It’s a mad mad mad mad post-modern world here at the Lark, where “Live” can mean different things. Often it refers to opera singers in NYC, or actors in London or on Broadway, who are performing simultaneously on their respective stages and on our screen.
Wry guy.
Sometimes, though – like when our (truly wonderful) On Stage at the Lark series is in swing – we proudly present actual performing humans, in the flesh. Producer Ellie Mednick is bringing great stuff to our stage in the coming weeks, starting with the brilliant Will Durst.
In an election year, this is the guy to see. The New York Times calls him “possibly the best political comic in the country.” Author, syndicated columnist, radio and TV commentator, stage and screen actor, radio talk show host, nominated for 6 Emmy Awards. Sample his down-to-earth outrageousness here.
We do NOT want this gentleman to show up and find us with nothing going on for St. Patricks Day. That wouldn't be good.
Next up is St. Patrick’s Day, and of course we are celebrating. On March 16 we have a great evening planned, starting with the documentary JIG. This is the first time the controlling body of competitive Irish dance has ever allowed an outsider to film this fiercely competitive world, and director Sue Bourne discovers an amazingly diverse range of characters, competing in the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships – a hot bed of dedication, hard work, obsession and passion.
Even the trailer is fascinating. View it here.
Following at 8pm are the fabulous Black Brothers, bringing Old Dublin street and music hall songs and historical ballads from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions along with songs from contemporary writers. Check them out here. Come for the music, the movie or both.
Details on our website. And there’s more coming in April (Jazz vocalist Paula West) and May (The Great Broadway Sing-Along) – so stay tuned…
Thanksgiving is coming and we are grateful as ever for our diverse, engaged, appreciative audience, for our loyal volunteers, and for the wonderful local community of merchants that are supporting us most recently as part of our new Business Membership program.
We’re also thankful for the brand spankin’ new live music sound system that makes us truly a must-visit venue for live music and performance – you’ll see as we continue our Onstage at the Lark performance series in January with legendary jazz vocalist Kenny Washington. Oh, and to Google for supporting us with a generous grant. And to Women’s Initiative for honoring Executive Director Bernice Baeza with a 2009 Woman-owned Business of the Year Award. And to the people who so kindly nominated us for Heart of Marin Awards in three categories: Excellence in Leadership for Bernice Baeza; Volunteer of the Year for Arthur Corbin; and Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence for the Lark Theater.
Enjoy your holiday!
