Join the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier as we celebrate 50 years of the Club! Silent auction with dinner and live auction to follow. A multi-genre homage to the timeless music of the Beatles. This project is a heartfelt tribute to the timeless music of the Beatles, as told through many musical styles–rumba flamenca, the Afro-Cuban charanga, soul/jazz, Pink Floyd-style psychedelia–it’s all here, the classic songs you know and love in brand-new instrumental settings. The Rio Hondo Symphony performs ADMISSION-FREE classical music concerts each season at the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia, in Whittier California. The concerts start at 3 PM, have one intermission, and are completed before 5 PM. Featuring Ludwig van Beethoven Antonio Vivaldi Johannes Brahms Pyotr Ilyich Tchakovsky Franz Liszt The purpose of The Nonprofit Network is to offer resources and support for events, to help coordinate a community calendar, and create a platform for nonprofits to get to know one another better. The Downey, La Mirada, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier Chambers of Commerce will be hosting State of the State featuring Senator Tony Mendoza. This is an informative luncheon. Join us for a special ribbon cutting at Farmer’s Insurance – N. Barker. Stay for networking and light refreshments. A community dance on select Friday Nights at Parnell Park. Learn a different dance each evening with lessons from “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” professionals Rudy & Maria Hernandez. $10 per person On October 1, 1987, The Whittier Narrows Earthquake forever changed the landscape of Whittier with millions of dollars in damages. The Museum’s coming exhibit will feature photos, videos, earthquake preparedness, guest speakers such as renowned earthquake expert Dr. Dennis Mileti. Bring the family for an educational and exciting experience. Shop at our intimate crafters market for one of a kind seasonal items all handmade by local crafters Bilingual Foundation of the Arts returns to the Shannon Center with the play “Salón México” in all its splendor and secrets. Music, intense passions and a mystery that must be solved make up the story in which the Danzon is the principal player. Shop at our intimate crafters market for one of a kind seasonal items all handmade by local crafters As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn,Turn,Turn”, “Eight Miles High” and “Mr. Tambourine Man”, McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history. Show Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m Raiatea Mokihana Maile Helm set the Hawaiian music community on fire at age 18, with the release of her debut CD Far Away Heaven in 2002. Her pure, clear voice makes her a natural performer of leo ki`eki`e (Hawaiian falsetto). She is now recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s premier female vocalists and a keeper of the Hawaiian falsetto tradition of the early to mid-20th century. Accompanying herself on ‘ukulele, Raiatea interprets traditional Hawaiian songs with the mastery and control of a jazz vocalist and has been heralded as the successor to such Hawaiian music greats as Aunty Genoa Keawe. Since 1994, Brad Ford has starred as John Fogerty, pioneering the “Ultimate” Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute: FORTUNATE SON. This show quickly became known as “THE PREMIER” act celebrating the music of CCR & John Fogerty. Featured on Season 4 of AXS TV’s “THE WORLDS GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS” in September 2014, FORTUNATE SON continually performs across America, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Combining timeless CCR favorites and Fogerty solo hits, Brad Ford & FORTUNATE SON truly personifies the spirit and grit of Americas Favorite Rock & Roll Band! This show is for all ages and unites classic rock, country, blues, and folk music fans together like no other tribute act can. Every show features the best of both worlds-timeless CCR classics and legendary Fogerty solo hits. From the swampy blues of BORN ON THE BAYOU & GREEN RIVER, to the country influences of BAD MOON RISING, LODI, & LOOKIN’ OUT MY BACK DOOR. Rock anthems such as PROUD MARY, CENTERFIELD, WHOLL STOP THE RAIN, & HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN. All these classics are delivered with the authentic sound, look and feel of John Fogerty. Armed with vintage gear, Rickenbackers, Les Pauls, Fender and KUSTOM AMPS, Brad & FORTUNATE SON are “Rockin All Over the World” and very proud to be able to entertain our veterans as well as our troops at home and abroad along the way! October 12-14, 2017 (Thursday-Saturday) – 7:30 p.m. In the tradition of heavyweight thrillers from Hitchcock, Christie and Priestley, “Gaslight” is a genre-defining, sensationally suspenseful, all-round elegant masterpiece. This superb mystery-thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. Show Times: Come join the city of Whittier as they feature the Wizard of Oz. This Charming Production based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado’s