Voice of the Cello

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2020

Dark, rich, and sonorous, and also bright, sweet, and expressive, the cello is the most versatile of instruments. In this perennial favorite concert, Sacramento Baroque Soloists' principal cellist Michael Lawson and colleagues perform a selection of Baroque Cello Sonatas, accompanied by a continuo section of harpsichord, organ, and guitar. Sacramento Baroque Soloists, the region's premier Baroque ensemble, performs three concert sets at Harris Center in their 18th season. Sacramento's professional baroque music ensemble creates vibrant, engaging performances of music from the 17th to 19th Centuries. The group has established a reputation for quality and compelling programming. Inevitably, audience members leave these intimate concerts feeling moved and inspired. In 2019-20, the ensemble performs their 18th concert season. Repertoire includes Sonatas to concertos and sinfonias, from Corelli and Vivaldi to Bach and Charpentier. Audiences enjoy the many varied themes and historical program notes presented through the years.

The Play That Goes Wrong

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2020

It’s all going wrong in a theater near you: welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly proceeding from bad to utterly disastrous. There’s an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (the least of which are their lines). Produced by, among others, J.J. Abrams, it’s “a riotous explosion of comedy” (Daily Beast) and a “gut busting hit” (New York Times). The show ran for two years in London and won the Olivier Award for best comedy; the New York Post summed it up in one word: “go!”

The Nell and Jim Band presented by Whippoorwill Arts

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 31, 2020

The Nell and Jim Band bring together genre-busting artists and joyful music infused with folk, bluegrass, americana, roots, swing, jazz and blues. Featuring Nell Robinson on flute and vocals, Jim Nunally on guitar and vocals, Jim Kerwin on bass fiddle, Alex Aspinall on percussion and Rob Reich on accordion and keyboards, this is truly an all-star band.

Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico de Silvia Lozano

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 03 - Feb 04, 2020

Designated an Ambassador of Mexican Culture -- and with residencies in Mexico City and Cancun -- Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano has toured forty countries over five continents, performing for kings, princesses, presidents, and prime ministers. With an artistic career spanning over 56 years, the BFNM dedicates itself not only to preserving the culture of Mexico, but disseminating the art of Mexico around the world. Their costumes, the dancing, the music -- all is exquisite. The Harris Center is proud to welcome them to Stage One.

A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 06, 2020

A.J. Croce has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Ben Harper, and even James Brown. He was two years old when his father Jim -- a beloved folk singer at the peak of his popularity -- died in a plane crash. In this intimate concert, he and his trio will pay homage to Jim Croce’s legacy. “His music and voice will live on long after we’re gone,” said Dolly Parton; songs like “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” and more are nicely complemented by A.J’s original work and songs that influenced both father and son.

Al Di Meola: Past. Present. Future

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 12, 2020

A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return To Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic guitar trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty.

Miss Nelson Has A Field Day

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 15, 2020

The Smedley Tornadoes have never won a football game or even scored a single point! Kind-hearted teacher Miss Nelson comes to the rescue when her alter-ego, Coach Swamp, steps in to whip the team into shape. Based on the popular book, Miss Nelson Has A Field Day is presented by the prestigious Dallas Children’s Theater.

Defending the Caveman

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 13 - Feb 16, 2020

“Outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap” (Chicago Sun Times). Could comedy give couples therapy a run for its money? Rob Becker’s Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history, mining the common themes in relationships, and finding laughs at all the ways men and woman fight, laugh and love. “There's a tender thread that runs through the story: the basic struggle of a man trying to figure out how best to care for the person he has chosen to spend his life with” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Note: There will be a 15 minute intermission.

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series

Presented by VITA Academy at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 23, 2020

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series, with TriMusica and friends, “Beethoven’s Birthday: Part 1”, including Variations on a theme from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” for Cello and Piano, Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 11, Septet for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn, Op. 20.  TriMusica, featuring clarinetist Sandra McPherson, cellist Susan Lamb Cook, and pianist John Cozza, will be joined by prominent local and Bay Area musicians to present the rarely heard Septet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20. This program is not one to be missed!

JD Souther

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 25, 2020

Grammy-nominated JD Souther has penned countless hits for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, James Taylor, Don Henley, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn, and found success as a solo artist. This led him to being inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2013 and becoming one of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation. On his latest studio album, Tenderness (Sony Music Masterworks), Souther creates a perfect balance of understated Jazz with the ineffable pop narratives that have been the backbone of much of his greatest work. His classic albums John David Souther, Black Rose and Home by Dawn have been released as expanded reissues (Omnivore Recordings).

