Rhythm Future Quartet @ Occidental for the Arts January 24
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Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2024: ‘Radical Love’ Happen December 6-14
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2024: ‘Radical Love’, directed by Gage Purdy. Please join our west county choral community for a heartwarming concert series centered on the theme of Radical Love. Through music we explore the powerful concept of love for all, including ourselves; embracing courage, compassion, understanding, forgiveness and gratitude. Come experience the transformative power of music in these dark winter months, as we celebrate the many forms of love that bring us together and inspire our life journeys. Tickets are $25. for adults, $1 for children @ occidentalchoir.org/tickets. Be sure to get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out!
Friday, Dec. 6 @ 7 pm – Community First Night $15; Saturday, Dec. 7 @ 3 pm; Sunday, Dec. 8 @ 3 pm; Saturday, Dec.14 @ 7 pm concerts at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental, 95465. Friday, Dec. 13 @ 7 pm – at Tomales Town Hall; Sunday, Dec 15 @ 3 pm concert will be at Glaser Center , 547 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa 95401 .
Nina Gerber and Keith Greeninger at Occidental Center for the Arts November 30
Saturday November 30 @ 7 pm. Nina Gerber and Keith Greeninger at Occidental Center for the Arts. Award winning singer/songwriter Keith Greeninger and legendary guitarist Nina Gerber join forces for a powerful night of music, song and community celebration. Both artists share deep roots in the rich California music scene and are well know for their dynamic, improvisational performances and collaborations. Don’t miss this special performance! Tickets are $30 Advance GA, $25 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org.Tickets at the door, if available, will be $5 additional. Art gallery open during intermission, refreshments available. OCA is wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465.707-874-9392.
TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY’S “Broadway Holiday” Happens at 2 Locations
| This December, Transcendence Theatre Company and Marin Theatre invite audiences to experience the magic of Broadway Holiday, an all-new production that promises to dazzle and delight. To honor its tenth season presenting holiday productions for families, Transcendence announces two exciting firsts: For the first time, the City of Sonoma will host this year’s run at the historic Sebastiani Theatre on Sonoma Plaza, December 18–19, 2024. Additionally, Marin Theatre and Vickie Soulier will present Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday in a special Mill Valley run at Marin Theatre, December 12-15. “This elegant and intimate celebration blends Broadway hits with seasonal favorites, creating an unforgettable wintertime event for all ages.“Broadway Holiday is more than just a show – it’s a gift to our community,” says Tony Gonzalez, Artistic Director of Transcendence Theatre Company. “We’ve crafted an experience that captures the essence of the holiday spirit while showcasing the incredible talent that Transcendence is known for. Each year, we look to transcend the previous year’s experience with new show-stopping numbers. It’s the perfect way for families and friends to come together and create lasting memories.”“The holiday season in Marin just got a bit brighter with our special addition of Broadway Holiday thanks to our partnership with arts patron Vickie Soulier and Transcendence Theatre Company,” says Marin Theatre Artistic Director Lance Gardner. “We are looking forward to welcoming some of Broadway’s best and brightest to Marin, performing Broadway hits and holiday tunes to ring in this festive season, in an event that is perfect for all ages. ”The production features a stellar cast of Broadway veterans and rising stars (to be announced), performing a mix of classic holiday tunes and showstopping Broadway numbers. Audiences will be treated to a delightful blend of festive musical favorites, hit tunes, and hilarious holiday flair. The show promises stunning choreography, breathtaking vocals, and the signature Transcendence style that has made the company a Northern California favorite for over a decade.“We’re thrilled to bring Broadway Holiday to the Sebastiani Theatre and Marin Theatre,” adds Amy Miller, Co-founder and Creative Vision Director. “We’re eager to share Transcendence’s magical holiday experience with a wider audience and create new traditions across Northern California. Audiences can expect an unforgettable, intimate evening that will fill them with the spirit of the season.” FOR TICKETSSebastiani Theatre, SonomaTickets for Broadway Holiday at the Sebastiani Theatre start at $31 and are on sale now. Group discounts of up to 20% are available for parties of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BestNightEver.org or call the box office at 877-424-1414 Ext. 1. Audiences can keep the holiday cheer going after the show with an exclusive, private