
The New Jet Set, March 30, 2024
Concerts in the Gallery
Concerts in the Gallery is an exceptional program of performances by outstanding singers and musicians. The concerts take place within the main gallery at Studio Channel Islands, creating a unique and intimate setting for sumptuous musical performances.
The series is programmed by composer/conductor Don Harper and concert pianist Armen Guzelimian; drawing upon their extensive connections with international performers, each concert is a celebration of the rich variety of music making from around the world.
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15mar7:30 pm Born of the Sun PreviewConcert in the Gallery

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Join us for a sneak preview of songs from an upcoming Broadway musical in development! Have you ever wondered how many steps it takes to get a musical from inception to stage?
Composer songwriter Lisbeth Scott will share songs from her upcoming show Born of The Sun, as she prepares for the show’s first workshop in New York this June.
Born of The Sun is a poignant and uplifting story of one woman’s journey from trauma to joy. She’ll be joined by a few friends for an evening that promises to be joyful and moving.
Called “Absolutely ravishing” by Maestro John Williams, “Perfection” by Yo Yo Ma, and “Nothing short of genius” by Maestro John Debney, Lisbeth’s music and voice will transport you to a place of beauty.
A gifted young poet and musician reveals a secret that never should have been kept and finds herself kicked out of her family home. With the laughter, loving support and inspiration of her Armenian immigrant grandparents, she grapples with trust, dares to open her heart and ultimately finds joy by discovering the power of her own voice.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
19apr7:30 pm The Flamenco SessionsConcert in the Gallery

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Scintillating guitar and voice with exceptional dancers. The Flamenco is a performance of passion, with intense and intricate movements, expressing the feelings of love, longing and anguish.
The Flamenco Sessions will feature seven wonderful artists transporting the gallery to Spain for an evening of great music and dance.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
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06jul7:30 pm9:00 pmKalen HenryConcert in the Gallery

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Blurred and Obscured…
…Indie artist Kalen Henry’s latest two albums are a magical re-framing of songs you thought you knew. Kalen’s captivating vocals and father, Trey Henry’s, genre bending arrangements of popular and iconic songs are poignant and transportive. Lyrics unfold as if hearing them for the first time in the context of these brilliant arrangements. Come and experience Kalen and her band of all-star studio musicians.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
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Concerts in the GalleryConcerts in the Gallery is an exceptional program of performances by outstanding singers and musicians. The concerts take place within the main gallery at Studio Channel Islands, creating a unique and intimate setting for sumptuous musical performances. The series is programmed by composer/conductor Don Harper and concert pianist Armen Guzelimian; drawing upon their extensive connections with international performers, each concert is a celebration of the rich variety of music making from around the world.
26oct7:30 pm9:00 pmNevenkaConcert in the Gallery

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Nevenka Folk Ensemble is a Los Angeles-based women’s folk chorus performing music from Eastern Europe whose repertoire includes songs from Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Russia, Ukraine, and from the Ladino Sephardic and Romani cultures.
The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
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Concerts in the GalleryConcerts in the Gallery is an exceptional program of performances by outstanding singers and musicians. The concerts take place within the main gallery at Studio Channel Islands, creating a unique and intimate setting for sumptuous musical performances. The series is programmed by composer/conductor Don Harper and concert pianist Armen Guzelimian; drawing upon their extensive connections with international performers, each concert is a celebration of the rich variety of music making from around the world.

