Category Archives: Music

Phenom Ruhman Composes Opera “Nannerl”

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note:  Mia Ruhman sang Oh Holy Night, one Christmas Eve at the Palisades Methodist Church, I described her voice as listening to an angel sing. I was thrilled to hear about her latest endeavor, an opera she composed.) While … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Palisades Presents Free Matinee Concert

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

A free community afternoon concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles 90049. This concert is hosted by Chamber Music Palisades (CMP) and reservations are not needed. … Continue reading →

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Avril Lavigne and Paliskates Offer Limited Edition Sweatshirt

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Sue

  In the wake of the devastating Palisades fire that destroyed iconic local skate shop Paliskates, global music superstar Avril Lavigne is helping the shop rise from the ashes. In conjunction with Lavigne, Paliskates is offering a limited-edition sweatshirt, with … Continue reading →

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Despite the Fire, Music Prevails

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Sue

Palisades resident Larry Newman, who is the founder and director of the Children’s Music Workshop, which is based in elementary schools, has announced that 25th Annual All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra will be on Saturday, May 10. The concert will … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Palisades Will Hold Enthralling Concert

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Sue

Chamber Music Palisades will present an eclectic evening of chamber music at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica,1008 11th Street. It will be an evening of French composers, … Continue reading →

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New Documentary about Composer Phil Springer

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Sue

Phil Springer, who will be 99 on May 12, refers to himself as “living relic of American Song.” Now there is a short documentary about this exceptional man click here. Springer has been credited with 540 musical pieces, including songs … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Band Will Perform at the Hollywood Bowl

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER After a life-changing disaster, you tend to focus on the big stuff first. Where am I going to go to school? What about my house? What about my friend’s house? Only after all of those worries have … Continue reading →

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Dream about Tomorrow

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Sue

Dearest Palisadians, I wrote a song that I hope reminds you of how you are such a beautiful part of one of the most wonderful words of all… town. Jimmy Dunne (jimmydunne.substack.com) Dream about Tomorrow when you’re down and feeling … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Palisades Will Perform March 19

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Sue

Chamber Music Palisades will continue its 28th season at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at the First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica, 1008 11th Street. There is free parking in the garage across from the church. The program … Continue reading →

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Saint Matthew’s Music Guild to Feature Flutist Bouriakov

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Sue

Saint Matthew’s Music Guild continues its fortieth anniversary season at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at St. Augustine-by-the Sea. Featured will be LA Philharmonic’s Principal Flute Denis Bouriakov playing Mozart and Saint-Saëns, a world premiere by Los Angeles composer/performer … Continue reading →

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