Eastern Sierra events
Champagne and Classics
There are still tickets available for Chamber Music Unbound’s holiday fundraiser, “Champagne and Classics”, a spirited evening of music and champagne, performed in the intimate atmosphere of “Casa Musica,” next Friday, Dec. 28, or Saturday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m. each evening.
The festive evening includes music from Bach to Gershwin. Be a part of the success of CMU’s programs. Tix ($95) available at http://felicitrio.com/concertcalendar.html. Scroll down to “Champagne and Classics” to make your reservations. Unable to attend, but want to support CMU? Visit: http://felicitrio.com/givingopportunities.html and make a donation.
Your year-end gift ensures the continued excellence of CMU education and performance programs.
Old Mammoth Road Jam events
Check out the continuing series of events that are part of the Old Mammoth Rd. Jam, continuing through Jan. 7 at the Sierra Center Mall complex.
Backcountry Nights: Introduction to Avy Awareness and Backcountry Travel, Friday, Dec. 28, doors open at 7 p.m. Emerging backcountry skiers and boarders learn Avy Awareness, BC Travel, Communication, Avy/beacon/shovel /probe use. Expert Panel, Mini Seminars, Short Films and Imagery. In Association With: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center and Sierra Mountain Guides. Free to the whole family. Located at the new Event Center inside the Sierra Center Mall above the Mega Sale and next to Shogun.
Teton Gravity Research World Tour Film Screening “Dream Factory,” Saturday, Dec. 29. This latest film from TGR features snowboarders and skiers riding some of the most intense and gnarly locations shot around the world. Open to the whole family. Doors open at 7 p.m., $3 drink specials. In the new Event Center inside the Sierra Center Mall above the Mega Sale and next to Shogun. $5 presale at Mammoth Outdoor Sports or $7 at the door.
Teton Gravity Research World Tour Film “Further,” Friday, January 4, 2013. Doors open at 7 p.m. Part of Backcountry Nights Series. Brought to you by the Old Mammoth Rail Jam, “Further” stars backcountry snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The film explores some of the world’s most remote mountain terrain while continuing Jones’ mission to camp deep in the backcountry and on the summit of untracked lines to access nearly vertical spines and wide open powder fields. Located In the new Event Center inside the Sierra Center Mall above the Mega Sale and next to Shogun. $5 presale at Mammoth Outdoor Sports or $7 at the door.
Info: www.oldmammothroadjam.com.
Bishop has pianist Coleman
Bishop Community Concert Association presents pianist Jason Coleman, on Jan. 15, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in Dorothy Joseph Auditorium located in Bishop High School, 301 N. Fowler St. A prodigy, Coleman has been playing the piano since he was old enough to reach the keys. At an early age he began to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, piano legend Floyd Cramer, making several appearances with Cramer on TV and in live shows. Coleman will also do an outreach program for local students. Info: bishopcca.org.
Sierra Bighorn: 500 and rising
Save the date and join Sierra Bighorn and Sage To Summit for an evening of fine art, light refreshments, conversation about conservation, and a chance to win terrific prizes via raffle and silent auction on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. 5:30-8 p.m., at the Mountain Light Gallery, 106 S Main Street, Bishop.
This event will celebrate the growth of the Sierra bighorn population to 500 animals, as well as the completion of the first mural in Jane Kim’s Migrating Mural project. Money raised will help to fund the next three murals in the series, creating a lasting, beautiful testament to the power of conservation.
And that’s not all! John Wehausen, the leading authority on Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, will lead a bighorn tracking field trip the day after the party on Sunday, February 17.
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Info: www.sierrabighorn.org or www.sagetosummit.com
Regan tops PH395 fundraiser
On Saturday, Jan. 26 headline comedian Dennis Regan will be the featured act at Playhouse 395’s annual fundraiser, 6 p.m. at the Tri-County Fairgrounds Home Economics Building.
Regan has logged multiple appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Late Show with David Letterman. He has also been seen on Showtime and Comedy Central, and toured and headlined large venues and most of the country’s major comedy clubs. In addition, he has also worked as a television writer on the CBS sitcom “The King of Queens.”
Tickets ($35) are on sale now for this fun filled evening at www.playhouse395.com, and make great gifts for anyone on your Christmas List. Adults only. No one under 18; IDs will be checked. Info: 760.920.9100.