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Nathalie Peña-Comas
Latin Grammy-Nominee rising star soprano and actress Nathalie Peña-Comas was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Nathalie was invited to the inauguration of the first Vienna Opera Sommer Festival in Belvedere Palace.
She has performed, a. o. with the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Vienna Concert – Verein Orchestra, the Strauss Festival Orchestra, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Târgu Mures, the Academic Musical Theater Orchestra of Minsk, the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Belarus and the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic; a. o. with Maestros Eugene Kohn, Valery Polyansky, Ernst Kovacic, Joji Hattori, Ola Rudner, Ferenc Gábor, Harald Krumpöck, José Antonio Molina and many others, and alongside Andrea Bocelli, Gregory Kunde, Stephen Costello, Morris Robinson, KS Ramón Vargas, Tuomas Katajala, and pop artists Johnny Ventura, Danny Rivera, Plácido Domingo Jr. and many others.
She won the 1st Prize at the Ebe Stignani Opera International Competition 2022, the 2nd Prize at the Montecatini Opera Festival Singing Competition 2022, and has been awarded several prizes for “Classical Singer of the Year” at Soberano Awards (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 – Dom. Rep.). She was also finalist at the 14th Osaka International Music Competition (2013) and won the special prize for the “Most Promising Soprano” and for the ”Best Interpretation of a Polish Composition” at the 14th Ada Sari International Competition of Vocal Art (2011).
Since 2019 Nathalie serves as Cultural Ambassador for the Dominican Republic.
Armen Guzelimian
Armen Guzelimian is celebrated for his versatility as a top-notch collaborative artist, a brilliant soloist and first-rate chamber musician not only in Southern California, but all over the world. He has received national and international critical acclaim for his appearances in many of the major concert halls in the U.S.A and Europe.
He has appeared as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Symphony, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, American Youth Symphony, the Pasadena Symphony/Pops Orchestra among others, with such conductors as Neville Marriner, Stuart Challenger, Mehli Mehta, Bruce Ferden and Michael Feinstein.
As a recording artist, Mr. Guzelimian’s performances are represented on the EMI, Angel, Teldec, Nonesuch, Delos and Crystal labels. He appears on the documentary film “Shadows in Paradise”, as well as on Classical Arts Showcase, PBS and throughout Europe on Arte.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
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Concerts in the GalleryConcerts in the Gallery is an exceptional program of performances by outstanding singers and musicians. The concerts take place within the main gallery at Studio Channel Islands, creating a unique and intimate setting for sumptuous musical performances. The series is programmed by composer/conductor Don Harper and concert pianist Armen Guzelimian; drawing upon their extensive connections with international performers, each concert is a celebration of the rich variety of music making from around the world.
03dec(dec 3)12:00 pm06(dec 6)2:00 pmCreative Community GatheringsFree Art Events

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As our community continues to recover from the Mountain Fire, we want to provide a space and more opportunities to get some temporary reprieve through art and creation. In the days
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As our community continues to recover from the Mountain Fire, we want to provide a space and more opportunities to get some temporary reprieve through art and creation.
In the days leading up to our Holiday Art Market, we will be hosting free-to-attend events in the gallery, including activities within the fields of music, visual art and literature.
This programming is kindly being put together with the help of world-class artists who wish to support the community and respond to adversity through their various forms of creativity. Everyone is invited to join us in the gallery, as these events have been designed for a general audience with no prior experience necessary. Come along to learn, explore your own creativity or just hang out with like-minded members of the community.
If you would like to show appreciation for these programs and help support Mountain Fire relief efforts, please consider making a donation to the VCCF Ventura County Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund.
Schedule
Dec. 3
12:00 pm Lunchtime recital
1:00 pm Creative gathering
Dec. 4
12:00 pm Lunchtime recital
1:00 pm Special Edition of Poetry in the Gallery featuring open mic and invited guests, hosted by Sean Colletti
Dec. 5
12:00 pm Lunchtime recital
1:00 pm SCIART25 Artist Talk with Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend & Carol Shaw Sutton
Dec. 6
12:00 pm Lunchtime recital
1:00 pm Creative gathering
Time
3 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 6 (Friday) 2:00 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
08feb7:30 pm Grant GeissmanConcert in the Gallery

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Grant Geissman is a celebrated guitarist and composer known for his contributions to contemporary jazz and TV music. With 16 solo albums, including the latest BLOOZ, he has been a significant figure in jazz, with five releases reaching the top 10 on national airplay charts, two hitting #1. His trilogy of albums on his label Futurism Records (Say That!, Cool Man Cool, BOP! BANG! BOOM!) features collaborations with jazz legends like Chick Corea and Tom Scott. Notably, his guitar solo on Chuck Mangione’s 1978 hit “Feels So Good” is considered iconic.
Geissman co-composed music for CBS series like Two and a Half Men and Mike & Molly, contributed to The Big Bang Theory, and worked on scores for films like Minions and Austin Powers. As a studio musician, he’s collaborated with artists such as Quincy Jones, Ringo Starr, and Burt Bacharach. Beyond music, he’s a prominent collector and author of books on MAD Magazine and EC Comics, including the Eisner-nominated The History of EC Comics.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010