"Ceiling, Sky," "Este Pais," "Song About the Bad Bys and the News, " "Consuelo's Dream," "Finale" from I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky (1995); music by [John Adams]; libretto by June Jordan; performed by Alarm Will Sound So began one of the most influential acts in the performing arts, Cal Performances. The May 17, 1906 appearan...

Sarah Bernhardt's 1906 Appearance Begins the Longest-Running Act in Western Show Biz: Cal Performances Celebrates Centennial May 12, 2006; Mark Morris Dance Group, John Adams, Michael Tilson Thomas, Lisa Vroman, and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra Honor 100 Years of Arts Presenting in Berkeley; Chez Panisse Founder Alice Waters to Create Gala Fes...