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Cowell Theater
November at the Cowell Theater celebrates the Bay Area’s incredible cultural diversity with such fun as Gil Chun’s “Case of the Tap Dance Murders,” Theatre Flamenco’s 41st season, sacred mask dance from Bhutan, and the celebration of Rumi’s 800th birthday.
Rumi In You
Saturday, November 3
The Mystic Saints event celebrates Rumi’s 800th birthday with Iranian lyrics with jazz and blues performances. The evening features all-star musicians Faramarz Asiani, Farzin Farhadi, and Rana Farhan. Rumi is one of the world’s most revered mystical poets. For more information, visit www.countdownto7-seen.com.
Pema Lingpa Treasure Dances Of Bhutan
Tuesday, November 6
Bhutan, located between India and Tibet, is the last Buddhist Kingdom in the Himalayas. Pema Lingpa Treasure Dances offers a rare cultural experience—the sacred dance and traditional folk dance from Bhutan, originally choreographed in the 8th century. For more information, visit www.pelingtreasuredances.com.
2007 Bay Area Follies
Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11
The Gil Chun Dance Company brings tap, ballroom, hula, jazz, and ethnic dances to the Cowell. The centerpiece of the evening is a whodunit musical skit, “The Case of the Tap Dance Murders.” Among the eclectic offerings is the Bay Area Ukulele Ensemble playing popular Hawaiian songs and medleys.
Al Compás Del Tiempo
Friday-Sunday, November 16-18
Theatre Flamenco celebrates its 41st season as new artistic director Carola Zertuche takes command. Enjoy an evening of the passionate, vibrant, and colorful dance form with dancers, musicians, and guest artists, as well as Zertuch premieres. The Theatre Flamenco performances are part of the In Performance Series at the Cowell Theater, which is funded by the Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund, Wells Fargo, and the Fort Mason Foundation.
Check the calendar for ticket and other information by finding the opening date for each event. Tickets for all performances may be purchased at the Box Office, online, or by calling (415) 345-7575.
— Ron Tierney
Images:
Al Compás Del Tiempo, Carola Zertuche, Photo: Andy Mogg
Pema Lingpa Treasure Dances, Photo: Kate Steichen
2007 Bay Area Follies, Gil Chun
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The Tap Dance Murders & Other Performances
