"42nd Street." The Award-Winning Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., presents "42nd Street," Friday, Nov. 21, thru Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Spend the Holidays on the Tony Award-winning, "42nd Street," a big and bold celebration of the Broadway musical and the people behind-the-scenes of showbusiness. A dazzling story of hard work, talent, love and 'being in the right place at the right time,' this glamorous and glorious musical focuses on the aspiring Peggy Sawyer, who takes the audience on her glorious tap dancing and singing journey from chorus girl to star of the show. Memorable musical hits include "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me, "We're In the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and the show-stopping title song "Forty-Second Street." For ticket information call the Box Office at 203-576-1636 or visit www.downtowncabaret.org.
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"The Rocky Horror Show." Playhouse on the Green presents "The Rocky Horror Show," by Richard O'Brien, Oct. 24 to Nov. 9. Classic kitschy sci-fi and a rock 'n' roll musical phenomenon. Tickets are $32. Playhouse on the Green is located at 177 State St. Free parking is available. Box Office: 866-811-4111 or purchase online: www.playhouseonthegreen.org.
Hamden
The Space. Every Tuesday is Open Mic Night at The Space with doors opening at 7 p.m. and featured acts going onstage at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. The Space is located in the business park at 295 Treadwell Ave. Call 203-288-6400 for more information.
Local playwrights featured. The Playwrights' Perspectives Theatre Group will provide entertainment Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. This event will take place at Thornton Wilder Hall in the Miller Memorial Cultural Center (Miller Library), at 2901 Dixwell Ave.. Local student and veteran actors perform staged readings of 10-minute plays written and directed by local talent. The theme of these Thanksgiving plays involves gratitude. The Hamden Arts Commission will sponsor this event with no charge for admission. For more information visit the Web site at playwrightsperspectives@gmail.com or call Peggy at 203-929-7745.
Hamden Art League Meeting. On Monday, Nov. 10, the Hamden Art League meeting will feature a presentation entitled Watercolor and Children's Books by Branford artist Vladimir Shpitalnik. A set and costume designer, artist and illustrator whose works have been seen across the United States, Europe and in Asia, Shpitalnik was trained in theater design and production as well as fine art. He is known for his work in a range of media and for his accomplishments in such fields as theatrical design, art direction for film, children's book and commercial illustration, interior design and architectural illustration. The artist's theatrical credits include Off-Broadway set and costume designs as well as both international and regional dance and theater credits. Each year Vladimir's environmental art adorns the New Haven Green as part of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas. Book illustration credits include three children's books for Random House/Knopf. A faculty member at Paier College of Art and Southern CT State University, Shpitalnik holds MFA degrees from the Yale School of Drama and the Moscow Art Theatre School and a BA (equiv.) from the Abramtsevskoe Art School in Russia. The meeting will be held at the Miller Memorial Library Senior Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave. Coffee and socializing begin at 7:15 pm, followed by a brief business meeting at 7:30 and Vladimir Shpitalnik's program at 7:45. The public is invited.
Middletown
Folk music. The Khatylaevs Perform the Music of the Sakha Culture at Wesleyan Nov. 5. German and Klavdia Khatylaev are native musicians from the Republic of Sakha. Their lively yet haunting folk music is the voice of an ancient Sakha civilization, who've sung and played around campfires on the Central Asian plain for centuries. In spite of their Russian identity, the Sakha have fought hard to maintain their nomadic pagan culture, in which the natural and spiritual worlds meet in music. Much of their language and customs have been lost. But German and Klavdia are determined to stoke the embers of tradition through music. They were the first to revive several Sakha instruments that had largely gone out of practice. These include several string and drum-based instruments that had been nearly forgotten. They also practice an unusual style of throat-singing. Presented as part of Feet to the Fire, the campus-wide exploration of climate change through science and art, the Khatylaevs embody the intrinsic connection of their people with the land. Indeed, nature finds direct expression though their music, which includes imitations of birdsongs and of horses' hooves on frozen ground, as well as ecstatic neighs and breathing, all evoking the overpowering sound of the natural world. The Khatylaevs will perform at the World Music Hall on Wednesday, November 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and students. The World Music Hall is located at Wesleyan University, across the street from 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown. For more information and tickets, visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa or call 860-685-3355.
