| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Beginning & Intermediate to Advanced Oil PaintingPresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center February 8-March 7, 2012 In the Beginning Oil Painting class, Sherry will share her own unique oil painting style, which involves working plein air (painting on site, weather permitting) to a finished painting using photographs. Sherry teaches the basics in the beginner's class, but encourages more advanced students to attend, promising them the appropriate attention. Intermediate to Advanced is just that. (Acrylics welcome).
About the Instructor:... | Murer House Foundation | 02/08/12-
03/07/12 | Folsom |
The Land: Fiber and ForgedPresented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma January 20-March 8, 2012 The artists in this exhibit are inspired by the expansive creative forces that shape the mountains, canyons, forests, deserts, and coast lines of North America. In The Land: Fiber and Forged, two contrasting mediums, soft and hard, portray powerful landscapes. Merle Axelrad Serlin exhibits her acclaimed fabric collages while Deanna Marsh displays her metal, stone, and kiln-formed glass sculptures as well as hand-beaded tapestries. | Gallery at 48 Natoma | 01/20/12-
03/08/12 | Folsom |
Jonathan Winters and FriendsPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 9, 2012 One of the funniest men in show business, Jonathan Winters is an utter original, a wildly improvisational comic whose work careens from childlike prankishness to bitter satire and from bizarre sound effects to straight-faced moralizing—often all within the same bit. Joining Jonathan for this evening of laughs will be The Golddiggers (the singing and dancing troupe who, as youngsters, shot to fame on the Dean Martin Show), singer/comic impressionist Paul Boland, and Pete... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/09/12 | Folsom |
Dave Munnelly BandPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 10, 2012 The Dave Munnelly band brings a lively, infectious evening from the Irish band to see. Led by Irish button accordion virtuoso David Munnelly, who has worked extensively with The Chieftains and DeDanann, the award-winning David Munnelly Band is an exciting sextet that combines button accordion, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bodhrán, and flute in a spirited instrumental sound inspired by jazz and ragtime. Topped by vocals from Kieran Munnelly and the extraordinary percussive dancing... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/10/12 | Folsom |
Playing for Change BandPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 11, 2012 The video on which this performance is based, Stand By Me, went viral, with over 20 million views; it will bring tears to your eyes. The subject of a PBS documentary, Playing For Change is an extraordinary assembly of street musicians from around the world. Originally gathered together by Producer Mark Johnson as a project for world peace, it is now a travelling ensemble of top-notch street musicians—the kind that stop you in the street to listen because you... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/11/12 | Folsom |
| Cinderella | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/11/12 | Folsom |
Anne of Green GablesPresented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre February 18-March 11, 2012 Anne of Green Gables captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here; her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert and her... | Sutter Street Theatre | 02/18/12-
03/11/12 | Folsom |
Escanabe in da Moonlight Presented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre February 10-March 11, 2012 When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer season at the family's Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five-year-old Reubin Soady brings with him the infamous reputation of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to bag a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, Escanabe in da Moonlight spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book. | Sutter Street Theatre | 02/10/12-
03/11/12 | Folsom |
Perspective Drawing: Light & ShadowPresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center March 15, 2012 In this one day workshop, learn about perspective drawing through light and shadow.
