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MATINEES MUSIC
Welcome
Welcome to our 31st season of world-class performances in
Sonoma County. Inside this brochure you will find concerts and
shows featuring the best music, dance, theater, comedy, family
programming and renowned speaker events anywhere! As
we enter our fourth decade as your community-based and
supported arts center, we pause to take note and realize we have
accomplished much. Thanks to you, our members and patrons, we
now enjoy the world’s best performing artists right here at home.
And, most importantly, with your help, we bring live performance
into the lives of children, ensuring that the arts remain a vital part of
their education and their life experience.
Please take a few moments to purchase the performances that your
arts center brings to you this season. With so many shows of great
variety, we feel confident you’ll find many that appeal to you.
Best wishes and we look forward to seeing you this season,
Rick Nowlin, Executive Director
P.S. If you’re not already a member, please consider joining today.
You’ll receive outstanding benefits and help keep the arts alive for
generations to come.
Table of Contents
Music ..................................... 4
Special Events .............................. 6
Comedy ................................... 7
Theater ................................... 8
Patron Information .......................... 9
Calendar of Events .......................... 10
Shows with this icon Summer Programs for Kids ................... 12
are eligible for the Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series ......... 13
Copperfield’s Books Renowned Speakers Series .. 14
Create Your Own
NEW National Geographic Live! ................ 15
Series and Group
Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series ............. 16
discounts. Look for
Holiday ................................... 18
it throughout this
Symphony Pops Series ....................... 19
brochure and save
up to 15%!
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Tickets On Sale June 15 at Noon!
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Member Benefits
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All year long, you will be notified about events before
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tickets in advance of the public sale.*
Benefactor’s Circle
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n NEW! Pre-season ticket discounts for Start buying May 21 via private
designated concerts regardless of level telephone line
n No ticket service charge, depending on
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$250, depending on member level $600—$999 Advocate
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n And, much more!
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For specific benefits by member level, $150—$299 Supporter
please see the order form enclosed or visit Start buying June 4, 8pm
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Music ..................................... 4 Call the Development Office at 707.527.7006 x116 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Special Events .............................. 6
*When allowed by artist. Some artists require us to allow their fan clubs to purchase in advance.
Comedy ................................... 7 Member pre-season discounts on select shows end at 6pm, Thursday, June 14, 2012.
Theater ................................... 8
Patron Information .......................... 9 Our Sponsors and Institutional Funders
Calendar of Events .......................... 10
Thank You for Making a Lasting Impact
Summer Programs for Kids ................... 12
Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series ......... 13 Amaturo Family
Foundation
Copperfield’s Books Renowned Speakers Series .. 14
NEW National Geographic Live! ................ 15
Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series ............. 16 County of Sonoma
Kiwanis Club
Holiday ................................... 18 of Oakmont
Foundation
Symphony Pops Series ....................... 19
Welfare League
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Music
ZZ Top Esperanza Spalding
Wednesday, August 15 at 8pm Friday, August 24 at 8pm
$129, $99, $69 $65, $45, $35, discount
Don’t miss the most famous “little Member pre-sale: $60, $40, $30
ol’ band from Texas” in concert, live
“Best New Artist” of 2011
in Santa Rosa for the first time ever!
Bassist, vocalist and composer
Tickets will fly out the door to see
Esperanza Spalding is the most
ZZ Top perform their legendary hits
alluring ambassador in jazz and the
in our Ruth Finley Person Theater
first jazz musician ever to win the
where every seat is a VIP seat within
coveted Grammy Award for Best
75 feet of the stage.
New Artist.
Brandi Carlile
Tenth Avenue
Saturday, August 25 at 8pm North
$46, $36*
with Audrey Assad
Brandi Carlile has spent the better part of the
and Rend Collective
last decade traversing the planet, bringing her
Experiment
music to an ever-growing fan following. “Bear
Creek” (released June 2012) sees the singer/ Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30pm
songwriter using the experience garnered $35, $25
from life on the road to elevate her already
Musically inventive and lyrically
astonishing artistry to a new plane. This will
compelling, these Dove Award-
be Carlile’s first concert at the Center.
winning artists challenge
*One dollar of every ticket goes to artist’s charity. audiences to a deeper walk of
faith while sharing the truth of
B.B. King
God’s grace.
Friday, November 2 at 8pm
$85, $65, $45
His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth.
Yet, B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At age 86, he’s still singing and
playing the blues with relentless passion, thrilling audiences and influencing
generations of guitarists to come.
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Sandy Hackett’s George Kahumoku, Jr.
Rat Pack Show & Masters of
Hawaiian Music
Saturday, February 2 at 8pm
$50, $35, discount Saturday, February 23 at 8pm
Member pre-sale: $45, $30 Pre-show discussion at 7pm
“A devilishly good $45, $30, discount
show” – San Francisco Member pre-sale: $40, $25
Examiner “…every performance is the
Take a journey back to the days essence of aloha.” – Popmatters.com
of highballs, hi-jinks and happy
A multi-Grammy-winner, master slack key
hour with this amazing tribute to
guitarist George Kahumoku, Jr. is renowned for
the greatest Vegas act of all time
capturing the real down-home sound of Hawai’i
starring the son of legendary
and bringing the magic of the islands to life.
comic Buddy Hackett.
Max Raabe &
Michael Londra’s
Palast Orchester
Celtic Fire
Sunday, April 14 at 3pm
Sunday, March 17 at 3pm
Pre-show discussion at 2pm
Pre-show discussion at 2pm
$50, $35, $20, discount
$50, $30, discount
Member pre-sale: $45, $30, $15
Member pre-sale: $45, $25
“Timeless Elegance” – NPR
Join the star vocalist from
Recapture the style and wit of German
“Riverdance” for a new hit show
cabaret culture from the 1920s and ‘30s.
featuring Irish step-dancing,
Max Raabe and his top-notch band preserve
elaborate lighting and visuals,
the glamour of Weimar-era music with a
and a live Irish band playing Celtic
nostalgic and hugely entertaining show that
favorites ranging from “Danny
the Los Angeles Times calls “irresistible.”
Boy” to “Lannigan’s Ball.”
See back
page for
more exciting
concerts
coming soon!
More great music
events…
Imagination Movers
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Straight No Chaser
Dave Koz & Friends
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Symphony Pops Series
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Special Events
Fiesta de Imagination Movers
Independencia Live!
Saturday, September 15, 1 to 6pm Saturday, October 6 at 6:30pm
FREE admission $39, $29
Celebrate with a taste of Mexico Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of
in Sonoma County, courtesy of the the Emmy-winning quartet from the
Center’s Latino Advisory Council. Disney Channel TV series “Imagination
Enjoy authentic food, music, local Movers” –bring their high-octane rock
entertainment, games and activities for concert to Santa Rosa, and it’s an event
the whole family. Everyone is welcome! the whole family can enjoy. The Movers
combine danceable power pop songs
with catchy choruses and a knack for
JE Media presents
inspiring audience participation.
Psychic Medium
Cesar Millan
and Author
John Edward The Dog Whisperer
Friday, March 29 at 8pm
Sunday, January 13 at 6pm
$65, $55, $45
$94, $74, $54
See The Dog Whisperer
“…everyone is psychic and
live on stage!
can develop their abilities”
The world’s most renowned dog
– John Edward
behavior specialist, Cesar Millan,
Tap into the afterlife with John Edward, shares his secrets on how to transform
who over the last 20 years has dogs and their owners in this unique
helped thousands with his uncanny live event. You’ll be inspired by the
ability to predict future events and simplicity of “Cesar’s Way” as he
communicate with those who have reveals that the secret to happier,
died. Internationally renowned, healthier relationships between
Edward brings a fresh, honest and humans and their canine companions
thought-provoking attitude starts with transforming ourselves.
to the world of
psychic phenomena.
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Comedy
37th Annual San Capitol Steps
Francisco Comedy
Thursday, October 25 at 8pm
Competition $45, $30, discount
Semi-Finals Member pre-sale: $40, $25
“They’re the best. There’s
Saturday, September 29 at 8pm
no one like them, no one
$39.75, discount
in their league.”
Come see the world’s next great
comedy stars! This popular – Larry King, CNN
competition has launched Get a douse of election year humor
the careers of some with the group that first put the
amazing talent, such “mock” in democracy! Started by
as Robin Williams, Senate staffers, the Capital Steps
Dana Carvey, and have been digging into the headlines
Ellen DeGeneres. of the day for 30 years and creating
Hundreds try out, 30 song parodies and skits to convey
are chosen, and 10 vie their special brand of satirical humor.
for the prize in the semi-
finals round.
Bill Cosby
Bill Engvall Friday, February 8 at 8pm
$99, $69
Saturday, October 27 at 8pm
The legendary Bill Cosby is one of
$55, $45
the most influential stars in America
You know him from “The Bill Engvall
today. His humor not only makes
Show,” as host of “Country Fried
us laugh, but touches our lives,
Home Videos” and one of the four on
providing insight into our roles as
the original Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
parents, children, family members
This hard-working and mega-popular
and men and women.
comedian who tours consistently to
full houses will be in Santa Rosa for
one night only.
In Honor of Pride Month
Wells Fargo Center
If you like
for the Arts presents
comedy, check
Margaret Cho
June 2 these out!
Celebrity Autobiography
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Forbidden Hollywood
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Theater
Celebrity Autobiography
Saturday, January 12 at 8pm Forbidden
$59, $40, discount Hollywood
Member pre-sale: $54, $35
Sunday, February 24 at 3pm
The off-Broadway hit comes to Santa Rosa
Pre-show discussion at 2pm
featuring a first-rate comedic ensemble
$45, $30, $10-Student,
performing from the published memoirs of
celebrities. The passages run the gamut from discount
the “poetry” of Suzanne Somers to shocking Member pre-sale: $40, $25
“romance tips” from Tommy Lee. You’ll walk
From the creators of
away asking, “Did they actually write that?!”
“Forbidden Broadway” comes
Yes—you can’t make this stuff up!
this fast-paced satire of the
film industry featuring hilarious
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
songs that target the greatest
The Pirates of Penzance movies and biggest stars.
Albert Bergeret, Artistic Director
Wednesday, May 8 at 8pm 31
Pre-show discussion at 7pm years of
$65, $45, discount Enriching
Member pre-sale: $60, $40
No special effects, just
“Spirited... delightful... meticulous real, live people and a
direction...” magical interplay when
the lights dim.
– New York Post
Support live theater,
Join us for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast
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of Cornwall, featuring swashbuckling buccaneers,
bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens,
and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-
General.” The rich sounds of a full orchestra, chorus,
and vocal soloists resonate with classic elegance and
power in this comedic-English language opera.
Theater lovers,
may we also
recommend…
Posada Navideña
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Michael Londra’s
Celtic Fire
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“Pull & Save” Easy Reference Calendar
JULY 15 Copperfield’s Books Renowned
Speakers Series
9 – 13 Draw It! Paint It! Sculpt It! An Evening with James
Art Camp, 1 to 5pm Carville and Mary Matalin,
8pm
13 Earth, Wind & Fire
Guiding Lights Tour 2012, 8pm 18 Rodney Strong Vineyards
Dance Series
14 Mariachi Vargas de
Company C
Tecalitlan, 8pm
Contemporary Ballet, 8pm
20 Sheryl Crow
21 Symphony Pops Series
with special guest Honeyhoney,
The Four Freshmen: Great
8pm
Gentlemen of Song, 3pm
23 – 27
23 Tenth Avenue North
5 New Song Music Camp I,
1 with Audrey Assad and Rend
9 to 3pm
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S 2 B.B. King, 8pm
24 Esperanza Spalding, 8pm
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25 Brandi Carlile, 8pm
Family Fun Series
28 Diana Krall San Jose Taiko, 6:30pm
with special guest Denzal
18 National Geographic Live!
Sinclaire, 8pm
Robert Ballard
SEPTEMBER Adventures in Deep Sea
Exploration, 3pm
15 Fiesta de Independencia,
DECEMBER
1-6pm
29 37th Annual SF Comedy 2 Straight No Chaser
Competition Semi-Finals, 8pm #SNClive Fall 2012 Tour,
7:30pm
OCTOBER
7 Posada Navideña, 7pm
6 Imagination Movers Live!,
14 Dave Koz & Friends
6:30pm
Christmas Tour 2012, 8pm
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