event hosted by Pangloss Cellars. Gold ticket holders are invited to mingle with cast members while enjoying Pangloss wines and seasonal, light bites, crafted by their Executive Chef. Additional wines by the glass will also be available for purchase. Marin Theatre, Mill ValleyAudiences at Marin Theatre will find tickets starting at $30. Group discounts are available for parties of 8 or more (save $7 per ticket) with greater savings for groups of 15 or more (20% off). To purchase tickets or for more information visit MarinTheatre.org or call 415-388-5208. Guests can elevate their holiday cheer with Gold tickets which include pre-show and intermission exclusive access to the Holiday Lounge with beverages and holiday-themed bites. ABOUT TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANYTranscendence Theatre Company is California Wine Country’s premiere entertainment experience, thirteen years and counting. Presenting a Broadway Under the Stars season of original outdoor musical revues each summer, an indoor holiday show every winter, and more, our mission is to create extraordinary evenings featuring the best talents from Broadway and beyond. Transcendence Theatre Company is dedicated to providing the joys and benefits of musical theatre to all through one of a kind performances, community engagements, and arts education programs. Through its Transcendence For All initiatives, the company partners with local nonprofits to make the arts accessible to youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and more. Transcendence offers free performances and workshops, as well as accessibility features at its productions. BestNightEver.orgSponsors for Broadway Holiday at the Sebastiani Theatre include Sotheby’s International Realty, Press Democrat, Friedman’s Home Improvement, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, The Hanna Center, Parkpoint Health Club, Jeffrey D Bean DDS, Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller, and Moskowitz LLP, Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Charitable Trust, Bank of Marin, and Sonoma Valley Authors Festival. ABOUT MARIN THEATREMarin Theatre was founded in 1966 and joined the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and the National New Play Network (NNPN) in 2008. Now rechristened Marin Theatre, the company is the leading professional theatre in the North Bay and the premier mid-sized professional theatre in the Bay Area, now led by Artistic Director Lance Gardner. Marin Theatre’s 2024/25 season launched in October with the U.S. premiere of Canadian hit Yaga and continues in the new year with a roster of four more funny, engaging, entertaining, and compelling works. Season subscriptions, starting at $200, are still available. For information the public may visit MarinTheatre.org or call 415-388-5208. |
| This holiday season, Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday, an all-new production featuring a stellar cast of Broadway veterans and rising stars, performing a mix of classic holiday tunes and showstopping Broadway numbers. Audiences of all ages are invited to celebrate the holidays with a festive blend of musical favorites, hit tunes, and hilarious holiday flair, presented with delightful choreography, breathtaking vocals, and the signature Transcendence style that has made that Sonoma-based company a Northern California favorite for over a decade.WHEN:December 12-15, 2024 at Marin Theatre in Mill ValleyDecember 18-19, 2024 at Sebastiani Theatre in SonomaSHOWS: Marin Theatre:Thursday-Friday: 7:30pm; Saturday: 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sunday: 4:00pmSebastiani Theatre:Wednesday at 7:00pm; Thursday at 2:00pm & 7:00pmWHERE:Marin Theatre, 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941Sebastiani Theatre, 476 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476TICKETS:Marin Theatre:$30 Reserved*, $50 Premium*, $70 Silver*, $150 Gold* (includes access to Holiday Lounge). *Plus a $6 handling fee per total order.Sebastiani Theatre:$31 General Reserve 1, $55 General Reserve 2, $85 Premium, $155 Gold (includes post-show cheer at Pangloss).GROUPS: Marin Theatre: Groups of 8 to 15 receive $7 off per ticket. Groups of 15+ receive a 20% discount. Sebastiani Theatre: Groups of 10-19 receive $10 discount; Groups of 20-29 receive 15% discount; groups of 30 or more receive 20% discount.INFO: Marin Theatre: Information and tickets are available at MarinTheatre.org or by calling 415-388-5208 Sebastiani Theatre: Information and tickets are available at BestNightEver.org or by calling 877-424-1414 Ext. 1 |
Stardust Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts November 24
SUNDAY November 24 @ 4 pm: Stardust, A Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts.
Enjoy a late afternoon cabaret-style performance featuring vocalists Andrea Van Dyke and Leah Van Dyke, along with the Trimates : John Simon, Kendrick Freeman and Tom Shader. The ensemble will be offering classic jazz and pop standards with a dash of Broadway, blues, and bossa; sprinkled with levity and a touch of nostalgia.
