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WELCOME! Whether you’re here for your first performance or your hundredth, thank you for joining us! It’s through the loyal patronage and support of people like you that Wells Fargo Center for the Arts has been able to grow, improve, and expand

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our offerings to the community over the past 34 years. The past two years have been incredible here at the Center, distinguished by many successes and improvements, including the opening of our new Sculpture Garden featuring massive redwood sculptures by local artist Bruce Johnson, new partnerships with several local theatre companies, the addition of the Anova Center for Education to our campus, expanded education and outreach programs, growing community support marked by record-setting memberships and fundraising, and more-and-more sold out performances! Many of you have taken one of our surveys over the past few years – thank you! Based on your feedback, we’ve made upgrades to our ticketing system (you can now select your own seats when purchasing tickets from mobile devices), we’ve converted to a more efficient Point-of-Sale system at our concessions stands, and most recently we’ve increased concessions staffing and capacity to help increase service speed and allow us to increase selection down the road. On behalf of everyone at the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation (owner and operator of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts), it’s our pleasure to serve our community, and we look forward to keeping this momentum going into the future! Thank you again for attending, and enjoy the show!

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Corporate Partner Profile......................................................... 15 Calendar at a Glance................................................................. 16 FEATURE PERFORMANCES Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings.................................................. 17 Golden Dragon Acrobats .......................................................... 18 Rick Steves................................................................................. 19 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas............................................ 21 Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas.......................... 22 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party...... 23 From Transcendence Theatre’s Broadway Under the Stars.... 24 San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Home for the Holidays!..... 25 LeAnn Rimes: Today Is Christmas Tour..................................... 26 Ballet Folklórico De Sacramento Posada Navideña................. 27 Symphony Pops: A Very Merry Holiday Pops........................... 28 The Great Russian Nutcracker................................................... 29 So You Think You Can Dance..................................................... 30

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Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2015................................................. 31 The Brian Setzer Orchestra....................................................... 32 Psychic Medium John Edward.................................................. 34 Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat by Childsplay.............................. 35 Education Through the Arts..................................................... 42 History........................................................................................... 45 Art Exhibits.................................................................................. 50 Featured Volunteer.................................................................... 53 Our Volunteers............................................................................ 54 Donors and Sponsors................................................................ 57 Latino Advisory Council............................................................ 58 Tickets & Information................................................................ 71 Seating Chart............................................................................... 77 Cover photos (clockwise) – Ballet Folklórico De Sacramento, The Great Russian Nutcracker, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, Rick Steves, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Principal concert photography by Steve Jennings Design and production by Kurt West Design Services For advertising information call: Peggy Mulhall 707.800.7522

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We are a non-profit organization, owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation. Our members and donors make all our activities possible.

We present nearly 100 performances each year, and with no seat more than 75 feet from the stage, it’s a rare chance to see your favorite artists up close and personal.

We distribute more than 12,000 free tickets to students and low-income community members, helping make the arts accessible to all.

We serve over 30,000 children each year by integrating the arts into school curriculum.

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comforts made even more distinctive by

joining nearly twenty other local,

new health and fitness amenities that keep

regional, and national businesses in

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supporting the Center’s Arts &

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landmark treasure, the Flamingo (no

As a local institution, the Flamingo is

relation to its Las Vegas namesake) has

committed to giving back to its community.

been an affordable full-service destination

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decades ago. Built in 1957 by Los Angeles-

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Russell, the Flamingo was celebrated by

upon us to help ensure our community

Hollywood elite as the place to stay north

continues to be a vibrant place to live and

of the bay during the 1950s and 60s. The

visit. Supporting Wells Fargo Center for the

Ehret family has owned and operated the

Arts, a leading provider of arts and

Flamingo since the late 1970s, and the City

education experiences in Sonoma County

of Santa Rosa designated it a landmark in

for more than 30 years, makes perfect

1996, preserving its status for many

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decades to come.

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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Golden Dragon Acrobats Rick Steves: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime of Travel Whose Live Anyway? La Mejor presents Amanda Miguel y Diego Verdaguer Left Edge Theatre presents Seminar* North Bay Stage Company presents North Bay’s Got Talent † Putting out the Fire: A Thanksgiving for Middletown Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

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Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party Transcendence Theatre Company presents Joy to the World: A Broadway Holiday Extravaganza San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus presents Home For the Holidays! LeAnn Rimes Today Is Christmas Tour Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Posada Navideña Roustabout Theater presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas* Symphony Pops Series: A Very Merry Holiday Pops – Maestro’s Favorites Moscow Ballet presents Great Russian Nutcracker So You Think You Can Dance Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2015 The Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour

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JE Media presents Psychic Medium & Author John Edward North Bay Stage Company presents Other People’s Money † Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Left Edge Theatre presents A Steady Rain* The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

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North Bay Stage Company presents Love Letters † Symphony Pops Series: Love Is a Many Splendored Thing The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer meets Take 6 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: The BFG Black Violin Artbeat, Inc. presents In the Mood

15 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Clifford The Big Red Dog™ - Live! 18–4/2 Left Edge Theatre presents Carnage*

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Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

Give the People What They Want is not

Sharon Jones is the subject of the

just the name of their Grammy-

forthcoming documentary Miss Sharon

nominated album in 2014, but the

Jones! (Nov. 12), by two-time Academy

mantra that brought Sharon Jones, the

Award winner Barbara Kopple (Harlan

matriarch of the world’s No. 1 live soul

County, USA). Kopple follows the R&B queen

act, back with her beloved Dap-Kings,

over the course of an eventful year, as she

the band that backed Amy Winehouse

battles a cancer diagnosis and struggles to

and played on Mark Ronson’s #1 single

hold her band together.