Milford
Daniel Street hosts live music. Scheduled concerts at Daniel Street, 21 Daniel St.: For more information call 877-4666 or visit www.danielstreetclub.com.
New England Guitar Society. New England Guitar Society opens its season with Newman & Oltman guitar duo "From Distant Lands," Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Avenue South. The program includes works by Albeniz, Machado, Moravec, Vamos, and Avers. One of the foremost American Guitar Duos, Mannes School of Music faculty Michael Newman and Laura Oltman will give the season opening concert for NEGS with an eclectic program of Spanish classics by Albeniz, Brazilian treats by Machado as well as works by Vamos, Avers and Pulitzer winning composer Moravec. NEGS' guest guitarist series will continue with Mexican guitarist Raul Olmos on March 14, with a program featuring Mexican and Latin music, to be followed by French/Spanish guitarist Francisco Ortiz, in a program titled "Garcia's Guitar", Andalucian Spanish music inspired by the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca, on April 18. The season will close with its traditional fundraising concert on May 9, this time featuring the students of the Yale School of Music directed by Ben Verdery. Tickets for each concert are $15. Subscription to all four is $45. For details about the season please visit www.newenglandguitar.org, and for the season opening concert visit www.guitarduo.com.
Auditions for "Crimes of the Heart." Eastbound Theatre, a division of The Milford Fine Arts Council, will have open auditions for Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart," a melodramatic, dark comedy, directed by Chris Peterson. There are roles available for 2 males and 4 females. No monologues are necessary, but familiarity with the play is helpful. Sides will be provided at the auditions. Auditions will be held at the Milford Fine Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. South Sunday, Nov. 9, and Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will be Feb. 6 to 22, Friday to Sunday. For more information, contact the Milford Center for the Arts at 203-878-6647 or online at www.milfordarts.org.
Singin' & Swingin'. Join the Milford Fine Arts Council's Jazz Committee in welcoming Steve D'Agostino & his Quartet Friday, Nov. 14, at Milford's Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Ave. The concert starts at 8 p.m. with Steve D'Agostino of Trumbull on vocals, David Scrofani of Milford at the piano, Geno Heiter of Milford on bass, Chris Coulter of Trumbull on sax and Marc D'Agostino of Trumbull on drums. D'Agostino has been performing for more than 20 years the songs from The Great American Songbook with an emphasis on the era from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Tony Bennett. Steve began his musical training quite young. At the age of 8, he studied guitar and then jazz guitar with Tony Perone and Sal Salvador at the University of Bridgeport. Singing began at 16 with his first band called Finesse back in the early 80's where Steve transitioned form playing guitar to vocals. Steve's smooth phrasing on ballads and swinging style have taken him from Coast to Coast, performing in Las Vegas at the Paris Casino Hotel to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. Steve maintains the tradition of this music today adding his own flair without impersonating any of the great artists that came before him. Steve performs with his quartet in many establishments throughout New England to stay close to his family which is very important to him. For more information on visit his Web site, www.SteveDAgostino.com. Tickets are $12. For more information visit www.milfordarts.org or call 203-878-6647.
Plein aire artist. The Milford Art League will present well-known "plein aire" artist Joan Jardine, who will demonstrate her technique using the palette knife. For this month the league will meet Wendesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Milford Fine Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. South. All are welcome, a $4 fee for non-members will be charged. For more information, call 874-4244.
HCC professor's comedy. "The 2008 Neurotic Olympics," an uproarious comedy by Milford author/playwright and Housatonic Community College English Professor Barbara Oleynick, is playing at The Daniel Street Café, 21 Daniel St., for an indefinite run. The play focuses on Dr. Gustaf Goodenough, a noted psychiatrist who tires of the traditional way of treating patients and tries something new: an Olympic-type competition in which four of his patients vie for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. The play, with a hilarious surprise ending, is designed to provide the audience with affordable comic relief in economically troubles times. Performances will be staged Wednesdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., indefinitely. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students; they're $20 and $15 respectively at the door. Advance tickets for a table of four costs $50 for adults and $35 for students. To order tickets, visit the play's Web site at www.neuroticolympics.com.