The Tempest

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 27 - Feb 29, 2020

From magic, a storm; from a storm, vengeance; from vengeance, virtue. The dramatic themes of Shakespeare’s The Tempest resonate more strongly with every passing year. Five brilliant British actors -- coming from such prestigious companies as the Royal Shakespeare Company; the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain; and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre -- will come to the Folsom Lake College campus for one week, providing students with once-in-a-lifetime experience: to learn Shakespeare from masters of the art form and to experience the Bard as actors, students of the theater, and as people. Developed by Professor Homer Swander at the University of California Santa Barbara and co-founded by the renowned British actor, Patrick Stewart, Actors of the London Stage will demonstrate how well they know their profound subject by performing The Tempest in its entirety, with each actor staging multiple roles. It’s thrilling to watch a world-class actor flick from character to…

The Actors' Gang: The New Colossus

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 03 - Mar 04, 2020

An intensely physical production, The New Colossus presents a group of actors telling their ancestors' stories in twelve different eras, all woven into a single narrative about escaping an oppressive homeland -- from the Holocaust in Europe to Mexico to Turkey to Malaysia -- and being drawn to the beacon above Ellis Island. The play was work-shopped during the Obama years in a reaction to the Syrian refugee crises; Director Tim Robbins told the Los Angeles Times “I looked around at our company, and we have people from all over the world, so I asked everyone to really think about their own families and how they found their way here.” Performed in twelve languages, each used sparsely, and interspersed with live music, poetry, and kinetic movement, the play concludes with a question – who are we as a nation? “The New Colossus holds a theatrical mirror to the nation” (Los…

National Geographic Live: Brian Skerry, Ocean Soul

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 09, 2020

The 2017 National Geographic Explorer of the Year -- and one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers -- will help you discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. His images celebrate the mystery of the depths and offer portraits of creatures so intimate they sometimes appear to have been shot in a studio. The 11-time award winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, Skerry dives eight months of the year, often in extreme conditions beneath Arctic ice or in predator-infested waters.

New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players: The Milkado

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 11 - Mar 12, 2020

In the hands of the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, America’s preeminent professional Gilbert and Sullivan repertory ensemble, this new production of The Mikado, “preserves the integrity of Gilbert and Sullivan’s composition while stripping away the irrelevant junk that has crept into productions over the years” (New Yorker). Note: This performance includes a 20 minute intermission.

Michael Doucet and Tom Rigney: Cajun Night 3!

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 13, 2020

Two of the finest roots music fiddle players on the planet are joining forces once again for another incredible night of music. Backed by Rigney's band, Flambeau, this third installment of Cajun Night is sure to be hot! This year there is a very special element to this show -- an option to purchase an add-on experience to attend a pre-show exhibit of Tom Rigney’s amazing artwork.

Folsom Lake Symphony presents Family Concert Musical Engine

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 14, 2020

The annual family concert has become a hot ticket, educational and downright fun for all ages. This year, Maestro Jaffe explores how catchy rhythms propel music forward in irresistible fashion. Complete with an instrument “petting zoo,” the experience can’t be beat.

Seamus Egan

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 17, 2020

A prodigy in the true sense of the word -- he won four All-Ireland Championships on four different instruments by the age of 14 -- Seamus Egan was the founding member of the seminal band Solas. As a composer, he was behind the soundtrack for the award-winning film The Brothers McMullen and co-wrote Sarah McLachlan’s “Weep Not for the Memories.” Nowadays, he performs songs from across his career, along with songs he’s neither recorded or performed. And he does it all on Irish flute, tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin, tin whistle, and low whistle, among others. This is a St. Patrick’s Day performance not to be missed.

Muriel Anderson's Wonderlust

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 21, 2020

A must-see as well as a must-hear! Guitarist/harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson takes you on a journey in music and stories, with a backdrop of visuals artfully compiled by photo-artist Bryan Allen. It is a musical journey through space and around the world. Sometimes whimsical, always engaging, bringing together diverse cultures and settings, shining a gentle light on our common humanity.

Once On This Island

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2020

“What a delight it is to enter the world of Once On This Island!” raves The New York Times. Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival Of A Musical, Once On This Island is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. The groundbreaking vision of two-time Tony Award nominated director Michael Arden (Spring Awakening revival) and acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown (NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live) conjures up “a place where magic is possible and beauty is apparent for all to see!” (The Huffington Post). With a score that bursts with life from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Anastasia…

Seeds

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 26, 2020

The Harris Center is proud to present an evening of documentary theater. The seven-year legal battle between Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser and Monsanto Inc. -- one of the largest biotechnology corporations in the world -- sets the stage for a fascinating look at the food we eat. Based on court trial transcripts, interviews with Percy Schmeiser, Monsanto representatives, and with farmers, academics, lawyers, and scientists from all across Canada, Seeds leads us through a suspenseful labyrinth of legal conflicts around patent rights, scientific showdowns about GM food, and property clashes between farmers and the biotechnology industry. An evening of “impeccable performances, dynamic design, and swift pacing” (The Coast) seeks to answer Schmeiser’s query of “who owns life?” -- the question at the center of the work -- which, all in all, leads to an evening of “great journalism, and even better theater” (Montreal Gazette).