“Uptown Funk”. No other singer can

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Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm

match Jones’ energy and honest soul. Come out for a dance party! The group’s magnetism has attracted everyone from Prince to Beck to John Legend to Michael Bublé, both on stage and in the recording studio, not to mention countless fans at more than a decade of electrifying shows that bring packed rooms to rapture. There’s a freshness in the band’s performance and songwriting that will keep those sharp danceable funk grooves in your bones; the fervent, impassioned singing in your heart; and the sweet soul hooks sticking in your head for days on end. Given the band’s heavy touring schedule and their participation in other outfits, it’s easy to understand why the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) awarded them the Hardest Working Band of the Year in 2014.

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Family Fun Series Leave the iPads, video games, and television at home, and come out to Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to enjoy great entertainment for the whole family!

Golden Dragon Acrobats Feature Performances

Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30pm

The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

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Lessons from a Lifetime of Travel Thursday, November 5 at 8pm

Rick Steves, public television host and

Rick Steves' Europe, and best-selling

author of over 50 guidebooks including

author of over 50 European travel books,

the travel skills handbook, Europe

he encourages Americans to travel as

through the Back Door, shares lessons

"temporary locals." He helps American

he’s learned from a lifetime of travel.

travelers connect much more intimately

His entertaining, information-packed

and authentically with Europe — and

slideshow lecture will teach you all the

Europeans — for a fraction of what

latest on stretching your travel dollar,

mainstream tourists pay.

avoiding crowds, packing smart, and eating

Rick self-published the first edition of

and sleeping well. After spending a third of

his travel skills book, Europe Through the

his adult life living out of a rucksack in

Back Door (now updated annually), in 1980.

Europe, Rick knows exactly how you can

He has also written more than 50 other

enjoy maximum travel thrills for every mile,

guidebooks, phrase books, and "pocket"

minute, and dollar in your next adventure.

guides. For several years, Rick Steves' Italy

Steves advocates smart, affordable, perspective-broadening travel. As host and

has been the bestselling international guidebook sold in the US.

writer of the popular public television series

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Whose Live Anyway?

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Saturday, November 7 at 8pm

Whose Live Anyway? is a 90-minute

This tour stars Frisco-tied Proops,

show of hilarious improvised comedy

Vancouver-raised Stiles and LA’s Davis as

and song all based on audience

core members and Murray as the one who

suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops,

can call Bill and Brian his brothers in

Jeff B. Davis, and special guest Joel

comedy and was copywriter Freddy Rumsen

Murray from “Mad Men” will leave you

on Mad Men.

gasping for breath with the very witty

In the words of Ryan Stiles: “I’m

scenes and songs they invent before

convinced to do improv all you have to do is

your eyes! Whose Live performs games

listen to what people are saying to you, and

made famous on the Emmy-nominated

then just add more information to what

TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”—

they’ve just said. That’s all there is to improv,

and a few new ones, too! Bring your

but it’s still the hardest thing to do.”

suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage. It's always a new show

Visit the artist's website at http://www.whoseliveanyway.com.

and it's hilarious!

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip Davis Monday, November 30 at 7:30pm

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Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history! This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce Tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Seasonal Charts every year. With 19 gold, 8

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for many families, the Mannheim

records, Chip Davis is among an elite group

Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly

of artists that include U2, Jay-Z, and The

attracts repeat attendance from multi-

Beach Boys with such certifications. His

generational guests and is one of the

latest achievement is creating a cutting

longest running tours in the music industry.

edge psychoacoustic technology that is

Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than

being used in major medical institutions

40 million albums, 28 million in the

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Christmas genre. Their holiday albums have

studied by NASA for potential use in space.

become synonymous with Christmas and consistently occupy top spots on Billboard's

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Family Fun Series Leave the iPads, video games, and television at home, and come out to Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to enjoy great entertainment for the whole family!

Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas Feature Performances

Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30pm

A Very Electric Christmas—a unique glow-in-the-dark presentation—follows the story of a young bird named Max and his family as they head south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm and tries to make his way home, his adventure begins. This creative storyline features Nutcracker soldiers, caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, mischievous mice and an evil finals before returning to the U.S. to debut

Rat King with epic battle scene. In 2012, Lightwire Theater was featured in America’s Got Talent (season 7) which

two new theatrical productions, A Very Electric Christmas and THE SHOW. During the fall of 2014, Lightwire

launched them into the national spotlight. Since then, Lightwire Theater has been

Theater had the opportunity to compete in

fortunate to travel internationally, sharing

truTV’s newest competition series, Fake Off.

their unique brand of storytelling with

In addition, their holiday production, A Very

audiences of all ages, cultures and

Electric Christmas debuted on public television stations in select markets,

backgrounds. Lightwire Theater spent the summer of

which included behind the scenes footage

2013 in Paris, competing on MY TF1 "The

and interviews with founders, Ian and

Best Le Meilleur Artiste" and made it to the

Eleanor Carney.

