Community Calendar

Enjoy a show from one of The Emerald's favorite duos, Mary Lou and Stevie!

5:30pm-8pm

All Ages. No Cover. Dinner show. Reservations Recommended.

Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet!

Born in New York City (the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul music), the group exudes unparalleled energy with their blend of contemporary radio hits and classic Motown music. Every single member of UPTOWN is a world-class soloist, with frequent comparisons to the artistry of icons like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye; when they come together as one collective, the resulting remix creates “the most electrifying show you’ll see this decade!” (Agua Caliente, Palm Springs CA).

Termed, ‘a prominent guitarist,’ by the New York Times and praised by The Washington Post for his ‘astonishingly florid’ improvisations, David Rogers presents performances of Spanish music, Up-Tempo Latin, The Beatles, settings of Leonard Cohen, Rolling Stones’, Roxy Music, Cheap Trick and Carla Bley songs, as well as music by J.S. Bach and original compositions. He also tells many humorous stories about the music.

An endorsing artist for Aquila Strings (Italy), his music has been featured in major guitar magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar in the United States and Akustic Gitarre, in Germany. His solo and ensemble performances have been broadcast on American National Public Radio and Bayrische Rundfunk.

All Ages. No Cover. Dinner show. Walk ins welcome.
6pm-8pm

ARTIST LINK:
http://www.davidrogersguitar.com/

The longtime guitarist and sideman takes the center stage - this time sharing his voice and song. An intimate, soulful set of originals and covers from a local Tri-Cities performer.

6PM-8PM
All Ages. No Cover. Dinner show. Walk ins welcome.

The Central Washington University community and the greater Ellensburg area are invited to a concert featuring the CWU Symphonic Band and Concert Band on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Hertz Concert Hall of the McIntyre Music Building. Admission is free and open to the public.

The CWU Concert Band, under the direction of Kyle Edwards, lecturer of band, will open the evening with a program that bridges traditional and contemporary wind band repertoire, including works by John Philip Sousa, Nicole Piunno, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Brian Balmages, and David Biedenbender.

The second half of the program will feature the CWU Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. T. André Feagin, Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music. Their performance includes works by Dana Wilson, Frank Erickson, Paul Creston, and Ralph Vaughan Williams, concluding with Alfred Reed’s masterwork Praise Jerusalem!

Composed in 1986, Reed’s Praise Jerusalem! (Kovia Yeroosaghem) is based on a seventh-century Armenian hymn melody notated by the renowned musicologist Gomidas Vartabed and included in his Chants of the Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The piece takes the form of an introduction, theme with five variations, and a finale, all derived from the original hymn. Though not programmatic, the variations explore the musical richness of this 1,300-year-old melody, fully employing the color and power of the modern wind orchestra. The work culminates in a radiant finale featuring antiphonal brass. The concert will also mark the debut of Tyler White, first-year graduate conducting student in CWU’s Master of Music program in Wind Band Conducting.

Lest We Forget a heartbreaking chapter in U.S. history, Whatcom Chorale reprises Sarah Mattox’s exquisite Heart Mountain Suite. In the words of Kara Kondo, we give voice to the unbroken spirit of over 120,000 Japanese Americans unjustly rounded up and incarcerated during WWII. Scott Henderson’s arrangements of carols by Japanese children and Sondheim’s “No One Is Alone” complete the program. This concert features Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Kimberly Sogioka. There will be two performances: Saturday, November 22 at 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 pm. Tickets available at Village Books (Fairhaven) and on our website.

Join us for the early show with Emerald Favorite Jeff Peterson!

All ages, free dinner show! 5pm-8pm

The Central Washington University community and the greater Ellensburg area are invited to the first CWU Wind Ensemble concert of the academic year on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The performance will take place in Hertz Concert Hall in the McIntyre Music Building, and admission is free.

Under the direction of Dr. T. André Feagin, director of bands and associate professor of music, the Wind Ensemble will present a vibrant program featuring works by John Philip Sousa, Yasuhide Ito, Michael Gandolfi, and Norman Dello Joio. A highlight of the concert will be a special collaboration with members of CWU’s distinguished brass faculty in a performance of Rayburn Wright’s Shaker Suite. Featured artists include:
• John Harbaugh, trumpet
• Dr. Keith Karns, trumpet
• Dr. Jeff Snedeker, horn
• Dr. John Neurohr, trombone
• Dr. David McClemore, tuba

This collaboration showcases the exceptional talent and artistry within the CWU Department of Music. The program will also feature graduate student conductor Eric Mills leading a performance of Tower Music by Alan Hovhaness.

Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw - Holidays and Hits! Experience the magic of the season with two of music's most beloved voices in an unforgettable evening of holiday favorites and chart-topping hits!

A pianist, arranger, composer, lyricist, and author, Randy has enjoyed an international performing career, having played and/or recorded with instrumentalists Mimi Fox, Terry Gibbs, Buddy DeFranco, James Moody, Herb Ellis, Houston Person, Bobby Shew, and Jiggs Wigham, and with vocalists Jay Clayton, Sheila Jordan, Ernestine Anderson, Rene Marie, Marlena Shaw, Meredith d’Ambrosio, and Jackie Ryan. In addition to leading his own groups, Randy is the pianist for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. His recordings include Inner Voice (1991), Clockwork (1995), Parallel Tracks (2004), Flash Point (2010), and Open Heart (2018). Randy’s book, Metaphors For The Musician (2002) has become one of the most highly acclaimed texts in jazz education. His composition “When Springtime Turns To Fall” appears in The All-Jazz Real Book (both books published by Sher Music Co. in 2002). Randy taught for 41 years at Seattle’s prestigious Cornish College of the Arts.