Voices of California: Our Continuing Journey

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 28, 2020

Voices of California will share an evening of exciting music as they enter a new decade of excellence. VoCal invites you to come to "Our Continuing Journey" an exploration of the world of music! Voices of California is a world-class male performing ensemble who create harmony through performance, fraternity, personal growth, and shared musical experiences of the highest caliber. VoCal loves singing a cappella music, primarily in the barbershop style. They educate and inspire to ensure each member's continued musical growth, and they work to foster singing in their communities.

enra - Dreams

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 29, 2020

Esteemed Japanese artistic director Nobuyuki Hanabusa explores movement, space, time and gravity in perfect harmony with computer graphics. With specialists in martial arts, rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, juggling, and street dance, enra can appear “almost superhuman onstage” (Detroit News); having performed at the Cannes Film Festival and on America’s Got Talent, they’ll present Dreams for their Folsom encore, featuring new pieces and popular work. Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission.

David Archuleta

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 01, 2020

With a faithful social media following, David has toured all over the U.S., Canada, Asia and even performed in the Middle East for the U.S. troops. In 2017, he relocated to Nashville and released his seventh album Postcards In The Sky featuring all original songs that he had a hand in writing. David says it was an album of finding his own voice and what mattered most to him, and would begin shaping the music to come.

The Call of the Wild: Illustrated Edition

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 04, 2020

Theatre Heroes brings Jack London’s classic tale to life, in a multi-media adventure. Buck, the magnificent offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish Collie, stars in a thrilling tale of courage and survival. The use of a 180-degree projection on stage provides scenic, artistic, and historical context to the show, and makes it great fun for the whole family.

Daniel Rodriguez and The Highland Divas

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 05, 2020

Daniel Rodriguez, known as "America's Beloved Tenor," the Brooklyn born, now-retired police officer, helped bring the country an uplifting spirit of promise and hope with his stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attack. The Highland Divas are three women from different parts of the world, with diverse musical backgrounds and a common heritage. These uniquely talented artists will take you on a musical journey that spans the folk music of Scotland, Ireland, and New Zealand, and culminates in the soaring heights of rock/pop/opera. From the most achingly-spare Celtic ballads, to thrilling, harmonized interpretations of popular and Celtic music, Rodriquez’s tenor voice and the rock/pop/opera voices of the Highland Divas are bound to excite the audience and make them wanting more.

Beethoven's Birthday: Part 2

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 05, 2020

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series, presents “Beethoven’s Birthday: Part 2”, with violinist Nancy Wu, pianist Gayle Blankenburg, and cellist Susan Lamb Cook, including variations on a theme from Handel’s Judas Maccabaus for Cello and Piano, Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 96, Piano Trio, Op. 70, no. 1 “Ghost”. Susan Lamb Cook will be joined by friends and colleagues violinist Nancy Wu, associate concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera, New York, and well-known pianist Gayle Blankenburg for this delightful program of works by Beethoven. Note: There will be a 15 minute intermission during this performance.

Drum Tao 2020

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 08, 2020

The internationally-acclaimed percussion artists return to Folsom! Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, Drum Tao introduced itself to America in 2016, in dramatic fashion: “The highly acclaimed debut of Drum Tao in Broadway will represent not only Japanese entertainment but Japan itself” (Newsweek). Come for an energetic and unforgettable production.

The Illusionists

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 10 - Apr 12, 2020

Fresh off Broadway where it broke box office records, The Illusionists brings their one-of-a-kind magic show to Stage One in Folsom. “A high tech magic extravaganza” (New York Times) that’s “dramatic, genius, death-defying and laugh-out-loud funny!” (Toronto Sun), and “genuinely satisfying family entertainment that should not be missed” (Daily Telegraph, Sydney). See them before they disappear! The All-Star cast includes: -The Manipulator: An Ha Lim (First Place, Korea’s Busan International Magic Competition) -The Daredevil: Jonathan Goodwin (widely considered one of the most creative, skilled, and frankly crazy stunt performers in the world) -The Deductionist: Colin Cloud (a psychic savant known as a real-life Sherlock Holmes) -Trickster: Paul Dabek (one of the UK's top entertainers; Young Magician of the Year) -The Unusualist: Raymond Crowe (a world-class magician, trained mime, ventriloquist, and master of intricate shadow puppetry) -The Sorceress: Sabine (Winner of the prestigious Silver Clown at the Circus Festival in Monte…

Quilt and Vintage Fashion Exhibit

Presented by Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum at Folsom History Museum

Jan 18 - Apr 19, 2020

It’s your favorite time of the year -- the 40th Annual Quilt and Vintage Clothing Show is back at the Folsom History Museum! Featuring beautiful quilts from the museum’s collection including crazy quilts, hexagon quilts, and log cabin quilts with coordinating clothing items.

