Wilson’s ‘ The Piano Lesson’ Plays at Morgan-Wixson August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” continues at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica. Directed by Donis Leonard, the production continues through Saturday, June 3. This dramatic work centers on the Charles family’s prized and hard-won possession of an antique upright piano covered with ornate carvings detailing their rise from slavery. When Boy Willie comes home with the dream of buying the same Mississippi land that his family worked as slaves, he will need to persuade his stubborn sister that the past is the past, and they should sell the family piano to stake their future. The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18; $15 for students and seniors. Contact: 828-7519. Artists of Tomorrow to Perform at Revere The Brentwood-Westwood Symphony, under the baton of Alvin Mills, will present the annual Artists of Tomorrow concert on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at Paul Revere Middle School, 1450 Allenford. The six young talented musicians are winners of the annual competition sponsored by the Brentwood-Westwood Symphony Orchestra Association, in which 46 talented musicians participated. This year the Howard Engelman Grand Prize of $1, 000 will be divided between Tina Guo, cellist, and pupil of Eleonore Schoenfeld, who will perform the first movement of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, and Sean Chen, pianist and student of Edward Francis, who will play the first movement of Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. The other four winners will perform music by Sarasate, Chopin, Mozart, Chaminade and Richard Strauss. There is no admission charge, and parking is free. Contact: 829-3149. New Roads Parents to Hold Garage-Sale Fundraiser This Weekend The Parent Association of New Roads School will hold a garage sale fundraiser on Sunday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus of New Roads High School, located at 3131 Olympic in Santa Monica. Proceeds from the sale will benefit New Roads’ financial aid program, which has achieved national recognition for its commitment to providing need-based financial assistance to more than 50 percent of the student population. Early birds can come from 7 to 8 a.m. for the “pre-sale”; $5 admission buys first dibs on everything. Visa/Mastercard will be accepted with a minimum purchase of $10. Last Chance to Catch ‘Bright Ideas’ in SM “Bright Ideas,” playing at the Edgemar Center for the Arts through May 20, is a dark comedy about how far some parents will go to get their child into the “right” preschool. When parents Josh and Generva find out how hard the admissions process is, they go to great lengths to get their son in’including murder! The award-winning play by Eric Coble is directed by Neil Kinsella and stars Michelle Danner, Brian Drillinger, Ali Elk, Michelle Johnson and Kevin Small. The theater is located at 2437 Main St. in Santa Monica. Tickets are $20. Contact: 392-7327 or go to www.edgemarcenter.org. TP Kids Auditions for ’42nd Street’ Theatre Palisades Kids will hold auditions for its summer camp production of “42nd Street” on Friday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Auditions are open to 4th grade through current 8th grade students and will be held at the United Methodist Church at 801 Via de la Paz. Please prepare to sing a song and dance (bring tap and/or dance shoes). “42nd Street” rehearsals begin July 10 and performances will take place the weekend of July 28 at Pierson Playhouse. This show will be directed by Nancy Fracchiolla and produced by Elisa Varela. For more information, contact: varelae@aol.com or call 573-2004. Korean Dance at the Library on May 23 Dancer Young-Ae Park will demonstrate “Salpuri” (Exorcism Dance), one of the most popular Korean traditional folk dances derived from shamanic ceremonies, and “Da Mong” (Dream Layers), a modern rendition of “Salpuri,” on Tuesday, May 23 at 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. This free event, which celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, is the second in a series of cultural programs for families. “Da Mong” is a story dance about a girl who learns how to deal with the dark and mischievous forces that cause confusion, doubt, fear, sadness, shame and hate. She courageously faces these dark forces and transforms them into something beautiful.
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