New Haven
Opera Scenes. Yale Opera presents two evenings of Opera Scenes. This season-opening event will take place Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in Sprague Hall, 470 College St. Each night offers a different program: Oct. 31 will include scenes from Handel's "Giulio Cesare," Smetana's "The Bartered Bride," Mozart's "Idomeneo," Verdi's "Don Carlo," and Massenet's "Werther." Nov. 1 will feature scenes from Mozart's "Le nozze de Figaro," Lehar's "Frühling," Tchaikovsky's "Iolanta," and Massenet's "Don Quichotte" and "Manon." All scenes wil have projected English translations. The cast features the talented young singers of Yale Opera. Tickets for the Opera Scenes are only $8 to $12 ($5 for students). For information and tickets, visit www.yale.edu/music, call 203-432-4158, or visit the Sprague Hall box office, 470 College St.
Civic Orchestra of New Haven. The Civic Orchestra of New Haven will perform its holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Woolsey Hall, located at 500 College St. in New Haven. A contribution of $10 for students and seniors and $15 for an individual is suggested. The program includes Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 4, Verdi's Nabucco Overture. John Finnegan's "Christmas singalong" and Leroy Anderson's "Bugler's Holiday" and "Sleigh Ride." The St. Luke's School Choir from New Canaan, under the direction of Dale Griffa, will present selections from Handel's "Messiah" with the orchestra. Also, Jenny Lind Award-winning soprano Stephanie Gregory will be joining the group for Mozart's "Alleluia." For more information about the concert, visit www.conh.org,email conh@comcast.net, or call 203-483-7873. Comprised of more than 60 professional and serious amateur musicians, the orchestra has been a vital part of the Greater New Haven community for more than 60 years.
Fall Festival Gala Concert. The United Choir School is excited to announce its annual Fall Festival Gala Concert, featuring the Elm City Girls' Choir and the United Girls' Choir. The performance will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m., at Woolsey Hall in New Haven. A freewill offering will be accepted at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the United Choir School Scholarship Fund. For more information call 203-787-1244 or e-mail info@unitedchoir.com.
Indoor Fireworks. LaRiche & Co. present "Indoor Fireworks" in their New Haven debut at Yale's Collection of Musical Instruments Nov. 9. The ensemble La Riche & Co will make its New Haven debut under the direction of baroque oboist Gonzalo Xavier Ruiz. The group also includes Robert Mealy, violin; Phoebe Carrai, violoncello; and Katherine Shao, harpsichord. "Indoor Fireworks: An Intimate Pyrotechnic Display of Music by Handel and his Contemporaries" will include Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks along with chamber works by Thomas Vincent and Giuseppe Sammartini. Tickets are $20; $15 for Yale staff and senior citizens; and $10 for students with ID. Tickets are available at www.yale.edu/music, at the School of Music Box Office in the lobby of Sprague Hall (470 College St.) or by calling 203 432-4158. After noon on the Friday before the concert, any tickets not yet sold may be reserved by calling the Collection at 203-432-0825.
Wendy Sharp and Julie Nishimura. Wendy Sharp, lecturer in violin at the Yale School of Music, will perform a Faculty Artist Recital on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m., in Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St. Sharp will perform with pianist Julie Nishimura, a faculty member at the University of Delaware and a collaborative pianist with California Summer Music. The program will include Aaron Jay Kernis, Two Movements With Bells; Gershwin, Three Preludes (the Heifetz transcription); Ives, Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 4, "Children's Day at the Camp Meeting"; and Paul Schoenfeld, Four Souvenirs. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.yale.edu/music or call 203 432-4158.
