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2012

  • Sat
    07
    Jan
    2012

    Akim Funk Buddha

    7:30pm

    BAMBOO, 24 1st Avenue (b/w 1st & 2nd St), New York, NY

    For this show, Akim has assembled a global ensemble representing Hip Hop, Dance, Beatboxing & World Music. See Facebook event page for more info.
  • Thu
    12
    Jan
    2012

    Duo with Matthew Fries

    6:30 - 9:30pm

    The Society of Illustrators
    128 E 63rd St. (Manhattan)

    Playing jazz standards in a wonderful UES brownstone dedicated to illustration arts -- jazz, live models, artists busy at their sketch pads, and drinks and snacks at the bar.

  • Sun
    22
    Jan
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at Linger Cafe and Lounge

    1:00pm

    Linger Cafe and Lounge
    533 Atlantic Avenue (3rd - 4th Av),
    Brooklyn, NY

    Playing originals and standards with the eclectic and adventurous trio. Great food and drink, no cover.

  • Thu
    02
    Feb
    2012
    Sat
    04
    Feb
    2012

    PRISM Quartet and Music from China World Premieres Music for Saxophones, Traditional Chinese Instruments, and Percussion

    Music From China and the PRISM Quartet reunite after their groundbreaking 2009-10 tour and CD release (Antiphony, innova records), hailed by Chamber Music magazine for

    New York City
    Thursday, February 2, 2012
    5:00 p.m. composer discussion; 5:30 p.m. concert
    Chatham Square Library
    33 East Broadway (near Catherine St.)
    New York, NY 10002
    Free admission. No advance reservations.
    Information: 212-941-8733

    Friday, February 3, 2012 @ 8:00 p.m.
    Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
    154 West 57th Street
    New York, NY 10019
    Tickets: 212-247-7800; www.carnegiehall.org
    $20 general admission; $10 students/seniors (with ID)

    Philadelphia
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
    6:15 p.m. composer discussion, 7 p.m. concert
    First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
    2125 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    Tickets at door only. No advance sales or reservations.
    $20 general admission; $15 students/seniors (with ID)
  • Sun
    12
    Feb
    2012
    Sat
    11
    Feb
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at Linger Cafe and Lounge

    2:00pm

    Linger Cafe and Lounge
    533 Atlantic Avenue (3rd - 4th Av), Brooklyn, NY

    Playing (and singing?!) originals and standards with the eclectic and adventurous trio. Great food and drink, no cover.

  • Tue
    28
    Feb
    2012

    Duo with Matthew Fries

    6:30 - 9:30pm

    The Society of Illustrators
    128 E 63rd St. (Manhattan)

    Playing jazz standards in a wonderful UES brownstone dedicated to illustration arts -- jazz, live models, artists busy at their sketch pads, and drinks and snacks at the bar.

  • Sat
    17
    Mar
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at Linger Cafe and Lounge

    1:00 - 3:00 pm

    Linger Cafe and Lounge
    533 Atlantic Avenue (3rd - 4th Av), Brooklyn, NY

    2 sets. Playing (and singing?!) originals and standards with the eclectic and adventurous trio. This month at Linger we will be bring you 'double bow' tunes courtesy of our cellist, Loren Dempster, a new Arabic arrangement and some exotic selections as well from our violist, Leanne Darling, and we'll sprinkle in some sprightly Celtic tunes. Also, we'll be plugging and getting 'loopy' to preview selections from our upcoming Roulette show on April 22.

  • Tue
    20
    Mar
    2012

    Duo with Matthew Fries

    6:30 - 9:30pm

    The Society of Illustrators
    128 E 63rd St. (Manhattan)

    Playing jazz standards in a wonderful UES brownstone dedicated to illustration arts -- jazz, live models, artists busy at their sketch pads, and drinks and snacks at the bar.

  • Sun
    15
    Apr
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at Linger Cafe and Lounge

    1:00pm

    Linger Cafe and Lounge
    533 Atlantic Avenue (3rd - 4th Av), Brooklyn, NY

    Playing originals and standards with the eclectic and adventurous trio. Great food and drink, no cover.