About the Instructor: Sherry Reynolds holds a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, and has worked as a graphic designer, illustrator, and production artist for over 25 years in the Bay Area. She is now teaching art, as well as knitting and meditation which helps in slowing down the seemingly busy world we live in. | Murer House Foundation | 03/15/12 | Folsom |
Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony OrchestraPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 16, 2012 From St. Petersburg, Russia, this 90-piece orchestra under the direction of Roman Leontiev will perform Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod (Love-Death), Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Widely regarded as one of the preeminent Russian conductors of his generation, Leontiev has conducted the Budapest Radio and Television Orchestra, Symphonica Toscanini, Budapest Philharmonic, and many more. The featured soloist is pianist... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/16/12 | Folsom |
Blast!Presented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 17-March 18, 2012 The roof of Three Stages will be shaking. Winner of a Tony for Best Special Theatrical Event and an Emmy for Best Choreography, Blast! brings 35 brass, percussion, and visual performers—each both a highly trained athlete and world-class musician—together in a novel art form. In joining the showmanship of the drum corps with the artistry of the theatre, Blast! stands, blows, pounds, marches, and whirls with panache. It will send a full house into repeated bursts of... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/17/12-
03/18/12 | Folsom |
Stepping Out With My BabyPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 17-March 18, 2012 This beloved repertoire—from perhaps the greatest songwriter in American history—is brought to the stage by TV actress and singer Linda Purl (orignally Fonzie’s girlfriend on Happy Days; more recently on The Office and Homeland) and Lee Lessack ("Cabaret romanticism of a high order” Billboard). | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/17/12-
03/18/12 | Folsom |
Savion Glover: SoLo in TimePresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 22, 2012 Three Stages is proud to present a prodigy whose “artistry, no matter the musical accompaniment, begins below the knees. After making his Broadway debut at age 12, Mr. Glover became one of the youngest males to be nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor. At 18, he was given the Martin Luther King Jr. Outstanding Youth Award and played a major role as Young Jelly in the Broadway theatre play, Jelly’s Last Jam. At 23, Mr. Glover won a Tony Award for his choreography in... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/22/12 | Folsom |
| Folsom Symphony: Glorious Beethoven | Folsom Symphony | 03/25/12 | Folsom |
Basic Adult Acting WorkshopPresented by THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company at Victory Life Church February 13-March 26, 2012 This basic class is designed for those who are new to theatre or are returning after many years off. It will focus on theatre and acting basics, from a brief overview and history to the use of the voice and body as an instrument, using theatre games, exercises, and improvisation and including how to prepare for a role and develop a character for a believable performance.
About the Instructor: Class is taught by Deanne M. Eldridge, BA, Dramatic Art, UCSB. Former... | THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company | 02/13/12-
03/26/12 | Folsom |
Modern MastersPresented by Sacramento Ballet and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 29-March 31, 2012 Septime Webre’s saucy and irreverent Fluctuating Hemlines teams up with Tigger Benford’s live percussion ensemble to turn up the heat for an evening of bold contemporary dance. The best and brightest of today’s choreographic talent assemble to create works of astonishing creativity and provocative imagination, in a Modern Masters that “rocks” the beautiful new $50 million Three Stages Performing Arts Center. | Sacramento Ballet | 03/29/12-
03/31/12 | Folsom |
| Book Club & Literature Series: The Secrets of Successful Book Clubs | Folsom Public Library | 03/31/12 | Folsom |
Tchaikovsky's InspirationPresented by Sacramento Philharmonic and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 1, 2012 For the season finale, Michael Morgan has invited conductor/composer Loris Tjeknavorian to join the orchestra as guest conductor for an exciting concert of music by masters of composition. Every season, the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra brings music of different cultures to the stage. True to this mission, Maestros Morgan and Tjeknavorian pay homage to Russia, Armenia, Greece, and Persia through a unique lineup of inspiring music including Tchaikovsky’s... | Sacramento Philharmonic | 04/01/12 | Folsom |
Wild Women of SongPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 30-April 1, 2012 Wild Women of Song is an evening of jazz, cabaret style. Acclaimed vocalist Pamela Rose presents a compelling case for the enduring contributions of women to American music, from Alberta Hunter to Peggy Lee. With archival photos and a five-piece band, it’s “a swinging honors course in womankind!” (San Francisco Magazine). | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/30/12-
04/01/12 | Folsom |
TomfooleryPresented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre February 23-April 1, 2012 In concerts, television appearances and a series of now-classic recordings, the Harvard-educated math professor, Tom Lehrer, delighted millions of fans during the 1950s and '60s with his dry, cynical but good-humored attacks on the A-bomb, racism, pollution, pornography, the military, the boy scouts and, of course, mathematics. Nothing is sacred in this revue featuring such Lehrer favorites such as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, The Vatican Rag," an unforgettable Gilbert and... | Sutter Street Theatre | 02/23/12-
04/01/12 | Folsom |
CatsPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 6-April 7, 2012 The national tour of Cats makes its Three Stages debut. What began when Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Winner of seven Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Cats features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song "Memory." | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 04/06/12-
04/07/12 | Folsom |
The Color PurplePresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 10-April 12, 2012 A soaring, epic tale based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple is the unforgettable story of Celie who finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world.
