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2014/15 Program

Enrich. Educate. Entertain. Connecting our Community through the Arts.

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WELCOME! We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen to join us for a performance. This past year was one of the most successful in our 33-year history, and we couldn’t have done it without loyal patrons like you.

A Message from the Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers

Most people are familiar with the performances presented in our Ruth Finley Person Theater - from Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers to John Oliver to Phillip Phillips to River North Dance Chicago to David Sedaris to Chrissie Hynde, we truly have something for everyone this year! But many people are not as familiar with our Education Through the Arts programs, which provide educational opportunities and access to the arts for more than 30,000 North Bay children each year. One of those programs is our Missoula Children’s Theatre Summer Camp (MCT). For the past 10 years, the generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors has made it possible to bring this camp to Santa Rosa free of charge, ensuring that financial means are not a barrier to participation by anyone in our community. We invite you to turn to pages 34 and 64 in this program to read stories of how MCT has impacted two families in our community. If you find these stories compelling, we hope you’ll consider becoming a member. Memberships start at just $75 for the year, are tax-deductible, and come with a variety of valuable benefits including pre-sale opportunities on new shows, drink tickets, preferred seating, and more! See page 14 for more information. 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 look forward to providing even more opportunities in the future. Thank you again for attending, and enjoy the show!

Sherry Swayne

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Executive Director

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Welcome......................................................................................... 4 About Us......................................................................................... 8 Board & Staff............................................................................... 10 Membership................................................................................. 14 Corporate Partner Profile......................................................... 15 Calendar at a Glance................................................................. 16 FEATURE PERFORMANCES The 9th Annual Chris-Mix.......................................................... 18 An Evening with Garrison Keillor............................................... 19 A Night with Chrissie Hynde...................................................... 20 Brian Regan: Live Comedy Tour................................................ 21 San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus............................................. 22 Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas – The Symphony Tour..... 23 Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes.......................................... 24 Phillip Phillips.............................................................................. 25 A Very Merry Holiday Pops featuring Five By Design.............. 26 Posada Navideña ...................................................................... 27 Great Russian Nutcracker.......................................................... 28 The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show........................... 29 Psychic Medium & Author John Edward.................................. 30 The Peking Acrobats® ............................................................... 31 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles................................................... 32 Heartsongs: Melodies of Love................................................... 33 River North Dance Chicago....................................................... 35 So You Think You Can Dance..................................................... 36 Willie Nelson & Family............................................................... 37 The Second City Hits Home....................................................... 38 Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass.................................. 40 Education Through the Arts..................................................... 42 History........................................................................................... 45 Art Exhibits.................................................................................. 50 Volunteer Spotlight.................................................................... 53 Volunteer Opportunities........................................................... 54 Donors and Sponsors................................................................ 57 Latino Advisory Council............................................................ 58 Professional Development....................................................... 70 Tickets & Information................................................................ 71 Seating Chart............................................................................... 77

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The art of performance draws our eyes to the stage Our community’s commitment to arts and culture says a lot about where we live. Theater brings us together from the moment the lights go down and the curtains come up.

We proudly salute the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

About Us

Did you know? Whether you’ve been here once or a hundred times, you probably know that Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is known for world-class entertainment right here in Sonoma County. But you might not know. . .

We welcome nearly 500,000 visitors each year to our campus for a wide-range of

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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.

We have an innovative 450-piece musical instrument lending library called Music For Schools, that allows low-income students to participate in their school’s band or orchestra program.

We host nearly 1000 events each year including the Farmer’s Market, company meetings, bridal shows, and a Fiesta.

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Want to be the first to get tickets for new shows? Become a member! Join today and find out about new shows before the general public for a full year! Sample benefits, depending on membership level: • Early notification and member pre-sale opportunities for new shows added throughout the year! • Access to the best seats, reserved for

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members only. • Access to special members-only events, including “The Club,” a pre-show lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks.

Membership Levels

• Waived ticket service fees.

Friend $75 - $149

• Complimentary ticket vouchers up to $1000.

Supporter $150 - $299

• Preferred parking.

Contributor $300 - $599

• A tax-deductible donation, and the knowledge

Advocate $600 - $999

you are helping support a local non-profit.

Champion $1000 - $1499

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Welcome to Clover Country! Throughout the years, family-owned Clover Stornetta Farms has been an

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landscape. Clover’s family farmers work

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veteran. In 1975, following a devastating

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owner Al Stornetta with a business

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philanthropy, Clover is exceedingly proud

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Clover was the first dairy company west of

visionary grandfather. “It was easy to look

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was a man who thought of his family and

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community before the bottom line. The

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principles, Clover developed the North

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Clover inherited this pioneering spirit

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the highest standards of quality and

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products. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is

beginning, Clover has prided itself on

proud to have the company’s support

working with a select group of family-

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for stewardship of the land and humane

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The 9th Annual Chris-Mix

An Evening with Garrison Keillor

A Night with Chrissie Hynde

Live Nation presents Brian Regan: Live Comedy Tour

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus presents Home for the Holidays!

Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas – The Symphony Tour

Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

Phillip Phillips with special guest Saints of Valory

Symphony Pops Series: A Very Merry Holiday Pops featuring Five By Design

Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento’s Posada Navideña

Moscow Ballet presents Great Russian Nutcracker

The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show

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JE Media presents Psychic Medium & Author John Edward

Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: The Peking Acrobats®

MagicSpace Entertainment presents RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

Brigham Young University’s Young Ambassadors present Heartsongs – Melodies of Love

Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: River North Dance Chicago

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Northbay Stage Company presents Unbound, RISK Dance

So You Think You Can Dance

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Willie Nelson & Family

The Second City Hits Home

THREE ACTS, TWO DANCERS, ONE RADIO HOST: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass

Blues at the Crossroads: The Soul of the Blues

Dancing with the Stars: Live! Tour

Symphony Pops Series: The Music of ABBA – ARRIVAL from Sweden

Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Junie B. Jones

ArtBeat, Inc. presents In the Mood

Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: The Teacher From the Black Lagoon & Other Stories

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Symphony Pops Series: May the Force Be With You – The Movie Magic of John Williams

Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Fancy Nancy The Musical

An Evening with David Sedaris

Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve!

Bill Cosby

New shows are added throughout the year. Become a member to be the first to know. See page 14 for details.

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Mix 104.9 and North Bay Kitchen & Bath Design Studio present

The 9th Annual Chris-Mix

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Sunday, November 30 at 7pm

A night of acoustic music starring

music all while fighting cancer with a

American Authors, Uncle Kracker,

special on site silent auction for the

The Voice 2013 Runner Up Jacquie

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

Lee and more! Enjoy a night of great

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An Evening with Garrison Keillor Wednesday, December 3 at 8pm

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Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1966. He went to work for Minnesota Public Radio in 1969, and on July 6, 1974, he hosted the first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion in St. Paul. The show ended in 1987, resumed in 1989 in New York as The American Radio Company, returned to Minnesota, and in 1993 resumed the name A Prairie Home Companion. Over 17 million listeners on more than 900 public radio stations now hear the show each week. Keillor played himself in the movie adaptation of his show, A Prairie Home Companion, which also featured Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, and Tommy Lee

volume is written with his characteristic

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combination of humor and insight on love,

He is also the author of many books, including Lake Wobegon Days (1985); The Book of Guys (1993); The Old Man Who

modernity, nostalgia, politics, religion, and other facets of daily life. Keillor has received numerous awards,

Loved Cheese (1996); Wobegon Boy (1997);

including a Grammy Award for his recording

Me: By Jimmy "Big Boy" Valente As Told to

of Lake Wobegon Days, two Cable ACE

Garrison Keillor (1999); Love Me (2003);

Awards, and a George Foster Peabody

Homegrown Democrat (2004); Pontoon

Award. He is a member of the American

(2007); Liberty: A Lake Wobegon Novel

Academy of Arts and Sciences, and recently

(2008); and Life Among the Lutherans (2009).

was presented with a National Humanities

In 2013, Keillor released his first book of

Medal by the National Endowment for the

poetry called O, What a Luxury: Versus

Humanities.

Lyrical, Vulgar, Pathetic & Profound. This

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A Night with Chrissie Hynde

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Thursday, December 4 at 8pm

In a world where models want to be

displayed on an unparalleled collection of

rock stars, rock stars want to be film

truly brilliant records, is one of

stars and most celebrities would kill

contemporary music’s greatest

their mothers just to be anything,

songwriters—with a voice that can easily

Chrissie Hynde has never made any

melt your heart and then put it back

attempt or pretense to be anything

together again, often within the same song,

other than herself. And what she is, as

sometimes within the same line. And now 25 million records sold and 30-plus years into her tenure as Pretenders’ founder and leader, Chrissie Hynde released Stockholm, the first ever album under her own name. Just don’t open your interviews by asking about her “solo album,” or your first question could be your last: “It’s the first album with my name on it,” Chrissie says. “But it’s not a solo album. In fact, making this album was more of a collaboration than any Pretenders’ album ever was.” Stockholm may not be a solo album but it certainly has the vibe of an energized debut by a vital artist, one who gives voice to the disaffected while celebrating the undeniable power of a classic love song, a night on the dance floor, honest authentic rock ‘n roll and other things that make life worth living. “So much of rock ‘n roll has become what I would call Glory Rock, with family values. It’s the irreverence in rock that was always the turn-on. I disagree with people who say you shouldn’t take yourself too seriously. I think life is serious, and you should take it seriously, but in rock ‘n roll either have a fucking laugh or fuck off.”

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Live Nation presents

Brian Regan: Live Comedy Tour Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm & 10pm

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Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. With his first appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in 1995, Brian solidified his place on the show and in 2013 he made his 25th appearance, the most of any comedian on the CBS show. Brian has starred in two hour-long Comedy Central specials and released three DVD’s and two CD’s. His non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005; it’s the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian’s fan base. In January of 2012, Brian broke the record for the most consecutive shows by a comedian at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City with ten sold-out shows selling more than 26,000 tickets.

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San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus presents

Home for the Holidays!

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Saturday, December 6 at 7:30pm

The acclaimed San Francisco Gay

In the spirit of the season, a portion of

Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) holiday

the proceeds from the concert will also

celebration is a festive, heart-warming

benefit Sonoma County’s own Face to Face

and simply not-to-be-missed

(www.f2f.org), working to end HIV in Sonoma

extravaganza!

County and support those living with HIV/

The evening features the traditional favorites along with some new works

AIDS. SFGMC has been shining brightly for

including a stunning world premiere by Ola

more than 37 years and has performed over

Gjeilo, one of the America’s most prominent

1,000 concerts at iconic venues such as

contemporary composers. With

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, the San

appearances by Santa, his elves and

Francisco War Memorial, the historic Castro

reindeer, a 1980s nativity scene and an ugly

Theater, Walt Disney Concert Hall and

sweater parade, the evening will certainly

world-renowned Carnegie Hall.

keep you entertained!

