Mark Your Calendar: Chamber Concert Soiree, Modern Quilts, BirdZ of PlaY at PCA

Here's a preview of what's ahead at the Piedmont Center for the Arts during the next few weeks. For details, including ticket prices, see the PCA website.

Jan. 18-29, Julie Cohn Watercolor Painting Art Exhibit. The watercolor painting show of Julie Cohn entitled Contemplation/C e l e b r a t i o n will be on view Jan. 18-27. Gallery hours are 12 noon - 3 pm, Friday through Sunday.   

Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:00,  Ting Chin, Lori Lack Cello/Piano Recital
Cellist Ting Chin and pianist Lori Lack to performs works of Vivaldi, Schumann and Beethoven. Admission free. Dessert reception to follow.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., Community Women's Orchestra 
Chamber Concert Soiree, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Chamber music. Fine wines and hors d'oeuvres. Silent & live auction. Tickets $25 before Jan. 27; $30 at the door. Children under 12 no admission. Tickets atwww.brownpapertickets.com, call 800-838-3006, or at the door.  

Feb. 1-24, Modern Stitch Quilt Show  
An exhibit of works by more than 20 quilt artists. Saturday, February 2, 6-8 p.m., opening reception.

Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Birdz of Play
BiRdZ oF PlaY quartet is a madcap group of veteran rockers and pickers with deep roots in the Bay Area, including singer/songwriter Donnalou Stevens, percussionist Susan Jette,  singer/guitarist Woody Trevorrow and guitarist Barry Silverblatt. Plenty of refreshments and a unique blend of folk, country and rock! Tickets $15 at the door.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m., Alexander Sung, A Celebration of Keyboard Music:  A Harpsichord Recital
International harpsichord competition award winner Alexander Sung plays a program of Mozart. Tickets $20 General, $15 Seniors and students. Call 415-392-4400 or visit www.cityboxoffice.com.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. , Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble-The Song is You, A Musical Valentine Treat. An intimate afternoon of  amorous vocal music - a fundraiser for Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble. Wine and light appetizers served. $45 donation. Advance purchase advised. Tickets available online atwww.vocisings.com or at the door.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 12-4 p.m., Casting Call for two Thornton Wilder 1-act plays produced by Piedmont Repertory Company, directed by Michael French. Auditions for both "Christmas Dinner" and "Queens of France" will be held Thursday, February 14th, 7 - 8:30pm. To book an audition slot and to receive an audition scene, please contact Michael French at french4beginners@yahoo.com. 

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