6 PM

A Season for Non-Violence Concert with James Twyman

A Season for Nonviolence, January 30 – April 4, is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities.

Inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this international event honors their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world.The mission is to create an awareness of nonviolent principles and practice as a powerful way to heal, transform and empower our lives and communities. Through an educational and community action campaign, we are honoring those who are using nonviolence to build a community that honors the dignity and worth of every human being. We are demonstrating that every person can move the world in the direction of peace through their daily nonviolent choice and action.

As an internationally renowned author and musician, James has traveled the world performing “The Peace Concert” in some of the greatest areas of violence and discord. Also known as the “Peace Troubadour,” he has been invited by government officials and humanitarian organizations to perform in countries like Iraq, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo, Israel, East Timor, Mexico and South Africa. His ministry began in 1994 when he took the peace prayers from the twelve major religions of the world and arranged them to music. His goal was to show how all spiritual paths point to a single expression – Peace.

8 PM

The Concert for Peace

A Call to Peace with Stuart Hoffman and Friends.

What is Peace? Where is it found? In this heartfelt performance, artists will give expression to their personal experience of Peace through music, poetry and even comedy. The evening will feature the artistry of Stuart Hoffman, Noel Philpot, Eduardo Del Signore, Helena Nerone, Barry Richards, Michael Regan, Richard Hardy and Tim Timmermans.

Saturday, February 10th is the debut performance of A Call to Peace which will continue touring nationally and internationally throughout 2007.

Stuart Hoffman is a talented pianist, songwriter, composer, producer and vocalist with two solo albums, Silent Longing (Eversound) and Somewhere Tonight, and numerous collaborations with other artists. Stuart has performed his highly acclaimed "Anthems of Peace" at events worldwide.

Noel Philpot is a Mystic, Poet and Troubador whose work explores the Return of Immortal Love on Earth. His song "I Feel Good To Be Alive" was featured on the CD Songs from the Mezzanine. Noel has been a CBS recording artist, has been performing at many intimate gatherings worldwide and is the founder of the Alive Poets Society. He also writes a monthly column for the Malibu Chronicle.

Eduardo M. Del Signore is a multitalented bassist. As a performer, Eduardo has played with Jon Anderson (Yes), Vangelis, Milton Nascimento, Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Jorge Trasante (Gypsy Kings), Eduardo Mateo and many others. He also has credits as a composer and producer. His most recent release is entitled Captivated.

Helena Nerone is a gifted blues singer. From her early work with Helena and the Lane Changers to her relevant tune "Political Gangsters", Helena has provided a deeply felt musical expression inflected with her unique humor and joy.

Barry Richards is a singer songwriter. His International success has garnered him several Gold and Platinum Records. He's performed with such acclaimed artists as Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys and many more. His million selling power ballad, "I Need You" recorded by legendary international artist Demis Roussos, co written with Bobby Hart (Monkees), hit the top 10 in Europe and the U.K.

Michael Regan has been taking his comedy to the clubs of Los Angeles. He was recently seen on an episode of Boston Legal.

Richard Hardy is a flute, saxophone and pennywhistle player who, after starting out his career with the Denver Symphony in the 1970s, recorded and performed with Carol King for thirteen years. Richard has played and recorded with Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Richard is featured on many Imax film scores including Everest, Dolphins, Wild California, Journeys into Amazing Caves and Coral Reefs. He has also performed in the feature films: The Butterfly Effect, Choke, and Cries of Silence. His recent releases include work with artists Gringo Floyd, Anton Mizerak, Shapeshifters, Third Force, Brian Hughes, Craig Chaquico and the Ultrakinetic Orchestra.

Tim Timmermans has performed with some of the major artists in the Music Industry including Jon Hendricks, Woody Shaw, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, Lenny Breau,George Clinton, Jesse Colin Young, Pam Tillis, Peter Banks from Yes, John Cipollina, Craig Chaquico, Peter White, Ray Manzarek from the Doors, Dan Fogelberg, Albert Lee, Spencer Davis, Lowen & Navarro, Eliza Gilkyson, The L.A. Guitar Quartet, and many others, but the focus of his career has been his own bands such as the Jazz Group "Windows" and his solo work on the Higher Octave/Virgin Label. Primarily known as a Drummer/Percussionist, Tim is an accomplished Producer/Composer and is a skilled Guitarist and Keyboardist as well.