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Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas – The Symphony Tour

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Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm

Irish music sensation Celtic Woman

the globe. The multitalented ensemble has

celebrates the holiday season with

released nine albums and eight DVDs,

“Home for Christmas, The Symphony

selling more than nine million copies of its

Tour.” These concerts offer an unparalleled

releases around the world, achieving

musical experience, with Celtic Woman

platinum-level sales in nine countries, and

performing timeless holiday songs

performing for nearly three million fans.

accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

Celtic Woman has won a particularly

Featuring music from the all-female music

passionate audience in America, where their

ensemble’s second Christmas album, Home

visually stunning concert tours consistently

For Christmas, and the brand new live

draw sellout crowds. The group has

concert DVD, Home for Christmas: Live from

performed twice at the White House, and

Dublin, Celtic Woman promises an

made high-profile appearances on such

enchanting and festive evening filled with

television shows as “Dancing with the Stars”

mesmerizing music, performance and

and the daytime drama “The Bold and the

holiday cheer.

Beautiful.”

Since their 2005 debut on Public

Celebrate the joys of the holiday

Television, Celtic Woman has emerged as

season with Celtic Woman and Home for

both a spectacular commercial success and

Christmas by sharing a new musical

a genuine cultural phenomenon, touching

tradition with your family and friends.

the hearts of a devoted fan base that spans

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Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes Thursday, December 11 at 8pm

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run, Mike brought the show to more than 70 cities worldwide, including the Sydney Opera House, London’s Soho Theatre, and Carnegie Hall. Mike has made more than 40 network television appearances on shows including Letterman, Kimmel, Conan, Craig Ferguson, and Jimmy Fallon. He is a regular contributor to the Peabody Award winning radio show This American Life. Birbiglia has released four albums, and both The Onion and USA Today named My Secret Public Journal Live one of “The Best Comedy Albums of the Decade.” Over the past 12 years comedian Mike

In 2012, Mike directed and starred in

Birbiglia has developed a one-of-a-kind

the feature film adaptation of his one-man

storytelling style in the world of

show Sleepwalk With Me. The film won an

standup comedy. Time Magazine calls him

audience award at the Sundance Film

"master of the personal, embarrassing tale."

Festival, was released in theaters

The New York Times describes him as a

nationwide by IFC Films and was one of the

"supremely enjoyable monologist."

top 3 most critically acclaimed comedies of

Birbiglia’s recent off-Broadway hit, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show and was

the year on Rotten Tomatoes, with top critics rating it 87%. Currently Birbiglia is touring the

named a Critics Pick by The New York

country with his all-new show, Thank

Times, New York Magazine, and Time Out

God for Jokes, and planning his follow-up

New York. Following a successful New York

feature film.

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Phillip Phillips with special guest Saints of Valory Friday, December 12 at 8pm Standing GA Floor/Reserved Balcony

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One of the biggest singles of 2012, the quadruple-platinum “Home” announced Phillip Phillips as a singer/ guitarist of both rare authenticity and massive pop appeal. Centering on the American Idol season 11 winner’s rich, raspy vocals and masterful guitar skills, “Home” served as the lead single from The World from the Side of the Moon —a platinum-selling album that shot to #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart upon its November 2012 release. Phillips’s widely acclaimed debut also features the platinum single “Gone, Gone, Gone” and the Phillips’ penned “Where We Came From,” as well as a host of numbers that flaunt the 23-yearold Georgia native’s songwriting chops. Raised in Leesburg, Georgia, Phillips took up guitar at 14, thanks largely to his

caught me one night and told me I had to

older sister’s then-boyfriend (and now

start singing in the band,” he says. “We

husband), Benjamin Neil. Since the two lived

played at a church that Sunday and the

in separate towns, Phillips kept on

room was packed and I thought I was going

practicing guitar on his own (“mostly by

to pass out, but I did it.”

playing along to the karaoke machine”) and

Released the same day that Phillips

soon found himself mastering riffs from

claimed his American Idol victory, “Home”

classic-rock tracks like Deep Purple’s

marked the most successful coronation

“Smoke on the Water” and Ozzy Osbourne’s

song of any Idol winner—as well as the

“Crazy Train.” Several years later, Phillips

highest-ever debut on the Billboard Digital

formed an acoustic band and added singing

songs chart, with 278,000 downloads sold.

to his repertoire. “I used to always keep my singing to myself and never let anyone hear me, but then my sister and brother-in-law

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Symphony Pops Series

A Very Merry Holiday Pops featuring Five By Design

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A collaboration between the Santa Rosa Symphony and Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Sunday, December 14 at 3pm Pre-show discussion with Maestro Berkowitz at 2pm

Five By Design, Vocal Quintet

Michael Berkowitz, Principal Pops Conductor

Five By Design's signature harmonies

The Minnesota-based Five By Design

have withstood the test of time in a

includes Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Catherine

career that stands out on America's

Scott, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg, and

musical landscape, spanning more

Terrence Niska. Four of the five have been

than twenty years. This nationally-

singing together since 1986. The group’s

acclaimed vocal ensemble has been the

familial ties include brothers Terrence and

choice of symphony orchestras and

Kurt Niska and the husband-wife duo of Kurt

performing arts centers delighting hundreds

and Lorie Niska and childhood collaborator,

of thousands.

