Tag: Upcoming Performances
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Jim Dennis Photography Studio Holiday Art Silent Auction Party – Sunday December 18, 2016
Jim Dennis invites you to his Annual Holiday Sales at Jim Dennis Photography Jim Dennis studied under Ruth Bernard, the master of light and shades
As a young boy Jim Dennis was discovered by Ruth Bernard, the world famous photography who belonged to a young group of photographers that included Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. He had the good fortune of training with her at a young age. The way he uses shadows and light is reminiscent of these masters.
Come visit the gallery, shop for wonderful gifts of classic art and join up with other Art Collectors and Jim Dennis admirers for a celebration of the Holiday Season and the Beaux Arts.
When: Sunday December 18, 2016 from 2PM - 8PM Where: Jim Dennis Photography Studio and Gallery 4300 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608 (510) 595-8634 www.jimdennisphotography.comJim Dennis is a world renowned Bay Area Photographer whose work has spanned over thirty years, with exhibits ?at a variety of artful venues across the nation including: ?Kodak Gallery, New York, New York,? Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois?, The Oakland Museum, Oakland, California. ?Jim Dennis, a native of San Francisco recognized at an early age that he was visually oriented and ?was excited to discover that he could capture on film, elements that provoked thought and stirred emotion.
Jim Dennis Interview with an historic overview of many of his art pieces.
Jim Dennis loves music and enjoys to portray musicians. He has an amazing collection of photos of classic musicians, including Miles Davis, Lou Rawls, Pete Escovedo, Sarah Vaughn, Sheila E. and many more. He has photos of famous politicians and famous people including Willie Brown Jr., Barbara Lee, Dalai Lama, Princess Christina and too many to mention.
Stanley Jordan, Rolando Morales, Ranie Smith and Lloyd Gregory As a young staff photographer with Eastman Kodak, Dennis photographed people and places across the world:?the Taj Mahal in India; life in Morocco; cultural portraits in Turkey. He also photographed the Indy 500 and Grand Prix Races, a cattle round-up in Wyoming and the Ringling Bros. Circus, Barnum, and Bailey Circus. His personal extensive travels have provided him with opportunities to capture exciting photographic images in such places as Haiti, Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, France, Italy, Britain, the Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica and the Ivory Coast.
Jim Dennis’ technical skills in photography were honed at Eastman Kodak where he collaborated with engineers ?developing state-of-the-art photographic equipment and products. He regularly attends professional development seminars and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in the photography world and has taught technical skills in photography to students at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. Additionally, he studied with the famed San Francisco photographer Ruth Bernhard in developing his creative skills.
In addition to his personal clients, present corporate clients include: Pacific Bell, Pacific Gas and Electric, American Airlines, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, East Bay AIDS Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, City of Oakland, Oakland Unified School District, Walter Katz Foundation, World Savings Bank, KTVU-Channel 2, Highland Hospital and the Port of Oakland.
Come visit the gallery, shop for wonderful gifts of classic art and join up with other Art Collectors and Jim Dennis admirers for a celebration of the Holiday Season and the Beaux Arts.
When: Sunday December 18, 2016 from 2PM - 8PM Where: Jim Dennis Photography Studio and Gallery 4300 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608 (510) 595-8634 www.jimdennisphotography.com -
Rolando Morales December 2016 Newsletter
Rolando Morales will appear at Barone’s December 2, 2016 Hola, Mi Gente!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I enjoyed mine. I drove down to So Cal in time to be with my Mom on her birthday last week. It was really important to me that I spend that precious time with her and make her smile. I stayed through Thanksgiving and drove back up the following day in time to get into a small car accident on Black Friday night in Dublin on the way home, work all night wrestling with a failing “Mail” program with AT&T tech until 2am, and hit a private gig. I think everything is finally up and running in time for a heavy December schedule.
This week in addition to my private shows, I’m happy to be returning to Barone’s Restaurant in Pleasanton this Friday night for a solo show at a first rate establishment. I always enjoy the patrons and staff at this warm, welcoming venue. Details below.
And on Saturday December 3, I return to The Vine at Bridges in Danville for a nice Latin Holiday version of my sound. I’ll have my buddy Edgardo Cambon along to add his fire on Latin Percussion and vocals. This might be my last appearance at The Vine for several months, so don’t miss it! Details below.
