Enuma Elish
performs "Metropolis" Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Regent
Theater. General admission Tickets: $15 advance, $18 day of show
(includes $3 facility fee).
 Perhaps the most famous and influential of all silent films,
"Metropolis" had been seen only in shortened or truncated versions for
75 years until recently restored in Germany with state-of-the-art
digital technology. The film can now be seen in a form that’s as close
to the original conception of Fritz Lang as possible. Though the idea
has been executed previously by other ensembles, Enuma Elish performs a
new, all-original live soundtrack to this cinematic treasure.
Elish’s musical vision evokes a mixture of the ancient, mystical and
the futuristic that brings a new musical perspective perfectly
capturing the grand scale and mythic grandeur of the film like never
before. Virtually uncategorizable, the woodwind & percussion duo
Enuma Elish spews an exploratory jazz/rock electronica. Too structured,
and with too much of a rocking groove for jazz purists, they still
deliver extended hair-raising skronks to peel the paint off most trance
music listeners' walls. With too many terrestrially-based original
field recording samples to be "space rock," too live to be
"electronica," too high-tech for the hippy-dip… Enuma is nothing short
of its own thing, a constantly evolving sonic marvel, a nonpareil.
 Back Regent: 'Keeping the Heat on' Nov. 30
The Regent Theatre presents "Keeping the Heat On!" -- a concert event
in celebration and support of ... itself. Mark Sunday, Nov. 30, at 7
p.m. on your calendars. The show is
aimed to "celebrate, suppport, and give thanks for" the
Regent, a vaudevillian variety show with Jimmy Tingle as
the host.
Featured performers and highlights: Five
O'Clock Shadow, an all-vocal rock band; Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra,
acoustic excerpts from "A Night at the Rock Opera"; Steve Baker,
classical piano from BeatleJuice multi-instrumentalist; Ryan Casey, tap
dancer from the Legacy Dancers; Airborne Day Foley, juggler; Charlie
Farren, Farrenheit and Joe Perry Project; Digney Fignus, top 40
Americana artist; Bob Jennings, Beatlejuice and Friends featured
vocalist; and "Elvis," Dana Z with The Dana Z Show Band.
Plus premiere film excerpts from "Concerts for Brad Delp" as well as surprise guests the theater is forbidden to announce.
Members will receive a $5 discount to that one and tickets are already on sale at www.regenttheatre.com,
781-646-4849, or in person at the box office. (Because the Regent is
not set up as a nonprofit, memberships are not tax-deductible.)
guest on her Fat City tour. Gilbert took audiences across the country
by storm.
 "Brainwaves 2008" Nov. 21-23
"Brainwaves 2008," a return of a three-day multimedia celebration of cutting-edge music, is set to go Friday through Sunday, Nov. 21-23, at the Regent. Whether you made it to the first Brainwaves in 2006, couldn't get here, or are hearing about it for the first time, Brainwaves 2008 is not to be missed.
The festival will feature headliners Matmos; Meat Beat Manifesto; and Stars of the Lid. General admission: $77.50 for weekend pass (includes $2.50 theater facility fee and admission to all three days). Or get tickets to indivdual days: $22.50 Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.); $47.50 Saturday at 1 p.m. (doors open at noon -- an all-day pass is good for both afternoon and evening shows); or $22.50 Sunday at 1 p.m. (doors open at noon).
Performances by Brainwashed Family and Old Friends to include: Threshold HouseBoys Choir (Peter Christopherson of Coil, Throbbing Gristle, and Psychic TV); JG Thirlwell's Manorexia; Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch; Silver Apples; Reformed Faction (members of Zoviet France, Dead Voices On Air, Rapoon); Torch Duo; His Name Is Alive; Gary Wilson; and Rivulets with Jessica Bailiff. Steven Stapleton of Nurse With Wound will be DJ'ing throughout the entire weekend and there will be a special video performance of Greater Than One.
And, of course, some Local Heroes: Major Stars, Marissa Nadler, Glenn Jones and Nmperign with Jason Lescalleet.
This year, in honor of the Chicago-based Kranky record label's 15 years, there will be a special set featuring: Nudge, Strategy, Lichens, To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie, Windy Weber with Benoit Pioulard and the first US performance of Boduf Songs.
For more details, see www.regenttheatre.com/events/brainwaves.htm.
'Mary Poppins' Nov. 28
 Singalong with onscreen lyrics. Play along with your supercalifragilistic bag of props. March along in the onstage costume parade in your Mary Poppins inspired costume, as "Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins' returns to the Regent on Nov. 28 through 30.
Dates and times are Friday, Nov. 28, at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m and 7; Sunday, Nov. 30, at noon.
Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 for children 12 and under, $10 for groups of 12 or more.
"Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins" invites audiences of all ages to step in time with Mary, Bert and the gang. For this special engagement, a restored 35mm print of the classic 1964 film has been customized with on-screen lyrics so that audiences can join in the fun by singing along. A movie host will introduce the film and lead the crowd through audience participation activities and demonstrate the use of the complimentary bag of interactive props. To complete the Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins experience, audience members are encouraged to dress as their favorite Mary Poppins character -– or in a costume inspired by the movie.