Michael Swedberg. The creative team is

But Five By Design's creative talents go

supported by in-house artist representatives

far beyond their vocal prowess. As the

Alton Accola & Midge Swedberg. Their

creative talent behind Radio Days, Club

technical team includes Sound Engineer Phil

Swing, Stay Tuned and Cool and Swingin',

Henrickson who has worked with the

their productions showcase the group's

ensemble since 1987.

penchant for storytelling and the comedic.

For further information regarding Five

Whether backed by symphony orchestra or

By Design’s itinerary and activities, visit the

studio big band, Five By Design embraces

ensemble’s website at ﬁvebydesign.com.

the unforgettable melodies, lush harmonies, and swinging rhythms that evoke the names

Generous support provided by

of Miller, Mancini and Mercer.

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Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento’s

Posada Navideña

Experience and celebrate the

Lo invitamos a celebrar la maravillosa

wonderful folk culture of México in

cultura popular de México en esta

this exhilarating Christmas production.

extraordinaria producción Navideña.

The Posada Navideña will transport you to

Esta Posada Navideña lo transportará a

México for an uplifting dose of the beautiful

México para una dosis estimulante de la

culture and colorful customs. From the

hermosa cultura y sus coloridas

Tarazcos and Nahuas indigenous rituals of

costumbres. Desde los rituales indígenas

central México and the “callejoneadas” of

Tarazcos y Nahuas del centro de México y

modern Jalisco to the theatrical “Pastorelas”

las "callejoneadas" de Jalisco, a las

of the mastermind Miguel Sabido, Ballet

"pastorelas" del autor intelectual Miguel

Folklórico de Sacramento will feature 20

Sabido, el Ballet Folklorico de Sacramento, el

dancers and musicians for an end of the

cual cuenta con 30 bailarines y músicos,

year celebration under the artistic director

presentará una celebración de fin de año

Dr. Zenón Barrón.

bajo la dirección del Director Artístico Dr.

Dr. Barrón earned his Ph.D. in dances

Feature Performances

Friday, December 19 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 Free post-show Posada celebration! | Celebración gratis después del espectáculo!

Zenón Barrón.

with a thesis in diverse indigenous communities from Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in México City. He danced with the world famous Ballet Folklórico of México of Amalia Hernández and was also a recipient of the prestigious Malonga Casquelourd Lifetime Achievement Award and Corazón del Barrio Award of Excellence in 2012.

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Moscow Ballet presents

Great Russian Nutcracker

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Saturday, December 20 at 3pm & 7pm

“

Lively... Christmas cheer... faultless...bravura expertise... —Eric Segal, Los Angeles Times

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Moscow Ballet’s spectacular Great

of a young girl meeting her Prince on

Russian Nutcracker is a must-see

Christmas Eve. Act I’s Christmas Party

production! The beloved Christmas story

includes magical toys, a growing clock, 6ft

is brought to life by 40 dazzling Russian

tall Matrushka (Nesting ) Dolls and falling

dancers in beautiful hand-made costumes

snow. Act II features 2 dancers moving as 1

adorned with Swarovski crystals and more.

soaring “Dove of Peace” and the Land of

Consistently praised by the press: “Bravura

Peace and Harmony, both exclusive to

expertise” (Los Angeles Times), “Brimful with

Moscow Ballet. See the best Russian

feeling” (New York Times) and “Sweet”

dancers perform jaw-dropping moves and

(Dallas Morning News), audiences love the

bring Christmas to life at Moscow Ballet’s

Dove of Peace with a 20-foot wingspan,

Great Russian Nutcracker! In addition to the

Russian folk legends Father Christmas and

Great Russian Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet

Snow Maiden and the Land of Peace and

also performs Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake,

Harmony. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s

Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other story

complete score, Moscow Ballet’s Great

ballets. Talmi Entertainment is the exclusive

Russian Nutcracker tells the traditional story

North American representation. www.moscowballet.com

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The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show Sunday, December 21 at 8pm

The Blind Boys of Alabama are an American treasure. Known for crossing

the 1940’s and 50’s, the Blind Boys have

multiple musical boundaries with their

since enjoyed accolades and awards from

remarkable interpretations of everything

all parts of the music world, including a

from traditional gospel favorites to

remarkable five Grammy Awards, Lifetime

contemporary spiritual material, including

Achievement Awards from The National

songs by writers such as Prince and Tom

Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the

Waits, the band was recently called “a

National Academy of Recording Arts and

superweapon of roots-music uplift” by

Sciences (NARAS), and an induction into the

Rolling Stone magazine.

Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Blind Boys

This holiday season, the Blind Boys are

Feature Performances

After touring in the gospel caravans of

have appeared on recordings with Lou

touring in support of their new album

Reed, Peter Gabriel, Susan Tedeschi, Aaron

“Talkin’ Christmas!” (Sony Masterworks),

Neville, Ben Harper, Justin Vernon of Bon

their second-ever Christmas album. It also

Iver and many other great artists. The band

features blues legend Taj Mahal and

has also been featured on “The Tonight

includes several brand-new songs as well

Show,” “Late Night with David Letterman,”

as older classics. This special concert will

The Grammy® Awards telecast, “60

feature songs from the new album as well

Minutes,” “The Colbert Report,” and were

as the band's previous Grammy-winning

co-stars in the Broadway musical The

Christmas recording, “Go Tell It on the

Gospel At Colonus with Morgan Freeman.

Mountain.”

