Sarah McKenzie: Secrets of My Heart 2021
(no performances)
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Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
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age two and over when entering
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regardless of vaccination status.
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays, Tuesdays, and most City holidays.
Presented by Diablo Regional Arts Association
on the Rudney Plaza (corner of Locust St & Civic Dr)
August 20 - 21, 2021
After the great success of Sarah McKenzie’s 2017 album, Paris in the Rain (Impulse! Records), the 31-year-old pianist, singer, and composer returns with the poignant, Secrets of My Heart. Paris in the Rain opened more opportunities for her to perform around the world in such faraway places as Brazil, Korea, Japan, and established her in the United States. Its title song became one of her signature tunes and is one of the highlights of her live shows.
“Traveling was something that I really had to adjust to,” McKenzie says. “In the beginning, it is very exciting. I often describe it as going into a magical world; it’s stepping off reality and going into this world that’s so unreal. Then you come home, and all that activity stops. It’s been a world of extremes.”
Secrets of My Heart documents McKenzie’s burgeoning brilliance interpreting 20th-century jazz standards with her penchant for crafting sterling compositions that will surely become jazz standards in the 21st century.
“Ultimately, this album is about me embracing the unknown and going with love,” McKenzie explains.
In addition to performing songs from her latest album, Sarah will also be showcasing pieces from Music Connects Our World - a production that Diablo Regional Arts Association was proud to commission in October 2020.
Running Time: approx. 75 minutes, with no intermission
on the Rudney Plaza (corner of Locust St & Civic Dr)
August 20 - 21, 2021
After the great success of Sarah McKenzie’s 2017 album, Paris in the Rain (Impulse! Records), the 31-year-old pianist, singer, and composer returns with the poignant, Secrets of My Heart. Paris in the Rain opened more opportunities for her to perform around the world in such faraway places as Brazil, Korea, Japan, and established her in the United States. Its title song became one of her signature tunes and is one of the highlights of her live shows.
“Traveling was something that I really had to adjust to,” McKenzie says. “In the beginning, it is very exciting. I often describe it as going into a magical world; it’s stepping off reality and going into this world that’s so unreal. Then you come home, and all that activity stops. It’s been a world of extremes.”
Secrets of My Heart documents McKenzie’s burgeoning brilliance interpreting 20th-century jazz standards with her penchant for crafting sterling compositions that will surely become jazz standards in the 21st century.
“Ultimately, this album is about me embracing the unknown and going with love,” McKenzie explains.
In addition to performing songs from her latest album, Sarah will also be showcasing pieces from Music Connects Our World - a production that Diablo Regional Arts Association was proud to commission in October 2020.
Running Time: approx. 75 minutes, with no intermission
Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests, during this outdoor performance. However, face coverings are required to be worn by all guests age two and over when visiting inside of the Lesher Center for the Arts, regardless of vaccination status.
This performance takes place outdoors, on the Rudney Plaza. Umbrella locations may change, and shade is not guaranteed.
This concert is presented as a part of Walnut Creek Downtown’s Arts Around August, a month-long celebration of the arts in our town. See the full schedule for all of the participating events and programs!
This performance takes place outdoors, on the Rudney Plaza. Umbrella locations may change, and shade is not guaranteed.
This concert is presented as a part of Walnut Creek Downtown’s Arts Around August, a month-long celebration of the arts in our town. See the full schedule for all of the participating events and programs!