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party Thursday, December 3 at 8pm

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Hollywood hipsters Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) turn yuletide classics like “Blue Christmas,” “Jingle Bells” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” into a rollicking big band extravaganza! Throw in a few new songs of their own—“It Feels Like Christmas Time”and “Rock-A-Billy Christmas”— for a holiday show that’s cool enough to keep a snowman from melting! After first gaining mainstream popularity with their breakthrough performance in “Swingers,”

Together for over 22 years, Big Bad

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has gone on to

Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an

become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today. They’ve put the swing craze that briefly dominated Alternative radio in 1998 behind them and are carrying on the tradition of the

autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts

legendary big bands and orchestras by

from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center,

touring non-stop, performing over 150

appearances with many of the country's

concerts each year around the world.

finest symphony orchestras, and television

Like the Glen Miller Orchestra, Benny Goodman, and the Count Basie Big Band, BBVD’s energetic performances draw enthusiastic audiences of all ages in cities around the world.

appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues it's decades long mission to revitalize America's original musical art form and bring joy to audiences around the world.

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holiday celebration beyond the

ordinary with this mix of seasonal and Broadway songs that will take you deep into the holiday spirit. This limited run event is bound to become a landmark holiday tradition so be sure to join us from the start! Transcendence Theatre Company is a growing leader in the production of extraordinary theatrical experiences. Located in Sonoma, California, Transcendence produces a unique seasonal programming of live outdoor Broadway-style concerts and musicals at their primary performance space within the majestic open-air ruins of the Kohler & Frohling Winery at Jack London State Historic Park. Additional performances take It's the most wonderful time of the year and it's time to celebrate

place in remarkable locations, both indoor and out, throughout Sonoma.

Transcendence style with a

Transcendence Theatre Company's

breathtaking holiday revue sprinkled

mission is to create extraordinary

with that unique collection of song

experiences that inspire others to go

and dance you've come to expect from

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historic holiday show at the beautiful Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Ramp up your

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San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Home for the Holidays!

Feature Performances

Sunday, December 6 at 3pm

The acclaimed San Francisco Gay

choreography – that you know and love

Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) returns for a

from SFGMC!

second year at the Wells Fargo Center

In the spirit of the season, the concert

for the Arts, with a holiday celebration

will also benefit Sonoma’s own Face to Face

that is a festive, heart-warming and

(http://www.f2f.org), working to end HIV in

simply not-to-be-missed extravaganza!

Sonoma County and support those living

Known for its warm, rich choral tones, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus

with HIV/AIDS. SFGMC has been shining brightly for 38

continues its tradition of bringing holiday

years and has performed over 1,000

cheer to the North Bay with its December

concerts at iconic venues, such as Louise M.

6th show in Santa Rosa. The concert

Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco

features a breathtaking, brand-new work

War Memorial Opera House, the historic

focusing on the role of mothers during the

Castro Theatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall and

holiday season, as well as the vivacious,

world-renowned Carnegie Hall. For more

jubilant numbers – with plenty of joyous

information, visit http://www.sfgmc.org .

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LeAnn Rimes: Today Is Christmas Tour Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30pm

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Having given into her

love for the holiday season last winter with the release and coinciding tour of One Christmas, she is back at it again; currently finishing up her next holiday album, Today is Christmas, which will release in October 2015. This album continues her tradition of showcasing more uncharted Christmas songs with arrangements that only LeAnn can create. In addition to the album, she will go back on the road to bring these songs to her fans at Wells Fargo Center LeAnn Rimes is one of the most

for the Arts with a holiday tour in December

successful entertainers in the world

2015.

with a career spanning more than two

LeAnn has long-supported a variety of

decades. With forty-four million

charities including the National Psoriasis

albums sold, two GRAMMY Awards,

Foundation, The Coalition to Salute

three Academy of Country Music

Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heroes, StandUp For Kids as well

Awards and 12 Billboard Music

as The Trevor Project. She most recently

Awards, she has made her mark in the

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age of 11, LeAnn was the youngest person to ever win a GRAMMY Award and was the first country artist to win the GRAMMY for Best New Artist.

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Ballet Folklórico De Sacramento Posada Navideña Friday, December 11 at 7pm Free pre-show arts and crafts with your family at 6pm/Artes y artesanías con la familia gratis antes del espectáculo a las 6 pm

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Free post-show Posada celebration!/Celebración gratis después del espectáculo!

Experience the wonderful folk culture

Aprecie la maravillosa cultura popular

of Mexico and its unique customs and

de México y sus costumbres y

traditions during this Christmas

tradiciones durante esta producción

production and traditional Posada

navideña y tradicional celebración de

celebration. This traditional Mexican

la Posada. Esta presentación de la

holiday presentation portrays the

tradicional fiesta mexicana retrata la

“Pastorela” (pilgrimage) made by Joseph

"Pastorela" (peregrinación) hecha por José y

and Mary before the birth of Christ.

María antes del nacimiento de Cristo, con

Featuring traditional Mexican folkloric

tradicionales danzas folklóricas mexicanas y

dances and music performed by dancers

música ejecutada por bailarines y músicos

and musicians from Sacramento’s

de la Compañía Mazatlán Bellas Artes de

renowned Compañia Mazatlán Bellas Artes,

Sacramento. Este espectáculo te hará sentir

this performance will make you feel as if

como si te has transportado a México para

you’ve been transported to Mexico for an

una estimulante dosis de la hermosa

uplifting dose of the beautiful culture and

cultura y costumbres del pasado y el

customs of Mexico past and present.

presente de México.