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JE Media presents

Psychic Medium & Author John Edward Sunday, January 18 at 4pm

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clergy, law enforcement agencies and

people from everyday life. His clients wait over two years to sit with him for private sessions, and although John is anxious to share his ability with those that need him, he is unwilling to compromise the quality of his work for the quantity that seek him out. 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! John has been featured in articles in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Newsday, People, Entertainment Weekly, and in the Associated Press, and was named as one of People Magazine’s Most Intriguing People of the Year. Born and raised on Long Island, NY, John exhibited psychic abilities from an John Edward has brought a fresh,

extremely early age, and was deemed

honest and thought provoking attitude

"special" by many in his family. John

to the world of psychic phenomena. As

embarked on developing his own abilities

a psychic medium, author and lecturer, he

after an encounter with famed psychic Lydia

has, over the last 25 years, helped

Clar. Lydia made him aware of his abilities

thousands with his uncanny ability to

and told him his life’s work would be

predict future events and communicate

teaching people about it. That mission has

with those who have crossed over to the

been channeled into his work as a medium,

Other Side.

which enables him to bring comfort and

His clientele has ranged from young to old, student to professor, people of the

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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!

The Peking Acrobats® Feature Performances

Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30pm

Direct from China, The Peking

"from the seemingly impossible to the

Acrobats®—the largest and most

virtually unbelievable" (Los Angeles Times).

acclaimed group of its kind—have for more than 51 years held audiences spellbound with vibrant presentations of their ancient folk art. Carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools in China, these expert gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers transform 2,000-yearold athletic disciplines into a family-friendly kaleidoscope of eye-popping wonder. The performance features live musical accompaniment from an accomplished Chinese ensemble, and promises to range

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At no time have we seen anything like The Peking Acrobats! One was left waterlogged in wonder. —Chicago Tribune

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Free fun with art! Starting an hour before the performance, our free art projects are specifically chosen to complement every Family Show. We provide the ideas and supplies, and you enjoy quality time creating art together. Come join the fun!

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MagicSpace Entertainment presents

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

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Monday, January 26 at 7:30pm

“

RAIN is a spectacular extravaganza…did the audience love it? Yeah, yeah, yeah! —The Philadelphia Inquirer As “the next best thing to seeing The

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mastered every song, gesture and nuance

Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs

of the legendary foursome, delivering a

the full range of The Beatles' discography

totally live, note-for-note performance that’s

live onstage, including the most complex

as infectious as it is transporting. From the

and challenging songs that The Beatles

early hits to later classics (“I Want To Hold

themselves recorded in the studio but never

Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt.

performed for an audience. In addition to

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It

the updated sets that include brand new

Be,” “Come Together,” “Hey Jude” and more),

LED, High-Definition screens and multimedia

this adoring tribute will take you back to a

content, new songs have also been

time when all you needed was love, and a

included with the launch of the 2015 Tour.

little help from your friends!

Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has

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Brigham Young University’s Young Ambassadors present

Heartsongs: Melodies of Love Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30pm

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The Young Ambassadors made their worldwide debut in 1970 at Osaka’s World Expo, and have been entertaining audiences across the globe ever since. The group recently returned from a three week tour in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam where they performed for the Princess of Thailand. The Young Ambassadors exhilarating new show, Heartsongs: Melodies of Love, highlights some of the world’s all-time favorite love

choreography when you see Heartsongs,

songs in a vibrant musical journey through

BYU’s fast-paced musical revue. Wearing

the rollercoaster of life. With show tunes

colorful costumes and filling the stage

from award-winning Broadway musicals

with a kaleidoscope of dance and musical

such as How to Succeed in Business

styles, the Young Ambassadors’ concerts

Without Really Trying, Cinderella, Singin’ In

provide a glimpse of their unique vision of

the Rain, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, and

international understanding, born of

featuring international hits by the Beatles,

decades of goodwill tours around the world.

Elvis Presley, Michael Bublé, Adele and

Since 2000, the Young Ambassadors

Michael Jackson. Heartsongs celebrates

have been to Brazil, Argentina, the 2002

life’s unforgettable seasons of love in a

Winter Olympics, Canada, Russia, Australia,

spirited 90-minute showcase that is

Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, China, Africa,

appropriate for family members of all ages.

Tasmania, throughout Scandinavia, and

Live musicians onstage create a

all over the US. The Young Ambassadors

high-energy performance that will be seen

have also performed for heads of state in

on some of the world’s most prestigious

India, Britain, Jordan, Egypt, Japan, and the

stages. You’ll experience dance styles from

United States.

tap to the syncopated rhythms of the Caribbean islands, and enjoy the next generation of contemporary sounds and

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What our members, donors, and sponsors make possible

“When I got a part, I felt like I could do anything!” —Hannah That’s where Wells Fargo Center for the Arts members, donors, and sponsors came in. The Center’s generous supporters help fund the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of The Wizard of Oz that Hannah and 62 other kids took part in – free of charge Hannah is a lively, spirited and creative

– for a week this June. MCT gets kids 6-18

little girl who’s faced some tough

involved in musical theater to teach values

challenges in her eight years of life.

and life skills, inspire big dreams and

Hannah’s parents are divorced and share

encourage creativity.

custody of her – which means she has to

“For Hannah to have this opportunity was

shuttle back and forth between them every

huge,” says stepmom Irene. “She needs this

week. This takes a toll on Hannah and

kind of artistic and social outlet, but we can’t

sometimes her frustrations get the better of

afford to pay for things like this.”

her and spill over into unproductive behavior. Hannah’s living situation and her family’s

MCT taught Hannah so much more than just how to be a character in a play. During the

tight budget make it very hard, in fact nearly

week, she faced one difficult challenge after

impossible, for her to benefit from organized

another, all on her own, and overcame them.

after-school activities that would help her

Irene concludes, “I’m so grateful to your

make more friends, strengthen her social skills,

supporters, because being in a play was an

build her confidence and have more fun.

amazing opportunity Hannah wouldn’t have had without them.”

