Dan Plonsey reports: Early in the school year, I ask my students at Berkeley High to "Write about your experiences with math -- good and bad -- what has worked well for you in class and what hasn't." This year, I decided to set their responses to music, and sing them. The music is performed by Daniel Popsicle:
Cory Wright, Michael Zelner and Jesse Canterbury, clarinets; Herb Diamont, bassoon; Chris Silvey, trumpet; Masha Albrecht, violin; Jules Ryan, cello; Lynn Murdock, keyboards; John Shiurba, guitar; Steve Lew, bass; Suki O'Kane, drums.
Tutoring, drinking and chatter from 4-4:45, music from 4:45-6:45.
free
for more info:
http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/05/02/daniel-plonsey-figures-it-out
4pm to 6:30pm, The Starry Plough 3101 Shattuck Avenue
Poetry Unbound, a New Reading Series
A new monthly reading series dedicated to presenting new work in a broad range of styles and genres, and bringing together writers from different circles and communities. In July three powerful Bay Area writers of diverse backgrounds and approaches. Renowned Berkeley poet, historian, and activist John Curl will present a multi-media piece with words and visuals. San Francisco poet Clara Hsu, purveyor of the long-running Poetry Hotel and co-founder of the recent Poetry Hotel Press, will grace us with her meditative witness. And Irish memoirist and poet Eanlai Cronin will stir you to the core with her discerning social and personal insights.
with a brief open mike
472-3170
$5-$10 donation, no one turned away
5pm to 8pm, Art House Gallery & Cultural Center 2905 Shattuck Ave.
$38.50 advance / $40.50 at door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
8pm, Freight and Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison
Orchestra Nostalgico plays
Catherine Clune - violin
Chris Grady - trumpet
Sheldon Brown - reeds
Phillip Greenlief - reeds
Tom Yoder - trombone
Steve Kirk - guitar
Joshua Raoul Brody - keyboards
Myles Boisen - bass
John Hanes - drums
Orchestra Nostalgico performs music composed for films by iconic film composers like Nino Rota, Bernard Hermann and Ennio Morricone - the group (formerly known as The Clubfoot Orchestra) - in its current lineup and concept - got its start at in the late 90's with an every-Wednesday run that lasted a few years. At that time the band was dedicated to presenting music by Nino Rota for the films of Federico Fellini - but over the course of time, the players in the group have brought fresh arrangements from other composers. This is a rare opportunity to hear this large ensemble work out in an intimate performance setting.
8pm to 10:30pm, Berkeley Arts - 2133 University Avenue, between Shattuck & Oxford
Coming Out Muslim: Radical Acts of Love, captures stories and experiences of being at the intersection of Islam and queerness and its relationship to family, lovers, one’s sense of self and relationship with our faith.
$20 Advance $25 Door
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8pm to 9pm, La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave.