Around & About

? Brasil, Brazil Show | April 25 at 7 p.m. | Thrill to the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazilian music with the rhythms and faces of this tropical culture. Outfitted in bright yellow and green costumes, the band gives the joyful feel of Carnaval while the music is tinged with jazz and spiced with Latin and African drumming. With a lavish splash of color and rhythms, this happy ensemble educates and entertains with the best of Brazilian jazz. Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College. Tickets are $18. (Children 12 and under $12.)

Dance

? Bruce Wood Dance Company | April 30 at 8 p.m. | In a return appearance, the popular Bruce Wood Dance Company dazzles with imagination and ingenuity. This Texas-based group is now in its eighth year under Wood's direction and reflects his work under the tutelage of the legendary George Balanchine. The company has more than 40 original ballets in its repertoire, all choreographed by Wood. Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College. Tickets are $22 and $26. (Children 12 and under $12.)

'Reflections...' - The Luckman Jazz Orchestra, conducted by James Newton, will perform a program titled "Reflections of a Journey" at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Cal State L.A., on April 24, at 8 p.m., in conjunction with Jazz Appreciation Month. The concert will wrap up the orchestra's third season with a glimpse into future endeavors. Tickets are $37.50, $32.50, $27.50. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 323-343-6600, Ticketmaster at 213-365-3500 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

REUNIONS

All-Class Reunion - Hoover High School will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an All-Class Reunion May 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school campus. Volunteers are wanted for the official 75th committee. For more information call Julie at 548-0881, or e-mail hoover75th@pacbell.net.

OTHER EVENTS