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

River North Dance Chicago boasts an eclectic,

Feature Performances

Wednesday, January 28 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm

dynamic, jazz-based contemporary repertoire. Core works by Artistic Director Frank Chaves are augmented with an array of pieces by nationally and internationally renowned choreographers, Celebrated for creating vital

including Adam Barruch, Robert Battle, Lauri

connections between dancer and

Stallings, Sidra Bell, Sabrina and Ruben Veliz,

audience as well as presenting gutsy

Daniel Ezralow, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Ashley

and entertaining repertoire, River

Roland, Randy Duncan, Julia Rhoads,

North Dance Chicago presents

Harrison McEldowney, Kevin Iega Jeff, Nejla

dynamic works that combine athletic

Yatkin and former Co-Artistic Director

prowess and artistic perspective with

Sherry Zunker, among others. The company

bold, theatrical flair. River North Dance

continues to make a name for themselves

Chicago was founded in 1989 and has since

on the world stage traveling throughout the

grown to become an internationally

country and internationally. RNDC

acclaimed company that embodies a true

participated in the IV International Ballet

flavor of "Americana" in its versatile

Festival in Cali, Columbia in 2010, the Busan

repertoire. Under the artistic direction of

International Dance Festival in Korea in June

Frank Chaves, River North Dance Chicago

2011, and toured to Germany and

demonstrates depth and sophistication with

Switzerland on an 11-city tour as well as an

a commitment to creating an accessible,

17-city tour throughout Russia in the Spring

enriching experience for audiences. Chaves

of 2012. The company has been the subject

aims for audiences to feel the complete

of three documentaries produced by HMS

spectrum of human emotions in a single

Media for WTTW Chicago, each garnering an

evening, and leaves them feeling joyful and

Emmy Award, amongst numerous additional

exhilarated at the end of each program.

nominations.

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So You Think You Can Dance Saturday, January 31 at 8pm

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Ricky Ubeda, Rudy Abreu,

Tanisha Belnap, Valerie Rockey and Zack Everhart. This winter’s hottest ticket will feature this season’s most popular routines, as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. 19 Entertainment and dick clark productions will present audiences around the country with the opportunity to experience the action brought into their living rooms each week on the So You Think You Can Dance, the

beloved summer series, with a variety of

11-time Primetime Emmy® Award-

sizzling, one-of-a-kind dance routines they

winning show that sparked America’s

have come to expect from their favorite

fascination with dance, is set to

dancers.

captivate audiences again this year –

So You Think You Can Dance recently

live on tour – with more stops than

received seven 2014 Primetime Emmy ®

ever before. Celebrating its momentous

Award nominations, including Outstanding

11th season, So You Think You Can Dance’s

Reality-Competition Program and

Top 10 finalists will make their way across

Outstanding Host In A Reality or Reality-

North America, performing in more than 70

Competition Program (Cat Deeley), in

cities, as part of the So You Think You Can

addition to Outstanding Choreography

Dance 2014.

nominations. SYTYCD’s outstanding

The Season 11 tour lineup includes the

costume team of Marina Toybina and

following Top 10 finalists: Bridget

Grainne O'Sullivan also won an Emmy

Whitman, Casey Askew, Emilio Dosal,

Award for Outstanding Costumes for a

Jacque LeWarne, Jessica Richens,

Variety Program.

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Willie Nelson & Family Monday, February 2 at 8pm

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If ever the words "living legend" were more than just public relations bluster, the application would be to Willie Hugh Nelson. The iconic Texan is the creative genius behind historic recordings like "Crazy," "Hello Walls," “Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust.” His career has spanned six decades. His catalog boasts more than 200 albums. He's earned every conceivable award and honor to be bestowed a person in his profession. He has also amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. In many ways, however, the weighty distinction "living legend" does Nelson a disservice, for it discounts the extent to which he is a thriving, relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. In the last five years alone he delivered 10 new releases, two of which received Grammy nominations, and a careerspanning box set, released his debut novel and again headlined Farm Aid, an event he co-founded in 1985, all the while continuing

smash Red Headed Stranger. To kick off the

to lobby against horse slaughter and

new agreement, fans can look forward to

produce his own blend of biodiesel fuel.

five brand-new albums, with the first being

In 2012, Nelson entered into a historic new record deal with Legacy Recordings,

the May 2012 release of Heroes. As ever, Nelson tours tirelessly,

the catalog division of Sony Music

climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III (he

Entertainment. The deal marks a label

rode his first two buses into the ground),

homecoming for Nelson, who, from

taking his music and fans on a seemingly

1975-1993, cut a phenomenal string of

endless journey to places that were well

top-selling singles and album for Columbia

worth the ride.

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The Second City Hits Home

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Thursday, February 5 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm

The Second City Hits Home is a new

to headlines from the Press Democrat, and

show featuring hilarious sketches,

mixes these with a generous portion of

songs, and improvisation about Santa

classic Chicago-style sketch and improv

Rosa, as well as material from the

created by some of Second City’s most

famed Second City archives. This is a

lauded alumni including Tina Fey, Stephen

must see night of comedy featuring some of

Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill

Chicago’s brightest comedy stars in a

Murray and more.

special one-night only engagement.

The Second City celebrates 54 years of

Doing what they do best, The Second

cutting edge satiric revues and continues to

City finds laughs in everything from Santa

deliver the leading voices in comedy while

Rosa’s history, events and hot button issues

touring the globe.

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Wells Fargo Center for the Arts proudly serves WINE

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Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass

Feature Performances

Saturday, February 7 at 8pm

Radio host Ira Glass and choreographer

American Life variety show that was

Monica Bill Barnes thought their work

beamed into movie theaters nationwide. It

shared a sensibility, even though hers

was such a success that they decided to do

includes no talking and his involves no

a full show that combines stories and dance.

physical movement whatsoever.

Some are performed together onstage

“There’s something funny and

by Glass, Barnes and dancer Anna Bass. For

intensely personal in her dances,” Glass

a few, the dancers or the radio host take

says, “with these moments of awkwardness

over for a while.

or self-consciousness or striving that I find so relatable."

“People who like This American Life will probably like this,” says Glass “because

"Ira has a way of telling stories that

it’s just like the radio show, um, if you

makes me feel like I am playing a supporting

picture dancers during all the stories.”

role," Barnes says. "I will cringe, laugh and

“I think it’s important that we put the

sometimes be heartbroken—basically I

phrase ‘risk taking’ into the press materials

empathize, which is what I want an

and show description,” adds Bass. "That's

audience to do when we are dancing."

important in the dance world.”

In May 2012, they collaborated on

“Done,” says Glass. “Well done."

three short dances that were part of a This

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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.

Education

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

curriculum lessons.

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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,” says 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.”

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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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What would you like your investment to look like years, or even decades, from now?

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If you want to ensure that Wells Fargo Center for the Arts will continue to be here for future generations, consider naming the Center in your will or trust, and joining the Lamona Johnson Walraven Legacy Society.

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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

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Diana Meehan

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Daniel Oberti

insight into the creative voice of the next generation

Aaron Poovey

and demonstrates the importance of art classes in our schools.

Matt Rapalyea

Art Education Exhibits

Connie Butler

Roberto Santo Patrick Scott Frank Schueler Richard Starks Thomas Walsh

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Meet Our Volunteers Jennie Bower truly has the “Spirit of Service” Of the Center’s more than 200 volunteers, Jennie Bower is one of a special few who volunteers in three different areas – as a school show usher for weekday morning performances, as an usher for evening and weekend performances, and also as a concessionaire. She also recently ended a 2-year run as the scheduler for the concessions volunteers, and was awarded the first-ever “Volunteer Spirit of Service” award in recognition of her time and dedication. Jennie got involved at the Center after her husband passed away in 2009. “My children came to the Center on field trips when they were little,” says Jennie, “and I always thought it would be a fun thing to do.” She started as an usher, and then joined the concessions volunteers in order to

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have more opportunities. She also volunteers for the Center’s weekday morning school shows, which welcome more than 30,000 North Bay Schoolchildren each year to see performances that complement their classroom lessons. Asked about her favorite performances over the years, Jennie is hard-pressed to name just one, but cites MOVE Live on Tour with Julianne Hough and Derek Hough, and The In her spare time, Jennie enjoys going to the gym, and spending time with her children

Jennie Bower

and grandchildren. In fact, she’s so dedicated to her volunteerism at the Center that she recently recruited her boyfriend to become a volunteer, so they could spend more time together! Jennie adds, “I like the people that I’ve met, and enjoy recognizing regular patrons. . . I’ve had a lot of fun.”

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Peking Acrobats® as recent favorites.

Bethany Moritz, the Center’s Volunteer Supervisor, says “Jennie is incredibly dedicated to her volunteer work here at the Center. She can always be counted on to provide great service to our patrons, lend a helping hand when needed, and do it all with a smile!”

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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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Concessions Concessions volunteers can choose to serve beverages and snacks, or choose to be a cashier, operating our Point-of-Sale system and helping customers complete their purchases in an efficient and friendly manner.

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Every time I volunteer, I have an opportunity to see old friends and welcome new patrons, who may turn into friends. —Andy, Volunteer

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Set the Stage Act as a docent going into area classrooms and share a brief presentation that helps prepare students for their upcoming trip to see one of our school shows. We provide you the training and materials. This opportunity is ideal for retired teachers or anyone with classroom experience.

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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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acknowledges the generous annual support of members, donors, and sponsors for gifts received as of September 2014.

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$100,000+ Lytton Rancheria - Lytton Band of Pomo Indians Rodney Strong Vineyards Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Wells Fargo Bank

$50,000 - $99,999 County of Sonoma Advertising Fund The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Freeman Lexus-Toyota Jeff and Barbara Ireland Norma Person in honor of Evert Person Daniel T. Steele Jr. and Juneko Steele

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$2,500 - $4,999 Mike and Sandy Archer Denis and Margaret Brown Michael and Kathleen Chiappari/Northern Electric Inc. Stacey and Jeff Civian Walter and Kathryn Clark/ United Auto Center Honore Comfort and Chris Fitzgerald Don and Nadine Cribbins Bruce DeCrona Chauntel Gonzalez Gonzalez/Garcia Family Belinda Guadarrama/G.C. Micro Corporation Ed and Kathy Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. James G. Laier Jr. Kevin and Cathy McCullough Sharon Mejia Lewis A. Meyers Rick Nowlin and Don Strand Oregon Rain Water Ignatius and Jennifer Piazza Baer and Lynn Rambach Bill and Mary-Louise Reinking James and Elese Rundel

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The Board of Directors of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts gratefully

Advisory Council Encourages Diversity Fargo Center for the Arts are working to strengthen

2014-2015 Advisory Council

ties with Sonoma County’s Latino community.

