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programs offered each year. Thanks for making Luther Burbank Center for the Arts your
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Magic Tree House: A Hip-Hop Musical
entertainment in the North Bay!
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Randy Rainbow Live
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
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Home Free
Kip Moore
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Trinity Irish Dance Company
Willie Nelson & Family
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The Wood Brothers
Cover Photo by Will Bucquoy
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Institutional Funders
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The Ernest L. & Ruth W. Finley Foundation
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Emporium Presents Gordon Lightfoot 80 Years Strong Tour
John Cusack with a Screening of High Fidelity
Kip Moore Room to Spare – Acoustic Tour Special Guest Muscadine Bloodline
Wednesday, March 6 See website for more information
Friday, March 15 See page 7 for more information
Home Free
Buddy Guy with Special Guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Live Nation Presents Randy Rainbow Live!
Friday, April 12 See page 9 for more information
Thursday, April 18 See page 10 for more information
Scotty McCreery
Paula Poundstone
RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles
Thursday, April 25 See page 10 for more information
Saturday, May 18 See page 12 for more information
Wednesday, June 12 See website for more information
Friday, March 29 See page 8 for more information
Willie Nelson & Family Tuesday, May 7 See page 11 for more information
Thursday, April 11 See page 9 for more information
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2019 Performances
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Tyler Henry — The Hollywood Medium C L OV E R S O N O M A FA M I LY F U N S E R I E S
Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories
March 1 – May 26
Friday, March 1 at 6:30pm Free Fun with Art begins at 5:30pm Tickets $17 adult / $12 child Dragons love all sorts of tacos—except spicy
R O D N E Y S T R O N G V I N E YA R DS DA N C E S E R I E S
ones! When a boy throws his dragon friends
Trinity Irish Dance Company
a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble
Sunday, March 3 at 7pm
based on the book written by Adam Rubin
Tickets $35 / $49 / $20 Limited View
Sunday, March 10 at 7:30pm Tickets $59 / $79 / $129 VIP Meet & Greet Tyler Henry is the star of E! Entertainment’s hit television show, Hollywood Medium, and for the first time audiences will be treated to his new live show entitled “Life Lessons I’ve Learned From The Departed”. This exclusive show will feature Tyler discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life, and also includes a multi-media video presentation and lecture PLUS live readings and audience Q&A.
ensues. This adaptation for the stage is with illustrations by Daniel Salmieri. Other
A fusion of Ireland’s vibrant and longstanding dance-form and elements of
stories include: Interrupting Chicken, The
American innovation, Trinity Irish Dance Company dazzles audiences with
Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, and
its hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility, and aerial grace.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days.
John Cusack with a Screening of High Fidelity Friday, March 15 at 7:30pm Tickets $49 / $69 / $149 VIP The New York Times praised John Cusack as “a master at easygoing camaraderie” in the hit comedy “High Fidelity.” Released in 2000, Rotten Tomatoes has “High Fidelity” ranked #14 on the list of Best Romantic Comedies. Join John Cusack for a screening of “High Fidelity” on the big screen followed by a LIVE conversation regarding his career and the making of the film. Fans will get the opportunity to experience a moderated discussion, with John answering audience questions as well.
C L OV E R S O N O M A FA M I LY F U N S E R I E S
Magic Tree House: A Hip-Hop Musical Monday, March 25 at 6:30pm Free Fun with Art begins at 5:30pm
The Wood Brothers with Special Guest Carsie Blanton Thursday, March 7 at 8pm Tickets $29 / $49
Tickets $21 adult / $16 child The show must go on! That’s what Jack and Annie learn when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There the daring sibling duo meet William Shakespeare himself—one of the greatest writers of all time! Based on the
The Wood Brothers’ sixth outing, and Grammy® nominated ‘One Drop
critically-acclaimed book series by Mary Pope Osborne, this
of Truth,’ dives headfirst into a deep wellspring of sounds, styles, and
tuneful tale is a hip-hop hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
influences. Don’t miss the long-standing trio featuring brothers Oliver and Chris Wood along with Jano Rix and their first performance at Your LBC!
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Live Nation Presents Brian Regan Sunday, April 7 at 7pm Tickets $52.50 / $57.50 Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with
Across The Great Divide: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Band Starring Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown
Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.”
