Premiered a new version of THE SOLDIER’S TALE featuring Jun Iwasaki, violin; Jeff Johnson, bass;
Todd Kuhns, clarinet; Carin Miller, bassoon; Jeff Work, trumpet; Charles Reneau, trombone
Joined by Niel, Actress Michele Mariana and Principals Of The Oregon Symphony and Oregon Ballet Theatre To Support Arts Education!
Took place May, 2, 2010, 7:00pm
McCoy Millworks Warehouse
342 SE Caruthers St
Portland OR 97214
Dinner/Concert/After Party entertainment: Doors opened at 6:30
Concert/After Party entertainment only: Doors opened at 7:45
Concert began at 8:30
2003 Grammy nominee Niel DePonte and his friends are preparing an evening of food and entertainment not to be missed! A one-time-only performance of a theater piece for the ages, THE SOLDIER’S TALE, by Igor Stravinsky, will be the centerpiece of an unforgettable experience as we transform the McCOY MILLWORKS WAREHOUSE, located near OMSI, into an elegant dinner-theater space!
ENJOY the world premiere of choreography by Anne Mueller, featuring dancers Martina Chavez and Brian Simcoe of OBT.
HEAR inspiring young soloists from the 2010 class of MAI’s Young Artist Debut! Program.
TICKETS Concert seats, including post-concert dancing, are available for $50 each. Dinner tables seating 10 are available for $1500 each and individual full dinner seats are available for $200 each. PURCHASE ABOVE THROUGH PAYPAL.
Make your reservations now, seating is limited!
AFTER PARTY ENTERTAINMENT Provided by singer Valerie Day and Pianist Darrell Grant.
Dynamic and self assured, Valerie Day has a voice that is evocative of another time, yet refreshingly modern. Gifted singer, skilled percussionist, in-demand session player and passionate advocate for arts education, Valerie is an artist of rare talent and dedication. First appearing on the world’s stage in the 80’s with the Pop/R&B band NU SHOOZ, she has since performed and recorded with a wide spectrum of artists ranging from the Oregon Symphony Pops to pianist Tom Grant, guitarist Dan Balmer, pianist Darrell Grant, celebrated jazz artist David Frishberg, and many others.
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