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Where nearly 500,000 people enjoy the wide-range of events and programs offered each year. Thanks for making Luther Burbank Center for the Arts your home for great entertainment in the North Bay! 4 Ballet Hispánico
Ballet Hispánico in Línea Recta | Photo by Paula Lobo
5 Josh Turner
5 Whiskey Myers
4 Sarah McLachlan 5 Peppa Pig Live!
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ANOTHER PLANET ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS Peppa Pig Live! Josh Turner Brittany Howard Peppa Pig’s Adventure Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8pm See page 5 for more information of Alabama Shakes Friday, March 20, 2020 at 6:30pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 8pm See page 5 for more information See page 4 for more information
Amy Grant OUTBACK PRESENTS Jesse & Joy Live Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 8pm Nate Bargatze—Good Problem Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 8pm See page 5 for more information to Have See website for more information Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 7pm See website for more information
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Ballet Hispánico in Línea Recta | Photo by Paula Lobo An Evening with Sarah McLachlan RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS DANCE SERIES Tuesday, February 25 at 8pm Ballet Hispánico Tickets $80 / $100 / $130 Sunday, March 1 at 8pm Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in Pre-show discussion begins at 7pm entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has Tickets $20 / $35 / $49 received three Grammy® Awards and twelve Juno Awards over her career Over the past five decades, Ballet Hispánico has brought the richness and was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. of the Latinx culture to the forefront of performance, education and social advocacy.
CLOVER SONOMA FAMILY FUN SERIES ANOTHER PLANET ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS Cinderella Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes Sunday, March 8 at 3pm Tuesday, March 17 at 8pm By The Panto Company Tickets $55 (All ticket purchases for this performance Free Fun with Art begins at 2pm will go through Ticketmaster.) Tickets $17 adult / $12 child / $5 lap passes for ages 2 and under As the frontwoman and guitarist for Alabama Shakes, Howard has available on show day become one of music’s most celebrated figures—the band has won The classic story comes to life with original modern songs, bursting with four Grammys® (out of its nine nominations), and she has performed more hilarity than you can imagine, and a happy ending! everywhere from the Obama White House to the main stage at Lollapalooza, where she sang with Paul McCartney at his invitation. But for her solo debut, Jaime, Howard boldly decided to explore new directions, with diverse instrumentation and arrangements and intimate, revelatory lyrics.
Buy tickets now at YourLBC.org | 707.546.3600 PERFORMANCESON SALE NOW | 4 Whiskey Myers with special guest The Steel Woods Thursday, March 19 at 8pm Tickets $29 / $39
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,000 live shows since their emergence in 20 07. USA Today describes the band led by frontman Cody Cannon as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin.” The band has also earned success with features in Seasons 1 & 2 of Paramount Network’s Kevin Costner hit show Yellowstone. Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure Friday, March 20 at 6:30pm Tickets $39 / $59
Peppa Pig Live! is back with her action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in her new live show, Peppa Pig’s Adventure! Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games, and surprises!
Josh Turner Tuesday, March 24 at 8pm Tickets $49 / $69
Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Turner, is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, he is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the esteemed Grand Ole Opry. Amy Grant Tuesday, March 31 at 8pm Tickets $49 / $69
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No.1 on the pop charts, and the first to perform at the Grammy® Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.
CLOVER SONOMA FAMILY FUN SERIES Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30pm By The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences On Tour Free Fun with Art begins at 5:30pm Tickets $17 adult / $12 child / $5 lap passes for ages 2 and under available on show day
With an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers, this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping! Based on the best-selling book series.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | Spring 2020 5 | ONPERFORMANCES SALE NOW Tig Notaro Beth Hart—War in My Mind Friday, April 3 at 8pm Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm Tickets $35 / $55 Tickets $45 / $65
Tig Notaro is a groundbreaking stand-up comedian, actor, The 2014 Grammy-nominated blues singer sprang to fame in 1999 with the hit moody writer, producer, and director originally from Mississippi. blues single “LA Song,” Beth’s music is featured in various television shows such as Hailed for her effortless storytelling and fearless stage “Californication” and the remake of “Beverly Hills 90210.” In 2014 Hart was nominated presence, her subject matter ranges from the delightfully for a Grammy® Award for her album “Seesaw.” Beth’s latest album “War In My Mind” is absurd to the monumentally serious. Rolling Stone recently visceral and alive, every song a testament to Rob Cavallo’s production smarts—and the named Tig “one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.” golden touch of mix engineer Doug McKean. Beth has collaborated with various musical luminaries including Slash, Joe Bonamassa, and Buddy Guy.