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Symphony Pops:

A Very Merry Holiday Pops: Maestro's Favorites

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Sunday, December 13 at 3pm Pre-show discussion with Maestro Berkowitz at 2pm

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A holiday treat for the entire family, this holiday variety show with a chorus, dancers, and your favorite music returns for a third consecutive year, but with an all new program! From novel holiday numbers to inspiring

with special guests the Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus and Roustabout Theater

Christmas hymns, Maestro Michael Berkowitz and the Santa Rosa Symphony will move you with the spirit of the season! Joined by special guests Roustabout Theatre and the Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, the program will include I'll Be Home For Christmas, Let It Snow, Santa Claus Is Tappin' To Town, Silent Night, The First Noel and many more. Generous support provided by

Ann and Gordon Blumenfeld and

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Moscow Ballet presents

The Great Russian Nutcracker

Bring the whole family for the sweetest Christmas celebration of the season! Experience the exquisite artistry of

poetic…bravura expertise,” Minneapolis

world-class Russian dancers, playful

Pioneer Press, “Sweeps you up in the bliss

puppets and the unmatched splendor

of beauty” and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,

of hand crafted sets and costumes.

“Stunning visuals, effortlessness dancing…

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is

full of joyful energy.”

the holiday tradition that brings the

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Saturday, December 19 at 3pm and 7pm

Moscow Ballet's unique “Dance with

Christmas spirit to life! New York Times

Us” program provides an opportunity for an

raves, “Real beauty!” and Los Angeles

average 100 local children to perform

Times, “Bravura expertise!”

side-by-side with the company in roles

Moscow Ballet consistently produces

created just for them and at varying skill

record-breaking seasons thrilling audiences

levels. Moscow Ballet Audition Directors

from NYC to Los Angeles and from Puerto

travel the United States each fall before the

Rico to Calgary. Offering the classic ballets

tour to personally audition and rehearse the

such as “Great Russian Nutcracker,”

aspiring student dancers and prepare them

“Cinderella”, “Sleeping Beauty” and “Swan

to perform with the professional company.

Lake”, sold-out theatres attest to the

This is truly a once in a lifetime experience

public’s love and appreciation of the highest

for young dancers.

quality productions. The press confirms artistic excellence: LA Times, “Disarmingly W E L L S

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So You Think You Can Dance

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Sunday, December 20 at 8pm

“So You Think You Can Dance” recently received eight 2015 Primetime Emmy® Fall’s hottest ticket will feature this

Award nominations, including Outstanding

season’s most popular routines from

Reality-Competition Program and

Team Stage and Team Street, as well

Outstanding Host in a Reality or Reality-

as original pieces created specifically

Competition Program (Cat Deeley), in

for the tour. 19 Entertainment, Dick Clark

addition to nominations for Outstanding

productions, and Nigel Lythgoe present to

Choreography, Outstanding Hairstyling For A

audiences nationwide all the sizzling,

Multi-Camera Series Or Special, Outstanding

one-of-a-kind dance routines they loved

Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A

from this season’s hit show.

Variety Series, and Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-

Celebrating its momentous 12th season and its exciting new Stage v. Street

Prosthetic). SYTYCD’s exceptional costume

format, the “So You Think You Can Dance”

team of Marina Toybina and Grainne

tour lineup includes the following Top 10

O'Sullivan also won an Emmy® Award for

finalists: Team Stage’s Gaby Diaz, Edson

Outstanding Costumes for a Variety

Juarez, Jim Nowakowski, Hailee Payne and

Program.

Derek Piquette; and Team Street’s Megan “Megz” Alfonso, Eddie “Neptune” Eskridge, Virgil Gadson, Jessica “JJ” Rabone and Jana “Jaja” Vankova.

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Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2015 Tuesday, December 22 at 8pm With special guests Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, and Bill Medley

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Multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the holiday season. “By all rights, smooth jazz should own the holiday season, and the saxophonist Dave Koz is better positioned than anyone to make it so,” said The New York Times in a review of his latest Christmas album, The 25th of December. Dave’s high-energy shows have made him synonymous with the season, with the El Paso Times saying, “Dave Koz = Christmas” and Examiner.com christening him “Santa Koz.” The 2015 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas tour will feature Dave along with three special guests. Koz will be joined by two tour “alumni” – the irrepressible Jonathan Butler, who has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer, who was introduced with the smash

first time. Medley, who co-founded The

pop single “Lily Was Here” and has since

Righteous Brothers with Bobby Hatfield, has

released 10 studio albums and performed

released 14 solo albums, including the

with such artists as Prince, Dave Stewart

GRAMMY®-winning Dirty Dancing. Together,

and Lionel Ritchie – and the legendary Bill

the four musicians will put fresh spins on

Medley, who will be touring with Koz for the

holiday classics as well as other selections that beautifully capture the spirit of the season.

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The Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour Wednesday December 23 at 8pm

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handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres

of music (rockabilly in the ‘80's and swing in the '90's). Along the way, he has scored chart-topping hits, sold 13 million records and received the Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award throughout his decorated career as founder/leader of the Stray Cats, his 18-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra, and as a solo artist. He is consistently cited as one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, and has a best-selling, extensive line of elite Gretsch signature model guitars bearing his name. Brian appeared in the 1987 film, La Bamba, portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran. In 2002, Brian earned the privilege of being one of the few musicians to be animated in an episode of “The Simpsons,” alongside Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Tom Petty. Don’t miss the 12th Annual Christmas

That same year, Setzer was personally

Rocks! Tour. Over the years it has

requested to induct Chet Atkins into the

become the biggest and best holiday

17th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In

party in Santa Rosa, featuring The

2014, Setzer received the distinct honor of

Brian Setzer Orchestra, live at Wells

being asked by the Smithsonian Museum in

Fargo Center for the Arts.

