Tuesday, December 29 @ the Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 Doors 7pm, Show 8pm Performing the White Album

Wednesday, December 30 @ the Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 Doors 7pm, Show 8pm Performing "Beatles & Beyond"

The White Album Ensemble announces two new upcoming shows -
Our Traditional two-night run at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, CA. Drew Harrison joins us with his fabulous John Lennon vocals, Barry Phillips' string quartet, Tammi Brown and Alysha Antonino, and a horn section augment both shows. Magic Sound will be recording a live album, your enthusiastic hoots and hollers could be one day as famous as the shrieks of Frampton Comes Alive!

(Buy tickets online here)
The White Album Ensemble returns to its Rio Theatre roots, their very first show of 2004 and namesake revisited, the Beatles' "White" album, reproduced in its entirety and original running order. A raffle benefitting Guitars Not Guns, and Musicscool scholarship fund will be held at intermission. 60's attire, fringe, paisley, kaleidoscopic sunglasses highly recommended!
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IRONY from santa cruz will be the opening act for  the concert of  international day of peace- a  guitars not guns benefit. they will be representing GNG santa cruz county. the band is fantastic. please come and support our youth. International Day of Peace

INTERNATIOANL DAY OF PEACE: CLAIM PEACE NOW!
Vets Hall: 846 Front St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Thursday, September 21, 2009
Each year on September 21st, thousands of events take place all around the world for the International Day of Peace. Established by a United Nations resolution in 2001 as a non-violent 24- hour cease-fire day, it has gained global popularity and support. This day provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. 

Locally, a benefit concert to support the International Day of Peace will be held at the Vets Hall on Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 7:00 pm to 12:00 pm. The cost of the event will be on a sliding scale $10 - $20.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at Street Light Records, 939 Pacific Ave. or on the night of the event.

The night brings together popular local performers, such as Universal Language and Dis Moi as well as other local artists.  Money raised from the event will be donated to Guitars Not Guns and Barrios Unidos to further their efforts for transforming aggression and teaching ways of peace to youth. There has also been a proclamation submitted to the city council to have this day be proclaimed by the City of Santa Cruz as a ˜Day of Peace.

We are committed to bringing the community together in solidarity and in recognition of the International Day of Peace. This day will be the beginning of an annual celebration for having global peace one day.

For additional information on the Santa Cruz International Day of Peace, please contact, Organizer Chris Hanson at (831) 246-0913. colido@hotmail.com
internationaldayofpeace.org

We have partnered with the Live Oak Middle School and will be serving youth living in an unincorporated area of the City of Santa Cruz. Our volunteer teachers look forward to bringing music and mentorship to the new class. Please consider helping as a volunteer. As little as one hour a month can make a huge difference in a young persons life ( basic chords are all that is needed). We need  volunteers in a variety of areas- please see the volunteer suggestion list.

Update on the fantastic fundraiser weekend we had at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz. Thanks to the White Album Ensemble,
a part of our family in Santa Cruz County, our drawing was very successful. We held a drawing for Gibson Guitars donated from the Gibson Foundation, we also had
a great guitar from Guitar Showcase in San Jose and strings and shirts from Dean Markley of Santa Clara. As if that wasn't enough, a good Samaritan
from the community donated San Francisco Giants tickets while standing in line outside. Holy home run!
We are so grateful to these sponsors and the good people in the community of Santa Cruz County for their
generous support. These wonderful prizes helped take our fundraiser to the next level.

We of course are so very proud of our tireless volunteers, teachers and students who worked both nights into the wee hours. Morgan and Drew serenaded the crowd with their great
guitar chops. Our teachers Mike Keller, Patti Maxine, Rosemarie Echelson,Jay Holiday, volunteers Joanie and Bob Fisher (you rule Joanie), Linda Perez, Alex, David,Marcel,Michaela,
and Jimmy helped spread the word and raise funds for more guitars to supply upcoming classes throughout the county.
Did I mention that the concert was fabulous!!!! I think our students were inspired by the spirit in the music of the Beatles.

The volunteers, teachers, students, and people of Santa Cruz County continue to make it a joy for us as we spread music though our pro-social music program.
We truly are making a difference for youth in our community!  Enjoy the photos and thank you ALL again for being part of our Guitars not Guns family.

Richard Salazar
Santa Cruz County President - See Photos

Graduation at Boy's and Girl's Club!!

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 Graduation was held at the Boys and Girls Club in  Santa Cruz at 543 Center street on Saturday April 29,2006 at 1 p.m. Thanks to the teachers who were committed to this 8 week class. The students, who were successfully tested, was awarded a certificate of completion and will keep their assigned guitar. Matt Cole lead teacher

Family and friends attend the graduation.

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Patti Maxine Matt Cole