Carpenter Center announces season

CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
2011-12 SEASON CALENDAR LISTING

Cabaret Series
Davis Gaines Wed./Thu., Sep. 21-22, 2011
Perla Batalla Wed./Thu., Dec. 14-15, 2011
Rachel York Wed./Thu., Feb. 29-Mar. 1, 2012
Hot Club of Detroit w/ Cyrille Aimée Wed./Thu., May 16-17, 2012
Note: All Cabaret performances start at 7pm. Optional dinner service 6-6:45pm.

Wit and Wisdom Series
An Evening with Shirley MacLaine Sat., Sept. 24, 2011 at 8pm Capitol Steps Sat., Jan. 14, 2012 at 8pm
Aquila Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest Sat., Mar. 31, 2012 at 8pm

Dance Series
Ballet Maribor Radio & Juliet Sat., Oct. 15, 2011 at 8pm
Doug Varone and Dancers Sat., Feb. 4, 2012 at 8pm
Ballet Memphis Sat., May 12, 2012 at 8pm

Spectacle Series
MOMIX reMIX Sat., Nov. 19, 2011 at 8pm
Sun., Nov. 20, 2011 at 2pm
March Fourth Marching Band Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 at 2 & 8pm
Jack Hanna Into the Wild Live! Sat., May 19, 2012 at 2 & 8pm

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Igudesman & Joo Sun., Oct. 16, 2011 at 2pm
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir Sun., Nov. 27, 2011 at 2pm
Swingin’ with the Big Band Sun., Jan. 29, 2012 at 2pm
Susan Egan The Belle of Broadway Sun., May 6, 2012 at 2pm

B-Word Project Events
Sweet Honey in the Rock Sat., Oct.1, 2011 at 8pm
An Evening with Azar Nifisi Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 at 8pm

Music & Stage Events
Zoppé Italian Family Circus Thu.-Sun., Oct. 6-9, 2011
Paul Oakenfold
with Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Fri.-Sat., Oct. 21-22, 2011 at 8pm
Metales M5 Sat., Nov. 26, 2011 at 7pm
Harry James Orchestra – Holiday Concert Sat., Dec. 4, 2011 at 2pm
In Conversation:
Musician Lou Reed & Producer Bob Ezrin Fri., Jan. 27, 2012 at 8pm
An Evening with the T.S. Monk Sextet Fri., Mar. 16, 2012 at 8pm
An Evening with Solas Sat., Mar. 17, 2012 at 8pm

Patrons who subscribe to one of the five subscription series get the best seats in the house, as well as numerous benefits—from significant discounts on single tickets to free parking for all subscribed events. A 2011-12 advance priority subscription order form is available online at www.CarpenterArts.org. The Wit and Wisdom Series three-event subscription is $99, the Dance Series three-event subscription is $99, the Spectacle Series three-event subscription is $79, the Cabaret Series four-event subscription ranges from $136-$282, and the Sunday Afternoon Concert Series four event subscription is $100. Advance single tickets will be available online and by calling 562-985-7000 starting June 1 at a discount of $5 off each ticket through August 1, restrictions apply. The Arts Ticket Office opens for in person window sales to all the 2011-12 Season events on Monday, August 1. All programs, performers, prices, dates, and times are subject to change.

Where: The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 Atherton Street, Long Beach 90815
(on the campus of Cal State Long Beach)

Tickets: Call (562) 985-7000 Online starting June 1 www.Carpenterarts.org
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 11am-6pm; Saturday, noon-4pm