Washington, D.C. to donate a replica of his

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and

original 1959 Gretsch 6120 “Stray Cat” guitar,

3-time Grammy-award-winner, is a

joining an elite collection of musical

"Musician's Musician" credited with

instruments at the museum including Dizzy

continually taking chances with innovative

Gillespie’s trumpet and John Coltrane’s

and daring musical styles, while single-

saxophone. Look for Brian’s new album “Rockin’ Rudolph” in stores on Oct. 16th!

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JE Media, Inc presents

Psychic Medium John Edward Sunday, January 10 at 12pm

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A John Edward "group" event

or seminar is reading intensive. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from the other side. John’s broad appeal has led to numerous international tours of Australia and the UK and guest appearances on everything from CNN’s Larry King Live to The Today Show, as well as Oprah! His most recent televised appearances include Dr. Phil, Kim and Kourtney Take New York, Dr. Oz and Anderson. He has also been featured on Ellen, Entertainment Tonight, Live with Regis & Kelly, The Early Show, The Crier Report, The View, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, Fox and Friends, Maury, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dateline, John Edward is one of the world’s

ABC’S 20/20 and the critically acclaimed

most sought after psychic mediums

HBO Special, Life After Life. He also had a

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cameo appearance on NBC’s Will and Grace

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including Crossing Over: The Stories

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Behind the Stories and After Life:

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Answers from the Other Side and his most recent book Infinite Quest. He has captivated audiences worldwide on his internationally acclaimed talk shows, “Crossing Over” & “Cross Country”.

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Family Fun Series

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat by Childsplay Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30pm From the moment his tall, red-andwhite-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet.

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Leave the iPads, video games, and television at home, and come out to Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to enjoy great entertainment for the whole family!

Suddenly the rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Will their house ever be the same? Can the kids clean up before mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with the Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done! About Childsplay: Childsplay, Inc. is a nonprofit theatre

form, content or both, that it instills in

company of professional, adult artists who

young people an enduring awe, love and

perform for and teach young audiences and

respect for the medium, thus preserving

their families. The mission of Childsplay is

imagination and wonder, the hallmarks of

"to create theatre so strikingly original in

childhood which are keys to the future."

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About Us Enrich. Educate. Entertain.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Opens New Sculpture Garden

Sculptor Bruce Johnson Opened this past June, a new Sculpture Garden – located at the northeast end of the Center’s campus, between the Center’s building and the Sutter Hospital campus – showcases rotating works from contemporary regional artists. The Sculpture Garden is free and accessible to the public, and currently features distinctive redwood sculptures designed by highly-acclaimed local artist Bruce Johnson for the inaugural exhibit, which will last through May 2017. The Sculpture Garden is the unifying focal point for the various other aspects of the visual arts pieces that are already on display at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. The visual arts have always been an intrinsic component of the programming at the Center dating back to the early 1980’s when the Museum of Contemporary Arts was housed onsite. Although the works relocated in 2006, other significant paintings and sculpture displayed at the Center include works by thirteen local and regional artists such as Robert Ellison, Dennis Leon, Diana Meehan, and Roberto Santo. With the new Sculpture Garden, the Center’s walkable campus can now easily be experienced as an

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About Us integrated Art Walk, incorporating all the visual arts and elevating the profile of the Center as a comprehensive center for the visual and performing arts and a community resource. The physical concept for the garden, how best to adapt the current space to most successfully display artwork, its design, and planning is by Bill Mastick, Quadriga Landscape Architecture and Planning with offices in Santa Rosa, San Francisco and Sacramento. ”Root 101,” the inaugural exhibit by Bruce Johnson is comprised of colossal wood sculptures made from salvaged old growth redwood, which he has been working with for 50 years. Three years ago, Johnson acquired 80 tons (four truckloads) of huge salvaged redwood stumps and chunks, some trees over 1,000 years old near a tributary to the Eel River. “There is something primal and archetypal about these huge water washed forms,” observes Johnson. “Within the form of roots and swirl of grain you can see and touch patterns of nature and feel the fractal expression of growth and energy. These materials are the heart of the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts exhibit.”

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Stop by our concessions areas for a pre-show or intermission snack. Purchase a re-useable concert cup and bring your drink into the theater!

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts proudly serves WINE

Rodney Strong Vineyards: Chardonnay, Merlot . . . . . . . . . $8 Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 BEER / HARD APPLE CIDER

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What our members, donors, and sponsors make possible

“Shows at the Wells Fargo Center are more real than the movies. You get to imagine more, and it’s more creative.” —Freda, 9 lot about grammar at one of our School Shows. Using humor, drama, song, dance, light shows and technology, the show taught the students about all verbs, nouns, pronouns and Thanks to our members, donors, and sponsors, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is expanding thousands of young minds like Freda’s. 28 live music, dance and theatre School Show performances funded by our supporters opened up a whole new world of imagination, creativity and learning for 29,573 North Bay students from 5 – 18 last year. It was the first time many of them had ever seen a live performance. Over 40% of these students – many who wouldn’t have been able to attend otherwise – received no-cost or reduced-price tickets. Roseland’s Sheppard Accelerated Elementary School, which Freda attends, often receives no-cost School Show tickets from us. Last month, Freda and the rest of her 4th grade class at Sheppard Elementary learned a

the other elements of grammar. “The show was a fun and engaging way for kids to learn grammar,” says Freda’s teacher Anh Dao Tran. “They could actually see it, hear it and experience it. It was especially beneficial for my class because for 90% of them English is their second language.” As a teacher, Anh Dao is a huge fan of the School Shows our members and donors make possible for her kids. “The students are definitely more engaged as a result,” Anh Dao says. “Highquality shows like this expose them to all kinds of creative learning and thinking. Being able to talk with the actors afterwards boosts their confidence and gives them a new sense of what’s possible in their lives. They see that they can express themselves through many different avenues.”

