September 18, 2006VOL. 44, NO. 16Oakland, CA

Michael Feinstein to headline concert
fundraiser at Holy Names University

By Voice staff

Michael Feinstein, the internationally acclaimed vocalist and pianist, will appear in concert at the Holy Names University Regents Theater on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards raising scholarship funds for the Oakland school.

Over the past three decades, Feinstein has established himself as a dedicated musical anthropologist and archivist as well as a performer. A four-time Grammy nominee, he has been heralded by the media for his unique and lasting style.

The New York Times has said of him, “There are essentially two Michael Feinsteins. One is the super-suave pianist and crooner, musical scholar and archivist of traditional American pop who idolizes Fred Astaire and seems to know the words to every obscure verse for every theater and movie song ever written. The other is a stand-up entertainer who
wisecracks, mugs, does comic shtick and has recently begun presenting himself as a finger-snapping swing vocalist in a post-Sinatra style.”

The scholarship fundraiser is one of two major happenings at Holy Names this fall. The first – a totally refurbished Science Facility -- was waiting for students when they returned to campus Aug. 28.

During the summer, the school renovated Brennan Hall’s second floor – headquarters for all of the sciences taught on campus. The new facility features the technology of interactive smart boards, flat panel monitors, and digital/computer based laboratory hard and software that will bring the learning done in the classroom or laboratory into line with market place technology, said Holy Names Sister Nancy Teskey, project director and teacher of biological sciences.

Just about every student who attends Holy Names – both science and liberal arts majors -- will benefit from this renovation, said John Bowman, director of marketing and communication. The project cost $4.95 million.

Tickets for the Michael Feinstein event are $250 each and can be purchased through City Box Office or by calling (510) 436-1245. The evening will include a catered pre-concert reception.

Michael Feinstein

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