Robert Dubac's The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 24 - Apr 25, 2020

When the show opens we meet "Bobby" in a very confused state, having been dumped by the girl of his dreams. Unable to understand why, he channels some not-so-wise, but hilarious, advice from his five chauvinistic mentors. With a shrug of his shoulders or a crook of his neck, Dubac seamlessly transforms himself into these five alter egos: the honest Colonel, the grand communicator Jean Michel, the passionate Fast Eddie, 123 year old Old Mr. Linger and the ever-so-sensitive Ronnie Cabrezzi. The audience will clutch its collective sides in helpless laughter as Bobby sifts through their not-so-wise counsel. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” is a rare thing; a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny, provocative and insightful all at once. There are two types of people who should rush and see it - men and women!” wrote The Providence…

Late Night Catechism

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

May 02 - May 03, 2020

Late Nite Catechism is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students." Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards the "students" for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting their actions. However, even the most reluctant "students" will be clamoring to get into this Sister's class. The New York Times calls Late Nite Catechism “interactive theater at its best and full of laughs!”

A tribute to the music of Patsy Cline: Joni Morris and The After Midnight Band

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

May 15 - May 17, 2020

“A polished, rollicking and often soulful country-western music show” [San Francisco Chronicle]. With the legendary vocal group The Jordanaires, Joni Morris has toured nationally for the past 20 years, from a successful performance at the Harris Center to iconic venues like the Grand Ole Opry. Performing her Patsy Cline tribute has earned critical raves: “It’s a solid gold smash” [Modesto Bee]; “Her voice is the genuine article” [Oakland Tribune]. An accomplished entertainer, Joni Morris performs her tribute to Patsy Cline through song, showmanship and vintage authentic costumes.

Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci: Hyprov, Improv Under Hypnosis

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

May 22, 2020

Hypnosis and improvisation -- two art forms that have captured minds and imaginations for decades worldwide -- are brought together by two masters of their crafts, uniting to create a totally unique theatrical experience, "Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis." Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be hypnotized, (the process of which is a show in its own right), their inhibitions evaporated and their minds no longer their own, the four or five best are left on stage when one of the world’s leading improvisers enters! Colin Mochrie (co-creator), star of Whose Line is It, Anyway?, will initiate and manipulate those under hypnosis himself and turn the show into an improv extravaganza full of music, horse races, and lots of laughter.

Wounded Veteran Run

Presented by Wounded Veteran Run at Vista del Lago High School

May 25, 2020

Grab your running/walking shoes and come out! The untimed 3K can be walked in just over 30 minutes; while the 5K and 10K are timed and recorded for the pros! Participate in a raffle of several great prizes from local business and the City of Folsom sponsored by Wounded Veteran Run. Several organizations that support the run’s mission will have display booths with giveaways, information and networking opportunities Wounded Veteran Run is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization inspired by the daily perseverance and dedication of our nations combat wounded service members. Our goal is to raise awareness and donations for veteran supporting nonprofits and implement programs to support and thank veterans within our community. Starting in 2011, Wounded Veteran Run was created by a local personal trainer as a way to promote physical fitness while simultaneously paying honor to her brother who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan on July…

Waitress

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jun 01 - Jun 04, 2020

A waitress dreams of finding a way out of her small town and rocky marriage -- by pouring her heart into the pies she creates. The chance for a fresh start presents itself, but first she must find the courage to seize it. An uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie, "Waitress is a little slice of heaven!" (Entertainment Weekly). Featuring original music by seven-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles. Originally directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland).

Double Feature 2020: A Multi-Genre Dance Experience

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jun 13, 2020

Take a journey through two classic stories told through a theatrical multi-genre dance experience like you've never seen before. Double Feature 2020 is a two-act dance performance featuring dancers from the Northern California Dance Conservatory. The first act is a story ballet and the second act, a multi-genre production with a twist on a classic tale. Note: There will be a 20-minute intermission during this performance.

El Dorado Musical Theatre presents Best of Broadway featuring High Voltage

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jun 19, 2020

Enjoy an evening of great entertainment featuring two hours of some of the best songs from classic and current Broadway musicals. This is the final performance of the Season 9 Cast, so it is sure to be a memorable show. Note: This performance includes a 20-minute intermission.

Summer Concert 2020: DREAMS

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jun 27, 2020

Explore dance through the time and space of imagination. Come enjoy a kaleidoscope of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Musical Theatre as well as Bellydance and Bharata Natyam!