BRENTWOOD — The Brentwood community chorus, orchestra and soloists are seeking singers for Handel’s “Messiah.” No auditions are necessary. The musical is directed by Susan Stuart. Rehearsals are on going from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 803 Second St. Dress rehearsal is 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 12, and the performance is 7:30 p.m. Dec 13, both at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. Singers fee is $50; scores $5. For more information, call 925-634-3411 or email stuart.susan@gmail.com.
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Santana emerged for the fifth movement, “Fifth World: The Communion, Coming Together,” a kind of neo-gospel, mega-church anthem, and crunched a brief solo. The sixth movement rode on pop-gospel chords, somewhat Laura Nyro-ish and played by pianist Minna Choi, who assisted Walden with the work’s orchestration. Santana doubled the melody line, laying his deep imprint on the song. The guitarist was being the gentleman, not quite taking it through the roof, letting his friend enjoy the spotlight. The music wasn’t memorable, but it was well-meaning, unpretentious and had some good tunes. Walden was just being himself. And by the time he finished, he had assembled an entire community up on stage — instrumentalists, singers, dancing children and a famous rock star — while the community out in the auditorium stood up and cheered.
Details: Armisen Spirit Award is noon March 11; Lynch Spirit Award is 4:15 p.m, March 11; $15; “Zookeeper’s Wife” is 6:30 p.m, March 12; $20 ($50 with closing reception); all events at California Theatre, San Jose; www.cinequest.org, 4 Pussy Riot Theatre: The Moscow feminist punk band gained worldwide fame with its protests against Russian president Vladimir Putin, adagio ballerina with violin framed photo print, pink ballet shoes, framed wall decor, musical theme which eventually got two members thrown in prison for “hooliganism.” Now members of the band are touring with a new theater performance titled “Revolution,” adapted from musician/writer Maria Alyokhina’s memoir about Pussy Riot’s history and her time in prison, The show lands in San Francisco March 10 for one performance only..
Coyote Hills: Photographers, set your alarm clocks: Coyote Hills Regional Park is hosting a sunrise nature photography session Saturday. Bring your camera and capture the gorgeous light and diversity of wildlife during animals’ most active time of the day. Meet at Coyote Hills Visitor Center, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road in Fremont, at 5 a.m. Participants must be over age 12. Registration required. Go to www.ebparks.org or call 510-544-3220. While you’re there, you might want to stick around for the Nectar Garden Fun Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about (and photograph) caterpillars, chrysalises and butterflies, make a butterfly-themed gift and learn gardening tips to make your yard a butterfly oasis. No registration is required. Both events are free.