Want to get involved and help support this program? Become a member of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts today. See page 14 for more information or call 707.546.3600.

Education Through the Arts The Arts—Where Learning Comes To Life! Serving 30,000 children and adults annually from five counties. Quietly (and not so quietly) at work outside of the spotlight, the Center’s nationally-recognized Education Through the Arts program uses the Arts to teach core subjects, including math, science, and reading, to create new ways of learning and improve engagement and understanding.

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Each year we:

n Present nearly 30 weekday morning School Shows for North Bay school children that correspond to their classroom learning. For many children, this is their first time seeing a live performance.

n Conduct 50 Artists in the Schools workshops led by our artist-educators who use the arts to help teach core curriculum subjects, increasing comprehension and retention, and acknowledging that students learn in different ways.

n Operate a 450-piece Music For Schools instrumentlending library, allowing low-income students the opportunity to participate in their school’s band or orchestra program.

n Offer more than 250 hours of Professional Development opportunities for teachers, helping them learn how to integrate the arts into their core Member, Kennedy Center Partners in Education program

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Removing Roadblocks to the Arts Truth is, not everyone can afford to participate in the arts. Yet, music, dance and theater are at the heart of every community, providing one of our greatest means for understanding and communication. We believe these benefits should be shared by all and are working to remove financial barriers to the arts in our community.

n Evert Person’s ArtReach— Each year, the Center distributes approximately 12,000 free and reduced-price tickets to low-income students and community members, helping make the Arts accessible for all! Education

n The Evert Person Bus Fund— grants for student transportation to the theater

n Subsidized Programming— live performance at an affordable price

Why Education Through the Arts? At Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, we believe in art for art’s sake, but we also know that the arts are an incredible tool that stimulates creativity and communication skills, and also helps children develop self-esteem. By integrating the arts into core curriculum lessons, we are using the power of the arts to teach all subjects, including math, science, and social studies, while also acknowledging that children learn in different ways.

Why Now? As we see cuts to arts and music education in the classroom, our programs help fill the gap for students and teachers in our community.

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Your Community Gathering Place In the late 1970s, a group of 12 local community leaders envisioned a home for the arts. They dreamed of a vibrant gathering place where people could treasure the wonderful talents of local performing artists and enjoy world-class performances without having to travel to San Francisco and beyond to see them.

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“We really wanted an arts center for our community,” noted the late Henry Trione, one of the Center’s founders. “So, when the church building came up for sale, we decided to buy it on our own.”

Ed and Marion Gauer

Such is how our founding families arrived at a bankruptcy auction for the Center’s River Road complex. As the only cash bidder, our founders walked away with the property for $4.5 million, reaching deep into their own pockets to purchase the Center on behalf of the community.

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Gerald and Catherine Ayers Hugh and Nell Codding Tom and Betty Freeman Benny and Rosemary Friedman

John and Delores Headley Bob and Olive Kerr Bill and Lori Manly Evert and Ruth Person Henry and Madelyne Trione

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Grand Founders The Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation Mrs. Elizabeth J. Richardson Charles M. and Jean Schulz

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What our members, donors, and sponsors make possible

“A multi-dimensional, horizon-expanding experience for our students!” School on the creative process – often using poetry – they jumped at our AIS program “The Mayhem Poets: Spoken Word & Contemporary Poetry.” Initially, some of their students, especially the boys, were a bit dubious. Many thought The Mayhem Poets would be “lame.” Instead, “they were mesmerized by

Old Adobe Elementary School 6th grade teacher Tracy McClure (photo by Will Bucquoy).

these hip guys up on stage being playful, together and very earnest about their message,” say Tracy and Carol. “It was a galvanizing experience.”

Carol Henderson and Tracy McClure,

The 6th graders wrote their own poem,

veteran 6th grade teachers rave about

honed it in class with help from a spoken word

our our Artists in the Schools (AIS)

poet and teaching artist, performed it in a

program – and with good reason.

multi-school poetry slam held at the Center,

Thanks to the support of our

and then saw The Mayhem Poets perform.

members, donors, and sponsors, 20 to 30

In the process, their confidence in

North Bay school classes totaling over 500

themselves grew. They honed their creative

students a year are able to benefit from this

voice. They saw new possibilities for self-

powerful, immersive program, which brings

expression. And they were inspired by what

teaching artists and interactive arts

dedication and hard work can produce.

experiences into the classroom. Since Carol and Tracy had been

“Artists in the Schools helps students realize art can be an integral part of your life. It

working with their 6th grade students at

isn’t just something you do in school,” Tracy

Petaluma’s Old Adobe Elementary Charter

and Carol say.

Want to get involved and help support this program? Become a member of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts today. See page 14 for more information or call 707.546.3600.

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Art Exhibits Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is committed to the

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presentation of contemporary visual art. The

Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansive campus and community facilities provide an excellent home for local and regional artists to display their works.

