Classical Music Monday in August – Each Monday at 3pm we have a classical musician perform in the Front Lobby.
August 7th: Renée Hamaty, pianist, has performed worldwide as soloist and collaborative pianist. For fifteen years she was Music Director and pianist for “Opera & Broadway Under the Stars” concerts at Arts & Letters Cafe in Santa Barbara and served as vocal faculty pianist for the Music Academy of the West’s 2013 MERIT program. In addition to her active piano collaborating schedule, Renée teaches private piano students of all ages in her Santa Barbara studio.
August 14th: Jesse Davis – Local Classical Guitarist and teacher who specializes in weddings and luxury events will perform a blend of Spanish and South American guitar music. Jesse Davis is well known throughout Ventura County as a talented performer and teacher. Specializing in, but not limited to classical guitar, Jesse’s sensitive acoustic playing provides a beautiful soothing ambiance.
August 21st: Gilberto Gonzales – Gilberto has toured the world with his guitar and has performed with countless top players. He now lives in Ventura with his wife and son. Gilberto will perform his own styling of solo guitar music from Latin America.
August 28th: Tiger Whitten – Aspiring young artist Tiger Whitten specializes in Classical and Flamenco guitar styles. He will present a wide variety of your favorite classics and some contemporary surprises.