• March 13 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    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.

    March 12 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    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.

    March 6 2:00PM - 3:00PM Auditorium

    Influential Women in Music (Part 1 in a series)

    Join Oliver Green to examine the lives and careers of the remarkable female performers and composers who shaped music in the 20th century. Lectures will include the biographical, cultural, social, national and international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists. This is the first of a five-part series running every week on March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27 and April 3.

    March 5 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Adventure to Yoho in the Canadian Rockies

    Join Doug McKenzie as he takes us on a trip to Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Lesser known than its famous Canadian Rockies neighbors, Banff and Jasper, Yoho is in fact a Cree expression meaning awe and wonder, a perfect name for this stunning destination. His slideshow adventure is filled with fun stories, fascinating facts and stunning images of gorgeous waterfalls, breathtaking scenery, and incredible vistas.

    March 4 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and the Most Beautiful Waltz by Debussy

    Join Paul and Stephanie as they take you on a wonderful musical journey, touching on some of the world’s most beloved composers and the music that made them famous.

    March 3 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Camerata Pacifica

    The renowned artists of Camerata Pacifica are returning to MonteCedro. Flutist Sébastian Jacot, oboist Nicholas Daniel, and pianist Irina Zahharenkova will perform a lively trio by early 20th century British composer Madeleine Dring and some additional musical surprises.

  • February 17 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Examination Process of Rank Badges with resident Dave Hugus

    Learn about the fascinating background of Rank Badges. For a Chinese civil bureaucrat, it was the symbol of an extraordinary intellectual achievement. Candidates were required to memorize nine volumes containing more than 600,000 characters of text, a process that on average took more than 30 years of study and examinations.

    February 12 7:00PM - 8:00PM Auditorium

    Fonteyn Sings the ’70s

    Singer-songwriter Suzanne May performs as Fonteyn. Join us for dessert and coffee as we enjoy her music, which reflects her love of ’70s music, drawing from her idols such as Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Paul McCartney to create a sound that’s original yet familiar.  

    February 6 4:30PM - 5:30PM Auditorium

    Lunar New Year Celebration with Fenton Fong Studios

    Experience a traditional lion dance in honor of The Year or the Fire Horse. Fenton Fong Studios will present wonderful Kung Fu demonstrations by their students and by the residents of MonteCedro.

  • January 23 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “The Imitating Piano” with Dr. Kelly Anderson

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs music written for the piano to imitate other instruments.

    January 16 1:30PM - 2:30PM Auditorium

    “MacArthur Park: Warriors in the Urban Storm,” Documentary and Discussion with the Film Maker Hale Anderson

    Join us for a screening and discussion of this documentary film. “MacArthur Park: Warriors in the Urban Storm” is about fierce, street-savvy activists who have struggled against poverty, the housing crisis, homelessness, crime and gang activity to make life better in a neighborhood that sits directly in the crosshairs of the urban crisis.

    January 14 4:00PM - 5:00PM Auditorium

    The Yale Whiffenpoofs

    Since their founding in 1909, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, an a cappella singing group, have brought their diverse repertoire of vocal jazz, folk, pop, and Broadway hits to the world. We are excited to welcome them back to MonteCedro!

    January 14 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “The Story of James Bond” with Guillaume Serina

    Not so secret after all! This presentation will tell the inside stories of the novels and the movies, and how 007 connects to the real world.

    January 7 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “Gershwin and the Europeans” with Paul Stein and Stephanie Lan

    Enjoy a delightful arrangement of George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Music from Spain, Vienna, Russia, Norway, and Amsterdam will also be featured.

    January 5 1:30PM - 2:30PM Auditorium

    “Living on One Dollar” Documentary & Discussion with the filmmakers Chris Temple & Zach Ingrasci of Optimist Films

    Two college students spend two months of their summer living on one dollar a day each in a Guatemalan Indian village to personally experience extreme poverty and how to cope with the necessities of life and survival itself. With no training or experience in filmmaking, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci made a film that premiered on Netflix, and won several awards.

    January 2 7:00PM - 8:00PM Auditorium

    After Hours: The Music of Jonathan Gerry

    Join us for dessert and coffee as we take in an evening of song with singer and pianist Jonathan Gerry.

  • December 29 4:00PM - 5:00PM Auditorium

    John Fluker on the Piano

    International singer/songwriter John Fluker performs favorite songs and tunes to sing along with, for a feel-good vibe that will last you into the new year.

    December 24 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Extra Hour: Stay Holiday Fit

    Join Fitness Director Cesar Barragan for an hour of tips and tricks to stay healthy and fit during the holidays!

    December 5 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Verdugo Women’s Chorus

    Come usher in the holiday season with the beautiful voices of the Verdugo Women’s Chorus.

    December 3 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Franck’s Beloved Panis Angelicus and Fiddler on the Roof

    Our concert showcases the joy, sparkle, and energy of some of the greatest composers. Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky will be featured.