Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
SAVE THE DATE! 12/06/08
The Altadena Sheriff's Station with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Athletic Association (LASAA) will be holding the 2008 Tour of Altadena.
The event will take place Saturday, December 6th, 2008 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
The Cycle-Thon is a 12.5 mile fun ride through Altadena. Start and finish will be at the Altadena Sheriff's Station, 730 East Altadena Drive. The ride starts at 9:00 AM. After the bike ride there will be a Barbecue at the Station featuring hot dogs, burgers, chips, salads and drinks. All for a small fee. The BBQ will start at 11:30 AM.
Visit the Sheriff's SHARE Trailer and meet Altadena Station Volunteer Groups: Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena, Community Advisory Committee, Altadena Clergy Council, Volunteers on Patrol, Altadena Posse Company # 7 & Altadena Mountain Rescue Team.
All proceeds will benefit the Altadena Sheriff's Station Annual Charitable Giving Campaign.
For more information contact: Sergeant Daniel Bartlett at: 626-798-1131 ext 2600.
Watch this space for more information.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
2008 Summer Concert Series wrap up
The 12th Annual Summer Concerts in the Park came to a close on September 13th. We would appreciate your feed back on the acts we had and your overall impression of this year's Concerts.
Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire. You can scan it and e-mail it to www.info@altadenasheriffs.org, or you can drop it off at the Altadena Sheriff's Station or, you can drop it in the mail to: SSGA, Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
Thank you. See you next year!
Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire. You can scan it and e-mail it to www.info@altadenasheriffs.org, or you can drop it off at the Altadena Sheriff's Station or, you can drop it in the mail to: SSGA, Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
Thank you. See you next year!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
WOW! What a show with Rick Alviti and his Ultimate Tribute to Elvis Presley
What a great time we all had Saturday night for Rick Alviti's Ultimate Tribute to Elvis Presley. But... How in the world are we going to top that show for next year!? We'll find a way!
Patricia Sidrow from the Altadena Sheriff''s Station shares some of her photographs.
Patricia Sidrow from the Altadena Sheriff''s Station shares some of her photographs.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Rick Alviti the Ultimate Trbute to Elvis Presley - September 13th 7:00 PM Farnsworth Park
RICK ALVITI – THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE
Rick as Elvis is America’s leading and most respected artist in the country today. His tribute to Mr. Presley is flawless. His admiration for the King is apparent to all that have seen him.
Rick so impressed THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION VISITORS AUTHORITY, that they appointed him spokesperson for the largest entertainment capital in the world – LAS VEGAS.
His Elvis Tribute performances have been received with standing ovations, performing at such venues as THE LAS VEGAS ROAD SHOW in 1998 (11 city tour), PLAYER’S ISLAND RESORT SHOWROOM, HOLIDAY INN CASINO, PLAYBOY MANSION, PALM DESERT MARRIOTT and THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL.
Rick Alviti’s film and television work is impressive. He has appeared on such shows as ELVIS IS ALIVE, VICKI LAWRENCE SHOW and the award winning E.R. with GEORGE CLOONEY. And he has appeared in many music videos.
Miller Lite paired Rick Alviti as Elvis with Winston Cup’s popular Rusty Wallace in conjunction with NASCAR for a national commercial.
In 1999 to present, Rick opened his own Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. Rick Alviti is a gentleman’s gentleman. When you see his Tribute to Elvis – you will be on your feet for more !!!!
Rick as Elvis is America’s leading and most respected artist in the country today. His tribute to Mr. Presley is flawless. His admiration for the King is apparent to all that have seen him.
Rick so impressed THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION VISITORS AUTHORITY, that they appointed him spokesperson for the largest entertainment capital in the world – LAS VEGAS.
His Elvis Tribute performances have been received with standing ovations, performing at such venues as THE LAS VEGAS ROAD SHOW in 1998 (11 city tour), PLAYER’S ISLAND RESORT SHOWROOM, HOLIDAY INN CASINO, PLAYBOY MANSION, PALM DESERT MARRIOTT and THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL.
Rick Alviti’s film and television work is impressive. He has appeared on such shows as ELVIS IS ALIVE, VICKI LAWRENCE SHOW and the award winning E.R. with GEORGE CLOONEY. And he has appeared in many music videos.
Miller Lite paired Rick Alviti as Elvis with Winston Cup’s popular Rusty Wallace in conjunction with NASCAR for a national commercial.
In 1999 to present, Rick opened his own Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. Rick Alviti is a gentleman’s gentleman. When you see his Tribute to Elvis – you will be on your feet for more !!!!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Munyungo August 30th Farnsworth Park 7:00 PM.
Munyungo
DARRYL MUNYUNGO JACKSON
Seasoned percussionist Darryl Munyungo Jackson possesses an ever-increasing collection of instruments with which to execute his craft. That is one of the reasons this warm & unassuming West Coast artist can be found in virtually any musical setting—whether it’s Funk, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, or traditional dance music of such countries as Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Haiti, Brazil & Cuba.
