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Sandy Cressman: Homenagem Brasileira: Sunday, March 26, 2023

Sandy Cressman: Homenagem Brasileira: Sunday, March 26, 2023

by Jason Mazza | Dec 14, 2022 | Castle Music Salons, Past Events

ABOUT THIS EVENT San Francisco-based vocalist Sandy Cressman made a name for herself as a true devotee of Brazil’s classic composers, interpreting songs by masters like Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Gilberto Gil, and of course, Antonio Carlos Jobim. New friendships...
Brian Swager’s “Zing! Went the Strings of My Harp”: Sunday, February 19, 2023

Brian Swager’s “Zing! Went the Strings of My Harp”: Sunday, February 19, 2023

by Jason Mazza | Dec 14, 2022 | Castle Music Salons, Past Events

ABOUT THIS EVENT Combining folklore, poetry, and music selections performed on the harp, Brian Swager’s educational and entertaining show offers a glimpse of the harp’s history, a look at how it works and how it is played, a demonstration of many of its...
41st Street Quartet: Sunday, January 22, 2023

41st Street Quartet: Sunday, January 22, 2023

by Jason Mazza | Dec 14, 2022 | Castle Music Salons, Past Events

ABOUT THIS EVENT The 41st Street Quartet is a chamber jazz ensemble that uses unique instrumentation to combine elements of jazz and classical music with flute, saxophone, violin, harp, and cello. The quartet’s repertoire is a mixture of original compositions and...
Charged Particles: Saturday, October 29, 2022

Charged Particles: Saturday, October 29, 2022

by Jason Mazza | Oct 22, 2022 | Castle Music Salons, Past Events

ABOUT THIS EVENT The Mazza Castle Music Salon Series brings for the first time Charged Particles – a dynamic jazz trio with guest saxophonist Tod Dickow. Please Note: No outside food or drink, spiked heels, or pets are permitted. The Castle is a non-smoking...
The Musical Art Quintet: Sunday, November 27, 2022

The Musical Art Quintet: Sunday, November 27, 2022

by Jason Mazza | Oct 21, 2022 | Castle Music Salons, Past Events

ABOUT THIS EVENT The Musical Art Quintet was formed in the Mission district of San Francisco during chamber music jam sessions at Cafe Revolution. Please Note: No outside food or drink, spiked heels, or pets are permitted. The Castle is a non-smoking property....
Holiday Tea: Saturday, December 18th, 2022

Holiday Tea: Saturday, December 18th, 2022

by Jason Mazza | Oct 20, 2022 | Past Events, Special Events

The tree is trimmed and the halls are decked with holly. Come join us for a special holiday tour and high tea. About this event Enjoy a room-by-room tour of the Mazza Castle. Guests learn the history of the Castle from its building by the McCloskey family following...
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Cutting Ball Theater

Cutting Ball Theater experiments with theatrical form, beyond naturalism and conventionalism, to tell relevant stories that embolden and engage audiences. Read More

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