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Saturday, November 5, 8 p.m.
Hofstra Entertainment presents Cugat’s Nougats!

Join the conga line for a journey to the very roots of Latin music in America. The heyday of the sizzling Xavier Cugat Orchestra is brought to life with original arrangements of the hits Cugat introduced to American audiences: "My Shawl," "Brazil," "La Cumparsita" and "Mambo #5," to name just a few. Led by New York-based cabaret artist Greg Gomez, this exciting concert features a 13-piece orchestra, the dance team Tango Romantico, and a special appearance by the multitalented Bob Spiotto. Then it's off to the Tropicana Club for an affectionate look at the life and career of Cugat's greatest protégé, Desi Arnaz. Get out your straw hat and sing along to "Cuban Pete," "I Love Lucy", "El Cumbanchero," and of course, "Babalu." These songs all were featured in Greg's award-winning show Babalu-cy! The Art of Desi Arnaz, which had New York critics shouting “Olé!”
John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Tickets: $30; $25 senior citizen (over 65) with ID; $20 faculty/staff with current HofstraCard (two-ticket maximum).

Sunday, November 13, 2 p.m.
Astman International Concert Series and The Sardarni Harbans Kaur Chair in Sikh Musicology present
Songs for the Beloved: The Sacred Repertoire from the Sikh Guru’s Tradition

An afternoon of Sikh music featuring special guest artists. In the interpretation of Dr. Gurnam Singh, Punjabi University of Patiala, Dean of Gurmat Sangeet Dept.). This concert celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
Tickets: $15; $12 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. One free ticket for Hofstra  faculty/staff/matriculated student with current HofstraCard.

Thursday, November 17, 8 p.m.
Hofstra Entertainment presents Christmas In Naples

A staged reading of Eduardo De Filippo’s play, directed by Bob Spiotto. De Filippo, possibly the finest and certainly the funniest and most beloved playwright in Italy, was a great Neapolitan actor who wrote dozens of plays for his own theater company. His plays are all superb comedies, yet always based on strong human emotions.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
Tickets: $12; $10 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID.

Friday, November 18, 8 p.m.
Newpoli – Long Island Premiere!

This eight-member musical ensemble presents a lively program of authentic Neapolitan music exploring many different traditional styles of tarantella from various areas in and around Naples as well as Neapolitan Canzones from the turn of the last century, in addition to those made famous by the Neapolitan Diaspora to the United States.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
Tickets: $19; $17 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. One free ticket for Hofstra  faculty/staff/matriculated student with current HofstraCard.

Saturday, December 3, 8 p.m.
Hofstra Entertainment presents Remembering Mel: A Tribute to Mel Tormé
Starring Warren Schein, accompanied by his musical trio
David Schacih, bass; Art Lillard, drums; and Frank Sanchez, piano

Remembering Mel pays fitting tribute to one of America's most enduring male vocalists, and features some of Tormé's most popular songs, including "Lulu's Back in Town," "It Don't Mean a Thing," "When the Sun Comes Out," "Just in Time," "More Than You Know," and "The Christmas Song." Veteran performer Warren Schein, nicknamed "The Velvet Mist," has appeared on stages from New York City to Florida, so don't miss your chance to enjoy this terrific tribute.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
Tickets: $19; $17 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. Tickets on sale beginning November 1.