31st Season Gala: Americans in Paris

Friday, March 26, 2010
Herbst Theatre
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Concert only schedule: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Full Gala evening schedule: 5:30pm cocktails; 7:00pm concert; 8:00pm Dinner Reception and Live Auction

Guest Jazz Artists: Hot Club of San Francisco

PROGRAM: Music by COPLAND, GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER and DUKE ELLINGTON, STRAVINSKY
and others.

More than any other locale, Paris has inspired American artists, and the City of Light evokes images of rich history and ebullient innovation, especially in the early 20th century. Enjoy the glowing sounds of the Girls Chorus amid the gilded splendor of the Herbst Theatre in a program of music written by composers enamored with this amazing city. Guest instrumental ensemble the Hot Club of San Francisco revs up the classic Parisian jazz spirit. 

The Hot Club of San Francisco celebrates the music of guitarist Django Reinhardt and jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France. Their music carries the listener back to the 1930’s and to the small jazz clubs of Paris or the refined lounges of the famous Hotel Ritz. Often called gypsy jazz, the music of The Hot Club of San Francisco has entranced audiences around the globe for over 18 years.

You can participate in this delightful evening a number of ways:

• Attend the concert only: Please call City Box Office at 415-392-4400 or www.cityboxoffice.com
• Make a donation to support the evening
• Attend the full evening Gala. Click here to RSVP.

Attending the full evening Gala is a fantastic way to support the San Francisco Girls Chorus, to celebrate our accomplishments, to personally connect with our artists, and be the first to hear about exciting projects in development and our season ahead! Full evening Gala patrons will enjoy a cocktail reception, premiere concert seating, dinner, and a live auction in a resplendent setting. Prices start at $300 per person or $3,000 per table of ten. Join us!

Proceeds from the annual Gala benefit SFGC’s world-class music education program, need-based scholarship awards, and community outreach initiatives.

Click here to view the Live auction listing!

Guests Enjoy a Joyous Evening at the 2009 Spring Gala