Noted Beethoven specialist. Claude Frank is the featured artist in the Horowitz Piano Series recital Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. in Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St. The program will include Mozart's Sonata in C major, K. 330; Beethoven's Sonata in E major, Op. 109; and Schubert's Sonata in B-flat major, D. 960. Frank, a Beethoven expert, has made a universally-acclaimed recording of the complete cycle of Beethoven sonatas on RCA. Tickets are only $10 to $18 (students $5). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Yale School of Music Web site at www.yale.edu/music or call 203 432-4158.
A Wine Tasting and Violin Sampler. For those who value once-in-a-lifetime experiences, our wine tasting and violin sampler, Il Violino Di-vino, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 to 8 p.m., Union League Café, is sure to please. Led by the NHSO's principal second violinist Stephan Tieszen in conjunction with wine expert Bob Feinn of Mt. Carmel Wine and Spirits, we invite our guests to take a magical journey from 1736 to the present day through the timbres of the six exquisite violins of Guarneri and Stradivari provenance and the tannins of six wines from the regions in Italy, France and America where the instruments originate. The grand finale will feature a special guest violinist performing a single work on each of the violins. Just as many prefer opera or instrumental music, or white wine to red wine; many violinists prefer either the Guarneri pattern or the Stradivari pattern violin. This event will demonstrate the differences between each and present the absolute best in the world in one evening. We will hear two of the finest violins in the world, the Muir Mackenzie Stradivarius of 1736 and a magnificent Guarnieri del Gesu from 1741, followed by copies by the two greatest French luthiers, Lupot and Vuillaume, and finally two modern instruments made specifically for the event, copies inspired by Guarneri by Andrius Faruolo and a Stradivari by New Haven's own Mark Hough. Tickets are $250 per person or $350 per couple and include a six bottle sampler of the wines presented during the event. Limited ticketing is available for this unique event. For reservations and further information please call Nicole Gallego at 203-931-2991 or ngallego@newhavensymphony.org.
En Masse at Small Space Gallery. The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents En Masse at the Small Space Gallery at 70 Audubon Street, second floor. The exhibit takes place from Nov. 7 to Jan. 9 at the Arts Council's offices, with a reception on Friday, Nov. 7, 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. En Masse has its roots in bucking convention as a collective mass. Each regional artist in the show takes his or her genre (from book arts to digital prints), material, concept or technique to the next level of its associated tradition. Participating artists include: Ron Abbe of Meriden; Jeanne Criscola of North Haven; John Favret of Uncasville; Yosiell Lorenzo of New York City; Irene K. Miller of Woodbridge; and Elise Wiener and Deborah Zervas of New Haven. The exhibition is curated by Suzan Shutan. The Arts Council is a regional non-profit membership arts organization dedicated to enhancing, developing and promoting opportunities for artists, arts organizations and audiences throughout the Greater New Haven area. The Arts Council strives to build a vibrant artistic and cultural community that is representative of all disciplines, fiscally strong, supportive of all artists and organizations, rich in ethnic and socioeconomic diversity and accessible to all audiences. For further information about this exhibition, please call the Arts Council at 203-772-2788.
Schmaltz and Waterman at Gallery 195. The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents works by Joanne Schmaltz and Gar Waterman at Gallery 195 at NewAlliance Bank on 195 Church Street, fourth floor. The exhibit takes place through Jan. 9. In this exhibit, Schmaltz showcases photographs that explore form, gesture and sensuality in nature. Waterman's sculptures in stone, bronze, steel and wood examine the relationship between the structured design of architecture and the curve of form in nature. For further information about the exhibition and Gallery 195 at NewAlliance Bank, call the Arts Council at 203-772-2788.
Neighborhood Music School fall Gala. Neighborhood Music School will revisit the decade of the seventies for its annual fall Gala - "Moondance": a marvelous night of magic, music and movin' to the sounds of the 70s. The event will be held Nov. 15, 6 to 11:30 p.m., at The Omni New Haven Hotel and guests can expect knock-out entertainment by some of the school's most celebrated jazz and rock faculty. Taking center stage as "Those 70's Sensations" will be Jazz Department chair and drummer Jesse Hameen II and five NMS faculty colleagues: Bill Fluker on trumpet, Chris Herbert on sax, Tony Lombardozzi on guitar, and Mike Asetta, bass. Rex Cadwallader will put it all together as arranger and keyboardist. Joining the group as special guest vocalist will be Bev Rohlehr, a Connecticut favorite and lead singer with The Colbys. Those 70's Sensations' interpretations of some of the decade's pop, rock and R & B favorites will no doubt encourage reminiscing and dancing in the spirit of the times. In addition to fabulous music, the fall Gala promises fantastic food, a signature cocktail, and a specially-created environment in keeping with this year's theme. Tickets are on sale now by calling the School at 203-624-5189 or visiting the Web site at www.nmsmusicschool.org.
