By Michelle Guerin | DiscoverSD.com

Can’t stand classical music? Challenge yourself to change your mind this Sunday at Anthology Supper Club in Little Italy.

Anthology invites you to re-discover classical music with a modern multi-media performance that intertwines music, dance, and film coverage. Music Director / Conductor Jon Stubbs of California Ballet has modernized the classical music experience in a new production called Luscious Noise.

Historically, classical music has been associated with a mature aristocratic society. But starting this Sunday, Jon Stubbs is making classical music accessible to general audiences and a younger demographic with a dynamic performance and affordable price point at one of the hippest music venues in San Diego.

“Whenever I see pop groups perform, I always wish I could see that same level of fun for classical performances,” says Stubbs. When he discovered Anthology, Stubbs realized it may be the perfect venue for him. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do here, but I knew I had to do something. The built-in multi-media capabilities made me very interested in wanting to perform there.”

Luscious Noise music selections will include Grieg’s Holberg Suite and Mozart Divertimento, among many, and visual excerpts will include “The Third Man” – a film noir classic, “Street Scene” from Kurt Weills and more. The performance will feature members of the San Diego Symphony and Prima Ballerina Denise Dabrowski who will perform “The Dying Swan” in a signature solo.

Luscious Noise takes over Anthology this Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $10 - $20 and are available online at AnthologySD.com or at the door.

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STAR 94.1 welcomed Marsha and Howard Berkson in the studio this morning for a special announcement regarding this year’s Jingle Ball event to be held at Anthology on December 13. Listen to the segment below:

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SAN DIEGO FOOD FINDS writes: “Executive Chef Eric Bauer of the beautiful Anthology in downtown San Diego mixes arugula with red and green grapes for a tasty salad….”

Tender Arugula & Fall Grape Salad

1 cup balsamic vinegar (white or black)
1/4 cup sugar

Reduce to 1/2 cup over medium heat.

2 cups of red seedless grapes cut in half
2 cups of green seedless grapes cut in half
1 tablespoon fresh chopped lavender
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

After reducing the vinegar combine above ingredients with the reduction and let marinade for minimum of 3 hours.

6 ounces of burrata cheese
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Marinate cheese with oil and basil.
Season cheese with salt and pepper.

To make salad combine the above items with baby arugula and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with toasted pistachios and enjoy.

Recipe by chef Eric Bauer

Supper Club —Anthology. On the western edge of Little Italy, you’ll find an intimate supper club that seats 300 in a hip architectural design encompassing two levels plus a mezzanine. You’ll find 30-foot high ceilings, natural wood finishes, an undulating wood ceiling – truly, an upbeat atmosphere, all the better to enjoy the culinary offerings of Eric Bauer and his signature farm-fresh ingredients menu. And taking center stage is an exciting calendar of local and national artists playing jazz, blues, classic rock, R&B, world, Latin and more. View what’s coming up at anthologysd.com.
1337 India St. | (619) 595-0300

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Anthology was voted Best Jazz Bar and came in No. 2 for Best Live Music Venue in the 2009 San Diego City Beat’s Readers Poll!

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Thank you, San Diego!

CHANGING THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Why Classical Musicians Are Making Some Noise.

San Diego, CA (October 30, 2009) — Music Director/Conductor John Stubbs of California Ballet has created an extraordinary multi-media performance experience where live classical music, dance, and film converge for one special evening in San Diego’s most exciting music and dining venue — Anthology supper club in Little Italy. Featured artists’ include members of the San Diego Symphony and a rare appearance by Prima Ballerina Denise Dabrowski who will perform a signature solo of “The Dying Swan” made famous by the legendary Anna Pavlova.

Luscious Noise is a novel approach to making live classical music performance more accessible to general audiences. By bringing the music experience directly to the people in an outlet that appeals to a broad demographic, patrons will soon re-discover how versatile classical music can be. Historically, classical music conjures a general perception that the genre predominantly caters to the mature aristocratic society. This connotation has long deterred younger audiences and those with average level incomes from experiencing classical music through live performance. To help dispel this notion, Conductor John Stubbs will proudly present Luscious Noise on Sunday, November 22.

“Whenever I see pop groups perform, I always wish I could see that same level of fun for classical performances,” says Stubbs. When he discovered Anthology, Stubbs realized he stumbled upon something significant. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do here, but I knew I had to do something. The built-in multi-media capabilities made me very interested in wanting to perform there.”

During the developmental stage of his production concept, Stubbs learned of other musicians abroad that have taken similar measures to create opportunities for younger audiences to experience live classical music in settings that are less intimidating than concert halls — namely pubs and clubs.

Since 2001, “Classical Club Nights” have been on the rise in Berlin and London. These monthly events have been overwhelmingly popular for several reasons: they are reasonably priced, there’s no pressure about how to dress or when to clap, and it’s perfectly acceptable if patrons are unfamiliar with the music.

People can relax, sip their drinks, and continue their conversations while the performance is in progress. With the premiere of Luscious Noise at Anthology, Stubbs aims to please by introducing local audiences to something quite new.

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Luscious Noise music selections will include:
• Grieg’s Holberg Suite
• Mozart Divertimento
• Dvo?ák Suite
• Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade”
• “Romanze” by Sibelius

Luscious Noise visual excerpts will include:
• The film noir classic “The Third Man”
• Natalie Dessay in “Tales of Hoffman”
• Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene”
• Jiri Kylian’s choreographic works to the music of Mozart
• Carlos Kleiber conducting Beethoven’s “7th Symphony”

Luscious Noise · November 22, 2009 at 7:30pm
Anthology · 1337 India Street · San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10 - $20 · Call 619.595.0300 or visit AnthologySD.com

By R. STICKNEY | NBCSanDiego.com

Morning, noon or night – it’s always time for ravioli in our book. This week, you’ll get that and more at the Taste of Little Italy event.

On Wednesday, head to India and Columbia Streets and pick up your pass to sample tastes from some of the best restaurants in San Diego. This pass, a ticket costing $35, will put gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce from Vincenzo Ristorante Italiano into your mouth. Then, some Risotto Pazzo from Po Pazzo. Next up may be cheese tortellini with sautéed grilled chicken from Mimmo’s or perhaps you’ll be in the mood for a little gelato from Pappalecco?

If Italian isn’t your style, there will be other foods like crepes from Fabrison’s and chorizo sausage from Puerto La Boca.

The snacking begins at 5 p.m. and if you’re a veteran of “taste” events, you’ll want to be there on time.

Get ticket information online and be sure to check out the added bonus of an Anthology voucher for two to Fresh Vibe Tuesday.

Mangia!

Local breweries and restaurants are teaming up to showcase San Diego’s thriving craft beer culture at San Diego Beer Week taking place November 6th through the 15th.