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Members of the media, health care and banking industries,

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government, schools and service organizations make up the

Kyle Clausen

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Volunteers with the Latino Advisory Council at Wells

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“With our Latino population steadily growing, the Arts

Center aims to cultivate new audiences and create an

Jessica Greenberg

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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everyone feels welcomed.”

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The work being done by the council builds on the

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Center’s past Latino outreach efforts, including a series of public forums that led to new performances and events by such artists as Pepe Aguilar, Marco Antonio Solis, Juan Gabriel, and the annual Posada celebration.

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Dr. Reed and Nancy Ferrick John and Denise Fitzgerald/ Landesign Construction & Maintenance, Inc. Bill and Suzie Friedman/ Friedman’s Home Improvement Kate Z. Geismar Cheryl Gould and Lori Ayre Marc Hagenlocher and Anita Wiglesworth Stephen Halpern, MD Gary and Nancy Hartwick Gary Heck/The Heck Foundation Dick Holm/Holm Industries Polly and Ed Johnson Danielle and Cathleen Kaufman John and Julie Kiil Kiwanis Club of Oakmont Foundation Allan Kuerbis and Suzanne Lovell Ken and Sharon Maiolini/Risk Management Sarah McClure and Royce Waltrip Michael P. and Maureen Merrill Steve and Christina Miller Kurt Mitchler, D.D.S. George and Janis Nelson Ernesto and Rita Olivares Nancy and Steven Oliver Mike and Dodie Otten Shannon Patricks and Rowena Varnadore Carolyn Petersen Christopher and Carrie Pino Alan and Susan Preston Chrystie and Nick Prokopakis/ Prokopakis Excavating Debbie and Andrew Raike Steven and Theresa Read George and Paula Resing Joseph and Pixie Romano/ Generator Joe Inc. Gary and Rebecca Rosenberg/ Sonoma Lavender Jacqueline and Bob Scheibel, M.D. Michiyo Schmidt-Petersen Carmen and Bruce Selfridge Robin Seltzer and Bill Wertzberger Sinét M. Simõn/5LP, Incorporated Bert and Nancy Steele Greg and Patricia Steele Thomas Family Foundation

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What our members, donors, and sponsors make possible

“MCT helps kids stand taller and know they are someone.” —Amber Hartman teach them values and life skills, inspire big dreams and encourage their creativity. “MCT all happens in a week,” Amber says, “and what’s so amazing is that the result isn’t just a play, it’s a really polished production – often a lot more polished than

Gabi, Maddie, and Kinley Hartman with MCT Director/Actor Nick Cartusiello

some school plays that practice for 3 - 4 months. Somehow MCT helps kids do their best in a really short time, and this teaches them so much about themselves.” Amber is very grateful MCT is offered to the public free of charge. “With five children (4 girls and a boy),”

“I love watching my girls’ confidence and

she says, “it would be hard to send all of them

social skills grow during the Missoula

through high-quality programs like MCT – even

Children’s Theatre (MCT). Being one out of

if we made a lot of money.” This is just one of

200 kids picked for a role, learning your part in

the many reasons MCT is such a cherished

a week, following directions well and

tradition for the Hartman family.

performing on stage does that,” says Amber

This year, daughters Kinley, 13, Maddie, 9, and Gabi, 8, won MCT roles. Next year, all five

Hartman. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts has brought the world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) to Sonoma County for

kids will be at MCT auditions, including Hali, 11, and Lukas, 6. “It’s magical to see the MCT play come

10 years – free of charge – thanks to our

together,” says Amber, “starting with 200 kids

members and donors. MCT’s mission is to

at auditions and ending with a polished

involve children 6-18 in musical theater to

performance a week later.”

Want to get involved and help support this great 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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“Music has made me a better person.” Watching Luis Lopez lead the talented Elsie Allen High School Jazz Band from behind his drum set is inspiring. Luis enjoys helping the younger musicians in the band become better players and relishes his role as a mentor and leader. Music has made a huge difference in Luis’s life.

Luis Lopez, Elsie Allen High School Senior 2014 Jazz Band Leader, Assistant Drum Major/ Leader of the Concert/ Marching Band Instruments from Music For Schools: Tenor Sax, Clarinet

“In the past, there were times I wasn’t on the right path,” he says, “but music has taught me how to be better at everything – from public speaking to leadership.” He will be going to the Santa Rosa JC to study engineering and minor in music this fall. Luis is loaded with heart and musical talent – originally a sax player, he taught himself how to play drums last year simply by

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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.

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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.

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our members, donors, and sponsors, he could have missed out on the chance to participate in his school’s music program and realize his “Music For Schools gives young people the chance to have music in their lives and that can change everything,” he says. Luis has plans to one day give back by helping introduce young kids to music and get them started early.

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Members Bobby and Tammy Siela with Herbie Hancock.

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

Music For Schools refurbishes and lends out

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

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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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