2013
February 23rd 8 pm | 2013
Le Jazz Hot | Music of Parisian Cafes in the 30's
The acclaimed Hot Club of San Francisco will create a charming concert invoking an unforgettable Parisian experience.Love songs and driving gypsy jazz are a combination made famous during the 20’s and 30’s in Paris by the legendary Hot Club de France, Django Reinhardt, and Stephane Grappelli. Following the First World War, the city became a gathering place for artists from around the world and The Hot Club’s unique sound of gypsy jazz reflects this inter-wartime collection of cultures. Keep time with the strum of the rhythm guitars and let the magical guitar and fiddle solos take you on a ride down the Seine and through the heart of the city. .
VIDEOTickets: $30
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
March 9th 8 pm & 10th, 4 pm | 2013
Dizzy FIngers
Six pianists lend their talents to an evening of music and fund raising. Antonio Iturrioz teaches and performs in the Bay Area and in Europe where he presents the art of left hand piano music. His documentary film on "The Art of Left Hand- A Brief History of Left Hand Piano Music" has been aired on PBS.Curt Pajer, on the staff of San Francisco Opera and director of the opera program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, will accompany his wife Vannessa Conlin, who earned a MM in voice from Manhattan Shcool of Mucis. He will also present selection from Schubert and Chopin.
Acclaimed Jazz pianist, Michael Greensill will also join this amazing cast of musicians and surprise us with a few pieces.
Piano duets, so popular in the 1800's, will be performed by Elaine Elder, Linda Scheibal, and Nancy Garden. The ever popular "Billy the Kid" arrangement for two pianos and Sousa's "Stars & Stripes Forever" arrangement for two pianos eight hands rounds out this lively evening of piano music.
This evening is a benefit for the new Yamaha piano recently acquired by the White Barn. Come support our music making efforts and enjoy.
Tickets: $30
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
April 14th 4 pm | 2013
Joe Galambos & Friends
Delight in a brilliant classical guitar performance by Joe Galambos, bay area guitarist recognized for his technical ability and colorful lyricism. Joe, a recipient of a Masters in Guitar Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music will be playing in the tradition of Andre Segovia; covering composers that span the gamut from traditional spanish guitar to latin jazz, contemporary classical and works from the Asian continent.Rachelle Berthelsen Davis, accomplished violinist and Dean of Paulin Hall Music Department at Pacific Union College will accompany Joe in a tango by Astor Piazzolla.
Joe creates a relaxed and intimate atmosphere with his audience, consistently delivering a crowd pleasing performance.
AUDIOTickets: $30
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
May 4th 7 pm | 2013
Release Party for Buckeye Knoll's new album “Lovecreek”
Join us to celebrate the long anticipated sophomore album from the woodsy indie folk rock band Buckeye Knoll titled "Lovecreek." The SF Chronicle has called Buckeye Knoll, "The Real Deal" and "Unforgettable" Opening the show will be Santa Cruz's finest rock and soul band Wooster.Lovecreek was recorded in a cabin on a 300 acre ranch in the western foothills of the Sierra mountains during the Fall of 2011. The album was produced by Cian Riordan, mastered by Eric Valentine and partially crowd funded via a Kickstarter campaign in the Winter of 2012.
Check out Buckeye Knoll: facebook.com/buckeyeknoll
Wooster: facebook.com/woosterband
This event is a benefit for the Napa Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food good to donate.
Advance tickets highly recommended as this show will Sell Out!
Purchase tickets in advance online at: lovecreekwhitebarn.brownpapertickets.com
Tickets: $15 Includes wine & celebratory tidbits
This event is a benefit for the Napa Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food good to donate.
May 25th 5 pm | 2013
Party & Picnic with Paradigm Brass Quartet
Come picnic on the lawn with us and enjoy the rocking sounds of Paradigm Brass! Paradigm Brass began playing classical music on the streets and in sub-way stations in San Francisco in 2002. It didn't take long before the band began incorporating elements of New Orleans second-line, modern jazz, funk, blues, and rock & roll, hip-hop and salsa, into its own personal style that is decidedly contemporary and urban. This unique musical cocktail not only better represents the player's own music backgrounds but reaches a broader audience as well.With a stellar lineup of high caliber and very versatile musicians Paradigm brings its unique and varied show along with its unparalleled language of rousing grooves to each and every performance creating new paths of emotional connectivity with their culture by transcending the barriers between performer and listener and breaking down the walls created by labels.
Lawns open for Picnicking at 4pm. Concert at 5.
Saturday, May 25th | 5pm
Tickets: $25
Children under 12 FREE when accompanied by an adult.