North Haven
Orchestra seeks musicians. The Nutmeg Symphony Pops Orchestra, formerly known as the Subway Regional Symphony Orchestra has openings for violins, violas, cellos, string basses, French horns, trombones, trumpets, bassoons, harp and tuba. All members of the orchestra are non professional musicians who perform at concerts, and who play for their love of music. Dr. Dino Ciaburri is the conductor and musical director for the orchestra. Under Dr. Ciaburri's leadership, the orchestra has performed throughout the state for various non profit organizations for many years. Performances include classical, opera, Broadway tunes and pop music. Rehearsals take place each Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at Gateway Community College, 88 Bassett St. Call Susan Paisley, personnel manager at 203-298-9129 or spaisley@optonline.net for additional information.
Orange
3 Visions. Case Memorial Library announce its latest art exhibit, "3 Visions." This show highlights the dynamic styles of three Connecticut artists Pat Barone, Janice Bielawa and Johnathan Gamble. Stylistically divergent in their approaches to art, these three artists nevertheless share a relationship provided by the themes within nature. Barone's en plein air landscapes depict sunlight's dance across Connecticut's vanishing salt marshes, tidal rivers and farms. Barone includes among her inspirations Constable and Turner. Gamble has been involved with photography for nine years. Ironically it's his appreciation for color that ultimately led to his work in black and white. Gamble strives to capture a moment's emotion in his work. Bielawa's art investigates the nature of memory, and the memory of Nature. Bielawa focuses on the world overlooked, the world of trees in particular. Her spiritual connection to New England and New Orleans as regions of place as well as mind, and the power of myth are all preserved within her ink and colored pencil trees. The "3 Visions" exhibit runs through Oct. 31. Case Memorial Library is located at 176 Tyler City Road in Orange. For more information call 203-891-2170.
Cooking classes. The Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, will be offering the second series of cooking classes for traditional Greek dishes, focusing on the coming holidays. The classes are held every Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at 480 Racebrook Road. Classes for Series 2 will be held on Nov. 11, 18, and Dec. 2 and 9. Some of the traditional dishes that will be taught are: chicken avgolemono soup, kreatopitakia (meat stuffed triangles), crabmeat triangles, stuffed grape leaves, pastichio (baked macaroni and meat dish), stifatho (beef with pearl onions in wine), stuffed zucchini with egg-lemon sauce, almond cookies and many more... Cost for the series is $140, and includes ingredients, generous tasting, and copies of recipes. Single classes are $40. For additional information and registration please contact: Olympia Hadjimichael at 203-397-5112 (daytime), or ohadjimichael@gmail.com; Jane Hadjimichael at 203-389-5251 (evenings).
Stratford
Monday Night Shakespeare. Monday Night Shakespeare with Bob Smith takes place in the Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main St., every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the play under discussion. The week of Nov. 10 will feature several special events leading up to the finale with film showings, prizes and refreshments. Discount subscriptions are currently available at $45 for the seven week series covering "Richard III". Individual sessions are $8 each. Checks may be made payable to the Stratford Library and mailed to: 2203 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615, attn: "Shakespeare." For further information call the library at 203-385-4162 or visit www.stratfordlibrary.org.