Nominated for 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple ran for over two years on Broadway. | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 04/10/12-
04/12/12 | Folsom |
Spring Youth Theatre Workshop (Ages 6-12)Presented by THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company at Victory Life Church February 9-April 12, 2012 Focusing on the FUN in fundamentals, this acting class provides a well-rounded education geared towards developing healthy habits and solid techniques for children. The 10-week class culminates in a special performance by the class. Some parent participation required.
About the Instructor: Children's class is taught by Matthew Donaldson. | THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company | 02/09/12-
04/12/12 | Folsom |
It's MagicPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 13, 2012 A lineup of some of the world’s top professional magicians takes the stage in this annual live spectacle produced by Milt Larson (founder of Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle). The show has delighted magic enthusiasts of all ages for more than five decades. The liveliest lineup of magic acts this side of Las Vegas. It’s a must for magic buffs of all ages! | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 04/13/12 | Folsom |
Bobby Hutcherson QuintetPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College and Capital Public Radio at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 14, 2012 A rare performance by a jazz master and easily one of jazz’s greatest vibraphonists, Bobby Hutcherson has performed and recorded with some of the most important artists in jazz, including Grant Green, Charles Lloyd, Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Harold Land, and McCoy Tyner (who describes Mr. Hutcherson simply as “one of the best musicians in the world”). Despite his struggle with emphysema, he continues to perform special engagements around the world; for his Folsom... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 04/14/12 | Folsom |
Watercolor for Young PeoplePresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center March 15-April 26, 2012 Explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor; its transparency, how it runs, creates shapes, and blends colors. Attention will then focus on simplistic landscape subjects, touching on different techniques.
This class will be a good basis for your child to determine if he/she wants to continue with watercolor and a foundation for all other areas of painting. It is intended to be fun as well as enlightening! Students must have ability to listen and enjoy a quiet... | Murer House Foundation | 03/15/12-
04/26/12 | Folsom |
Book Club & Literature Series: Symbolism Made Simple Presented by Folsom Public Library and California State Library at Folsom Public Library April 28, 2012 Add meaning to your reading by attending Symbolism Made Simple. Professor Eleanore Wootton will teach you how to recognize literary conventions to transform you into an insightful reader. Who should attend? Teens, book club members, and readers interested in deepening their reading experience. | Folsom Public Library | 04/28/12 | Folsom |
Work by Kristin Hartman at Petra Vineyard & Sutter Street Art Gallery January 25-April 29, 2012 Work by oil painter Kristin Hartman is on display through April. Her oil paintings express her fascination with the unique and beautiful design of nature. | | 01/25/12-
04/29/12 | Folsom |
The Sleeping BeautyPresented by Stages - Folsom Dance Arts at Folsom High School April 28-April 29, 2012 Ballet Folsom presents The Sleeping Beauty with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky; original choreography by Marius Petipa, adapted by Deirdre Hawkins. This classic tale brings to light once again the battle between dark and light forces in a magical Fairy Kingdom in this classical story of a princess and her destiny.
