Carpenters Tribute

[no1kandrfan]

For those of us lucky enough to be in Southern California....

This was forwarded to me from a friend in Canada....

http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_9791347

DOWNEY
Mariachi Divas to open music series

The Mariachi Divas, a popular all-female mariachi ensemble, makes a return visit to Downey on Wednesday at 7 p.m. as the City of Downey opens the free Twilight Summer Concert Series in Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave.

Founded and directed by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are making big waves on the Los Angeles music scene.

Mariachi Divas is a multicultural ensemble representing the flavor of Los Angeles and over the years has included women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinean, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian and Anglo descent.

"Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds," Shea says.

On concert Wednesdays the Downey Museum of Art is open before the performance and the Downey Rose Float Association sells treats.

Upcoming concerts include Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, July 16; The Wiseguys Big Band, July 23; Polynesian Paradise, July 30; The Side Street Strutters, Aug. 6; The Downey Symphony, Aug. 13; "Yesterday Once More" - A Musical Tribute to Richard and Karen Carpenter, Aug. 20; and The Marine Corps AGCC Band, Aug. 27.

For information about the Furman Park Twilight Summer Concert Series, call the Downey Community Services Department at 562-904-7238.

 

[SakuraSYayoi]

Downey Twilight concert to recall the Carpenters

Article Launched: 08/17/2008 10:50:04 PM PDT


"Yesterday Once More," a musical tribute to Richard and Karen Carpenter, takes place Wednesday as Downey hosts the latest in its free Twilight Summer Concert Series.

The concert is at 7 p.m. in Furman Park, 10419 Rives Avenue. On concert Wednesdays, the Downey Museum of Art is open before the performance and the Downey Rose Float Association sells tasty treats for all to enjoy.

The final concert is The Marine Corps AGCC Band on Aug. 27. Call ...

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Concerts in the park paying tribute to the Carpenters

By The Downey Theatre

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Robin Kelly performed with the Carpenters in 1978, and at Karen Carpenter’s memorial service in 1983. She will perform a tribute concert, “Yesterday Once More,” this Wednesday at Furman Park. The concert is free and begins at 7 p.m.


DOWNEY—Enjoy your favorite 1970’s hits made popular by the renowned brother/sister team of Richard and Karen Carpenter this Wednesday at Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave.

From “We’ve Only Just Begun” to “Close to You” to “To of the World,” you’re sure to be enchanted by the revived memories Robin Kelly and her band summon as they recreate the signature sound made so identifiable by the Carpenters.

The Carpenters have a very special place in most everyone’s heart, but especially in the hearts and lives of the community members of Downey. The Carpenter family moved to Downey in 1963, and after a few minor bumps in the road, this unique duo made an impression on the world of music that won’t soon be forgotten.

To celebrate the music of the Carpenters, pay tribute to the memory of Karen, and acknowledge the influence the Carpenter family has had on the community of Downey, Robin Kelly is thrilled to present “Yesterday Once More,” a musical tribute to Richard and Karen Carpenter.

Kelly has the very fond memory of actually performing with Richard and Karen in 1978 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach as part of the Winter Festival Concert, at which numbers from their newest album, “A Christmas Portrait,” were performed. (This concert ultimately became the Carpenters’ final live performance.) Kelly was then given the honor of performing at Karen’s memorial in February, 1983, and then, as a special tribute to Karen, finished out her college career by performing Karen’s version of “Ave Maria” at that year’s remaining concerts given by the Cal State Long Beach University Choir (under the direction of Frank Pooler).

With that as a background, it’s easy to understand why Kelly is so delighted to perform a tribute to the Carpenters – and in their hometown! Kelly will share with you the big hits, the favorites, and even a few “off the beaten path” jewels just for fun. You’re sure to find yourself swaying and signing along the entire evening.

To date, Kelly has performed with ....


The Downey Museum of Art will be open before the performance and the Downey Rose Float Association will be selling food and drinks. The concert series closes next week with the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band.

For more information on the concerts, call the city of Downey Community Services Department at ....

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I saw Furman Park on BS-i program. I wonder if there still is a duck in Sayounara Carpenters in the park.

Sakura