Magevet Concert. Temple Beth Sholom of Stratford and Congregation Sinai of Milford announce a joint venture - The Magevet Concert, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m., at Temple Beth Sholom 275 Huntington Road. For those who are asking "Ma Zeh", or what is Magevet? Magevet is an a cappella group that originated at Yale University in the spring of 1993 and has weathered the test of time. Their repertoire spans the Jewish Universe from Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino ballards to Ugandan Jewish tunes. Please gather your friends and family to join us for an inexpensive and enjoyable afternoon to listen to some of your old favorites, some of what are to become your new favorites and some of them sung like you have never heard before. Contact for reservations: 203-378-6175 or 203-301-0558 or e-mail: info@bethsholomstratford.org or congsinai@aol.com.
"Secrets Of A Soccer Mom." Square One Theatre Company, 2422 Main St., presents as part of its 19th Anniversary Season, "Secrets Of A Soccer Mom," by Kathleen Clark, Nov. 7 thru Nov. 22. This contemporary comedy follows a trio of suburban moms who attend a Saturday soccer game that pits parents against their children. Coping with kids and personal lives on and off the field is handled with both wit and wisdom. This delightful new comedy celebrates mothers as human beings and draws constant laughter in the process. For ticket information call 203-375-8778 or visit www.squareonetheatre.com.
West Haven
Ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing for singles and couples takes place every Sunday night from 7 to 11 at West Haven Italian-American Club, 85 Chase Lane. Dance lessons are included in the cost of $12 per person. There is a cash bar. For more information, call 860-529-5111 or 860-939-8699. Also, ballroom dance classes are forming on the following days: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 beginner; Monday, 7 to 8, intermediate II; Tuesday, 8:30 to 9:30 and Thursday, 8:30 to 9:30 intermediate I; Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 and Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 advanced. Singles and couples are welcome. All classes are ongoing, six weeks at $70 per person at Teachers IV Studio, 250 Capt. Thomas Blvd, suite 201. For information or reservations, call 934-3988.
Wallingford
Wallingford Symphony Orchestra. The 34th season concert "Nutcracker, So Sweet" for the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra with music by Director, Philip T. Ventre takes place Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Athletic Center, Choate Rosemary Hall campus, featuring the New England Jazz Ensemble. The audience will be seated 'pops style' at a table of 10. There will be a celebration of classic holiday music and an audience sing-along. Lyman Hall and Sheehan High Schools and Moran and Dag Hammarskjöld Middle School choruses will be present. Tickets are $27 regular and $22 for seniors and students. Tickets are available on line at www.wallingfordsymphony.org; with check or charge information to WSO, P.O. Box 6023, Wallingford, CT 06492; or at the Gallagher Travel Shoppe, 369 Center St. For more information call the WSO Box Office at 203-697-2261.
Live concert. The Fast Lane Band will be at Jake's, 179 Center St. Saturday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. The music is classic and southern rock, '70s dance, funk and oldies. For more information contact sindylou2@sbcglobal.net or call Jake's at 203-793-1782.
Waterbury
Tower Of Power. Palace Theater patrons will be served an equal helping of funk and soul when 70's band Tower of Power takes the stage with opening act Average White Band on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Well known for tunes like "What is Hip?" and "You're Still a Young Man," Tower of Power is one of those rare bands who can claim to be the real deal, 100 proof, aged-to-perfection, ground zero Soul. Known for their formidable concert appearances, the band has performed with the likes of Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Rod Stewart and Dionne Warwick over its 40 year career and is credited with influencing an entire generation of musicians. Slated as Tower of Power's opening act, Average White Band is widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit "Pick Up the Pieces," the band's strength lies in its consistently accomplished songwriting, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi- Grammy nominations. Many of their tunes, such as "Cloudy," "A Love Of Your Own" and "Nothing You Can Do," stand alongside some of the finest soul album tracks ever recorded. Tickets for the concert are $75 and $40 and can be purchased by phone at 203-755-4700, online at www.palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Palace Theater Box Office, 100 East Main Street in Waterbury. All $75 VIP orchestra tickets include a pre-show party at the Palace at 5:30p.m., catered by D'Amelio's Italian Eatery.
"Wizard Of Oz." There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Waterbury, Nov. 7 to 9, at the Palace Theater. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and their friends in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 203-755-4700, online at www.palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Palace Theater Box Office, 100 East Main Street in Waterbury.
