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Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre 1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 Box Office (707) 469-4013

For Immediate Release Contact: Desiree Tinder July 20, 2012 707-469-4015

The Platinum Season

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Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre

Celebrating 20 Years

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, known as the gem of Northern California, celebrates 20 years of community entertainment with “The Platinum Season.” Kicking off the Season on Saturday, September 22 is acclaimed singer- . In the 1990s, her folk-pop style was enthusiastically embraced by country radio. She won five Grammy Awards and was named the Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year in 1992 and 1993. A string of Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum albums yielded a bounty of self-penned hits including “,” “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” “Down at the Twist and Shout,” “,” “,” “Shut Up and Kiss Me” and “.” Her songs have also been recorded by such diverse artists as Joan Baez, Wynonna, Maura O’Connell, Mary Black, Cyndi Lauper, Shawn Colvin, Dianne Reeves, Betty Buckley, Tony Rice and Trisha Yearwood. Following a serious health scare, divorce and loss of a parent, Chapin Carpenter channeled the anguish of her experiences into a stunningly beautiful collection of songs called “Ashes and Roses” released in June 2012. The willowy blonde songwriter says “Ashes and Roses” is a record about grief and loss, but it has an arc. It does go from night into day. I feel like it travels through some of the hardest, most difficult territory to a place of renewal. It speaks to that journey as it tries to describe what is seen and felt and experienced along the way.” (More)

On Friday, October 19, the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre welcomes one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of popular music, Smokey Robinson, in a new show called “Up Close and Personal.” In this unique performance Smokey will connect directly with the audience -- answering questions, playing requested songs and telling the stories behind the man and the music. Robinson has received numerous awards in his long career in the business including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance, Male,” and the Soul Train Music Award for Career Achievement. He has been inducted into the Songwriter Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has also received the prestigious Rhythm and Soul Heritage Award from ASCAP. He is the satin voice behind such mega hits as “Shop Around,” “Tears of a Clown,” “I Second That Emotion” and many others. And he is the sterling pen behind Marvin Gaye’s “I’ll Be Doggone,” The Temptations’ “My Girl,” The Way You Do the Things You Do,” and Mary Wells’ “My Guy.” Give your Valentine “Two Tickets to Paradise” on Saturday, February 16th with former police officer, multi-platinum record holder and Grammy Award nominee Eddie Money. In the 70s and 80s Money owned the Top 40 airwaves with hits like “Baby Hold On, “Think I’m in Love,” “Shakin’” and “Take Me Home Tonight” with Ronnie Spector. Good friend and mentor Bill Graham said of Money “Eddie Money has it all…not only can he sing, write and play, but he is a natural performer.” These days, Money continues to delight new and old fans alike at more than 150 shows a year all around the country. In addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule, Money has been featured on shows like “The King of Queens,” where he performed for his good friend Kevin James and “The Drew Carey Show,” where he played Mimi’s ex-husband. Wrapping up the Season is Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show on Friday, April 26. Hailed as the next best thing to seeing the Rat Pack themselves, this show is all style with substance, swing with swagger and is a non-stop party. Experience the most authentic Rat Pack Show in the world with exciting brand new arrangements of the classic songs everyone knows and loves. (More) Audiences will hear original, never-before-heard songs written by the late, legendary songwriter Ron Miller and recorded voice-overs made exclusively for this show by Sandy’s father, the late legendary comedian Buddy Hackett. Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show features performances by Sandy Hackett, a powerhouse writer, producer and film & TV actor; his wife singer/songwriter/producer and daughter of Ron Miller, Lisa Dawn Miller; and a remarkable cast. Season tickets go on sale at the Box Office on Wednesday, August 15. Season subscribers enjoy all four performances and save 10 percent off the individual ticket prices. Individual tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 5. A $1 Preservation and Enhancement Fee will be added to each ticket at time of purchase. Season tickets are available through the Theatre Box Office in person or by phone. Individual tickets are also available online at www.VPAT.net. Payment by cash, check or with Visa, MasterCard or Discover is accepted. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday Noon – 6 p.m. and one hour before every ticketed event. For more information, please call the Box Office at (707) 469-4013.

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