Altered States: The Collection in Context an exhibition of artworks related to the mystical, the transcendent and the transformative. The exhibition has been extended through February 20, 2010.
Among the many themes embedded in the di Rosa’s extensive collection, the notion of spirituality—or at least an altered state of consciousness—is discernable in the work of a number of artists. The Bay Area has long been an accommodating home to people searching for different views of reality, and its artists have often made visible those alternative views. In addition to presenting artworks from the di Rosa collection, Altered States: The Collection in Context introduces works that address the metaphysical by other contemporary Bay Area artists. Artists included in the exhibition are Lynne-Rachel Altman, Jim Campbell, Bruce Conner, Linda Connor, Lewis deSoto, Robilee Frederick, David Ireland, Keira Kotler, Thérèse Lahaie, Richard Misrach, Robert Moon, David Simpson, Travis Somerville, Elisabeth Sunday, Michele Théberge, and Darren Waterston.
M -W-Th-F-Sat - 9:30 am - 3 pm
di Rosa 707.226.5991 x32 EmailWebsite
Fri 1/8
Sun 2/7
Hank Williams: Lost Highway
By Randal Myler and Mark Harelik
This musical biography follows the life and career of legendary country singer-songwriter Hank Williams from his humble beginnings in Alabama to his triumphs at Grand Ole Opry and eventual self-destruction at age of twenty-nine.
Hollywood screen actor and former member of the Blue Man Group, Tahmus Rounds, stars in this critically acclaimed play featuring more than 20 Hank Williams' hits including "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Hey, Good Lookin' " and "Move It on Over."
Directed by Elizabeth Craven.
"The best example of a musician's bio put on stage that I've ever seen. Wonderful…delightful…marvelous." —NY Post.
WHEN: Jan. 8 to Feb. 7, 2010
8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays,
2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
TICKETS: $15 to $35
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays: General $35; Senior (62+) $28; Youth (13-21) $28; Child (5-12) $15
8 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays: General $25; Senior $20; Youth $20; Child (5-12) $15
BOX OFFICE: 707-523-4185
WEB SITE: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
Thursday - Saturday at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.
6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa 707-523-4185 Website
Thu 1/21
Sun 2/7
Patrick Ball in O'Carolan's Farewell to Music -
With the old Gaelic ways shattered by the English, the poets, bards and harpers were set walking the roads. Yet, this dark period produced a harper and a composer of such brilliance, grace and character that he is, to this day, regarded as his country's greatest and most beloved musician - Turlough O'Carolan.
Condiotti Theatre - open seating
Full $24; Youth/Senior $21
Thursday 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:30pm
Spreckels Performing Arts Center 7075883400 EmailWebsite
Fri 1/22
Sun 2/28
Bakers Dozen 2010
Quicksilver's annual Bakers Dozen exhibition featuring artwork by 13 northern California artists. Artist Reception: Saturday, January 23, 4--6pm.
11--6 daily (closed Tues and Weds)
The Quicksilver Mine Co. 707 887-0799 EmailWebsite
Fri 1/22
Sun 2/7
The Price of Everything
The Price of Everything - A Musical Vaudeville
Music by Richard B. Evans / Book & Lyrics by Charles Leipart
U.S. economist & social philosopher, Thorstein Veblen's book "Theory of the Leisure Class," and it's controversial economic theories, is the basis for "The Price of Everything," a musical vaudeville romp featuring a large ensemble cast and musical numbers including "Greed is Good," "We're Broke," "Things Can Change" and "The Price of Everything."
Directed by Nancy Prebalich
TICKETS: $17 to $22
General $22; Senior (62+) $17; Youth (13-21) $17
BOX OFFICE: 707-523-4185
Order tickets online, by telephone or at the door.
Reservations recommended
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. Sundays at 2pm.
6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 707-523-4185 Website
Wed 2/3
Tue 2/16
INSPIRATIONS - A Student Show - Plaza Arts Center Healdsburg
Plaza Arts Center hosts "Inspirations", a student show from February 3 through 16 with an Opening Reception at the gallery on Friday, February 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The exhibit features the artwork of more than 25 high school students from Cloverdale High Studio Art instructed by Ralph Duell, Healdsburg High Advanced Ceramics instructed by Tom Laughlin and Healdsburg High Advanced Placement Studio Art instructed by Linus Lancaster. The theme of the show is art inspired by a person, place, object, work of art or a piece of music, therefore, "INSPIRATIONS".
11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday
130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA 707.431.1970 EmailWebsite
Fri 2/5
I See Hawks in LA Concert with Susan James opening
Formed in 1999, I See Hawks in L.A. play high, lonesome country rock with three part harmonies, twang guitar with acoustic arrangements, with lyrics musing on mortality, the environment and the geography of pre-apocalyptic L.A., playing with an experimental spirit and incorporating wide ranging music styles including bluegrass, country psychedelia and steel driven honky tonk.
