Bay Area. Both were open to sharing the bill and they began to get together to work out tunes. Unfortunately, not long after Stein became quite ill and could no longer play. This concert will pay tribute to Stein and will feature Yellin and Andrew Speight on alto saxophones, Lee Bloom on piano, John Wiitala on bass and Akira Tana on drums, plus some invited guests. The concert will be followed by an artist reception where concert-goers are invited to meet the artists and their bandmates, enjoy refreshments and purchase CDs. Yellin has toured and recorded with many of the seminal names in jazz, among them Joe Henderson (a member of Henderson's sextet in the 60s and 70s), Tito Puente, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Eddie Palmieri, Machito, Mario Bausa and Maynard Ferguson. He also leads his own groups, releasing three CDs in the last three years with another in the can that features Eddie Henderson, Peter Leitch, Harvie S, Carl Allen and special guest Chick Corea. Tickets $15 general/ $10 seniors & students available at the door only starting at 12:30 pm on the day of the show. Cash only. Kids under 12 are free. Plenty of free parking. Contact: (510) 228-3218; mdorazi@lifemarkgroup.com
Weblinks: Pete Yellin

Father's Day Jazz Jam & Brunch Chimes Chapel Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Hey Daddios! Here is your chance to pick up your ax and jam with some of the Bay Area's finest jazz sidemen. All instruments and vocalists are welcome! All levels. Bring your musical son or daughter to jam with you. Bring friends to hear you. Light brunch treats provided by Chapel of the Chimes – ALL FOR FREE! House band consists of Ben Stolorow on piano, Ravi Abcarian on bass and Greg German on drums. Jam followed by Jazz at the Chimes at 2 pm with saxophonist Pete Yellin. This event is free and open to dads who play jazz and for family members that want to hear him or play with him. Forego the same old brunch at your run-of-the-mill restaurant and make this a Father’s Day to remember! For more information or to sign up contact Mary: 510-228-3218; mdorazi@lifemarkgroup.com


Buddhist Peace Fellowship Lecture Julia Morgan Chapel Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Buddhist Peace Fellowship presents *Conversations of Compassion: 2008 Socially Engaged Speakers Series* Too Young to Do Time: Attending to Incarcerated Youth - Jakada Imani, Exec. Dir. of Ella Baker Center Buddhist Peace Fellowship ( BPF) ,founded in 1978, is to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged Buddhism. Our purpose is to help beings liberate themselves from the suffering that manifests in individuals, relationships, institutions, and social systems. BPF's programs, publications, and practice groups link Buddhist teachings of wisdom and compassion with progressive social change. Open to the public & free: donations appreciated to support the series.Events are wheelchair accessible and scent- free. Contact: events@bpf.org or call 510.655.6169 x304
Weblinks: Buddhist Peace Fellowship

Garden of Memory Summer Solstice Event Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Music Bay Area and Lifemark Group Arts/Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland present their tremendously popular Summer Solstice celebration Garden of Memory: a Columbarium Walk-Through Event at Chapel of the Chimes, a labyrinthine Julia Morgan-designed columbarium and mausoleum replete with gardens, fountains, and stained-glass skylights. The program will feature simultaneous performances in different parts of the building by Bay Area composers, musicians, a kid’s music space and other performers presenting a variety of acoustic and electronic music, installations, and interactive events; the audience is free to move throughout the building during the performances. Listeners are advised to either carpool or come by public transportation, as parking is very limited. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact: (415) 563-6355 ext. 3
Weblinks: Garden of Memory

Chimes Tour Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A remarkable vision was fashioned at the beginning of the 20th century in Oakland at the end of Piedmont Avenue—the California Memorial Columbarium, now known as Chapel of the Chimes. Designed by the gifted Julia Morgan and later expanded under the creative vision of Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green, Chapel of the Chimes has been serving families in need for over a century. Now a City of Oakland Distinguished Landmark, Chapel of the Chimes is a community treasure preserved from the past and entrusted hereafter to present and future generations. Beautiful gardens, alcoves, stairwells, fountains and chapels rising into vaulted ceilings and illuminated by natural light await you! Space is limited for these docent-guided tours. Reservations are highly recommended. Please phone to let us know if you can join us. Contact: Allison Rodman (510) 228-3207 The Chimes Tour happens the third Saturday of every month from 10 am to noon.


Opera at the Chimes- East Meets West Chimes Chapel Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Oakland Lyric Opera's 2008 Sunday Afternoon Musicale & Tea Series presents *East Meets West* ~ Soprano, Kristen Brown and tenor, Ge Qun Wang will present a delightful mix of Chinese folk songs and European operatic repretoire. An artists reception will immediately follow the performance. Tickets $20 General, $18 Students, Kids 12 to 17 Free / Checks or cash only /Includes post-concert reception. Reservations requested. Tickets may be purchased at the door / Box office open at 12:30 p.m.; Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Free parking in lot across the street Reservations / Info: (510) 836-6772 or -6773; oaklandlyricopera@juno.com
Weblinks: Oakland Lyric Opera

Jazz at the Chimes - Oakland Jazz Choir Chimes Chapel Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Local jazz vocal ensemble, The Oakland Jazz Choir, presents an afternoon of cool harmonies and solo performances of arrangements including Spain by Chick Corea, Minuano by Pat Metheny, Bernie's Tune by Bernie Miller, Don't Explain by Billie Holiday, Along Came Betty by Benny Golson and many more. This is a fundraiser for the choir, which is a nonprofit organization run by its members. OJC has collaborated with notable jazz, blues and gospel artists including Mark Murphy, Marlena Shaw, Madeline Eastman, Faye Carol, Brenda Boykin and Terrence Kelly. Venues have included Yoshi's, the International Association of Jazz Educators convention, The Great American Music Hall, the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, and the Grass Valley Center for the Arts. The choir has performed at numerous jazz festivals including SF Jazz, the San Jose Jazz Festival, the Sonoma Jazz Festival, the Vallejo Jazz Festival and the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. OJC also brings jazz into the Oakland public schools during Black History Month and Jazz Appreciation Month. Through the Bread and Roses Organization, OJC has brought its musical inspiration to those incarcerated in local jails and prisons. The concert will be followed by a reception where you can meet the choir, enjoy refreshments and purchase CDs. Tickets $28 general/$20 students & seniors available through brownpapertickets.com and at the door, based on availability. Info: (510) 228-3218
Weblinks: Oakland Jazz Choir