path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart, and courage. A community dance on select Friday Nights at Parnell Park. Learn a different dance each evening with lessons from “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” professionals Rudy & Maria Hernandez. $10 per person FREE for Whittier Chamber members Join the Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk and Whittier Chambers for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Dr. Lili Mirtorabi & Associates. Stay for networking and light refreshments. Journey back with the speaker to dead-end jobs of his youth: driving a giant truck, working phones for the postal service, and being a drugstore stockboy. TJ Dawe’s “The Slipknot” is a spellbinding comic monologue, by turns hysterical and heartbreaking, frantic and thoughtful. Performed by theater simple co-founder, Andrew Litzky, THE SLIPKNOT brims with observations, both wise and outlandish: on long-distance relationships, the history of Santa Claus, recreational dramamine (and why you should never EVER mail meat, no matter what the clerk at the 7-11 tells you). The Rio Hondo Symphony performs ADMISSION-FREE classical music concerts each season at the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia, in Whittier California. The concerts start at 3 PM, have one intermission, and are completed before 5 PM. Featuring Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel Williametta Spencer Amy Beach The City of Whittier Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the City of Whittier Accessibility Committee, SASSFA, and the Whittier Union High School District will be hosting the 15th Annual Abilities Awareness Faire. The event will include: recreational activities; entertainment; food; and exhibitor tables. Local organizations and businesses serving people with disabilities are invited to participate in our table display area where you can showcase your programs and services, hand out informational literature, and provide demonstrations to the public. The purpose of The Nonprofit Network is to offer resources and support for events, to help coordinate a community calendar, and create a platform for nonprofits to get to know one another better. Join legendary composer and performer Philip Glass in a moderated conversation with composer/Shannon Center Theatre Manager Shane Cadman. The evening will also include Mr. Glass performing some of his music on piano. RealNewMusic is an annual concert that features art music created and performed by composer/performers. “Lettres de femmes, Femmes de lettres (Letters by Women, Women of Letters)” is a visually engaging production adapting writings by French and Francophone women authors from across six centuries, from Marie de France to Fatou Diome, including Madame de la Lafayette, Colette, and Maguerite Duras. All of these women and their selected texts share an “imagery pertinent to the natural elements of water, wind and fire as well as themes of letters, paper, voyage, exile, and […] the need to write oneself out of exile and silence.” Appropriate for students of all levels of French proficiency. Presented in French / Présenté en Français Since its founding in 1994, the Felici Piano Trio has not only been committed to artistic excellence, but equally dedicated to develop the appreciation and love of music in the audiences of today and tomorrow. Come be a part of the exciting chamber music experience created by the trio. A community dance on select Friday Nights at Parnell Park. Learn a different dance each evening with lessons from “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” professionals Rudy & Maria Hernandez. $10 per person The City of Whittier will be holding a Veterans Day Ceremony on the City Hall Front Lawn. Bring the family out. Honor all who have served in the UNITED STATES MILITARY! FREE for Whittier Chamber members Save the date for the annual Rio Hondo Good Scout Award dinner. This year’s event is titled “Fall in love with scouting.” The honorees include Dr. Carmella S. Franco, Mayor Joe Vinatieri and Tom Summerfield. Shop local, shop small business Participating merchants & restaurants Show Times: November 30-December 2, 2017 | Thursday-Saturday | 7:30 p.m. December 2, 2017 | Sunday | 2:00 p.m. As portrayed in Homer’s Odyssey, Penelope – wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy – has become a symbol of wifely duty and devotion, enduring twenty years of waiting when her husband goes to fight in the Trojan War. As she fends off the attentions of a hundred greedy suitors, travelling minstrels regale her with news of Odysseus’ epic adventures around the Mediterranean – slaying monsters and grappling with amorous goddesses. When Odysseus finally comes home, he kills her suitors and then, in an act that served as little more than a footnote in Homer’s original story, inexplicably hangs Penelope’s twelve maids. Now, Penelope and her chorus of wronged maids tell their side of the story in a new stage version by Margaret Atwood, adapted from her own wry, witty and wise novel. Music & dance performances, horse- drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, treats & more All Chicago, all the time. Featuring former touring member of the band, Chicago, Kenny Cetera, younger brother of Peter and contributing vocalist on Chicago 17, still the band’s #1 all time grossing record. Kenny and his 7 piece horn band are all seasoned veterans of the music industry and focus on presenting material from the band’s most relevant and creative years of original music, ’68 through ’85. The wildly popular, classic holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been adapted into a quick-paced and entertaining live performance radio play. Come join us for Shannon Center this annual holiday tradition! Show Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Maunalua is known for its tight harmonies and prowess with slack key guitar. Long a favorite with audiences all over Hawaiʻi, as well as a number of foreign countries and the continental U.S., their always-entertaining performances range from fun, high-energy songs to sweet and soulful ballads, interspersed with banter between the three group members and with the audience. Whether performing for hundreds at inauguration festivities for then newly-elected President Obama in 2009, or for a few dozen people at a backyard paʻina (party), Maunalua never disappoints. Over 2,000 participants marching bands, floats, dignitaries, equestrians, cheers and dance groups A community dance on select Friday Nights at Parnell Park. Learn a different dance each evening with lessons from “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” professionals Rudy & Maria Hernandez. $10 per person Celebrate the season as one of the top Folklorico companies in the United States brings the traditional dances of a Mexican Christmas to the stage of the Shannon Center. Founded in 1975, Danza Floricanto/USA is the oldest existing professional Mexican folk dance troupe in Los Angeles. Follow folklorico dance through the different areas and times in Mexico from Azteca dancers to contemporary, as a grandmother tells her granddaughter of her heritage. Featuring live Mariachi music. Show Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. For 40 years, Jerome Koko and the Makaha Sons have committed themselves to perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music throughout Hawai‘i and the World. Their incomparable vocal arrangements and delightful stage presence filled with comical antics have won the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide. The Rio Hondo Symphony performs ADMISSION-FREE classical music concerts each season at the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia, in Whittier California. The concerts start at 3 PM, have one intermission, and are completed before 5 PM. Featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Show Times: March 8-11, 2018 | Thursday-Saturday | 7:30 p.m. Often dubbed the “Greatest Play Ever Written” and written by the most produced playwright each year, William Shakespeare, the titular Hamlet, The Prince of Denmark, returns home for his father’s funeral only to find his mother, Queen Gertrude, has remarried his father’s brother (and Hamlet’s uncle), the newly minted King Claudius. A saddened Hamlet must now solve the mystery surrounding his father’s death, while questioning his own actions, behaviors and relationships. The next regular election will be held to elect the first Council Members for Districts 2 and 4 for four-year terms and elect a Mayor for a two-year term. Craft beer and food festival Tickets at Participating Restaurants The Rio Hondo Symphony performs ADMISSION-FREE classical music concerts each season at the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia, in Whittier California. The concerts start at 3 PM, have one intermission, and are completed before 5 PM. Featuring Ludwig van Beethoven Show Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. We are excited to once again close our season with the incomparable Robert Cazimero & Halau Na Kamalei. As always these will be performances not to be missed!
Fidelio Overture
“Spring” from The Seasons
Academic Festival Overture
Romeo and Juliet
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Minor
Energize Your Contributing Community
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October 15, 2017 (Sunday) – 2:00 p.m
$20 for all non members
Overture in C
Celebration for an Orchestra
“Gaelic” Symphony
Energize Your Contributing Community
All about fundraising and resource development. Best practices, latest trends, and how collaborations can build capacity and funding across agencies. Bring your team and your own wisdom to share.
$20 for all non membersCelebrating 45 years of Building Stronger More Resilient Families Every Day
helping children and their families overcome issues of addiction, mental health and trauma
As seen on AXS TVs Greatest Tribute Bands, Their show is great for young and old alike and sure to be an event you’ll want to see again!
Cosi fan Tutte Overture
Andante from C Minor Serenade for Winds
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
March 12, 2017 | Sunday | 2:00 p.m.
Symphony No. 9