After a self imposed hiatus, Susan James is back! Susan's latest recordings will be released in 2010. Her wonderful friends in the band "I See Hawks in L.A." are backing her up for these recordings. How do you sum her up? Someone who loves a well-written song, as well as experimenting and pushing the boundaries.
"James' long blond hair and folk-based songs have caused her to be compared to Joni Mitchell. The inventiveness of her eight-song set, however, showed that James is perhaps most like Mitchell because she is like no one else." - Noel Davis, Los Angeles Times
8:00 (doors at 7:30)
Studio E, Sebastopol (map supplied with tickets) EmailWebsite
Fri 2/5
Art Quest Opening & First Friday - Entertainment & Refreshments
Come join us at the Sonoma County Musuem for the opening of the Art Quest Student Exhibition. Art Quest is an award-winning public school program at Santa Rosa High School which connects the passion, commitment and discipline of the Arts to the energy of academic study.
Join us each month for First Friday of each month as the Sonoma County Museum stays open late with entertainment and refreshments.
First Friday has a suggested donation of $5 for general and $2 for students and seniors.
For more information, please visit us at SonomaCountyMuseum.org
5-7pm
Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 707.579.1500 EmailWebsite
Sat 2/6
11th Annual Paws for Love
On Saturday, February 6th, “PAWS FOR LOVE” will celebrate its 11th year by bringing together hundreds of kind hearts for an evening of art, wine, auction, music and fun at the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa.
Hosted by the Paws for Love Foundation, the reception, from 6 – 10 pm, will showcase a gallery of captivating artwork by shelter and rescue animals. While waiting for a second chance and new homes, these amazing artists have used their paws, tails, and whiskers to create their masterpieces. These paintings will be sold to raise funds for the Paws for Love Foundation, a nonprofit corporation which provides resources to shelters, rescue groups, and individuals dedicated to improving the health, welfare, and adoptability of unwanted and abused animals.
Live and silent auctions, a drawing for a 7-day cruise to Mexico, wines by Foppiano and Kenwood, a gourmet "gallery" of hors d’oeuvres, and live music by bluesman Mark McDonald will round out the evening!
Please join us for this very important fundraiser ~
6-10 pm
Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa 209-795-4575 EmailWebsite
Sat 2/6
California State Parks Docent Trainings and Community Education Seminars for February
Docent led hikes focus on middle school groups who live the cultural history of Sonoma Coast by stepping back in time. Students participate in one day and overnight programs, gaining insights into the natural history of Sonoma Coast and the cultural groups that historically have lived on the land.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BOTH
$15.00 donation per seminar suggested, $5.00
donation suggested for volunteers and members.
No one turned away for lack of funds.
DOCENT TRAINING: ENVIRONMENTAL LIVING PROGRAM
SEMINAR: GEOLOGY OF SONOMA COAST Instructor: Rebecca Perlroth, Geology Instructor & Dept. Chair, SRJC: Learn about the geologic formations, landforms, geologic history, plate tectonics, and their significance on the Sonoma Coast. Seminar will include site visits.
February 6, 2010, 9am to 11:30am-Training/ 12 noon to 4pm-Seminar
Sonoma Coast State Park Visitor Center, Jenner 707 869-9177 x1# EmailWebsite
Sun 2/7
Sun 2/7
Quarteto Vivace Brasil
Quarteto Vivace Brasil,sharesthe Brazilian culture with "seductive beauty" and "virtuosic gusto" (Washington Post). They perform original music playingregular six-string and extended-range, eight-string guitars, flutes, guitars, and percussions.www.quartetovivace.com
This concert is sponsored by American Ag Credit
3:30pm
Wells Fargo Center for the Performing Arts 707-546-3600 EmailWebsite
Sun 2/7
Sun 2/7
Jeremy Taylor Dream Workshop - Dreams: A Way to Self Knowledge and Spiritual Awakening
Workshop with Jeremy Taylor, Dreams: A Way to Self Knowledge and Spiritual Awakening
Extensive research demonstrates or suggests that the symbolic language of the dream is universal and that all dreams, even nightmares, come in the service of health and wholeness. This is a self-empowerment process and every participant will receive the basic Dream Work Tool Kit. In this workshop you will:
Learn how to remember your dreams
Explore basic dream interpretation
Discover some of the hidden messages of dreams
Receive instruction in dream work with groups
To find out more about Jeremy Taylor, you can visit his website at
1:00-4:00pm
4857 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-542-7729 EmailWebsite
Fri 2/12
Missy Raines and The New Hip
Seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) bass player of the year Missy Raines is a popular figure in the bluegrass community for her warmth and her passion for the music and its practitioners. She spent years as a valued member of the Claire Lynch Band and half of a remarkable duo with guitarist Jim Hurst. But for much of that time she was dreaming of something beyond that familiar terrain.
