YEE: MUSE/IQUE

What a lovely and beautiful way to spend a summer evening! As always, the Unilocal team does a fine job of organizing the logistics and clearly communicating everything you’ll need to know. We got there, parked in the allocated VIP lot, skipped a short way to check-​in where an usher led us to our assigned tables.
It’s always nice to explore areas you normally wouldn’t find yourself at, in this case Cal Tech and to make it even better, for an event like MUSE/​IQUE. We munched on the contents of our box with dishes from Whole Foods along with some goodies to take home.
The night started off with a tune from Westside Story (where’s Tony and Maria? I could’ve sworn I saw their names at our table, ha!) and other songs that enchanted the rest of the PM hours away. The conductor’s passion was thoroughly felt as she led the symphony orchestra delightfully into the evening’s program.
Thank you again!

Thank you Unilocal!
I felt like I had won the lottery. VIP Parking so close to the event that if you sneezed you landed on the stage; a varied selection of Whole Foods vegan goodies, all scrumptious and full of flavor. From the Vegan Curried Chickn’ to the yellow beet salad. Not to mention the many gifts in a cute hemp bag (also from WF). Although guests had brought a plus one, and it could have been easy to disappear into conversations with your loved one, the table set-​up and the magic of the night, made all the lucky Unilocal Guests at our table engage in conversations from travel, to Unilocal recommendations, to Tinder and we even experienced first hand a match right before our eyes on Coffee and Bagel for one of the Unilocal buds!
The Night was romantic, the space was well organized and the wine was flowing. Bathrooms were porter potties but fairly clean and most with running water. The show itself featured great musicians playing a potpourri of eclectic pieces from every time period and genre in honor of Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story).
A very enjoyable evening, however the music itself could have been better curated, some of the pieces were pulled out of nowhere and there was a lack in cohesion and progression in the works presented. Something else i felt was missing from the show was heart. A Lincoln speech, a John Lennon song, an honor of such and such person who coreographed such and such thing, another speech here and there, sometimes i forgot I was at a concert and felt like I was at a luncheon for a political candidate. I really liked how the visuals were curated onto the screens, and one of my favorite parts of the evening was when Professor Julia Greer came out to speak on Nanotechnology, it was fascinating; however, it was yet another «grab-​bag» item in the random selection of presentations for the Leonard Bernstein tribute event. It tried to touch on so much, from Broadway Musicals to Pop Songs, to classical pieces, to Presidential Speeches by Lincoln and Kennedy, to a dance presentation, that it lost a sense of organization and cohesiveness.
Overall, a very enjoyable evening with my Unilocal Community, and an opportunity to learn about the coolest new places around the city thanks to other Unilocalers who are full of recommendations and strong opinions about life (all of which I find extremely fascinating).

Imagine a warm summer breeze funneled between two buildings as you sit at the shaded table during sunset. The live music echos out and you’re there having the beverage of your choice and almost a potluck-​like dinner feeling as newly made friends around the table share what they brought.
I’m sitting at the venue, unsure of what to expect and realized it doesn’t matter. I’m with good company, good food and live music. Ultimately, that’s what the event really is – a good time. Bring any food or drink you want and on a summer evening, listen to skillfully played music. Some I recognize, some I don’t, but regardless, the event is worth attending alone or otherwise.

MUSE/​ique is a MUST/​see!
What is a muse?
1. any of the nine goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry, and the arts and sciences.
2. A source of inspiration; especially a guiding genius.
M = Magnificent Music conducted brilliantly by Rachael Worby. Renditions/​Partnerships by Leonard Bernstein included pieces from Westside Story, Tchaikovsky, John Lennon, John Williams, Sondheim, McCartney, Aaron Copland and David Israel.
U = Umami in Unique vegan offerings provided by partner Whole Foods Market; Unity that is woven together by our nano contributions to make our intricate society stronger than ever
S = Social Justice Issues still facing our country today brought to light by the performance through tributes to iconic leaders JFK, John Lennon, MLK, and Abraham Lincoln by Leonard Bernstein, teacher and lifelong learner
Scientist/​musician Julie Greer adds her materials to the mix!
E = Exhilarating experience that raised our Emotional intelligence by appealing to all of our senses and raising awareness of our untapped ability to affect change one nano act at a time.
M-​U-​S-​E /​IQUE = a great time had by all!
Thank you Katie B. and Jessica for the lovely dinner and swag. This Elite is inspired and «Ready for Nano Action!» ;)