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
July 6th 5 pm | 2013
Good ol‘ Americana Picnic
Music & picnic on the picturesque lawn at the White Barn Celebrating all things Americana! Tap dancers, the unique and vintage voices of the Fondettes, and Swing & Blues Music from the Smart Fellers. Hayrides, lemonade & popcorn.Come for the music and fun-filled diversions and stay until the stars peek out. Don’t miss this fabulous fun for the whole family.
Lawns open for Picnicking at 4pm. Concert at 5.
Saturday July 6th | 2013
Tickets: $25
Children under 12 FREE when accompanied by an adult
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home
September 7 6 pm-Opening Night Gala | 2013
8th-2pm, 13th-8pm, 14th-8pm, 15th-2pm
Crazy for Gershwin
Please join us to celebrate the captivating music of the Gershwin brothers with a troupe of 6 local singers performing excerpts from the Gershwin songbook. Five Gershwin shows will be highlighted including Of Thee I Sing, Lady, Be Good, Oh, Kay!, Porgy & Bess and Crazy for You. Some of the hit songs include...They Can't Take That Away From Me, Love is Sweeping the Country, The Man I Love, Oh, Lady Be Good, Summertime, It Ain't Necessarily So, Someone to Watch Over Me, & Clap Yo' Hands.
Featuring singers: Suzi Gilbert, Kim Markovich, Therese Abalo, Tim Setzer, Patrick Sprinkel, Ted Von Pohle with Narrator, Michael Waterson
piano, Terri Winn and choreography, Pam Rogers
Findlay Cockrell, pianist as guest artist on Sept. 7 & 8
Opening Night Gala Cocktail Party
Tickets: $75 - SOLD OUT
Featuring the '30's.....Martini, Manhattan, Old-Fashioned...hors d'ouevres ....delectable desserts at intermission
Other Shows
Tickets: $35 - SOLD OUT *
Complimentary wine at intermission
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
October 13 4 pm | 2013
Surviving Breast Cancer:
An artists perspective on creativity and healing.
Join us for an afternoon Tea – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, writer and artist Becca Smith will exhibit new, multi-media art work and read excerpts from her book The Art of Surrender, a first person, literary art book documenting the period of her cancer treatments. Having been given a terminal prognosis in 1994, Smith will discuss how her creative life influences her ability to both persevere and thrive. Whether you are a cancer survivor in the long or short term or a friend to someone going through the experience, we invite you to celebrate yourself and gain perspective on the lighter, more fulfilling aspects of the cancer journey. We look forward to seeing you at the Tea!
Free Admission: reservations recommended
707-251-8715
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
October 19th 8 pm | 2013
Wild Women of Song
The Pamela Rose Trio
Pamela Rose presents Wild Women of Song in a captivating showpiece celebrating the lives, times and music of the Women songwriters of the Tin Pan Alley era. With dramatic projected images, and superb storytelling, Rose artfully delivers a cultural retrospective while treating the audience to a wonderful live jazz and blues concert."It's more than a jazz concert. It's a swinging honors course in womankind!"
Bruce Kelley, San Francisco Magazine
Pamela Rose presents Wild Women of Song has performed to capacity audiences at Performing Arts Centers, Jazz Clubs and Festivals, Non-Profit Fundraisers and Educational Centers from Los Angeles to London. In 2011, the show was featured at the Monterey Jazz Festival, the SF Jazz Festival and Stanford Jazz Workshop.
"Her multimedia show is equal parts concert and history lesson. Rose and her talented band routinely draw rave reviews from fans and critics...notably, her set at Monterey Jazz Festival had people buzzing!"
Jim Harrington, San Jose Mercury News
Tickets: $35
All concerts this year benefit the following charitable organizations: Pathway Home, Rianda House, Get-On-The-Bus & Breast Cancer Awareness
December 6th 5-8:30 pm, December 7th & 8th 11-4 pm | 2013
The White Barn Winter Fair
Join us for the 5th Annual White Barn Winter Fair Dec 6th, 7th & 8th, 2013Friday, December 6th | Preview Night 5-8:30 | $15 suggested donation
Saturday & Sunday 11-4pm Admission FREE all day.
Join us in our fire-warmed, historic carriage house and sip hot cider and wine as you shop with over 20 local artists who have all gathered to present the best of their wares. This is the Valley's best way to get the in holiday spirit and kick off your gift buying while supporting the local economy.
Treasures you will find this year at the handmade holiday market include the following:
• Fine Art • Jewelry • Letterpress • Spices • Ceramics • Silk Screen • Yoga mats • Wood Working . Textiles • Knit ware • Garden Art • Accessories • Artisan foods • Botanical Alchemy • Cosmetics • Gifts for Kids •
Holiday treasures & much more
Join us!
This year the event will benefit White Barn Arts and support scholarships to our Summer Camps for Kids.