Rolando Morales Duo at The Vine at Bridges featuring Edgardo Cambon Know, too, that I’m returning for our annual Christmas “La Posada” Celebration for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday December 8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Rafael. It’s a great opportunity for dining, networking, dancing and grooving to my music. All the details are below.
The last public highlight happens on Saturday December 17 when I perform a special dinner show at RaeSet in Napa. They’ll provide a special 3-course Asian fusion meal with paired beers, and I’ll do a show for each of two seatings. All the details are below in the calendar. Definitely make your reservations soon as seating is limited. See www.raeset.com and order on line. Details below in the Calendar.
So check out your new December Calendar, come out and say Hey. See you at the show!
Ciao,
Rolando
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES DECEMBER 2016
Friday Dec 2, Barone’s Restaurant, 475 St. John St., Pleasanton CA, approx 7:30-10:30pm. Rolando returns to one of Pleasanton’s premier dining establishments. Enjoy exquisite meals, libations and Rolando’s vast repertoire in the Cocktail Lounge for a great night out. See www.baronespleasanton.com, (925) 426-0987.
Saturday Dec 3, Vine at Bridges, 480 Hartz Avenue, Danville, approx 8-11pm. The Rolando Morales Duet returns to this cool winery and nightspot. Enjoy a wonderful selection of wines, superb dinners and munchies while grooving to this powerful duet. Tonight Rolando reunites with the wonderful Latin percussionist/vocalist from Uruguay who leads Candela, the great Edgardo Cambón; and on guitar, voice and his pedal board of magic, the passionate Rolando Morales. This is only the second time they’re playing at this venue this year, so don’t miss it! www.thevineatbridges.com, (925) 820-7210.
Thursday Dec 8, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin Annual Christmas “La Posada” Celebration, Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael CA, 5:30 to 9:30pm. Cecilia Zamora, President of this fine organization, has invited Rolando to play for this fun celebration with members and non-members interested in this influential body of community leaders. Enjoy Rolando performing on solo guitar and voice as you unwind to cocktails and hors d’ouvres, your included dinner and then the presentation of three annual prestigious awards. Then Rolando will play a spirited set for dancing to close the evening. You will emerge having made meaningful connections and sharing new insights. $50 members/$65 non-members. RSVP and purchase online: http://www.tinyurl.com/XMASLaPosada2016. For info call (415) 721-9686 or email hccmarin@um.att.com.
Thursday Dec 15, Piacere, 727 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 9070, 8-11 pm. After 2 years away, Rolando finally returns to this fine Peninsula restaurant that takes you on a culinary tour of Italy. Rolando will take you on a sensory tour of the Americas and beyond on solo guitar and voice. Come along for the ride. www.piacererestaurant.com, (650) 592-2040.
Saturday Dec 17, RaeSet, 3150B Jefferson Street, Napa CA 94558, Two Dinner Seatings: 5 to 6pm and 7:15 to 8:15pm. Two Shows: approx 6 to 7:15 and 8 to 9:15pm. Rolando debuts at this local Napa Asian Fusion casual dining room which pairs great food, great beer and great music. Tonight they offer two seatings for a special 3-course Asian-inspired dinner. Rolando will serve up his own unique blend of international flavors on solo guitar and voice, tailoring his sound to the moment. $50 includes show, 3-course dinner and a tasting of Almanac beers. Limited seating! Reserve now at (707) 666-2475, www.raeset.com.
Thursday Dec 29, Piacere, 727 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070, 8-11 pm. Rolando returns to this fine Peninsula restaurant that takes you on a culinary tour of Italy. Rolando will take you on a sensory tour of the Americas and beyond on solo guitar and voice in the fun, lively bar area. www.piacererestaurant.com, (650) 592-2040.
Friday Dec 30, Don Pico’s Mexican Bistro, 461 El Camino Real, San Bruno, 6 to 9 pm. Rolando returns to this popular dining spot for the last time this year on solo guitar and voice in the intimate Restaurant Room. (650) 589-1163 and see www.donpicosbistro.com.
All other shows are private. Why not hire Rolando for your own private event? He’s available for corporate shows, weddings, parties, concerts and festivals. The Rolando Morales group is available as sextet, quintet, quartet, trio and duo depending on your entertainment needs and budget.