My first Unilocal Elite Event in FOREVER. And what an event it was.
Ive always been a fan of classical music, so anytime I get a chance to hear some I jump. Literally, up and down. So what better way to quench your culture thirst than to attend a Unilocal produced event. There is no better way.
:LOCATION:
Located on the grounds of the beautiful Cal tech Pasadena campus, MUSE/​IQUE takes place. If you’ve never been to Cal Tech (which I hadnt up until now) you will be impressed by the grounds, architecture, staff and the event itself. I know I was.
— As part of our Elite Perks we got VIP parking. What is VIP parking you ask? Well, its when big buff guys pick your car up and walk it to its proper parking place, all the while singing Opera. OK, Im lying. Its preferred parking that means no wait to get in the lot or out of it. Don’t you hate waiting in traffic leaving an event?
:ATMOSPHERE:
1. The Weather was PERFECT. Not too hot, not too cool. A perfect time to be outdoors. Everything about this event was top notch. Fully staffed, everyone was welcoming and helpful. There are a ton of large tables set up for everyone to have a seat and enjoy the BYOE (Bring your own everything) style event.
2. Maybe because classical music is soothing, but everyone seemed to be having a nice chill time. A nice mix of young and old, and smile on everyone’s face.
: Unilocal ELITE:
OK, so you know we got VIP parking. Well we also go Food, Wine and 3 tables just for us. SCORE.
— The tables each had our names on them, so we know where to sit. Perfect. There were fun items on the table as décor and take home treats for everyone (at least I hope so); like, shot glasses, mints, votive candles and a bucket of Wine. Yessss.
— Wine, like I said a bucket of Wine. Red and Sparkling. What more needs to be said?
— Food, OK… so Im a self-​proclaimed Meatatarian and when I found out the food was going to be Vegan I got nervous. So nervous, I went to Trader Joes and got some meat just incase lol. Anywho, the box came with Vegan Curried Chicken, Kale Salad, Beets, Garlic Potatoes and Strawberries and Figs in a Balsamic Reduction. Also we got water to wash all this down. The Curried Chicken was AMAZING. Like really amazing. I couldnt believe it. The Kale Salad was outstanding too. You know Kale can go either way… but it was dressed generously and topped with nuts and cranberries. The beets were… beets. The potatoes and Strawberries were delicious as well.
…Oh yeah we got a nice sized goodie bag with a variety of beauty/​health products. YAY.
:MUSE/​IQUE:
5 star. The edition of the summer concert series was to pay tribute to Leonard Bernstein. It was a perfect mix of his works and life. The conductor took time to explain stories about his connection to other musicians, political leaders and so on. It was a fantastic experience. Something I plan to go back to before the summer is over.
This was another excellent event. Way to go Unilocal

Awesome event! VIP Parking right from the start which was super convenient. Although this event was walking distance to us, my boyfriend mentioned we might as well utilize the VIP parking pass :) So we did just that! Front row. Super simple.
We made our way to the designated Unilocal tables around 720P and quickly found our seats located at Table 60, perfectly planted in the center of the concert. We had gone to dinner prior to the event so we snuck a peak at our Whole Foods Vegan picnic box of goodies and put these aside to take home. The five vegan salads were all delish! We had them for dinner the next evening and still have plenty leftover. The summer kit in our box was also a really nice gift, with summer essentials and a perfect zipper clutch for toting around small goods. Each table was adorned with fresh sunflowers, candles, Unilocal swag and a bottle of red wine and Cava.
I love the Hollywood Bowl and Ford but there’s also something to be said about an actual dressed table to dine at during the concert. It’s like everyone has box seats, some just a tad further from the stage.
The symphony orchestra was really good! This was my first time watching a female conductor and the experience was an exhilarating 90 minutes. Part 1 Cosmic/​Collaboration in the 3 part series Planet/​Bernstein was a lovely Summer evening event to partake in. I’d definitely recommend catching their second and third performance if you live nearby and are looking for a special outdoor event to attend in the area.
Sitting outdoors on the Beckman lawn in front of the beautifully lit Auditorium at CalTech while enjoying the sights and sounds of Muse/​ique was nothing short of fabulous.
We really enjoyed ourselves and I’d never classify myself as a very spiritual person however A Simple Song from Mass was probably one of my favorite pieces this evening. We were also both impressed with the violinist Roger Wilkie. After the show we walked back to our car commenting on just what may have been had Bruno Walter never fell ill and Bernstein have the opportunity to step up and conduct in his absence.
Great crowd and let’s face it who doesn’t feel just a wee bit smarter after absorbing the energy of CalTech ;)
Thanks so much to our beautiful Katie B, Whole Foods Arroyo and Muse/​Ique for a very much appreciated, wonderful evening in Pasadena.

This event was amazing. We had VIP Parking, Whole Foods food/​gift box filled with treats, and prime seats for the music. There was complimentary red wine and champagne to share for the table. Also, some nice little Unilocal treats: shot glasses and mints. MUSE/​IQUE was doing a tribute to Leonard Berstein as their summer series performance. This was the first part of three performances. This one focused on the makings of Berstein; between the pieces the conductor spoke about Berstein’s life divulging into stories of his close friends, collaborators, and inspirational influential figures. The orchestra sounded simply amazing. Props to Rachael Worby, one of the first female conductors.
The weather was cool and crisp. I am glad my friend bought his jacket (for me:). The atmosphere was fantastic. It was a nice and relaxing night. Being part of the event was a perfect way to enjoy the weekend: listening to flowing melodies under the night sky with food and drinks. Pretty sweet life. I definitely recommend going to a MUSE/​IQUE performance. The event felt more like an experience rather than simply sitting and watching as part of the audience.

What an amazing Unilocal event! Having been part of an orchestra (shout out to violists!) I knew this would be a very interesting event to me. I have always enjoyed watching MUSE/​IQUE perform in Pasadena and it was an honor to be a part of this event full of beautiful classical music, song, story, literature, and dance. I loved hearing Bernstein’s works, songs from Westside Story, and the tribute to John Lennon :)
Thank you Unilocal for providing the wine and an excellent and healthy meal from Whole Foods! Thank you to Whole Foods as well! The meal box came with meatless curried chicken, a kale salad, a golden beet salad, a strawberry and fig salad, and garlic roasted potatoes. Yum! The box also included electrolyte water and a neat goody bag with healthy products for skin and detox.