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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Actor's Jungle Workshop - January
JANUARY 21, 28 - 6 PM
Interested in developing skills that will help you be successful in live theater or in front of a camera? Award-winning actor William August works with a small class to develop your talent. This is one of a series of workshops with friendly, supportive coaching that can lead to casting in productions great and small.
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Nicholas Doan Quartet: Night of Song & Spirit
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 7:30
The Nicholas Doan Quartet’s repertoire consists of various compositions spanning multiple eras of Jazz and Contemporary music. You’ll hear their take on Cole Porter, Radiohead, Walter Smith III, John Coltrane, Sean Mason, and much more. Prepare to be blown away by a set filled with original compositions/arrangements and burning Jazz Standards. This will be the last performance of the Quartet for the foreseeable future as Nicholas Doan returns to the East Coast for his studies.
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Closing Reception: Art by Claudio Santini
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2 PM
Claudio Santini’s photography first appeared in Italian magazines, and after he moved to the US in 1989 he became renowned for his moody architectural work in Sunset, Coastal Living, and the New York and Los Angeles Times. Along the way he developed unique ideas about the relationship between photography and painting, and he has exhibited his work internationally. At this reception you may meet the artist, whose newest work has been on display since the beginning of December.
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Actor's Jungle Workshop - February
FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 - 6 PM
Interested in developing skills that will help you be successful in live theater or in front of a camera? Award-winning actor William August works with a small class to develop your talent. This is one of a series of workshops with friendly, supportive coaching that can lead to casting in productions great and small.
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Chazzy Green, The Funky Saxman
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 7:30 PM
You heard his sax leading the Ghostbusters theme, now brace yourself for a whole show of that soulful, funky energy. Chazzy Green has played with Ray Parker Jr. and other greats, and brings his magic to his originals and tunes by his musical partners. Brace yourselves for a night of spine-tingling saxophone magic that'll have you dancing in the ghostly glow.
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Art Opening and Reception: Elaine Hughes
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 3:30 PM
Elaine Hughes's vivid depictions of Southern California beach scenes, flowers, and other subjects have won her numerous prizes, and she is a regular at art festivals and shows all over Southern California. Her expressive palette knife technique gives a powerful sense of movement and texture that puts the viewer in the moment. Her work will be on display in February and March at Collage.
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Cecilia Zabala: Sounds of the South
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 7:30 PM
Argentine singer-songwriter and master guitarist Cecilia Zabala brings her mesmerizing and genre-spanning South American voice to Collage for an intimate and powerful concert. Zabala not only embraces her roots in Argentine folklore but also ventures into uncharted territories, fusing her unique style with elements of jazz, tango, and Brazilian music.
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Sea Shanty Sing at Collage
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7:30 PM
San Pedro used to have a popular shanty singing session, but this ended with the closure of the establishment where it took place. A port town deserves nautical music, and we’re bringing it back under the leadership of Steve Saunders. The harmonies that once rang out aboard tall ships will sound again in our little concert space on Pacific Avenue.
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Acoustic Guitar Workshop With Tom Bellizia
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 10 AM
Are you an acoustic guitar player with good basic skills who would like to improve your playing and build confidence? Performing musician Tom Bellizia will teach finger-picking and flat picking styles, bass and melodic movement, chord voicings, etc., as they apply to song performance and improvisation. Tom will share knowledge and playing experience in a positive, collaborative, fun environment.
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Sunday Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2 PM
Join Taeri Schiffman and Katie Blanchard of Popoki House every Third Sunday of the month from 2 PM to 4 PM for our revamped Ukulele Jam. Sign up in advance to get a list of tunes to be played and the sheet music. There will be time for solo tunes if there is a favorite you would like to share. All skill levels welcome!
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February Open Jazz Jam
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 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.
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Open Rock & Blues Jam
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7 PM
Enjoy riffing on classic rock and blues tunes and doing some free improvisations? Bring your instrument to Collage on the third Thursday of each month for a session conducted by Mark Warnholtz. We’ll have the keyboard and drums ready, just bring your guitars or basses and get ready to join the fun.
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Guitarists Pietro Ruscigno & Xeno Müller: HOME
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7:30 PM
What is home? Is it something located in the past or something to build day after day? Throughout the life, the word “home” can convey different meanings, all of them subjective and referred to an inimitable experience. This recital’s program explores the multiple meanings of home expressed in music alternating classical guitar solo and duo performances.
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Derek Bomback and The Serenity Band
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7:30 PM
Derek Bomback is a native of the South Bay and San Pedro who took some time away to bring his music to international stages. He’s back with a new sound that blends jazz, Americana, zen music and elements of improvisation. Hear this unique approach with the Serenity Band (Tony Green on bass & Breeze Smith on drums and percussion) on this special evening.
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Smooth Jazz with Nick Gomez & Band
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30 PM
Nick Gomez is coming off of a great year – his “You Better Figure it Out” single stayed in the top 50 for over 12 weeks. The internationally known contemporary jazz master performer and composer is back for his third show with the same high energy band, plus new tunes and a special guest.
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Spencer Bowie Jazz Quintet
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 7:30 PM
OC-based alto saxophonist Spencer Bowie writes ear catching, story driven original compositions that cover many different genres from traditional jazz to the avant-garde. At this show, he and his band will play his original music, as well as tunes by Woody Shaw, Cannonball Adderley, and Horace Silver. Come out to hear a local rising star and his talented accompanists.