Home Free Thursday, April 11 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 27 at 8pm
Tickets $35 / $49
Tickets $29 / $49 This special double-bill honors the legacy of the enormously influential
The all-vocal country sensation Home Free
Canadian group, whose mix of country, rock, blues, and soul earned
is bringing Nashville country standards and country-dipped pop hits! The 5-man band is
them a 1994 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two of
known for their show-stopping performances
today’s defining American roots groups join in an evening of their own
that mixes their signature no-instrument,
songs and a special tribute to Music from Big Pink and The Band.
all-vocal music with their quick-witted humor.
Kip Moore Room to Spare – Acoustic Tour with Special Guest Muscadine Bloodline Friday, March 29 at 8pm
Arlo Guthrie – The Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour with Special Guest Sarah Lee Guthrie
Kip Moore’s current Top 20 single “Last
Thursday, March 28 at 8pm
Shot” is the second taken from his revered
Tickets $39 / $55
third studio album SLOWHEART and follows
American Folk Legend Arlo Guthrie attained international attention at age 19 by recounting the true events of his arrest (for littering) on the album Alice’s Restaurant in 1967. Alice’s Restaurant achieved platinum status and was made into a movie in 1969, in which Arlo played himself. The legendary singer-songwriter will be joined by his daughter Sarah Lee Guthrie.
C L OV E R S O N O M A FA M I LY F U N S E R I E S
Tickets: $39 / $56
his fourth No. One hit “More Girls Like You.” Catch his acoustic tour for all his latest hits, plus his DOUBLE PLATINUM breakout hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and more!
Beauty and the Beast Sunday, April 14 at 3pm Free Fun with Art begins at 2pm
Buddy Guy with Special Guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Tickets $17 adult / $12 child
Friday, April 12 at 8pm
does she fall in love with the Beast before
Tickets $49 / $69 / $89
the last petal falls from the enchanted rose?
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Buddy Guy has received 7 Grammys,
Bring the entire family to enjoy this wonderful
a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, 34 Blues Music
performance filled with lots of laughter,
Awards (the most any artist has received) and more!
stunning costumes, music and plenty of magic!
The beautiful Belle finds herself in a spell-bound castle held captive by a beast…
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Live Nation Presents Randy Rainbow Live
Scotty McCreery Thursday, April 25 at 8pm Tickets $39 / $59
Thursday, April 18 at 7:30PM
Captivating audiences worldwide with his deep voice and
Tickets $39.50 / $45 / $55
Southern charm, McCreery made history as the youngest male
He is the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web
artist of any genre to have a debut album enter at No. 1 on
series Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow and Last Minute with
the Billboard Top 200 chart. Known for such hits as “Five More
Randy Rainbow. Comedian, singer, and actor Randy Rainbow will bring his
Minutes,” “This is It,” “See You Tonight,” “Feelin’ It,” and more,
hit national “Randy Rainbow Live!” theater tour to Your LBC on April 18.
McCreery will perform for the first time at Your LBC.
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30pm Tickets $25 / $45 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-something friends as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s Manhattan.
Willie Nelson & Family Tuesday, May 7 at 8pm Tickets $99 / $119 / $169 With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of “Crazy,” “Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust.”
CARLTON SEN I O R L I VI NG SYM PHO NY PO P S S ERI E S
Music of the Knights: Celebrating the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John & Paul McCartney Sunday, April 28 at 3pm Tickets $37 / $50 / $65 / $90 Jessica Hendy (Vocals), Brian Wilson (Vocals),
An Evening with Neil Gaiman Sunday, May 12 at 8pm Tickets $45 / $59 / $129 VIP
Michael Holland (Vocals/Piano)
Celebrated author Neil Gaiman comes to
Join the Santa Rosa Symphony and Music of the Knights performers
Your LBC to tell stories and read stories,
for an afternoon of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and
answer questions, and in his own words
Sir Paul McCartney, three of Britain’s most legendary songwriters.
“amaze, befuddle and generally delight.” Additional support by Copperfield’s Books
Keb’ Mo’ with Special Guest Jontavious Willis Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm Tickets $39 / $59 Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. Keb’ garnered his latest Grammy® for Best Contemporary Blues Album, TajMo, in 2017 with Taj Mahal.