This event takes place at Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theatre on the Folsom High School campus. | Stages - Folsom Dance Arts | 04/28/12-
04/29/12 | Folsom |
Zaira MenesesPresented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 5-May 6, 2012 Mexican sensation Zaira Meneses and Cinco de Mayo coincide at Stage Three! Born in Xalapa, Mexico, from an early age she showed great talent for music, studying both classical guitar and voice. Since moving to the USA in 2001, she has built a stellar reputation for her warm sound, limpid technique, and superb natural musicality, performing in many of the world’s great concert halls. Added aspects to Ms. Meneses' artistry are her beautiful singing voice and talent for the dance, both... | Sacramento Guitar Society | 05/05/12-
05/06/12 | Folsom |
India Jazz SuitesPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College and Capital Public Radio at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 11, 2012 Two master “hoofers” riff on each other’s rhythmic imaginations in this joyous, thrilling collaboration between Pandit Chitresh Das, one of the world’s foremost masters of the barefoot, bell-bedecked North Indian dance called Kathak, and Emmy award-winning Jason Samuels Smith, one of the world’s fastest tap dancers and a veteran of Broadway’s Bring in ’Da Noise, Bring in ’Da Funk.
Accompanied by three top Indian classical... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 05/11/12 | Folsom |
Spring Youth Theatre Workshop (Ages 13-18)Presented by THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company at Victory Life Church January 17-May 13, 2012 Focusing on the foundation of how to make a character real for an audience through the use of foundational theatrical techniques and training to use the body as an instrument and getting "self" out of the way--while having fun and developing relationships with like-minded people!
About the Instructor: Class is taught by Deanne M. Eldridge, BA, Dramatic Art, UCSB . Former Semi professional actress and 29 year teaching and directing veteran – Executive... | THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company | 01/17/12-
05/13/12 | Folsom |
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Russian RapturePresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College and Capital Public Radio at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 19, 2012 Following his well-received recital in 2011, Jeffrey Siegel is back with a four-concert series of performances at Three Stages. Mixing virtuosic performance with lively commentary on the great composers. Jeffrey Siegel has everything: massive technique, musical sensitivity and character, wide tonal resources, immense reserves of power, and the ability to communicate.
Jeffrey Siegel will be playing the music of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, the soaring melodies and dance-like... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
A Taste of Italian SummerPresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center May 19, 2012 Come out for this cooking demonstration by Franca Brida Lingren featuring recipes from her cookbook Dario e Dario. Enjoy a light lunch of some of Franca's favorites, including Divine Wine Soup, Panzanella, a rustic bread salad, and Pizelle, both classic, and a chocolate version. Cookbooks will be available for sale. | Murer House Foundation | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
| Book Club & Literature Series: 2012 Favorite Book Forecast | Folsom Public Library | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
| Summer Symphony at the Movies | Folsom Symphony | 06/02/12 | Folsom |
William KanengiserPresented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center June 2-June 3, 2012 William Kanengiser, founding and current member of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, finishes the Sacramento Guitar Society's series. Recognized as one of the USA’s finest classical guitarists, Kanengiser was First Prize Winner in the 1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, as well as in major international guitar competitions in Toronto (1981) and Paris (1983). He is known for developing a unique and individual repertoire for his instrument, ranging... | Sacramento Guitar Society | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Folsom |
Frankie AvalonPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center June 8, 2012 Frankie Avalon's career spans three generations of music, television, and film—from the highly successful Beach Party movies to The Alamo with John Wayne, to the film of the musical Grease (and even a ‘09 performance on American Idol). See one of the country's busiest performers in the intimacy of Three Stages. | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 06/08/12 | Folsom |
| Out of Grandma's Trunk | Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 07/21/12 | Folsom |
| 15th Annual Antique Evaluation Day | Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 09/08/12 | Folsom |
Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle SeriesPresented by MESP, Inc. at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area October 28, 2012 Race alongside local military personnel, public safety officers, and police academy trainees on 5K and 10K courses filled with military-style obstacles! Cargo climbs, water crossings, marine hurdles, and more full-body strength challenges. | MESP, Inc. | 10/28/12 | Folsom |
Beginning KnittingPresented by Murer House Foundation at Murer House and Learning Center March 22-December 27, 2012 Bring your own supplies, or come to listen the first time! This is an ongoing class--join in any time!
About the Instructor: Sherry Reynolds holds a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, and has worked as a graphic designer, illustrator, and production artist for over 25 years in the Bay Area. She is now teaching art, as well as knitting and meditation which helps in... | Murer House Foundation | 03/22/12-
12/27/12 | Folsom |
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