Arts & Entertainment

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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

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“Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” Opens at Left Edge Theatre October 17

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord
Oct 17 – Nov 9

by Alexis Scheer

Director: Serena Elize Flores

A gang of teenage girls gather in an abandoned treehouse to summon the ghost of Pablo Escobar. Are they messing with the actual spirit of the infamous cartel kingpin? Or are they really just messing with each other? A roller coaster ride through the danger and damage of girlhood – the teenage wasteland – has never been so much twisted fun. A thriller about four high school girls whose seemingly harmless fun turns into something threatening when the limits of imagination are tested.


Running time: 90 mins

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Cast

Reilly Milton – Pipe 

Kat Motley – Zoom

Lexus Fletcher – Squeeze

Lauren DePass – Kit 

 Kannitha Hun – Understudy/Pipe 

Leila Paine – Understudy/Zoom

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featuring Danny Banales

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THU, OCT. 17, 7:30PM

FRI, OCT. 18, 7:30PM

SAT, OCT. 19, 1:00PM

WED, OCT. 23, 7:30PM

THU, OCT. 24, 7:30PM

FRI, OCT. 25, 7:30PM

SAT, OCT. 26, 1:00PM

THU, OCT. 31, 7:30PM

FRI, NOV. 1, 7:30PM

SAT, NOV. 2, 1:00PM

WED, NOV 6, 7:30PM

THU, NOV. 7, 7:30PM

FRI, NOV. 8, 7:30PM

SAT, NOV. 9, 1:00PM

Playwright

Alexis Scheer

Alexis Scheer’s breakout play was the Off Broadway hit OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD (NYT Critics Pick, John Gassner Award; LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Work; Kilroy’s List), and she recently made her Broadway debut adapting the book for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s BAD CINDERELLA. Her new play BREAKING THE STORY will premiere Off Broadway at Second Stage this spring directed by Jo Bonney. Other plays include LAUGHS IN SPANISH (Kennedy Center’s Harold & Mimi Steinberg Award) and CHRISTINA (Roe Green Award; O’Neill Finalist). Her plays have been produced by Second Stage, WP Theater, Center Theatre Group, Denver Center, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, and more. Alexis is currently under commission by Manhattan Theatre Club, Miami New Drama, and Seaview. Television/Film: “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” (HBO Max), and projects developed for HBO Max/Salma Hayek’s Ventanarosa and Sony/Netflix.

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Late for the Train at Occidental Center for the Arts September 27

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Friday, Sept. 27 @ 8 pm. Late for the Train at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for a fun evening with Laura Benson, David Pascoe, Bud Dillard and Thom Beneduci, celebrating their latest album release “The Flowers of Yesteryear” at OCA! . Late for the Train is a modern string band rooted in the rich traditions of Americana, bluegrass, folk, and Celtic music. Multi-instrumentalist David Pascoe is a talented musician and teacher, and leads our monthly Fiddle Tune Workshops and Bluegrass Jams here at OCA. Tickets are $20 GA, $15 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; or at the door. Refreshments for sale, art gallery open. OCA is wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392. OCA is a 501 K community-based arts organization with volunteer staffing.

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Acorn MusEcology Project presents: Beavers at Occidental Center for the Arts October 4 – 6

October 4, 5, 6 : Acorn MusEcology Project presents: Beavers at Occidental Center for the Arts. The Acorn MusEcology Projectis a 22-voice choral ensemble based in Sonoma County, California, composing and performing original music that explores our collective role as caretakers in our relationship with our animal and plant brethren and living systems. Concert programs are created to advance the causes of environmental stewardship—toward the rediscovery, healing, and reimagining of a vibrant planet beyond our own time. Sarah Dupre is Music Director. Robin Eschner is Creative Director. Tickets $25 @ https://acornsings.org. Friday 10/4 @ 7 pm; Sat. 10/5 @ 3pm; Sun. 10/6 @ 3 pm at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 

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Electric Tumbleweed at Occidental Center for the Arts September 21

Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 8 pm. Electric Tumbleweed at Occidental Center for the Arts. Electric Tumbleweed is back for our first dance party of the season! Join us for a fun evening of lively, jammy outlaw originals and your favorite jam tunes from Sonoma County’s busiest performers: Bud Dillard, Rhyne Erde, Riley Hill, Dave Zirbel and Scotty Brown.Limited seating – open dance floor. Refreshments for sale, art gallery open during intermission. Tickets are $20 GA, $15 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. OCA is wheelchair accessible. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392. OCA is a 501 K community-based arts organization with volunteer staffing

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Forbidden Kiss LIVE  – Evening in Paris Happens Saturday Night at The California in Santa Rosa

Forbidden Kiss LIVE  – Evening in Paris is our tribute to the joyous embrace of sensuality and sexuality that abounds in the City of Light. Cheryl King hosts this evening of bawdy vaudeville featuring the comic musical stylings of Karenna Slade, burlesque from Velvet Thorn, spoken word from Los Angeleno Marlene Nichols, Improvisation with Russ Andrews and Reggie Koffman, comedy sketches, plus song & dance from Malia Abayon and Titus Androgynous.

