Ravi Shankar has canceled his scheduled Oct. 23 concert at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.

The center made the announcement today (June 27), relaying a statement from Shankar’s management company, Opus 3 Artists. The statement read, in part, “It is with deep regrets that, due to health issues, Panditji Ravi Shankar must cancel his October 2012 tour."
 
The Mondavi Center announced that it will issue refunds to all ticket holders no later than Friday, July 13.
 
More about the 2012-13 new season.

Head start on tix for Costello, Sedaris, Pilobulus

Staff, faculty and students get a head start next week on ticket purchases for three “just added” shows at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts’ 2012-13 season.

And, as always, staff and faculty receive a 10 percent discount on single-event tickets, and students receive a 50 percent discount.

The “just added” shows, all in Jackson Hall:

• Elvis Costello — The Rock 'n’ Roll hall of famer, in a solo performance. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28.

• David Sedaris — The humorist sold out Jackson Hall in 2011, and now he is coming back. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.

• Pilobolus Dance Theatre — A zany, cut-up troupe, known for a unique style of entanglement and cotortions. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24.

The head start runs from Thursday through Saturday (June 28 to 30). You must call or visit the box office, and you will be asked for UC Davis identification or e-mail address. The box office is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone orders: (530) 754-2787 or (866) 754-2787.

More about the new season.

Henry V continues in the arboretum

The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble's production of Henry V continues this weekend and June 28-July 1 in the arboretum.

The ensemble sheds new new light on this classic by transforming what is normally a war epic into an intimately suspenseful experience — with a company of only five actors.

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: Henry V, presented by the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble in partnership with the UC Davis Arboretum

WHEN:

• Friday-Saturday, June 22-23 — 8 p.m.
• Sunday, June 24 — 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday, June 28-30 — 8 p.m.
• Sunday, July 1 — 6:30 p.m.

TALK-BACKS: With the cast and crew, after the show, Sunday, June 24

WHERE: Arboretum gazebo

TICKETS are available online. To reserve by phone, call (530) 802-0998. The June 14 is a preview performance, with all tickets discounted $5.

MORE INFORMATION is available by e-mail: boxoffice@shakespearedavis.com.

Photos and trailer.

More at the arboretum.

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