The New Hip's name is at once a subtle tribute to "Birth Of The Cool," the heraldic 1950 album by Miles Davis that Raines cherishes, as well as a wry joke about a life-changing surgery that has allowed Raines to play in her famously physical style without pain for the first time in decades. That liberation resembles the musical freedom enjoyed by this young and vibrant band. The New Hip lets Raines compose and exchange ideas with four players ranging in age from 17 to 27 who grew up enthralled by traditional American roots music and its modern offshoots, just like their boss.
The band consists of 26-year old dobro player Michael Witcher, brother of Gabe who plays fiddle in a similarly exploratory string band, Chris Thile's Punch Brothers. Mandolin and guitarist Ethan Ballinger, 22, is a son of Kris and Dale of the respected band the Cluster Pluckers, and he grew up surrounded by traditional music. The very young Dillon Hodges recently won the Winfield Flatpicking Championship at age 17. Drummer veterans, Doug Belote and Tommy Giampietro share duties on the percussion side.
8:00 p.m.
First Church of Christ Scientist, 522 B St., Petaluma, CA (707) 542-8995 EmailWebsite
Fri 2/12
Sun 2/28
The Seafarer
The Seafarer is a 2006 play by Irish playwright Conor McPherson. It is set on Christmas Eve in Baldoyle, a coastal suburb north of Dublin city. The play centers on James "Sharkey" Harkin, an alcoholic who has recently returned to live with his blind, aging brother, Richard Harkin. As Sharkey attempts to stay off the bottle during the holidays, he contends with the hard-drinking, irascible Richard and his own haunted conscience.
Narrow Way Stage Co. is proud to present "The Seafarer" as our blistering, black comedy opener for our 2010 season. Directed by Tim Kniffin and stars Keith Baker, Ed McCloud, Freddie Lambert, Neil Thollander & Matt Witthaus.
Performance dates are as follows:
February 12, 13, 14, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 25*, 26, 27, 28 at 8:00PM
Dates marked with * are Discount Thursdays that are first come, first serve. $15 for Student/Senior and $20 General
You can purchase tickets online at www.narrowwaystage.com
or by calling The Spreckles Box Office at (707) 588-3400
For more info, contact John Browning at john@narrowwaystage.com
February 12, 13, 14, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 25*, 26, 27, 28 at 8:00PM
Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Lane Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707 364-4934 EmailWebsite
Sat 2/13
Sweethearts of the Radio
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of musical pairings at KWMR’s annual Sweethearts of the Radio concert on February 13 at The Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station. The evening includes folk, bluegrass and swing from Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum, and Eric & Suzy Thompson, rhythmic dance and body music from Keith Terry & Evie Ladin, and bluegrass from Deep Elem.
An array of decadent sweets and libations will be available. Proceeds from the event benefit KWMR, West Marin’s community radio station. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for pre-show enjoyment with the concert beginning at 8:00 p.m. Seating is general admission.
Tickets are $25 and are available online at www.KWMR.org. This event showcases some of the region’s highest caliber acoustic musicians in an intimate setting and generally sells out, so advance tickets are recommended.
8:00 p.m.
The Dance Palace, 503 B St., Point Reyes Station (707) 542-8995 EmailWebsite
Sat 2/13
Sat 2/13
Craig Jessup in Rodgers with Hart
This one-man show by acclaimed Bay Area performer Craig Jessup pays tribute to the musical team that wrote such favorites as My Funny Valentine, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, Where or When and The Lady Is A Tramp. With a trio led by the incomparable musical director and arranger Ken Muir, Jessup brings a fresh sound to these familiar songs and to some hidden gems as well.
Codding Theatre - Reserved Seating
Full $26; Youth/Senior $23
Thursday 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday 8:00pm; Sunday 2:30pm
Spreckels Performing Arts Center 7075883400 EmailWebsite
Sat 2/13
Butch Hancock (of the Flatlanders) in Concert
Rolling Stone magazine described Butch Hancock as "a raspy-voiced West Texas mystic with an equal affinity for romantic border balladry and Zen paradox." Along with Lubbock bred childhood pals Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock has been active in their group work as The Flatlanders. Hancock's "If I Were a Bluebird" was made popular by Emmylou Harris. His songs have also been recorded by Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker, among many others. He and buddies Ely and Gilmore have also all recorded each other songs and played on each other's albums.
8:00 (doors at 7:30)
Studio E, Sebastopol (map supplied with tickets) EmailWebsite
Sat 2/13
Love poems and other goodies
The tenth annual Healdsburg Literary Guild's Valentine to the community features fourteen poets reading their poems about all kinds of love. Free and open to the public. Refreshments.
We all know the feeling: a familiar song comes on the radio and suddenly vivid memories come flooding back - to a high-school dance or childhood friends - a mental movie begins playing in our mind. What is it about music that can trigger such powerful memories?