PLUS Audience Participation with prizes from Secrets Boutique.

PURCHASE IN ADVANCE AND SAVE!. Advance tickets $20,  Tickets at the door $25.

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Broadway Holiday with Transcendence Theatre Company Happens Dec. 18 & 19 in Sonoma

Broadway Holiday is back in an all-new production, adding sparkle and shine to the most wonderful time of the year! This elegant evening of beautiful music and Broadway rhythms will fill your holidays with joy. Celebrate with loved ones as we mix festive musical favorites with hit tunes and hilarious holiday flair. Broadway Holiday runs December 18-19 and is sure to spread the love this season.

GOLD LEVEL POST-SHOW CHEER: Join us at the Gold Level and keep the holiday cheer going after the show! Gold ticket holders will have the opportunity to mingle with cast members while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine and seasonal lite bites, brought to you by a special Plaza partner (announcement coming soon!). Additional wines by the glass will also be available for purchase.
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Playing in Mill Valley Film Festival the World Premiere of “The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival” 11 & 13 at the Mill Valley Film Festival 

The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival will have its world premiere at the 2024 Mill Valley Film Festival on Friday, October 11 at the Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, with a repeat screening October 13 at the Lark Theater in Larkspur.

Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States fleeing fascism in 1940, to her revival in the current art market. The film follows this remarkable refugee as she reinvents herself multiple times, looking behind the veneer of the publicity she generated for herself and examining the bisexual, Jewish artist who embodied talent, resilience, passion, and a relentless pursuit of artistic freedom.

Her story is brought to life with never-before-seen 8mm home movies, along with stunning drawings and paintings that depict passionate, intimate relationships with both her male and female models. Barbra Streisand provides exclusive access to images of her private collection, while Madonna pays tribute to Lempicka, featuring her imagery in her videos and concert tour. Anjelica Huston lends her voice to the narration. Lempicka’s popularity soars today as one of her pieces recently sold at auction for over $21.1 million, marking the third-highest price ever paid for a work by a modern female artist. The film also reveals Lempicka’s true name, heritage, identity, for the first time through newly-discovered documents, including birth and baptism certificates that indelibly alter art history. 

The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival is an empowering story of a multi-talented, brilliant artist who captured a new woman, a new man, and a new society. Co-produced by Svetlana Cvetko, Neva Tassen, Blake Wellen, Jennifer Wallace, and written by Julie Rubio & Amy Harrison, edited by David Scott Smith & Nikki Hausherr. Additionally, 2024 will see a groundbreaking retrospective at San Francisco’s Fine Arts Museum, where, Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival, will be featured for a special one day screening on January 11, 2025. 

About the director
Julie Rubio is an award-winning film producer, writer, & director. As President of Women in Film SF Bay Area & founder of East Meets West Productions, she produced the acclaimed East Side Sushi. She is also the director, writer, and producer behind Too Perfect, Six Sexy Scenes and A Murder, Everything is Temporary, Oakland Be Mine, and Impression. Her films have been distributed by industry giants Samuel Goldwyn, Sony Home Entertainment, HBO, Netflix, Apple TV, & Osiris. The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival marks her debut as a feature documentary writer, director, and producer.

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Nina Gerber and Chris Webster at Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater September 13

Sunday, Sept. 15 @ 3 pm. Nina Gerber and Chris Webster at Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater.

Don’t miss Nina Gerber and Chris Webster in our outdoor Amphitheater! This incredible duo’s show is sure to sell out, get tickets early. Bring your own seat cushion or low-backed chair. (Please note: chairs more than 16″ tall will need to be placed at the top of the amphitheater.) Please contact us to reserve handicapped seating (ground-level). Refreshments for sale, art gallery open during intermission. Outside food & drink is not allowed (excludes water).Tickets are $35 GA, $30 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392. OCA is a 501 K community-based arts organization with volunteer staffing.

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Acre Holler Performs at Occidental Center for the Arts September 8

Sunday, Sept. 8 @ 3 pm . 3 Acre Holler at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us in the OCA Amphitheater to enjoy Appalachian-inspired, soulful melodies performed by talented Sonoma County musicians Cori Wood, Michael Capella, Paul Shelasky, Cary Black and Layne Bowen. Refreshments for sale, art gallery open during intermission. Outside food and drink is not permitted in the amphitheater (excludes water). OCA is wheelchair accessible.Tickets are $25 GA, $20 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Online sales end at Noon day of show; tickets will be available at the door. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392. OCA is a 501 K community-based arts organization with volunteer staffing.

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