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Paula Poundstone Saturday, May 18 at 8pm Tickets $29 / $45 Paula Poundstone is a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me, star of several HBO specials, and recognized on Comedy
S T A N D I N G
Central’s list of The 100 Best Standup Comics of All Time. With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the
O V A T I O N S
crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians.
Did you know that LBC presents more than just the shows listed here? Are you intrigued by this line-up of shows? Your LBC presents an outstanding line-up of arts and educational programs that ignite the imaginations and inspire creativity in 40,000 students each year across five counties—Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, and Mendocino.
LBC is the Premier Arts and Education Center in the Bay Area Transforming Lives Through the Arts.
Resident Theater Companies Your LBC is proud to be home to local community-based theater companies. Check out what’s coming soon!
“Award-Winning Five Star Entertainment” A resident company of LBC, Left Edge Theatre produces a year-round season of contemporary plays in the intimate 60-seat Left Edge Studio Theatre.
The Nether by Jennifer Haley
March 1 – 24, 2019
facebook.com/ leftedgetheatre @leftedgetheatre
The Nether is a virtual wonderland that provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity, and indulge your every desire. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers an interrogation into the darkest corners of the imagination. Adult Content
Single tickets available at
This Random World
lutherburbankcenter.org
by Steven Dietz
Research shows that children who study the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. These experiences also lead to increased standardized test scores, more community service, and lower drop-out rates. LBC’s quality arts education programs have energized more than 750,000 children over the years through meaningful artistic experiences that impact how they learn to think, as well as how they feel and behave. Your contribution and support will enable us to….
Assist 18,000 students from low-income families to attend a matinée performance—for many, it will be their first attendance at a live show. Place artists in schools, serving 750 students with in-depth artist-led classroom instruction.
May 3 – 26, 2019
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Does serendipity bring us together or is it only a myth? From an ailing woman who plans one final trip, to her daughter planning one great escape and her son falling prey to a prank gone wrong, this funny, intimate, and heartbreaking play explores the lives that may be happening just out of reach of our own
Join other passionate and caring people
Allow 500 underserved children to attend one of LBC’s six multiweek summer camps bringing professional musicians, artists and actors to students for instruction, learning, and fun.
who make all this happen. Find out more about our education and community engagement programs and how you can give to the LBC Arts and Education Fund at YourLBC.org. Photo by Will Bucquoy
Provide 500 musical instruments from our lending library to underserved students in schools and for use in LBC’s summer camps.
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2019 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series
Home Free April 11 Buddy Guy with Special Guest Christone
Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories
“Kingfish” Ingram April 12
March 1
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Beauty
Left Edge Theater Presents The Nether • March 1 – 24 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series
and the Beast April 14 Live Nation Presents Randy Rainbow Live! April 18
Trinity Irish Dance Company March 3
Scotty McCreery April 25
Emporium Presents Gordon Lightfoot
Ron White April 26
80 Years Strong Tour March 6
Carlton Senior Living Symphony
The Wood Brothers with Special Guest
Pops Series Music of the Knights:
Carsie Blanton March 7
Celebrating the Music of Andrew Lloyd
Tyler Henry — The Hollywood Medium March 10 John Cusack with a Screening of High Fidelity March 15 Press Democrat’s Women in Conversation
Webber, Elton John & Paul McCartney April 28 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody April 30 Left Edge Theater Presents This Random World • May 3 – May 26
Tracee Ellis Ross March 20
Willie Nelson & Family May 7
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series The
An Evening with Neil Gaiman May 12
Magic Tree House: A Hip-Hop Musical March 25 Across The Great Divide: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Band starring Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown March 27 Arlo Guthrie – The Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour with Special Guest
Keb’ Mo’ with Special Guest Jontavious Willis May 16 Paula Poundstone May 18 NS2 Presents Derek Hough May 28 Left Edge Theater Presents Drumming with Anubis • June 7 – June 30 RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles June 12
Sarah Lee Guthrie March 28 Kip Moore Room to Spare – Acoustic Tour with Special Guest Muscadine Bloodline March 29 Live Nation Presents Brian Regan April 7
All performances take place in the Ruth Finley Person Theater, unless otherwise indicated.
• Performed in the Left Edge
Studio Theatre.