April 2014 Events for Pasadena Convention Center and Civic Auditorium Announced

APRIL 2014 EVENTS FOR THE�PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER AND CIVIC AUDITORIUM ANNOUNCED�

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4��������� MARCUS LUTTRELL’S PATRIOT TOUR 2014�

Throughout his life, Marcus Luttrell has been many things – a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a best-selling author, the subject of a forthcoming Hollywood blockbuster, and a brave Navy SEAL.� Throughout it all, there’s been one constant: his love for and belief in his country. Luttrell is an American patriot, and he’s bringing his amazingly true story of determination, valor, and survival to the stage.� For his Patriot Tour, Luttrell hits the road with a number of special guests and performers.� Some are fellow veterans, others have lives that have been profoundly changed by those who have served and sacrificed, and all share a special bond with Luttrell and his sense of duty and patriotism.� Don’t miss out what promises to be an uplifting event like no other—get your tickets to Marcus Luttrell’s Patriot Tour today! The top price ticket includes a meet and greet with Marcus Luttrell.�

7:30 p.m., $63-$253�

Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St.�

www.patriottour.com�

�6��������� MARTIN MKRTCHYAN AND HRIPSIME HAKOBYAN�

Live concert with Martin Mkrtchyan and Hripsime Hakobyan featuring guest musicians from Armenia, exciting performances, dances and non-stop popular songs. First time in America with its own concert production. �

7 p.m., $30, $35, $40, $50, $75 and $100�

Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St.�

Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, via thepasadenacivic.com or at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Box Office on Fridays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. �

http://www.martinmkrtchyan.am �

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8��������� CAMERATA PACIFICA�

Camerata Pacifica is a chamber music ensemble comprised of the finest performers of chamber music from around the world. The ensemble is distinctive for artistic excellence, an innovative approach to classical music and a repertoire that ranges from baroque to brand new compositions, from familiar masterworks to those that have yet to become favorites. This performance features Heggie’s Soliloquy (commissioned in memory of Suzanne Makuch, premiered in 2012), Musgrave’s Narcissus, Howells’ Oboe Sonata, Dring’s Trio, and Mozart’s Quintet in E-Flat Major for Piano and Winds, K. 452.�

8 p.m.; single tickets $45�

Pasadena Civic Auditorium Gold Room, 300 E. Green St.�

For tickets, visit cameratapacifica.org�

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9��������� RON HOWARD, PRESENTED BY THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES�

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is one of film and television’s most enduring legends, with more than 50 years in the entertainment industry as producer, director, writer and star of some of the seminal works of his generation. As partner in Imagine Films Entertainment, he has led the company’s creative team to such box office hits as “The Da Vinci Code,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Parenthood” and “Cocoon.” Howard has also earned multiple awards for such prestigious motion pictures as “Frost/Nixon,” “Cinderella Man,” “A Beautiful Mind” and “Apollo 13.” The event is part of the 2013-2014 Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California. �

8 p.m., Admission by subscription only.�

Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St.�

http://www.speakersla.com/ �

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19������� DEGANG GUO TALK SHOW�

Famous Chinese comedian Guo DeGang will bring his new talk shows “The Teacher,” “Perusing My Happiness” and “Love” to Pasadena on Saturday, April 19. �

7:30 p.m., $68, $98, $128, $168, $198, $298 and $398�

Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St.�

www.panhollywoodusa.com�

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22������� JANG SAIK “VOYAGE TO HEAVEN”�

Jang Saik is a popular South Korean singer whose music combines elements of popular music, jazz, and Korean traditional music. In particular, the style of “pansori” can be heard throughout Jang Saik’s music. Jang Saik’s music is often a combination of his own compositions and traditional Korean poetry and often incorporate “kukak,” traditional Korean folk songs. His music has been described as “hot and spicy, like garlic.”�

8 p.m., $50, $80, $120 and $150�

Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St.�

Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, via thepasadenacivic.com or at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Box Office on Fridays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. �

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26������� INTERNATIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP�

International Chinese Martial Arts Tournament and Masters Showcase. Part of the ICMAC Worldwide Circuit. Competitors of all skill levels and age groups will travel from all over North America and other countries to participate in this event. A full day of exciting competition will be followed by a breathtaking Masters Showcase, which will feature two hours of various demonstrations by renowned and highly accomplished Masters in different styles of Kung Fu and Tai Chi, as well as a variety of Chinese weapons and self-defense arts. The public will also be able to watch a performance of Traditional Lion Dance. �

8 a.m. Adults $20, $25 and $30; Children 12 and younger $10, $15 and $20�

Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St.�

www.kungfuchampionship.com�

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29������� JOHN MORAN ANTIQUE AND FINE FURNISHINGS ESTATE AUCTION�

More than 120 quality items, including antiques and fine furnishings from local estates, will be sold to the highest bidders. Select from an array of rugs, silver, china, pottery, glassware, clocks and antique furniture. At the 2012 summer auction in Pasadena, a show-stopping first-phase Navajo weaving sold to a noted dealer for $1.8 million.�

Preview noon, discovery sale 3 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m.; Free�

Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St.�

www.johnmoran.com�

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2014�

�News Media Contact:�Christine Susa, Pasadena Convention Center, (626) 395-0211, csusa@visitpasadena.com�

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