  • Sun
    22
    Apr
    2012

    Chris Ferris & Loren Dempster: Circuitous Body

    8:00pm

    Roulette
    509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    (917) 267-0363

    a collaboration of music and dance
    choreography: Chris Ferris
    composer: Loren Kiyoshi Dempster
    dancers: Melissa Brading, Grace DiLorenzo, Haley Hauglum, Kristen Mangione, and Alexandra Rose
    musicians: Loren Kiyoshi Dempster (cello), Leanne Darling (viola), and Helen Yee (violin) more info

  • Tue
    08
    May
    2012

    Duo with Matthew Fries

    6:30 - 9:30pm

    The Society of Illustrators
    128 E 63rd St. (Manhattan)

    Playing jazz standards in a wonderful UES brownstone dedicated to illustration arts -- jazz, live models, artists busy at their sketch pads, and drinks and snacks at the bar.

  • Sun
    13
    May
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at Linger Cafe and Lounge

    1:00pm

    Linger Cafe and Lounge
    533 Atlantic Avenue (3rd - 4th Av), Brooklyn, NY

    Playing originals and standards with the eclectic and adventurous trio. Great food and drink, no cover.

  • Wed
    30
    May
    2012

    Trio Tritticali CD celebration

    7:30pm

    Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (map)
    58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

    Playing originals and standards with the eclectic and adventurous trio that boldly goes where no string trio has gone before.

  • Tue
    19
    Jun
    2012

    Duo with Pete Smith

    6:30 - 9:30pm

    The Society of Illustrators
    128 E 63rd St. (Manhattan)

    Playing jazz standards in a wonderful UES brownstone dedicated to illustration arts -- jazz, live models, artists busy at their sketch pads, and drinks and snacks at the bar.

  • Sat
    14
    Jul
    2012
    Sun
    15
    Jul
    2012

    HARRY'S CHRISTMAS

    3-Legged Dog
    80 Greenwich St. (South of Rector)
    New York, NY 10006

    HARRY'S CHRISTMAS is a one-woman show about how we search for validation and connection amidst loneliness.

    Starring Tina Mitchell
    Violin - Helen Yee

    Playwright - Steven Berkoff
    Director - Pirronne Yousefzadeh
    Production Manager - Paul Peers
    Assistant Director - Mark Logan
    Lighting Designer - Mike Inwood
    Image - Jessi Browne-White

    Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 8:30 p.m.**
    Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

    Shows are $15
    Buy your tickets here:
    https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/915266
    Or Call: (866) 811 4111

    **Launch Party to Follow after Saturday night Performance

    Chopt Logic announces the American launch of their theater company. Their mission is: to create interdisciplinary live performance works that respond to women

  • Tue
    28
    Aug
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at Caffe Vivaldi

    9:30 - 11pm

    Caffe Vivaldi

    32 Jones Street
    New York, NY 10014

    After a brief summer hiatus, the trio is excited to play at Caffe Vivaldi on Tuesday August 28th at 9:30pm.

  • Sat
    24
    Nov
    2012

    Hip Hop Holiday with Akim Funk Buddha

    9:00pm

    BAMcafe, Brooklyn, NY

    Urban Orchestra: An international cast of musicians and dancers will be exploring musical vignettes from an eclectic mix of traditional Balinese, Japanese and Indian inspired melodies with a Hip Hop groove that will take you on a journey through space and time.
    Vocalists: Rebecca Lee Lerman
    Beat Boxer: Adam Matta
    Musicians: Helen Yee, Rima Fand, Eddie Alsina, Jeremiah Hosea, Swiss Chris
    Dancers: Karen Ng, Natsuko Hayashi, Chihiro Kabayashi, Zeehan Wazed

    Seats fill by 8pm, so get there early!

  • Fri
    30
    Nov
    2012
    Sat
    01
    Dec
    2012

    Chris Ferris & Loren Dempster: Circuitous Body

    8:30pm

    Green Space
    37-24 24th St., Suite 301, LIC, NY

    Circuitous Body begins with what could be the ending and ends with a new beginning as perception of performance time is dismantled.

  • Thu
    27
    Dec
    2012

    Trio Tritticali at The Stone

    10:00 pm

    The Stone, New York, NY

    Trio Tritticali plays at The Stone, giving us a chance to bring out our most adventurous stuff, and perhaps some collaborations.