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As you find your way to balcony seating, we hope you

Bruce Johnson

enjoy the student artwork hanging in the corridor. This

Dennis Leon

exhibit showcases the work of young artists, shares

Diana Meehan

insight into the creative voice of the next generation

Daniel Oberti

and demonstrates the importance of art classes in our schools.

Aaron Poovey

Art Education Exhibits

Connie Butler

Matt Rapalyea Roberto Santo Patrick Scott Frank Schueler Richard Starks Thomas Walsh

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Meet Our Volunteers In the last 15 years, Cledith Breuner has become a familiar face for School Shows at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. These performances are offered to children within 5 local counties and have been growing steadily in both attendance and frequency. Volunteers like Cledith welcome students, often to their first experience within a theater. Cledith and other volunteers with teaching experience attend classes before the shows to provide context for the performance, and also help children prepare for the live theater experience. Cledith spent 43 years as a teacher and loves being around children. “I love to see their enthusiasm and excitement for characters they know from Dr. Seuss or other story books, they feel included and get to

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participate rather than have a screen between them.” She believes that this exposure to theater, music, dance and difficult topics enriches the lives of these children. Through her work as a docent for Set the Stage, Cledith uses her talents and experience to teach how to be a good audience member when in a theater. “I think the children behave so well, while staying in their excitement, because we set the expectations beforehand and they understand that this is a privilege. I see these faces in awe of the theater and I am delighted to be able to participate in this experience with them.” In the words of Melanie Weir, Programming Manager at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, “Cledith is one of our most valued School Show ushers and a true

Cledith Breuner

For information on becoming a volunteer at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, visit wellsfargocenterarts.org and click on “Volunteer Today.

asset to our Set the Stage program. During her brief visits into classrooms as a volunteer docent, she engages students in a meaningful way, which has a truly positive impact on their behavior at the theater. Students who visit with her before a show are more prepared and more attentive than many other groups who attend our shows. And it’s always fun to see their faces light up when they recognize her! She’s like a celebrity!”

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Volunteer Opportunities It takes hundreds of people and hundreds of hours to “make the magic” here at the Center. We salute our 300-plus volunteers who provide over $270,000 in donated services annually, without whom we could not continue to deliver our wide-ranging programs to the community.

Usher Our usher volunteers take tickets, assist patrons with finding their seats, answer questions, and provide overall exceptional service to guarantee our patrons a great

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experience. Volunteer opportunities available

for both public (night & weekend) performances, as well as School Shows (weekday mornings).

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Fun with Art Help staff our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Fun with Artâ&#x20AC;? tables in the lobby, prior to each Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series show. If you enjoy working with families

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and love arts and crafts, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Administrative Assist with special projects in our administration office, such as mailings, data entry, and reception service.

Volunteer Today To learn more about volunteering, please visit our Volunteer page at wellsfargocenterarts.org.

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Advisory Council Encourages Diversity Volunteers with the Latino Advisory Council at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts are working to strengthen

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Members of the media, health care and banking industries,

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inclusive environment for the diverse community that is

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Sonoma County,” says Anita Wiglesworth, who oversees

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programming at the Center. “We’re looking at everything

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bring to the Center,” says Wiglesworth. “As a non-profit,

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community owned and operated organization, our goal is to

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• Waived ticket service fees.

Friend $75 - $149

• Complimentary ticket vouchers up to $1000.

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• Preferred parking.

Contributor $300 - $599

• A tax-deductible donation, and the knowledge

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Members Ernesto & Rita Olivares (center) with Karl & Serena Lienau, and members Sanford & JoAnne Bressick (right) in “The Club.

TICKETS & INFORMATION Wells Fargo Center for the Arts serves to enrich, educate and entertain the North Bay community through accessible and outstanding presentation of fine arts and entertainment performances, family and education programs, visual art and community use of our facility. HOW TO BUY TICKETS Box Office (Daily, Noon - 6pm) In Person: 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa By Phone: 707.546.3600 *Gift certificates are available at the Box Office. Please Note: A 15% service fee is added to orders placed by phone and online (except Family Fun Series Shows, which have a 10% fee). There is a limit of eight (8) tickets per performance per person (regardless of the number of transactions). Ticket purchases are closely monitored and any tickets purchased above the limit will be voided without notice.

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Ticket Exchanges, Reprints & Resale All ticket purchases are final. There are no refunds. Reprints Lost, damaged or stolen tickets may be reprinted for reserved-seating performances only and will be available for pick-up one hour prior to the performance. Please present your current picture ID to the Box Office attendant. There is a $2 per ticket fee. Resale For our patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own security, we strongly recommend that you do not purchase tickets from any supplier other than Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Only tickets purchased directly from Wells Fargo Center for the Arts can be guaranteed. Tickets purchased from any other source are done so at your own risk and may be deemed invalid. The re-sale of tickets on Wells Fargo Center for the Arts property is strictly prohibited.

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What our members, donors, and sponsors make possible

“Thanks to you, music is my life.” Elsie Allen High School Senior Eduardo Barazza will be the first in his family to go to college. Even though he was born into poverty, his mentor and music teacher predicts he will be “a great success in life.” A trumpet paved the way for Eduardo’s unlikely success. How? Eduardo got his trumpet in 7th grade from Music For Schools, one of the many

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Elsie Allen High School Senior 2014

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Marching Band Drum Major, Concert Band Assistant Conductor, Jazz Band Trumpet Section leader

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Business major, jazz studies minor at Sonoma State University, Fall 2014 Instrument from Music For Schools: Trumpet

over 400 donated instruments to aspiring student musicians like him. “I don’t know what we’d do without Music For Schools,” says Kyle Thompson, Elsie Allen music director. He estimates 85% of his kids are using Music For Schools instruments.