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Rolando Morales October Public Performances Calendar
Rolando Morales Group performs at Seahorse in Sausalito October 8 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES FOR OCTOBER 2016
Sunday Oct 2, Maria, Maria Cantina, 1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, approx. 2-5pm. Rolando returns for the Maria, Maria Tardeada series. Enjoy a Mexican brunch outdoors and Rolando performing on the newly renovated front patio on solo guitar and voice by the creek. He may be joined by flautist Bob Harrison. www.mariamariarestaurants.com, (925) 946-1010.
Friday Oct 7, Don Pico’s Mexican Bistro, 461 El Camino Real, San Bruno, 6 to 9 pm. Rolando returns to the place The Examiner and Independent have proclaimed has the “Best Seafood and Best Mexican Food” anywhere, on solo guitar and voice in the Restaurant Room. Call (650) 589-1163, www.donpicosbistro.com.
Saturday Oct 8, “An Evening with the Rolando Morales Group,” Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, approx 8:30-11:30pm. After many months away, the Rolando Morales Group returns to put on their unique show at this fun waterfront restaurant and club. Rolando will play a short set to close out the dinner hour, followed by a concert and dancing to an exciting version of the World Class Rolando Morales Group featuring the exciting Latin percussionist/vocalist from George Benson and Prince, Estaire Godinez; the funky bassist from Tower of Power, Marc van Wageningen; from Brazil, the exciting drummer from Airto and Steve Winwood, Celso Alberti; from Michael Franti and Spearhead, the return of the killer keyboardist Bob Crawford; and the powerful Rolando Morales leading the journey on guitar, guitar synthesizer and vocals. Don’t miss it! $15. Make your reservations at (415) 331-2899.www.sausalitoseahorse.com
Tuesday Oct 11, Maria, Maria Cantina, 1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, approx 6-9pm. Rolando returns to Carlos Santana’s Walnut Creek restaurant for Taco Tuesday. $1 tacos, baby! Enjoy Rolando on solo guitar and voice with his huge repertoire and big sound out on the front patio. See www.mariamariarestaurants.com, or call (925) 946-1010.
Friday Oct 21, Don Pico’s Mexican Bistro, 461 El Camino Real, San Bruno, 6 to 9 pm. Rolando returns to this popular dining spot on solo guitar and voice in the intimate Restaurant Room. (650) 589-1163 and see www.donpicosbistro.com.
Saturday Oct 22, Pairings Cellars, 310 Main Street, Pleasanton CA 94566, 8-11pm. Rolando returns to this new, exciting social hotspot in downtown Pleasanton. This new wine bar features fine wines, tapas and Rolando Morales performing his broad repertoire on solo guitar and voice. Free! www.pairingscellars.com, (925) 398-8846.
Sunday Oct 23, Maria, Maria Cantina, 1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, approx 2-5pm. Enjoy a Mexican brunch at Carlos Santana’s lively cantina and Rolando performing on thenewly renovated front patio on solo guitar and voice by the creek. He may be joined by Bob Harrison on flute. www.mariamariarestaurants.com, (925) 946-1010.
Tuesday Oct 25, Maria, Maria Cantina, 1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, approx 6-9pm. Rolando returns to Carlos Santana’s Walnut Creek restaurant for Taco Tuesday. $1 tacos, baby! Enjoy Rolando on solo guitar and voice with his huge repertoire and big sound out on the front patio. See www.mariamariarestaurants.com, or call (925) 946-1010.
Saturday Oct 29, Vine at Bridges, 480 Hartz Avenue, Danville, approx 8-11pm. The Rolando Morales Duet returns to this cool winery and nightspot. Enjoy a wonderful selection of wines, superb dinners and munchies while enjoying this powerful duet. Tonight Rolando reunites with the enchanting keyboardist/vocalist who shared the stage with Stevie Wonder and Sting, the great Janice Maxie-Reid; and on guitar, voice and his pedal board of magic, the passionate Rolando Morales. They’ll cover the musical spectrum. Don’t miss it! www.thevineatbridges.com,(925) 820-7210.
Sunday Oct 30, Maria, Maria Cantina, 1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, approx 2-5pm. Rolando returns for what may be the last Sunday tardeada performance of the season. Enjoy a Mexican brunch at Carlos Santana’s lively cantina and Rolando performing on the newly renovated front patio on solo guitar and voice by the creek. He may be joined by Bob Harrison on flute. www.mariamariarestaurants.com, (925) 946-1010.
