Food Demo: Beets
What are beets, what nutritional value do they have and how should we eat them? Please join Executive Chef Aaron Hernadez for an interactive demo featuring this month’s superfood.
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Vieness Piano Duo
The Vieness Piano Duo are among the most electrifying and in-demand on the world stage today. Composed of pianists Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, the duo is celebrated for their intuitive musical communication, technical brilliance, and powerful stage presence. Together, they create performances that are sonically seamless and emotionally transcendent.
Armchair Astronomer, Betelgeuse: Orion’s Giant Star
Learn about Betelgeuse, the bright red supergiant star at Orion’s left shoulder. It’s bright only because of its huge size, some 80X the size of the Sun, but it’s a relatively cool star. Betelgeuse is predicted to go supernova in the near future in astronomical time scales, but could be anytime in the next 100,000 years.
Dorothy Marie Lowry Distinguished Guest Lecture Series
Each Friday in March, and continuing through May 20, the speaker series welcomes a different lecturer live via Zoom. This course is taught and moderated by Dr. Anthony Szczurek. Topics include:
- Friday, March 6: Managing Competing Visions of International Order
- Friday, March 13: Creativity, Discovery, and AI-Infused Science
- Friday, March 27: Negro Cloth: How Slavery Birthed the American Fashion Industry
Dyad in Concert
Join us for the unique pairing of violin and bassoon. The husband-and-wife duo of violinist Niv Ashkenazi and bassoonist Leah Kohn presents a fascinating program that blends beloved classics with unexpected gems and new arrangements.
Timeless Melodies, Swing Music
Step back into the days of Swing Music that emerged in the late 1920s. Always entertaining, Timeless Melodies is a longstanding program that combines video, insight and music that makes up the Great American Songbook.
Women’s Breakfast
The popular gathering of the ladies of MonteCedro is an ideal opportunity to get to know your future neighbors. Please RSVP early for this event as seating is limited.
Blackwaterside Trio
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for light refreshments and Irish beverages while listening to the music of Blackwaterside Trio, an Irish Band. Be sure to wear your green!
Baseball History of Orange County
Guest Chris Epting delivers an intriguing presentation that delves into the rich baseball history of Orange County, featuring legendary names like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Joe DiMaggio. Join us as we explore how this beloved sport has evolved in the region and its impact on the local community.
Film discussion: El Dorado
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “El Dorado”. This 1966 American Western film was directed and produced by Howard Hawks and stars John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. We will screen the film after the discussion.
Art Speaks: Art works to make you wonder
When looking at art, have you ever thought, “That just doesn’t speak to me”? Or do you feel drawn to an artwork and want to look at it longer? The MonteCedro Art Committee offers an opportunity every other month, to explore our varied responses to the art in our collection. In March, they will look at pieces in the Montecedro Art Collection that are mysterious. They will discuss why an artist might pick this subject or what made the artist depict this abstract. What do our own responses suggest as meanings? Come and join a lively conversation.
AH Illusions
Get ready to go on an exciting adventure with Dawn and Anthony, a magical duo who will change the way you feel about magic. They will take you on a fantastic, comedy-filled, interactive journey.
The Inspiration of Artists
Please join resident artists as they display and discuss their artwork, inspiration, and story behind their pieces. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Les Preludes
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and others.
Walking the Line
Join author Dr. Roy Meals on an unforgettable 342-mile urban adventure tracing the city’s unique perimeter. Forget the tourist traps and dive deep into the unexpected.
Elegance, Simplicity, and Bartok
Paul Stein and Dave Mergan bring the beautiful sounds of the violin and cello to showcase the classical and modern eras. They will perform a work of James Cervetto (1748-1837), an English composer who was also a great cellist. Beethoven and Haydn will also be featured.
Travel Log with Hernan – Discovery of the Americas
Grab your virtual passport and join Hernan Perez, world traveler, as he takes us to another unique destination. Enjoy his photos, as well as his trivia and bits of history that bring each destination to life.
Vatché in Concert
Concert pianist Vatché Mankerian is a multi-faceted artist. A pianist, composer, lecturer, author, and teacher, he has written works for piano, chamber ensembles, and electro-acoustic media, as well as incidental music for theatrical productions and cinema. Join us for a captivating musical performance.
Classic Film: Easter Parade
Join us for this classic 1948 musical film starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Just like a cinema, we will have fresh popcorn and soft drinks. See you at the movies!
Influential Women in Music
Join guest Dr. Oliver Green from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music as he discusses the tremendous contributions that female performers and composers of all musical styles have had on the arts in the US and beyond. The lecture will include biographical, cultural, social, and national/international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists. This is the last of a five-part series.
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