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An Evening with Judy and Frank Is Coming to the Frost
During three nights of cabaret-style performances, Jan. 18-20, Culver City High School students and faculty, through their acclaimed Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, will be giving sometimes-heartrending, sometimes-hilarious renditions of songs from America’s golden age of music.
Focusing on two of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, the show will revolve around the songs made famous by Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. Video clips from their stellar stage and film careers will highlight songs by the Culver High students and faculty. The AVPA Chamber Singers also will perform.
Hopefully, the community will not want to miss many of the old favorites. Everything from “You Made Me Love You” to “The Man That Got Away,” from “Witchcraft” to “New York, New York.” There may even be a special appearance by the Rat Pack.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy these classics, starting at 7 p.m., on the evenings of Thursday, Jan. 18, Friday, Jan. 19, and Saturday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Robert Frost Auditorium on campus on Elenda Street. Tickets are priced at $15, $10 for ASB, children, seniors and faculty. Tickets may be reserved at www.avpa.org.
Something to Sing About: Wednesdays Culver High Concert
At the time of year when thoughts turn to joyous holidays, and to attending Culver City High School's Winter Concert, Wednesday night will be the perfect time to get into the right spirit. As always, this year's 7 p.m. concert will include the Concert Choir and Concert Band, with the Middle School Choir. Also, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts music department will add its music to the mix with its Chamber Singers and Jazz Combo. Admission is free at the Robert Frost Auditorium, 4401 Elenda Ave.
The blend of music is exciting and diverse. Tony Spano will direct both the Concert Band and the Concert Choir. The Concert Choir will offer both new and perennial favorites: "Shalom," "Carol of the Bells," "Dashing Through the Snow," "African Praise Noel," and "Sing Alleluia, Allelu." The Concert Band will be playing Sousa's "Liberty Bell March," "Hatikvah" and "Hymnsong Variations."
AVPA Performs Holocaust-themed Treehouses Tomorrow
What is loyalty?
What is love?
These are some of the themes the young actors at the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts of Culver City High School will bring to life in their production of Elizabeth Kuti's Treehouses this week. The play, directed by Darryl Hovis, will be performed Wednesday through Saturday this week and next, at 7 p.m., in the Sony Pictures Theater, behind the Robert Frost Auditorium on the high school campus, 4401 Elenda Ave. Tickets are $15 general/$13 ASB, faculty, seniors. Seating is limited for this thought-provoking performance. Reservations are recommended (www.avpa.org).