Modeled after the very first cabaret performance in OCA’s newly remodeled auditorium in August of 2006, produced by Marylu Downing and featuring Andrea and Leah Van Dyke, Steve Fowler, and John Simon on piano, ‘Stardust’ is an affectionate tribute to the enduring power of music and the arts to sustain and support us in good times and bad.
Tickets are $25 GA/$20 for OCA Members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; $5 additional at the door.
Fine refreshments for sale, art gallery open, wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392.
Stardust Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts November 20
Sunday November 24 @ 4 pm. Stardust Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts. Enjoy a late afternoon cabaret-style performance featuring vocalists Andrea and Leah Van Dyke with the Trimates : John Simon, Kendrick Freeman and Tom Shader. They will be offering classic jazz and pop standards with a dash of Broadway, blues, and bossa; sprinkled with levity and a touch of nostalgia. Tickets are $25 GA/$20 for OCA Members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; $5 additional at the door. Fine refreshments for sale, art gallery open, wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392.
SonoMusette: Musique de Paris at Occidental Center for the Arts November 9
Saturday November 9 @ 7 pm.SonoMusette: Musique de Paris at Occidental Center for the Arts. SonoMusette presents a tribute to the greatest performers of mid-century Paris, featuring songs by Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Charles Aznavour, Jaques Brel and more. Whether it’s the soulful strains of the accordion, the lively rhythms of the guitar, or the romantic vocals that create an atmosphere of elegance and joy, this accomplished ensemble brings a unique, international flavor to our stage. Featuring Mimi Pirard (vocals), Robert Lunceford (accordion), Jan Martinelli (upright bass & piano), Isaac Vandeveer (guitar & bass) and Kendrick Freeman (drums).Tickets are $30 advance, $25 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. $5 additional at the door. Fine refreshments available, art gallery open during intermission, wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392.
The Quitters at Occidental Center for the Arts November 3
Sunday, November 3 @ 3 pm.The Quitters at Occidental Center for the Arts. This accomplished guitar-and-vocals duo: right-handed, right-side-up finger picker, Stevie Coyle; and left-handed, upside-down flat picker, Glenn “Houston” Pomianek, were two of the original members of The Waybacks. Glenn was lead guitarist for Americana powerhouse Houston Jones. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these incredible musicians at our acoustic sweet spot on Bohemian Highway! Tickets are $27, $22 OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. $5 additional at the door. Fine Refreshments available, Art gallery open, wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 9546. 707-874-9392
Juanito Pascual : New Age Flamenco at Occidental Center for the Arts November 1
Friday, November 1 @ 7 pm:Juanito Pascual : New Age Flamenco at Occidental Center for the Arts. Jonathan ‘Juanito’ Pascual is an internationally recognized guitarist who masterfully blends traditional and contemporary flamenco music in charismatic performances that showcase his virtuosity, original composition style, and dedication to music as global communication. We are thrilled to welcome him back to our stage, with vocalist/ percussionist Jose Moreno, plus a guest flamenco dancer! Don’t miss this exciting immersion into the vibrant world of flamenco. Tickets are $25 Advance/$20 OCA Members; $5 additional at the door at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Fine refreshments for sale, Art Gallery open, wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392
Made of Mana Performs at Arlene Francis Center in SR October 18
These four friends grew up making music together, and it
shows. They cut their teeth early, and were soon sharing the stage with high-profile
artists at major venues. They continued to hone their skills over the years through
extensive touring and live performances in other projects – these are accomplished
musicians.
Their new project, Made of Mana, is a modern rock band out of the San Francisco Bay
Area that has been strongly influenced by the California coast they call home. Their
songwriting includes strains of blues-rock guitar à la Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer,
paired with soulful vocals sharing stories of longing, loss, and growth.
They are here to share the pure love and expressive power of music, removed from the
glitz and glamor that typifies the music industry today. This is aspirational music,
yearning for each of us to become the best versions of ourselves, but with expectations
that have been tempered by the hard lessons learned through a life fully lived.
“We play music because we love it. So, when we share our music with an
audience, we are sharing an expression of love, and that is the most powerful
force in the universe.”
Opening Act: Parson Jones
Tickets: $15 at the door
Venue: Arlene Francis Center
99 6
th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
arlenefranciscenter.org
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 7pm-11pm
BAND WEBSITE: madeofmana.com