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UC Berkeley Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost George Breslauer awarded Cole the Chancellor's Citation for his "unwavering, visionary devotion" to the arts. "Mr. Cole has made Cal Performances an international creative center worthy of equal standing alongside Berkeley's top academic departments." Cole, who had previously received the Berkeley Medal and Berkeley Citation, has now been given the University's three top awards. Cole, in turn, awarded Bill Zellerbach with the Cal Performances Award of Distinction in the Performing Arts. The award is a University of California, Berkeley honor given to an individual whose contributions demonstrate exceptional achievement in the performing arts, at Cal Performances and throughout the world. "Bill Zellerbach and the Zellerbach Family Foundation have been significant and steadfast supporters of Cal Performances for many years," said Cole. "Beginning in the late 1960s with the funds necessary to complete Zellerbach Hall through the present day, Bill's support is a major factor in Cal Performances' success." The festive event included a menu by culinary icon Alice Waters and décor by party planner supreme Stanlee Gatti. Musical divertissements included the illustrious mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and the award-winning composer/pianist Jake Heggie performing three musical offerings. Pianist Susan Muscarella, Cole's wife and founder of Berkeley's Jazzschool, performed "My One and Only Love" with her trio. The evening ended with Cole doing what he loves best, conducting. He lead the combined voices of the UC Alumni Chorus, UC Men's and Women's Chorales, University Chorus plus the famed Cal Marching Band. Although the evening was a joyous event, it was not without its misty-eyed moments. "The passing of an era is quickly approaching," lamented partygoer Carol Upshaw. "It's hard to imagine Cal Performances without Robert Cole." Those sentiments were voiced by numerous guests. As his time at Cal Performances comes to an end, Cole has received a number of additional honors, including the Bay Area Critics Circle Award and citations from the City of Berkeley and the State of California Senate and Assembly.
As always, priority for the most desirable seating locations will be given to our most generous Donors, Subscribers, and Email Club members. To ensure your seating priority, please place your order by the following dates:
Season subscriptions will be available for purchase through our Ticket Office directly or online. Single tickets will go sale to Donors of $75+ on July 26; to Email Club members on August 2; and online to the general public on August 9, 2008. For a full listing of 09/10 events, see our season calendar.
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