BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Upcoming: Events at Rabobank Theater PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100114T193000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736398/ ] They have performed in North America and around the Pacific. Now join the Bakersfield Community Concert Association for an unforgettable evening of exceptional music by Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band in their "Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond" concert at Rabobank Theater. The Sequoia Middle School String Orchestra under the direction of Kim Rickards will provide pre-concert music. Featuring Bobby Bruce\, this concert will take you back to the music of Neil Diamond\, in a show sanctioned by Diamond. The show features Diamond hits such as "Sweet Caroline\," "Forever In Blue Jeans" and "Coming to America." The Canadian Press has said that "Bobby Bruce does Neil Diamond maybe better than the original". In 1994\, a legendary path was set in motion when Vancouver-born Bobby Bruce won a talent show with his incomparable impersonation of Neil Diamond. For fifteen years\, Bruce has never looked back\, playing for thousands of screaming fans throughout North America\, Australia\, New Zealand and Asia with his dead-on Diamond tribute. Call (661) 205-8522 for information. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736398/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736398/ DTSTAMP:20090521T124046 LAST-MODIFIED:20090521T124046 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100206T200000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988425/ ] Mahler and Much More! concert presented by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Rossini's extraordinary Overture to The Siege of Corinth prepares the listener for a symphonic premiere by CSUB's award-winning composer Doug Davis. Boris Blacher's Concertante Musik offers a scintillating interplay of solo instruments and then Gustav Mahler's serenely beautiful Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 will set the stage for Mendelssohn's own Fifth Symphony\, the "Reformation." Rossini Overture to The Siege of Corinth Davis TBD Blacher Concertante Musik Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5 in D-major\, opus107 "Reformation" Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday September 1\, 2009 Phone 661 323-7928 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988425/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988425/ DTSTAMP:20090623T093231 LAST-MODIFIED:20090623T093231 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100211T193000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Daniel Rodriguez\, Tenor DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736405/ ] Celebrate St. Valentine's Day early with the romantic songs of Mario Lanza and more. He sang in New York City after 9/11. He has performed at the Crystal Cathedral. Now join the Bakersfield Community Concert Association for an unforgettable evening of exceptional music by Daniel Rodriguez \, America's Beloved Tenor\, "The Singing Policeman" in concert at Rabobank Theater. Daniel performs with piano accompaniment many favorites including Broadway\, Mario Lanza hits\, patriotic selections\, spiritual\, operatic selections and more. Former New York City police officer\, Daniel Rodriguez has experienced a meteoric rise to fame. He was one of his department's designated anthem singers on September 11\, 2001\, when fate intervened -- he rendered a capella performances of "God Bless America" and the National Anthem that proved far greater than a patriotic gesture. Ringing\, heartfelt and beautiful\, his performance stirred the hearts of the entire nation. Since then\, he has performed at venues ranging from 2002 Winter Olympics\, to Disneyland\, to The White House. A pillar of courage and faith\, Daniel Rodriguez is truly an inspiration\, who freely shares his deep appreciation for life\, God and country. Daniel Rodriguez will sing and speak about the journey of his life\, from childhood memories to Carnegie Hall appearances\, including a tribute to Mario Lanza\, opera selections and "Bring Him Home\," dedicated to American military personnel. Joining him on stage will be Marla Rodriguez and Marissa Dikkenberg. Call (661) 205-8522 for information. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736405/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736405/ DTSTAMP:20090521T124514 LAST-MODIFIED:20090521T124514 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T200000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988434/ ] Beethoven - Ode to Joy! concert presented by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra The last two symphonies of the great master: the luminous Symphony No. 8 in F\, and the mighty Symphony No. 9 in D\, with vocal soloists and the combined Masterworks Chorale and CSUB University Singers. Music to embrace all mankind. Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F OPus 93 Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D OPus 125 "choral" with Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale and CSUB Choir Soloists: TBD Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday September 1\, 2009 Call 661 323-7928 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988434/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988434/ DTSTAMP:20090623T093726 LAST-MODIFIED:20090623T093726 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100324T193000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Rudolf Budginas\, Pianist DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736408/ ] He has performed worldwide and in 86 cities in his 2009-2010 nationwide tour. Now join the Bakersfield Community Concert Association for an unforgettable evening of exceptional music by Rudolf Budginas in his "You\, Me and the Piano" concert at Rabobank Theater. Enjoy this Piano Virtuoso with his comedic commentary. Musical Prodigy Rudolf Budginas debuted with the Lithuanian National Symphony at age nine\, trained at Moscow Conservatory\, and promptly rose to international fame performing solo concerts. After moving to the U.S. in 1994\, he discovered his true passion: giving classical music a broader audience appeal. In his ingenious show\, musical prodigy Rudolf Budginas illustrates how classical music has influenced contemporary artists by showing how Billy Joel might have drawn on Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody" to get "Piano Man." Famous for engaging the audience with humorous asides like Victor Borge\, Rudolf Budginas takes the audience from "Claire de Lune" to "Rhapsody in Blue" with contagious energy and endless surprises! Rudolf Budginas was born into a family of musicians in Lithuania. He began his studies at the age of four. Among his numerous awards are the First Prize in the International Liszt Piano Competition\, Second Prize in the Vitols International Piano Competition\, and the prestigious Yamaha of Europe award. “I like to relax the atmosphere of the concert. Because\, you know\, the concert is a very formal thing. I like people in general. I like to talk to them. And when you have friendly atmosphere\, when you explain what they’re going to hear\, it’s much better\, it’s much easier. Call (661) 205-8522 for information. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736408/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736408/ DTSTAMP:20090521T124840 LAST-MODIFIED:20090521T124840 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100410T200000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988444/ ] Classical Elegance concert presented by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra The late 18th century comes alive with a sparkling overture from Cimarosa’s enticing overture to his comic opera “The Secret Marriage” and Mozart’s irresistible Sinfonia Concertante for four solo wind instruments. The evening culminates with a work with which Haydn introduced himself to English audiences\, the stirring Symphony No. 92 “Oxford”. Powdered wigs are optional. Cimarosa The Secret Marriage Overture Mozart Sinfonia Concertante. K 297B for Oboe\, Clarinet\, Bassoon\, Horn and Orchestra Haydn Symphony No. 92 in G "Oxford" Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday September 1\, 2009 Call 661 323-7928 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988444/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988444/ DTSTAMP:20090623T094336 LAST-MODIFIED:20090623T094336 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100425T160000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:ABBA-Mania DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736413/ ] Join the Bakersfield Community Concert Association for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon of exceptional music by ABBA-Mania in their ABBA tribute concert at the Rabobank Theater. They will dazzle you with their outstanding performance of ABBA songs. ABBA-Mania is a rock musical which takes you back to the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history\, ABBA. ABBA-Mania features incredible musicians and singers which are the main highlights of this musical. ABBA-Mania perform 21 of ABBA's hits\, with all the costume changes\, choreography\, a live band\, back-up singers and big studio sound. Call (661) 205-8522 for information. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736413/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736413/ DTSTAMP:20090521T125210 LAST-MODIFIED:20090521T125210 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100515T200000 DURATION:PT0S GEO:-119.013;35.3731 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988457/ ] Grand Finale! concert presented by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra with Roberto Plano\, pianist The season finale opems with an audience favorite Robert Schumann's brilliant Symphony No. 1 in B-flat\, the "Spring"and concludes in triumph as the gifted and outgoing pianist Roberto Plano returns as soloistin the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-minor. A concert sure to please everyone! Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat "Spring" Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-minor\, Opus 15 Soloist: Roberto Plano Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday September 1\, 2009 Phone 661 323-7928 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988457/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2988457/ DTSTAMP:20090623T095121 LAST-MODIFIED:20090623T095121 CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN=pscott99:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/62102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27737/":Rabobank Theater @ 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, California 93301 US END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR