COLLAGE is an arts venue in San Pedro that opened in July 2021.
The mission of COLLAGE is to serve both the local and broader community with programs that are adventurous yet accessible. This is done by taking an expansive view of art that can include the visual, performative, culinary, and literary world, and making culture inclusive to consider ethnicity, affinity, ability, and emerging ways people are brought together. COLLAGE builds relationships with artistic and cultural communities and provides a space where they may come together to teach, learn, and entertain.
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Simon Drew Sings the Great American Songbook
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 7:30 PM
Australian trumpeter and singer Simon Drew is celebrated for his sophisticated performances of the Great American Songbook. Drew brings classic material to life with songs and stories backed by the musicianship of a highly talented band.
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Ted Russell Kamp & Friends Record Release Concert
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 4 PM
Ted Russell Kamp charmed our audience with his short set at a recent concert and brings his band back for a full show. His album just came out and is already ranked in the top 5 in the roots rock/Americana radio play chart, and you’ll see why when this electrifying performer takes the stage.
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Saturday Mornings Rock at Collage!
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 10 AM
Love rock music enough to get out of bed and play it? We’re opening for rock jam sessions on the third Saturday morning of each month. These will be conducted by Mark Warnholtz, who will coach those who would like some practice and instruction for the first hour. After that, the more experienced are welcome to join in and show their chops. We have a house drum kit and a few loaner guitars and basses, but ask you to bring your own if you have one or play something else.
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Harbor College Music Showcase
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 7:30 PM
Club 107, a Los Angeles Harbor College music ensemble, cordially invites you to an unforgettable evening of Jazz and Soul music. Presented by the Los Angeles Harbor College Music Department, the concert will feature iconic hits from artists like Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Santana, Charles Mingus, and more. Join us to witness the incredible musical prowess of some of LAHC's most talented students. Don't miss out on this exceptional musical experience!!
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The California Guitar Trio
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 7 pm and 9:30 pm
The California Guitar Trio formed in 1991 as an outgrowth of the League of Crafty Guitarists, and has achieved worldwide fame for their virtuosity on pieces that range from classical to surf music, with stops in rock, blues, and jazz. Their electric/acoustic sound on guitars and Chapman stick is instantly recognizable and unforgettable. We’re delighted to have this group for two shows, the only Los Angeles stop on their world tour.
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Julieta Iglesias plays Astor Piazzolla & Serú Girán
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 7:30 PM
Julieta Iglesias delighted our audience last year with her expressive piano renditions of works by Astor Piazzolla, and she’s back with more of his work but also her interpretations of the Argentine progressive rock band Serú Girán. A progressive rock band and the master of tango music in the same concert? Julieta will show the links between the two with her genius at the keyboard.
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May Open Jazz Jam – come and play!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 7 PM
Catch a groove as we play through jazz standards and free jams for two hours of creative improvisation. We have a piano and drum kit, and a house guitar and bass, and welcome all sorts of instruments. The jam will be led by Grant Hungerford, a trumpet player who studied at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music and has performed with the LA Philharmonic. Grant was professor of Trumpet at UC Santa Barbara and is also a private teacher, and he knows how to work with students at all levels.
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Kirk Nelson’s All Star Jam Session
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 7:30 PM
The Veteran songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist along with his band will be starting off the show and warm up the stage with some original material from recent albums. Kirk will then be hosting and invite local musicians to perform and fill out the night playing popular Blues, Jazz and Classic Rock.Come out and join us for an evening of unpredictable musical fireworks!
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Sunday Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2 PM
Join Taeri and Katie of Popoki House every Third Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm for our revamped Ukulele Jam. Please bring a copy of The Daily Ukulele book and/or a tablet if you have them, a music stand, and your uke.
All skill levels welcome! Mahalo nui!
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The Eric Ching Trio
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 7:30 PM
Eric Ching and his band play straight ahead through modern jazz in the spirit of Kenny Garrett, McCoy Tyner, and Herbie Hancock. He yearns for the unexpected and his songs gradually unfold like a Tarantino movie. His original compositions serve to represent the feeling of "I'm not necessarily sure what I'm looking for, but I'll know when I've found it."
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Exiled in Paradise
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 7:30 PM
Jews who fled the Nazi regime in Europe in the 1930’s flocked to California. Many became involved in the film and music industry, enriching American and world culture in the process. This program features soprano, filmmaker, and scholar Christina Linhardt and renowned pianist Bryan Pezzone, who will tell the stories behind the composers and their work as well as perform them.
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Native American Art: Tradition, Aesthetics, and Creativity
SATURDAY, JUNE 1st, 2 PM
The Native American people of the Southwest created art in basketry, jewelry, textiles, wood, and pottery often using intricate geometric patterns that represented the world around them. Coming from the Pueblo of Isleta and Navajo people of the southwest, Native American artist Rowan Harrison will present a program about the visual representation and traditions that these people utilize in their cultural arts and crafts.
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Progressive Bluegrass with The Storytellers
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 7:30 PM
The Storytellers are a visionary band that draws from the rich canon of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old time and folk music as a basis for inspired improvisations and intrepid vocal harmonies. At their shows you’ll hear covers of Appalachian standards, Grateful Dead tunes, and a whole lot of surprises, all delivered with tight harmonies and wild energy.
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Monday Afternoon Drawing Classes with Curtis Green
4 MONDAYS, JUNE 3/24, 11 AM TO 2 PM
Enjoy drawing, and want to get better at it? This set of four classes is right for you. Artist Curtis Green will teach you how to draw basic forms while introducing core concepts such as light, shade, proportion, and perspective. The class is suited to beginners, and the materials are affordable - paper, a pencil, and an eraser is all you need!
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MajicBulletTheory
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 7:30
Dave Williams and his band MBT offer what they describe as a funky orchestral experience that mixes jazz, blues, funk, and spirituals into a compelling fusion. Their instrunmentation includes trumpet, flute, vibes, and congas, with an urgent two-guitar attack bringing electric energy. Come out for a set that will evoke many moods while getting you moving with the music.
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Damian McGinty on tour - A Million Little Ways
SUNDAY JUNE 23, 7 PM
Irish singer, songwriter, and actor Damian McGinty became famous for his years in the Celtic Thunder supergroup and for his performances in Glee and other shows. We’re delighted to welcome him back to Collage for an intimate performance of new and old work. Damian will perform accompanied by a guitarist, and hearing him in a setting that shows off the quality of his songs and voice is a treat.
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Andrea Centazzo Trio
SUNDAY, JULY 14, 7:30 PM
Andrea Centazzo has been playing with great performers like John Zorn and Steve Lacy for since the 1970s, and formed the West Coast Chamber Jazz trio with flutist Ellen Burr and bassist Jeff Schwartz in 2015. The group plays music old and new with room for inspired improvisation, and shows that the master has plenty of musical spaces yet to explore.