Despite his youthful appearance, Munyungo is no newcomer: in his over thirty years of playing, he has developed an awesome versatility & became a well-respected & much requested session, concert & tour player. He has performed with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Kenny Loggins, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, the Zawinul Syndicate, George Howard, Ronnie Laws, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Supremes, Bennie Maupin, Bill Summers, Marcus Miller, & dozens of others, including numerous ethnic music & dance troupes.
Munyungo’s passion for the timbales was only the beginning. From that point, he made the natural progression to Congas, Bongos, Latin Percussion & beyond, eventually to religious Bata Drumming & numerous drums & percussion from many different cultures.
Subsequently, he met & worked with traditional drummers from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, China & Japan resulting in a collection of over four hundred percussion instruments & drums from all over the world — all of which he plays proficiently.
Why that name? On several occasions, he performed with some players from Africa & the Caribbean, who would shout “Munyungo!” (Which is a Zulu word meaning “door” or “entrance”) to cheer him on as he played — and it wasn’t long before the word attached to him as a nickname.
Now, for him, the name means “Gateway to Heaven.”
Munyungo is deeply committed to understanding — & keeping alive — the tradition surrounding the instruments he plays. “It’s hard to study drums without studying the cultures from which they come,” he points out. This respectfulness seasons his playing with hearty passion & enjoyment.
For series information visit: www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com or call; 626-296-2103
DARRYL MUNYUNGO JACKSON
Seasoned percussionist Darryl Munyungo Jackson possesses an ever-increasing collection of instruments with which to execute his craft. That is one of the reasons this warm & unassuming West Coast artist can be found in virtually any musical setting—whether it’s Funk, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, or traditional dance music of such countries as Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Haiti, Brazil & Cuba.
Despite his youthful appearance, Munyungo is no newcomer: in his over thirty years of playing, he has developed an awesome versatility & became a well-respected & much requested session, concert & tour player. He has performed with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Kenny Loggins, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, the Zawinul Syndicate, George Howard, Ronnie Laws, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Supremes, Bennie Maupin, Bill Summers, Marcus Miller, & dozens of others, including numerous ethnic music & dance troupes.
Munyungo’s passion for the timbales was only the beginning. From that point, he made the natural progression to Congas, Bongos, Latin Percussion & beyond, eventually to religious Bata Drumming & numerous drums & percussion from many different cultures.
Subsequently, he met & worked with traditional drummers from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, China & Japan resulting in a collection of over four hundred percussion instruments & drums from all over the world — all of which he plays proficiently.
Why that name? On several occasions, he performed with some players from Africa & the Caribbean, who would shout “Munyungo!” (Which is a Zulu word meaning “door” or “entrance”) to cheer him on as he played — and it wasn’t long before the word attached to him as a nickname.
Now, for him, the name means “Gateway to Heaven.”
Munyungo is deeply committed to understanding — & keeping alive — the tradition surrounding the instruments he plays. “It’s hard to study drums without studying the cultures from which they come,” he points out. This respectfulness seasons his playing with hearty passion & enjoyment.
For series information visit: www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com or call; 626-296-2103
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Robert Pope Ensemble August 16th 7:00 PM Farnsworth Park
Benson BrownA BIOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW
Benson Brown's musical career spans a period of 40 years. His vocal stylings encompass a variety of musical idioms such as ballads and show tunes tastefully laced with jazz, R & B and gospel.
His early professional career began with singing on the piano bar circuit at various supper clubs and dinner houses on the West Coast from San Diego to San Francisco.
During an engagement on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood he met Jimmy Rowles, a renowned jazz pianist and was invited to sing with him at Sherry's on the Strip, a popular jazz nightspot.
While enjoying a successful stint with Jimmy Rowles, he was heard by Louie Belson who invited him to appear with his big band at the Hollywood Palladium and various theatres in New York City.
Benson, being an accomplished pianist himself, later formed a jazz trio called Feva. He again had success playing such popular nightspots as Joan Rivers' "Ye Little Club," the National Playboy Club circuit and several European tours.
His latest endeavor is based on the nostalgic premise of bringing back the beautiful music from the 40's, 50's and 60's by such vocal icons as Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine and Johnny Hartman, while using his own vocal stylings and interpretations. Benson Brown is a new millennium balladeer with his roots· firmly embedded in the rich sounds of jazz from a kinder, cooler, gentler time.
Robert Pope
Bassist
Robert Pope started studying and playing the upright bass in New York City in the 1960s. He studied with Ron Carter and Cecil McBee. His first professional gig was in 1965 with the original Inkspots, led by Deek Watson.
He was also a member of the Jazz Mobile Band in New York City in the late '60s. He led several groups and freelanced until 1990, when he returned to his hometown, Pasadena, Calif.
He attended Pasadena Community College's Jazz Program and played in the Studio Jazz Band and the Pasadena Community Orchestra.
Prior to forming Sounds of Jazz Quintet, he freelanced in the Los Angles area. He played the W orId Stage several times with his band, and his group played three years in a row on the Jazz Caravan. He and his band also played at the Temecula Jazz Festival and at Club 322. Today, he freelances around the Los Angeles area and performs with singer Benson Brown.
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