The movie host will invite everyone in costume to march on stage in the costume parade. Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins allows audiences to celebrate the golden age of movies by enjoying this Oscar-winning film in the fashion in which it was meant to be seen – a grand theatrical setting, fully restored, with a state of the art sound system.
In addition, audiences are encouraged to sing along with some of the best-known and most beloved songs in motion picture history. Adapted from P.L. Travers' 1934 novel, Mary Poppins premiered in August 1964. "Practically perfect in every way," it earned 13 Academy Award nominations and became Disney's biggest box office success to date. Julie Andrews made Mary Poppins her film debut and nabbed the Oscar, beating out Audrey Hepburn for Best Actress in 1967. After 42 years, Mary Poppins continues to pull lasting magic from its cinematic carpet bag of tricks, while reminding new generations how a simple gift of kindness costs merely tuppence.
Jennifer Trainor benefit Nov. 28
A tribute and benefit for comedienne and singer Jennifer Trainor is set for Friday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. at the Regent.
Tickets: $25 general admission (includes $3 restoration & maintenance fee).
Regent Membership Program Update
The Regent Theatre on Town Day announced its first membership program, but there has been little response. The goal is to have 100 members and raise $2,500 by Oct. 15.
The yearly _membership is only $25 per individual or family members will be offered a special membership "ticket," which will include the following perks:
- Exclusive opportunity to purchase event tickets before they are offered to the general public.
- Member discounts to selected events, including some "2-4-1" deals.
- $2 off adult and $1 off kids/senior tickets to ANY "Family Fun" show when purchased in advance. Complete fall schedule here >>
- Free admission to members-only annual variety show, targeted for Town Day 2009
- Discounts at Arlington retailers and restaurants (e.g. show your card and receive $1 off any book at the Book Rack)
Consider purchasing a Regent membership --vailable during regular box office hours, Monday through Saturday noon to 6 p.m.
Membership is valid through Sept. 30, 2009, and the membership fee is not tax-deductible.
The Regent is also putting together a separate membership program for businesses and entrepreneurs who would like to support the Regent. Inquire if interested. The theater already has a restaurant sponsorship / partnership program in place.
Bellydancing Dec. 2 Back by popular demand, Bellydance Superstars present "Babelesque," set for Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.
Reserved Seats: $47.50 preferred, $37.50 reserved, $27.50 groups of 10 or more (Prices Include $3.00 facility/restoration fee).
Babelesque performs a cross-section of tribal, Egyptian and cabaret styles. The superstars exhibit an intoxicating spectacle that transports the audience to a distant time and place while stimulating all the senses. Taking an ancient art form into the mainstream, they have garnered international acclaim from critics, instructors, dancers, and fans alike.
The troupe's current show, "Babelesque," features all new choreography, costumes and production. Dressed in luxurious colorful costumes, the Bellydance Superstars beautifully display the true art of bellydance. The exotic sounds of haunting melodies echo through every venue during each show, and the dancers perform in front of an amazing backdrop with washes of lighting and effects.
Check out the "Babelesque" video here >>
World's No. 1 "Elvis," Shawn Klush, Returns In January
(with Special Deal For Those Buying Tickets for Dec. 13 or 14 "Elvis & Friends / Juke Box Heroes" Show!)
 The Regent is pleased to announce the return of Shawn Klush to the Regent stage Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Shawn was voted Top "Elvis" grand-prize winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises' Premiere Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis in August 2007.
Shawn Klush in Concert In just a short time Shawn Klush has emerged as the top professional Elvis tribute artist in the world. His career began when he performed as Elvis in the famous Poconos region followed by a tour of Canada where he entered and won the "Worldwide Elvis Competition" in Montreal. This caught the attention of the award winning Las Vegas show, "Legends in Concert" where in 2004 he starred as 'Elvis' in their Branson MO. production and later in Vegas and Atlantic City. Each January he stars in the "Elvis Birthday Tribute Tour", an Elvis extravaganza with Elvis' own musicians, singers, and closest friends, in major venues in multiple cities. He recently portrayed Elvis in the hit TV miniseries "Shake, Rattle and Roll" which aired on CBS and VH1. On Jan 6th 2005, just 2 days before Elvis' 70th Birthday, Shawn became grand champion at the $25,000.00 "World Elvis Tribute Artist Competition". He received "The Peoples Choice Award" from Gibson Guitar in Nashville as "Best Concert Elvis," and was named the international champion of BBC1's "World's Greatest Elvis" competition in the United Kingdom. In August 2007, Shawn was chosen by Graceland as the winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises' first ever Ultimate Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis.
Sat, Jan 31 at 8pm & Sun, Feb 1 at 2pm
Reserved Seats: $42.50 Preferred Plus Seating (1st Two Rows Center Section); $37.50 Preferred Seating (3rd Thru 7th Row, Center Section); $27.50 Reserved Orchestra; $22.50 Reserved Balcony and Groups of 10 or More. (Prices include $3 restoration/maintenance fee)
$7.50 Discount on above prices for anyone purchasing tickets to the Dec 13 & 14
"Elvis & Friends -- Juke Box Heroes" show
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, MA 02474 (781) 646-4849
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Enuma Elish
performs "Metropolis" Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Regent
Theater. General admission...
