Natasha's Bistro Event Calendar
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| Monday Jan 30th @ 8pm The Balagula Theatre presents: Fahrenheit 451 | |
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Theatre::Drama Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a stage adaptation of his 1953 novel, touches on the themes of human alienation in the world dominated by electronic media; dangers of state censorship; and the effect of passive consumption on human intellect. "Fahrenheit 451", an ode to literature and a manifesto of several generations of American intellectuals, is a complex dramatic piece open to wide directorial interpretation. It is full of socially relevant and theatrically inspiring challenges, that Balagula's artistic team is known to tackle. Play Synopsis: The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "bookburner"). He lives in a lonely, isolated society where books have been outlawed by a government fearing an independent-thinking public. People in this society, including Montag's wife, get their information from wall-size television screens. After Montag falls in love with book-hoarding Clarisse, he begins to read confiscated books. It is through this relationship that he begins to question the government's motives behind book-burning. Montag is soon found out, and he must decide whether to return to his job or run away knowing full well the consequences that he could face if captured. "We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 www.balagula.com |
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Cover: $15.00 | |
| Tuesday Jan 31st @ 8pm The Balagula Theatre presents: Fahrenheit 451 | |
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Theatre::Drama Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a stage adaptation of his 1953 novel, touches on the themes of human alienation in the world dominated by electronic media; dangers of state censorship; and the effect of passive consumption on human intellect. "Fahrenheit 451", an ode to literature and a manifesto of several generations of American intellectuals, is a complex dramatic piece open to wide directorial interpretation. It is full of socially relevant and theatrically inspiring challenges, that Balagula's artistic team is known to tackle. Play Synopsis: The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "bookburner"). He lives in a lonely, isolated society where books have been outlawed by a government fearing an independent-thinking public. People in this society, including Montag's wife, get their information from wall-size television screens. After Montag falls in love with book-hoarding Clarisse, he begins to read confiscated books. It is through this relationship that he begins to question the government's motives behind book-burning. Montag is soon found out, and he must decide whether to return to his job or run away knowing full well the consequences that he could face if captured. "We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 www.balagula.com |
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Cover: $15.00 | |
| Wednesday Feb 1st @ 8pm The Balagula Theatre presents: Fahrenheit 451 | |
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Theatre::Drama Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a stage adaptation of his 1953 novel, touches on the themes of human alienation in the world dominated by electronic media; dangers of state censorship; and the effect of passive consumption on human intellect. "Fahrenheit 451", an ode to literature and a manifesto of several generations of American intellectuals, is a complex dramatic piece open to wide directorial interpretation. It is full of socially relevant and theatrically inspiring challenges, that Balagula's artistic team is known to tackle. Play Synopsis: The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "bookburner"). He lives in a lonely, isolated society where books have been outlawed by a government fearing an independent-thinking public. People in this society, including Montag's wife, get their information from wall-size television screens. After Montag falls in love with book-hoarding Clarisse, he begins to read confiscated books. It is through this relationship that he begins to question the government's motives behind book-burning. Montag is soon found out, and he must decide whether to return to his job or run away knowing full well the consequences that he could face if captured. "We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 www.balagula.com |
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Cover: $15.00 | |
| Thursday Feb 2nd @ 9pm Planet D Nonet | |
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Jazz::Old Time Swing::Big Band The Planet D Nonet was founded by RJ Spangler and James O'Donnell in 2007. Both men are lifelong eastsiders and they have been playing together for over 30 years ago. A typical Planet D Nonet gig might involve very early jazz from Louis Armstrong or Mezz Mezzrow, Duke Ellington & Fletcher Henderson charts from the '30's, proto-Detroit R&B from Paul "Huckelbuck" Williams, King Porter or Todd Rhodes or space-age jazz from Sun Ra. The PD9 can play a swing dance or a concert performance. Whatever they do, they always have a Detroit twist. The Planet D Nonet is about swing, blues, space-age jazz and classic American songs all served with plenty of good humor with an eye toward turning people onto this kind of music. It is important that people experience this music live and in person. www.facebook.com/pages/Planet-D-Nonet/ |
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Cover: $7.00 | |
| Friday Feb 3rd @ 8pm Girlyman | |
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Acoustic::Americana::Pop Can the members of Girlyman read each other's minds? Sometimes it seems so. Onstage they often finish one another's sentences or burst into improvised three-part ditties so tight they seem rehearsed. Truth is, the Atlanta-based trio has had years to develop this rapport. Informed by 60s vocal groups like Simon & Garfunkel and The Mamas and the Papas, and infused with years of classical and jazz training, Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions - an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls "really good, really unexpected, and really different." www.girlyman.com Opening Artist: Zack duPont and Pat Melvin www.zackdupontmusic.com/ |
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Cover: $12.00 | |
| Friday Feb 3rd @ 9pm Alley Bar: We're OPEN! | |
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The Alley Bar is here and ready for action! Come in for our 4pm-7pm Happy Hour. Check out our unique, specialty drinks, daily drink specials & our Late Night Menu! |
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Free Admission | |
| Saturday Feb 4th @ 1pm 13 The Musical | |
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Special Event::Musical::Theatre Broadway Bound (UK Opera Theatre) presents Jason Robert Brown's 13. Featuring a unforgettable score and dynamic characters, "13" was the only musical on Broadway to feature an all-teen cast. When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won't talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest rumors. 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about finding cool where you least expect it. www.academyforcreativeexcellence.com |
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Cover: $10.00 | |
| Saturday Feb 4th @ 9pm Nick Stump's Blues All-Stars | |
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Blues::Rock The Nick Stump Band, formed by former Metropolitan Blues All-Stars members, Nick Stump and Ricky Baldwin has turned out to be one our hottest draws. Nick Stump's songs have been called by Blues Access, "The most literate songwriting since Kris Kristofferson." and his song Deep Mine Blues has been on two Grammy nominated albums, including the recently released, Music of Coal and Larry Cordle's CD, Murder On Music Row. With Lexington greats, Keith Hubbard, Rex Hart, George Neel and Tom Green, it's no wonder seats fill early. Call now for reservations while tables last for this hot, rocking hillbilly blues show. |
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Cover: $9.00 | |
| Sunday Feb 5th @ 8pm The Balagula Theatre presents: Fahrenheit 451 | |
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Theatre::Drama Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a stage adaptation of his 1953 novel, touches on the themes of human alienation in the world dominated by electronic media; dangers of state censorship; and the effect of passive consumption on human intellect. "Fahrenheit 451", an ode to literature and a manifesto of several generations of American intellectuals, is a complex dramatic piece open to wide directorial interpretation. It is full of socially relevant and theatrically inspiring challenges, that Balagula's artistic team is known to tackle. Play Synopsis: The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "bookburner"). He lives in a lonely, isolated society where books have been outlawed by a government fearing an independent-thinking public. People in this society, including Montag's wife, get their information from wall-size television screens. After Montag falls in love with book-hoarding Clarisse, he begins to read confiscated books. It is through this relationship that he begins to question the government's motives behind book-burning. Montag is soon found out, and he must decide whether to return to his job or run away knowing full well the consequences that he could face if captured. "We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 www.balagula.com |
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Cover: $15.00 | |
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