Kathleen Madigan Cake Master Live: Friday, April 17 at 8pm Tickets $35 / $55 An Evening with Duff Goldman Sunday, April 19 at 7:30pm For 29 years, comedian Kathleen Madigan has been touring 250 nights on the road Tickets $39 / $49 / $99 VIP Meet & Greet and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials and performances on every late night show ever made. From 25 appearances on the Tonight Show and multiple appearances on From America’s most outrageous pastry whiz comes Letterman and Conan to recently riding around with Jerry Seinfeld in his internet series an onstage event as delectable as it is informative. Duff “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Madigan is still having a blast and selling out speaks about his unconventional start as a chef-artist- theaters across the country. entrepreneur-TV host while demonstrating some of his favorite baking techniques.
CARLTON SENIOR LIVING SYMPHONY POPS Remember When Rock Was Young— The Elton John Tribute Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 3pm Tickets $37 / $50 / $65 / $90
Join the Santa Rosa Symphony and Craig A. Meyer for a tribute to Elton John that celebrates decades of chart-topping hits and brings to life his amazing music.
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Roustabout Theater creates a vibrant regional theater and unparalleled actor training program. Our award-winning Apprentice Program is one of the leading training programs in the Bay Area, and our Theater Ensemble brings professional theater to Sonoma County. Roustabout performs on the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage in the Carston Cabaret.
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ENROLLING NOW. SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS Immerse your youngster in a theatre arts camp. Each camp ends with public performances of the students’ work. More information and registration visit youngactors.studio. Alice in Wonderland The Little Mermaid High School Musical For ages 8–15 For ages 6–10 For ages 10–15 March 9–April 19, 2020 June 8–26, 2020 July 6–26, 2020 Monday–Wednesday Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm from 4–7pm & Saturday from 10–1pm
“AWARD-WINNING, FIVE STAR ENTERTAINMENT” Left Edge Theatre offers a year round season of professionally produced plays. Earning notable awards for their work in the intimate 72 seat venue, LET is proud to begin its 5th season of daring plays for adventurous audiences.
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Performances are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm The Flick Significant Other Small Mouth Sounds By Annie Baker By Joshua Harmon By Bess Wohl March 6–29, 2020 May 1–24, 2020 June 5–28, 2020
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2020 Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! Bond and Beyond The Musical! April 1 Laura Dickinson, vocalist February 23 Tig Notaro April 3 An Evening with Sarah McLachlan February 25 Faith Ako Presents Ku’u ‘Āina Aloha • April 3 CBC Events Presents Bronco Young Actors Studio February 29 Alice In Wonderland • April 10–19 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series Beth Hart—War in My Mind April 15 Ballet Hispánico March 1 Kathleen Madigan April 17 Left Edge Theatre Presents Cake Master Live: The Flick • March 6–29 An Evening with Duff Goldman April 19 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series Cinderella March 8 Remember When Rock Was Young—the Roustabout’s Professional Ensemble Elton John Tribute Starring Craig A. Meyer Presents Mary Page Marlowe • April 26 March 13–29 Left Edge Theatre Presents Significant Other • May 1–24 Another Planet Entertainment Presents Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes Cali Calmecac Language Academy Presents March 17 Festival de Primavera May 6 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Whiskey Myers with special guest Dog Man: The Musical! May 12 The Steel Woods March 19 Outback Presents Nate Bargatze—Good Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure Problem to Have May 13 March 20 Cali Calmecac Language Academy Presents Josh Turner March 24 Festival de Primavera May 20 Press Democrat Presents Women in Left Edge Theatre Presents Conversation with Laura Dern March 25 Small Mouth Sounds • June 5–28 Another Planet Entertainment Presents Jesse & Joy Live June 25 Wilco March 26 All performances take place in the Ruth Finley El Mexicano Presents Camila Person Theater, unless otherwise indicated. • Performed on the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage in March 28 the Carston Cabaret. • Performed in the Left Edge Amy Grant March 31 Studio Theatre.
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