SUPPORT JACARANDA
Jacaranda is a non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. Contributions help cover musicians fees, instrument and music rentals. Ticket prices are kept as low as possible in the interest of providing broad access to high quality music. However, revenue from tickets provides a fraction of the cost of presentation.
Please make checks payable to:
Jacaranda Music
1068 Harvard St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Or make an online contribution.
"Jacaranda brings me the greatest joy. With these concerts I have been exploring classical music like never before. Simply put, the Jacaranda experience is exquisite!"
- Donna Lynn Leavy, Character & Voice-Over Actress, and Jacaranda subscriber
"More than any other concert series in LA, I rely on Jacaranda for its consistently stellar programming. No matter how busy my schedule gets, I make going to Jacaranda a priority because I know I will leave inspired to write."
- Anderson Alden, Three-time ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award Winner
"Jacaranda is a beacon in the vibrant cultural landscape of LA. The concert series offers creative, probing approaches to programming, and a fearless spirit of adventure. Long may it flourish! Please join me in supporting this important musical cause."
- Gail Eichenthal, KUSC, Chief Engagement Officer, Jacaranda Advisory Council member
"At its best Jacaranda comes together as an ecstatic community. It has been an honor to work with inspired musicians revealing intricacies that seem boundless."
- Luc Kleiner, singer at LA Master Chorale, voice teacher at LA Valley College
"In today's world, music is often reduced to bits and bytes - that compressing pales in comparison to the adventurous, riveting live performances of Jacaranda. The superb artists and programming are not to be missed."
- Vickie Nauman, CrossBorderWorks founder, digital media strategist and Jacaranda subscriber
ANNUAL SPRING EVENTS
GOYESCAS BY THE SEA – MAY 20, 2018 Santa Monica
The SPAIN-USA Foundation and LA consulate helped bring pianist Jose Menor from London for a Spanish weekend. Mr. Menor also performed his Latin Grammy-nominated album of the complete Goyescas by Granados for the benefit concert and afterparty. Guitar virtuoso Michael Kudirka serenaded. Spectacular paellas crowned Manchego’s authentic catering.
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Manchego Santa Monica
Farimont Miramar Hotels & Bungalows
Steinway & Sons
Spain Arts & Culture
SUPER COOL– JUNE 20, 2018 Venice
Hosted by architect, creative director and founding partner of wHY Kulapat Yantrasast in his landmark home, this indoor/outdoor party featured the riveting violinist Vijay Gupta and pianist Inna Faliks, both acclaimed humanitarians. Akasha Richmond provided sumptuous Southeast Asian flavors, and Yamaha Artist Services donated a superb CFX concert grand.
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Akasha Restaurant
Yamaha
BIG VISTA – MAY 22, 2016 Beverly Hills
Designed in 1947 by Paul Laszlo, and renovated by Barton Phelps & Associates, this stunning home offered an enthralling setting to hear Terry Riley’s In C. Everywhere you turned this Jacaranda all-star performance filled the air. Host Leslie Lassiter’s personal touch made an abundant table spread and signature beverages quite distinctive.
Sponsors were Ronnie Rubin, Frank Gruber & Janet Levin, Lily & Thomas Brod, MD, Marshal Rutter & Terry Knowles, with emcee/Advisory Council member Gail Eichenthal.
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Barton Phelps & Associates