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NORTH BAY STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS Cabaret July 15 – August 10, 2014 Performed in the Carston Cabaret This celebrated musical transports you to an actual cabaret with lots of surprises in the groundbreaking Bob Fosse musical. Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, Cabaret is based in the nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub, and revolves around the young English performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with the young American writer Cliff Bradshaw. $36 (General Admission) – ON SALE NOW! Pat Metheny Unity Group ( ) Bruce Hornsby with Sonny Emory CAMPFIRE TOUR 2014 Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 8pm Two music legends, together in one mega show! Twenty- time Grammy winner Pat Metheny (“Last Train Home”) appears with multiple-Grammy-winning singer and pianist Bruce Hornsby. Campfire Tour 2014 features the Pat Metheny PERFORMANCES Unity Group music from KIN their new release as well as some catalog favorites. Hornsby will open the evening with his hard-driving blend of rock, jazz, classical and bluegrass. Hornsby will be joined by Sonny Emory on drums. $75/$60/$45 – ON SALE NOW! Jennifer Nettles: That Girl Tour 2014 with special guest Brandy Clark Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 8pm Jennifer Nettles, lead vocalist for international super duo Sugarland, has become one of the most popular singer-songwriters in music today. She has won five ASCAP awards for her songwriting abilities, and in 2008 individually received a Grammy Award, ACM Award and CMA Award for penning the emotionally charged, platinum-selling No. 1 hit “Stay.” Nettles has been seen all over the media spectrum, everywhere from “Oprah” to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!” $75/$55/$45 4 wellsfargocenterarts.org | 707.546.3600 | Except where indicated, tickets on sale June 13. Cheech and Chong with special guest Shelby Chong Friday, September 26, 2014 at 8pm Returning to Santa Rosa for the first time since 2009, don’t miss the iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong, who defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. $69/$59/$49 39th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 8pm The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy contests in North America—launching the careers of Ellen DeGeneres, Dana Carvey, and Louis C.K., among many others. Hundreds of PERFORMANCES comedians line-up each year to compete, but only 30 are chosen. (In its first year, Robin Williams came in 2nd!) It’s an outrageously funny evening that has a well-earned reputation as an important showcase of promising young entertainers who will make it. $44.75 Nick Offerman: Full Bush Friday, October 3, 2014 at 8pm Nick Offerman is today best known for the role of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy series “Parks & Recreation,” in which he stars with Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe. For his work on the show, Offerman won a Television Critics Association Award for Achievement in Comedy in 2011, having earned his first nomination in 2010. Now you can see his hilarious live show right here in Santa Rosa! $55/$40 NORTH BAY STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS Sylvia By A.R. Gurney October 3 – 19, 2014 Performed in the East Auditorium Empty nesters Greg and Kate have moved back to Manhattan after twenty- two years in the suburbs. As Kate tells Greg: “The dog phase of my life is definitely over.” But life has a way of giving you what you think you don’t want. Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart lab/poodle mix, and brings her home. She promptly becomes a bone of contention between Greg and Kate, testing their marriage to hilarious and touching effect. $26 (General Admission) 2014-2015 SEASON | Enrich. Educate. Entertain. The Temptations and The Four Tops Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 8pm Experience two legendary groups in one magical night! The Temptations and The Four Tops have been creating hits and entertaining audiences for more than 40 years. From The Temp’s “My Girl” to The Tops’ “Baby I Need Your Loving,” don’t miss this very special evening with two of the most iconic bands in the history of American music. $85/$65/$45 Tickets for this special event are only available through the Santa Rosa Symphony: SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY PRESENTS santarosasymphony.org Joshua Bell Special Symphony Benefit 54-MUSIC (707-546-8742) Friday, October 24, 2014 at 8pm WITH ALESSIO BAX, PIANO Joshua Bell’s restless curiosity, passion, universal appeal, and multi-faceted musical interests have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.” Often referred to as the Poet of the Violin, Joshua Bell is one of the world’s most celebrated violinists and he continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beauty, and charismatic stage presence. $200/$150/$100/$55 Special dinner/concert package: $500. Meet Joshua Bell at the after-party! Alonzo King LINES Ballet PERFORMANCES Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by its uniquely global artistic vision. Collaborating with noted composers, musicians, and visual artists, Alonzo King creates works that draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions and imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. $45/$39/$32/$25 The Price is Right Live Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 7pm The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko™, to Cliffhangers™, to The Big Wheel™, and even the fabulous Showcase, all the favorite games are played just like the TV show. $45/$30 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to US & Canada legal residents, 18+ (Residents of NY, FL, RI, PR & Quebec ineligible to participate as contestants). For complete rules & regulations, including eligibility requirements & free method of entry, visit or call venue box office. Sponsored by Good Games Live, Inc. Void where prohibited. THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™/©2014 FremantleMedia. All Rights Reserved. 6 wellsfargocenterarts.org | 707.546.3600 | Except where indicated, tickets on sale June 13. An Evening with Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 8pm The Time Jumpers was established in Nashville in 1998 by an assemblage of high-dollar studio musicians who wanted to spend some spare time drinking beer and jamming with their sonically gifted buddies. The notion of building a rabidly devoted following was the last thing on their minds. But that’s what happened. Tap any member of The Time Jumpers on the shoulder and the face that turns to greet you will be that of one who’s made major contributions to the richness and vigor of country music. $59/$49 Whose Live Anyway? Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7pm Back by popular demand after a SOLD OUT show in 2013, Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions.