Lisa Petrie
Lisa Petrie is a writer and specialist in marketing and public relations for arts and education organizations. She earned a DMA in flute performance from SUNY, Stony Brook, and is the mother of two musical kids. Lisa was the Content Manager for the Kids and Families section of San Francisco Classical Voice during 2011.
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April 3
There’s no one better than Loren Schoenberg to team up with Etienne Charles for an hour of performance.
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March 24
Zakir Hussain delivers brilliant performances that have established him as a national treasure in his native India.
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February 10 - 14
The drummers of TAO bring a modern flair to the ancient art form, drawing on the diverse backgrounds of its performers.
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February 4 - 5
Benjamin Simon and the S.F. Chamber Orchestra delight in collaborating with youth ensembles such as the gifted Piedmont Choir.
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Kids & Families Feature
Kids & Families Feature
January 2, 2012
Good times alert: Here are a few, not-too-expensive concerts that everybody in the family might enjoy.
More "Six Spring Concerts for Families, Youth ... Everyone" »Kids & Families Feature
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Sat December 17, 2011 8:00pm
Celebrate Chanukah with Ben Brussell’s high-energy klezmer band. Klezmer is a style of folk music from the Ashkenazic Jews in Eastern Europe.
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Fri December 23, 2011 8:00pm
The Golden Bough trio has been performing Celtic music for 30 years, has made 20 albums (two of which are Christmas collections), and has performed their Christmas show to the delight of audiences, for many years.
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December 21 - 31
A musical for the youngest set, based on the beloved story by Dr. Seuss and set to the music of Mel Marvin and Albert Hague. The characters look like they could live in your toy box.
More about SHN »Kids & Families Feature
Kids & Families Feature
Kids & Families Feature
November 29, 2011
Tickets to the holiday season’s best concerts are at your fingertips in this guide from SFCV’s Kids & Families editor.
More "The Holiday List: Best Family and Choral Concerts" »Artist Spotlight
November 28, 2011
The acclaimed composer/conductor reflects on balancing his life-after-the-L.A.-Phil with time for creating, for leading performers, and for enjoying family life.
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 1
The San Francisco Symphony gives you plenty of choices of family holiday concerts—certainly enough to schedule around your holiday parties. And Davies Symphony Hall with its beautifully decorated lobby is resplendent during the season.
Kids & Families Feature
Kids & Families Feature
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Sat November 12, 2011 11:00am
Let the coolest cats, bassist Marcus Shelby and his Trio, show your kids what jazz is all about. Both fun and educational, SFJAZZ Family Matinees provide a window into the exciting world of live jazz.
