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Cultural Arts Network (CAN) Group Presents its Winter Classic Series

"Enriching Lives and Bridging Communities through Art"

(Redwood City, CA November 13, 2002)

The Cultural Arts Network (CAN) Group -- presents a series of musical performances showcasing work of culturally diverse artists from the Americas and around the world. The series runs from November 22, 2002 to January 31, 2003.

The CAN Group is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the value of art in our community and encourage the artistic expression of individuals. Nancy Nakano, Executive Director for CAN Group, believes that art not only enriches lives but bridges different cultures and communities. CAN Group will promote performances and events and provide education outreach, workshops and mentorship programs for children and adults.

The Cultural Arts Network (CAN) Group presents its Winter Classic Series:

Hawaiian Masters Of The Slack Key
with Cyril Pahinui, George Kahumoku, Patrick Landeza.
(Nov. 22, 2002 - 8pm)
Performance is at The Foresters Hall, 1204 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City.
Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

The Hawaiian Masters of The Slack Key brings together three generations of gifted musicians for an evening of infectious music and captivating storytelling. These great Slack Key guitarist's striking compositions and powerful interpretations of Hawaiian music and culture truly exude the 'spirit of aloha'.

IABD (Its A Beautiful Day)
(Nov. 30, 2002 - 9pm)
Performance is at The Foresters Hall, 1204 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City.
Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door.

One of the leading second-generation San Francisco rock bands, this legendary group's music is highlighted by classic instrumentals, with laid-back harmonies. IABD faithful and curious younger folks will be thoroughly entertained and captivated by their performance. IABD is testimony that true talent will stand the test of time.

CAN Group and Fiddling Cricket Music welcome an evening with
THE AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS
(Dec. 13, 2002 - 8pm)
Performance is at the Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door.

To celebrate the grand opening of the Little Fox Theatre, The Austin Lounge Lizards will bring their unique brand of hysterical lyrics and hot picking to Redwood City. Blending red-hot bluegrass and country licks with lyrics that eviscerate, embarrass, embellish and otherwise poke fun at parody-worthy people and places in this vale of tears, the quintet has established themselves as the collective standard of musical satire.

Tempest
(Dec. 14, 2002 - 8pm)
Performance is at the Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door.

Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. With stellar musicians and innovative arrangements, Tempest is a critically acclaimed force in the modern folk-rock movement.

Alex DeGrassi plus Muriel Anderson
Acoustic Guitar Wizards--Double Bill
(Sat. Jan. 4, 2003 - 8pm)
Performance is at the Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

CAN Group and Fiddling Cricket Music Series presents
Tom Paxton
Folk legend
(Tue. Jan. 21, 2003 - 8pm)
Performance is at the Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door.

CAN Group and Fiddling Cricket Music Series presents
A Musical Tribute to Woody Guthrie
RIBBON OF HIGHWAY, ENDLESS SKYWAY
Jimmy LaFave, Eliza Gilkyson, Kevin Welch, Joel Rafael
(Wed. Jan. 22, 2003 - 8pm)
Performance is at the Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door.

Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band And Dancers
(Fri. Jan. 31, 2003 - 8pm)
Performance is at the Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

For additional event information please visit www.foxdream.com or call (650) 369-4119 for tickets and information.

For more information on the CAN Group visit us at www.cangroup.org , or call us at (510) 649-0600.

Venues

The Foresters Hall

Built in 1913, the Foresters Hall was designed as a state of the art facility to serve the entire town as a Social, Fraternal & Civic Center for many groups. This landmark building was the place to be for Dance Parties, Weddings, Concerts, Conferences, etc. and it remains a visual and historic treasure today. Neoclassical columns, fourteen-foot high open truss ceilings, a maple dance floor with stage, kitchen facilities, lounge and bar with a liquor license, make this a unique facility with the capacity to hold 400 people for any indoor event.

The Foresters Hall is located at 1204 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, less than a block from the city's library and City Hall. It is also easily accessible from both highways 101 and 280. For more information visit http://www.button.com/foresters/ or call 650-363-0550.

The Little Fox

With completion of major restoration and renovation work that retained many Art Deco themes in the interior with an updated Gothic Revival exterior, the Little Fox is ready to re-join it's big brother the Fox Theatre as one of the "jewels" of Redwood City.

The restored Little Fox will the home of live stage performances including concerts, plays, film festivals, corporate and private parties, and special events. With a capacity to hold 240 people, the Little Fox offers an intimate venue for enjoying a wide range of gifted artists and entertainment.

The Little Fox is located in downtown Redwood City on Broadway between Middlefield Road and Hamilton Street. The Theatre is convenient to several nearby parking areas. It is also easily accessible from both highways 101 and 280. For more information visit http://www.foxdream.com or call 650-FOX-4119.