Dr. Petr Janata, Associate Professor of Psychology at UC Davis's Center for Mind and Brain, thinks he may now have the answer. By conducting a study of mapping the brain activity of a group of students while they listened to familiar music, Dr. Janata found that the region of the brain where memories of our past are supported also serves as a hub that links music, memories and emotion.
Join us for this intriguing look inside Dr. Janata's discovery, and learn how music can evoke powerful memories of a person or place in your mind's eye.
8:00 pm
Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 707-581-8933 EmailWebsite
Fri 2/19
Sun 3/14
Plaza Arts Center hosts SCULPTURES, ETC.
Plaza Arts Center hosts a juried, a sculptor and mixed media showcase, "Sculptors, etc." from February 19 through March 14 with an Opening Reception at the gallery on Friday, February 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The exhibit features eight local artists showcasing their works in bronze, stone, cast glass, paper, wood, photography and assemblage. The artists featured are Jennifer Baker, Mary Bramwell, Rene Dayan-Whitehead, Leslie Guinan and Rob Matthew, Jacquie Lolich, Bob Sorani, Sue Toorans and Phil Wright.
Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesday
130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-431-1970 EmailWebsite
Fri 2/19
Memories, Music, and the Brain
We all know the feeling: a familiar song comes on the radio and suddenly vivid memories come flooding back - to a high-school dance or childhood friends - a mental movie begins playing in our mind. What is it about music that can trigger such powerful memories?
Dr. Petr Janata, Associate Professor of Psychology at UC Davis's Center for Mind and Brain, thinks he may now have the answer.Join us for this intriguing look inside Dr. Janata's discovery, and learn how music can evoke powerful memories of a person or place in your mind's eye.
8:00 pm
Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 707-581-8933 EmailWebsite
Sat 2/20
Free Family Day - Craft Activities for the Family
Come join us at the Sonoma County Museum for this Free Family event. Fun arts and crafts projects for the family.
1-4pm
Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 707.579.1500 EmailWebsite
Sun 2/21
Healdsburg Literary Guild's Third Sunday Salon
This decade-old regular monthly venue for writers of poetry and prose holds open mic followed by a featured accomplished writer. This Salon will feature Stefanie Freele, Healdsburg's sixth and current literary laureate reading from her works. Doors open at 1:30 for open mic sign-up.
2 to 4 PM
Healdsburg City Hall, 401 Grove Street 433-7119 Email
Sun 2/21
Symphony of Food, Wine & Art
Symphony of Food, Wine and Art at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa Symphony League presents the 35th Symphony of Food, Wine and Art, Sunday, February 21, 2010, 4 to 6:30 pm, at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Proceeds from the event benefit the Santa Rosa Symphony’s music education programs for 5,000 Sonoma County children.
Over 23 Sonoma County wineries will provide tastings, including Kelley & Young Wines, Kenwood Vineyards, Korbel Champagne Cellars, and Valley of the Moon Winery. The afternoon will also feature tastings from more than 18 Sonoma County food purveyors – from Bar-B-Ques to bakeries, pizza to ice cream -- as well as art for sale and display, and music by Santa Rosa Youth Orchestra ensembles. Fine wines, artist-painted bird houses, and other items will be on silent auction and in a raffle, and cards, prints, cookbooks and gifts will be for sale.
4:00 - 6:30
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 707-546-8742 EmailWebsite
Fri 2/26
Sun 3/14
Dirty Blonde
Dirty Blonde
Comedy with music by Claudia Shear
The wit, career and irresistible appeal of legendary Hollywood star Mae West is remembered and explored in this awarding winning musical comedy. Two devoted Mae West fans swap stories and admiration of Mae West with comedy, history and musical flashbacks that honor the campy, sexy, groundbreaking icon who challenged film censors while titillating 1930s movie audiences with her memorable double entendres and erotic, independent female characters.
Directed by Tara Blau
WHEN: Feb. 26 to March 14, 2010
8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays,
2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
TICKETS: $18 to $28
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays: General $28; Senior (62+) $22; Youth (13-21) $22. 8 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays: General $22; Senior $18; Youth $18.
LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse – GK Hardt Theatre
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa
Located in historic Railroad Square
BOX OFFICE: 707-523-4185
WEB SITE: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
CAST: Featuring Liz Jahren, Paul Huberty and Jeff Cote
Thurs, Fri, Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm.
6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 707-523-4185 Website
Sat 2/27
Catt John Stars In Broadway Melodies
After two fantastic years in New York, Catt returns to Sonoma County for a follow up to her hugely successful show Broadway Bound. It will be a night of great music and many friends including special guest star and East coast piano favorite Stuart Manzano!
On Saturday, February 6th, “PAWS FOR LOVE” will celebrate its 11
