At the Eisemann Center:
- Tomás and the Library Lady
Bank of America Theatre
Tickets: $13-$18 (tickets)
Sunday, Oct. 19
2 p.m.
Based on the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera and the beloved book by Pat Mora, Tomás and the Library Lady is a celebration of stories, reading and imagination. Tomás, a native Texan born in Crystal City and the son of migrant farm workers, meets a kind librarian who introduces him to the transformative power of books. This is the story of author and educator Tomás Rivera, who became the first Mexican-American Chancellor in the University of California system. This bilingual play can be enjoyed by both English and Spanish speakers.
Arrive early to participate in our pre-show activity in the lobby or buy a copy of the book. A Meet & Greet will follow the performance. - Keyboard Conversations Monday: “Beethoven: The Young Genius”
Bank of America Theatre
Tickets: $43-$51 (tickets)
Monday, Oct. 20
7:30 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel is back with his popular series of performances-plus-commentary, that illuminate piano masterpieces by legendary composers. Monday night’s presentation is a celebration of Beethoven’s early masterpieces, featuring the passionate Sonata “Pathétique,” the uproarious “Rage Over a Lost Penny,” the deeply moving “Largo e mesto” from Sonata No. 7 in D Major (Op. 10 No. 3), and the exhilarating finale of his Sonata No. 18 in E-flat (Opus 31, No. 3).
A brisk Q&A concludes the concert. - TwoSet Violin World Tour: “Sacrilegious Games” Tuesday
Hill Performance Hall
Tickets: $50-$108 (tickets)
Tuesday, Oct. 21
7:30 p.m.
Internet sensation TwoSet Violin, a.k.a. Brett and Eddy, bring an unforgettable concert experience of jaw-dropping musical panache, side-splitting humor and everything in between.