Want to get involved in Music For Schools? 1) Donate an unused instrument (call Chrystie Prokopakis at 707.800.7504). We’ll refurbish it and put it to work transforming the life of a student. 2) Become a Wells Fargo Center for the Arts member. In addition to priority tickets and other benefits, you’ll help fund Music For Schools and our other educational programs.

Music For Schools transforms lives. Eduardo’s trumpet gave him a passionate love of music, but it also gave him the chance to grow into the leader he is today. “Eduardo’s leadership skills are at such a high level,” says Kyle Thompson, “he is the most skilled teacher of peers I have ever had in a class.” Music has not only given him leadership skills, Eduardo says, it’s helped him become a confident public speaker – a skill he’ll bring with him to Sonoma State University this fall where he will major in Business and minor in Jazz Studies. All this from the loan of a trumpet our donors made possible.

MEMBERSHIP Members receive advance notice of new shows, early purchase opportunities, drink tickets, invitations to special events, and help support critical Education Through the Arts programs serving over 30,000 North Bay children each year. For more information or to become a member, visit wellsfargocenterarts.org or call the Patron & Member Services Office at 707.546.3600. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES Accessible Seating The main floor level of the theater has accessible seating for people with mobility limitations. Please notify the Patron & Member Services Office of any special needs at the the usher how best to assist you if needed. Assisted Listening Devices Assisted listening devices are available for our patrons at no cost. Please notify the Patron & Member Services Office staff when you arrive.

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Restrooms Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor level. Parking Ample parking is available for persons with handicapped placards. Spaces are located just outside the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north and south entrances. Service Animals Certified service animals necessary to assist patrons with disabilities are welcome and must remain on a leash or harness at all times. Please contact the Patron & Member Services Office if you intend to bring a service animal to an event so appropriate seating can be reserved for you. BACKSTAGE No one is allowed backstage prior to, during or after any performance without proper authorization and identification.

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Stop by our concessions areas for a pre-show or intermission snack. Purchase a re-useable concert cup and bring your drink into the theater!

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts proudly serves WINE

Rodney Strong Vineyards: Chardonnay, Merlot . . . . . . . . . $8 Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 BEER / HARD APPLE CIDER

Lagunitas IPA, Modelo Especial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 Crispin Hard Natural Cider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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Small (10 oz), Large (16 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 SNACKS

Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series Menu BEVERAGES

Small (10 oz), Large (16 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 FOOD

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CAMERAS & RECORDING DEVICES Taking photographs or making a recording of any kind during a performance is forbidden. This copyright infringement is strictly enforced. Flashes from cameras or lights from video recorders can result in on-stage injuries. REFRESHMENTS Food and beverages may be enjoyed in the lobby. Bottled water and beverages served in our Concert Cups (available for purchase at the Concessions stands in the lobby) may be enjoyed in the theater; all other food and beverages are prohibited in the theater.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is committed to providing quality experiences for audience members of all ages. Our feature performances (generally with an 8 p.m. start time) are designed for adults; children under the age of five are not permitted. Our family events with afternoon and early evening start times are suited for children and recommended for children ages 3-12. All children, regardless of age, are required to have tickets. As a courtesy to all audience members, we ask parents and guardians to please remove

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children who may be disturbing others in the theater. THEATER ETIQUETTE Performances start promptly at their scheduled time. Please arrive with plenty of time to park and find your seat. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during a performance will be seated at the first appropriate pause in the program, as predetermined by house staff and performers. Please remember to silence all electronic devices before entering the theater. Many people are allergic to scents. Out of consideration for your fellow audience members, please refrain from using perfume and cologne. Please use discretion when choosing to stand and/or dance at your seat. Be respectful of others and behave in an appropriate manner related to the performance you are attending. It is never permissible to stand in any aisle space. Usher and security representatives are available should you need assistance. Please Note: Standing for extended lengths of time is expected at some performances and is indicated on our website and printed show materials. If you prefer not to stand at these performances, it is suggested you purchase tickets in the front of the balcony to obtain a clear view of the stage. W E L L S

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THEATER ETIQUETTE—continued Patrons who engage in illegal activities, are intoxicated, or are otherwise disruptive (including heckling, public nudity, and smoking in non-designated areas) will be escorted from the property without refund. Shoes and shirts are required at all events. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located on the main floor and balcony levels. Additional restrooms are available in the East Mall.

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The Ruth Finley Person Theater at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is a flexible venue allowing for both seated and open floor configurations. When seated, the 1681-seat venue is the largest fixed seat venue in Sonoma County. When main floor seats are removed, the open floor/seated balcony configuration raises the capacity to 2000. The theater’s unique thrust stage design, with no seat more than 75 feet from the stage, provides a level of intimacy between artists and audiences unlike any other in Northern California. For more than 30 years, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts has been the best place to see your favorite performer up close and personal. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS Please see a house manager or volunteer usher if you have any concerns during a performance. General information about upcoming shows and events is available at the Patron & Member Services Office and online at wellsfargocenterarts.org. Share your comments and let us know how you enjoyed the show by writing to us at: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts—Public Relations Department, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 or by contacting us on Facebook.

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