Our Next Events
24
September
2024
Chris Norton Quartet
Chris Norton - Trumpet vocals
Roy Dunlap -Piano
Ryan Roberts - Bass
James Yoshizawa - drums
A soulful vocalist and an intuitive trumpet player, Norton’s charismatic stage presence, sophistication, and debonair style have called for long-standing residencies at iconic venues around the world. Blending his love for traditional jazz and hard bop brings an unforgettable musical experience.
MadreTerra Wine Dinner
Wine Tatsing and Dinner with Podere 29 Wnery
Don't miss MadreTerra wine dinner at LA Puglia on October 7th, featuring the exceptional wines of Podere 29. We are honored to have Giuseppe Marrano, the owner of Podere 29, join us for this special event.
Founded in 2005, Podere 29 spans 20 hectares, with 17 dedicated to vineyards. Nestled in the northern part of Puglia, close to the Gulf of Manfredonia, the winery benefits from its proximity to the sea. Podere 29 is deeply committed to organic farming and uniquely chooses not to irrigate its vineyards. This results in lower yields but significantly enhances the quality and organoleptic characteristics of their wines.
The winery produces approximately 130,000 bottles annually, focusing primarily on red wines such as Nero di Troia, Primitivo, Malvasia Nera, and Susumaniello. The mineral-rich soils, influenced by the nearby sea, impart a distinct minerality and salinity to all their wines.
Join us for an evening of exquisite wines and culinary delights, and experience the unique flavors of Puglia with us.
8
October
2024
D. Scott Eads Quartet
D. Scott Eads - vocals
Mary Ekler, MD - piano;
Tom Walsh - drums;
Gary Wicks - bass
With his smooth velvet tones and captivating performances, D. Scott Eads’ fresh yet nostalgic style elevates the standard to the exceptional. Catch him and his stellar trio in a crooner’s fete of favorites from Sinatra to Connick and Sammy to Bublé.
15
October
2024
Alfredo Caceres Flamenco Trio
Alfredo Cáceres -guitar
Josè Prieto - voice and guitar
Hector Torres - percussions
Born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Cáceres, a complete guitarist and composer, has been involved in a wide variety of projects and bands in styles ranging from World music, Flamenco, Jazz, Brazilian, Salsa, Pop and Latin. He has collaborated on several recordings in local and international productions, as well as in different festivals in the United States and in Europe. Alfredo has been living in the United States full-time since 2009, and has played alongside many different artists in the World Music arena, such as Persian singer Hamed Nikpay, guitarist Russ Hewitt, the Gypsy All Stars (of the Gipsy Kings family), Mario Reyes, and Marcus Nand (Ziroq), just to name a few.
In 2012, Cáceres released his first solo album in the U.S., one that involves a variety of his original compositions within the last ten years, recorded in his hometown of Guatemala and in Los Angeles, California.
22
October
2024
Geroge Kahn and Courtney Lemmon Trio
Elaine Gibbs Quintet
Elaine Gibbs - Vocals
Jeff Settles - drums
William Bryant -piano
Stephen Lexsner -guitar
Elaine Gibbs began her life in music at the tender age of 13 where she got her start as many R&B phenomenons have, at church. Those early experiences still greatly influence her vocal sensibilities today. Her accomplishments are many, including her appearance on Season One of X Factor as one of the 'Over 30's' finalists, where she wowed judges with her interpretation of Stop Crying Your Heart Out by Oasis. LA Reid, Simon, Nicole and Paula raved that she is one of the best singers they have ever encountered. She has performed in over 25 countries, with some of the biggest names in the world of Gospel and R&B music such as the late Rev. James Cleveland, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Tramaine Hawkins and Shirley Ceasar. She has worked with Bobby Womack, Cherrelle, Miki Howard and the Gap Band. On a broader scale she has sung for Rod Stewart and performed at recent galas honoring individuals such as Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Angela Bassett, Stephanie Mills and Chaka Kahn. Film scores and TV tracks have also been part of Elaine's story, including voice-overs for Disney Studios and a collaboration duet with the late Ollie Woodson of The Temptations. She also sang for the film 'This Christmas' produced and starring actor Mekhi Pfeifer, and performed live with Justin Timberlake for Victoria Secret's TV show.
8
June
2024
Cheesesteak Festival
Philadelphia, PA
Peter Lodato
Diamonds/Divisions/Voids
Always fascinated by the uncertainty of human perception, and the duplicitous nature of vision, which can be both revealing and deceitful, Lodato creates paintings that delve into this duality. Upon first read they are austere, geometric abstractions. After further observation, however, the paintings begin to vibrate: brushstrokes become evident and the surface reveals that there are numerous layers beneath. The hard edges of his often bi-chromatic works dissipate into sensuous fields of color that seem to push space in and out. Lodato’s reductive, divided compositions are visual confrontations between the planar simplicity of form and the resonance of particular pigments. A disciple of the AbEx color field painter, Barnett Newman, Lodato’s sumptuously colored canvases echo Newman’s concept of using division as a way to merge different areas of the canvas into a sublime whole.
Art Exhibition | April 7 - June 30, 2024