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An Evening with Mimi Fox and Mary Flower
An Evening with Mimi Fox and Mary Flower Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 19, 2019 The 200-seat Studio Theater explodes with dazzling guitar playing and two titans in their field -- Mimi Fox and Mary Flower. Appreciate tight-as-a-drum rhythm, swing 8ths, and brilliant invention? Don't be left out -- grab seats! Longtime jazz master Mimi Fox has switched to acoustic for this tour, and Mary Flower covers acoustic blues. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/19/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Folsom Lake Symphony presents High Impact with Chris Brubeck
Folsom Lake Symphony presents High Impact with Chris Brubeck Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 19, 2019 The Folsom Lake Symphony’s season opener, “High Impact” features Rachmaninoff’s hauntingly beautiful Symphony No. 2. In addition, composer and trombonist Chris Brubeck will perform his Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra. Rounding out the evening is Dave Brubeck’s Unsquared Dance specially arranged by his son, Chris. Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. Chris Brubeck: Grammy-nominated composer and trombonist Chris Brubeck is a multifaceted performer and creative force. He has created an impressive body of symphonic work for some of the world's premiere artists and orchestras. His highly acclaimed Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra has been played by many of the world's top bass trombonists and was recorded, featuring him as soloist, with the London Symphony Orchestra. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/19/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Whole Lotta Cornhole Classic
Whole Lotta Cornhole Classic Presented by Folsom Cordova Community Partnership at Folsom Sports Complex Oct 19, 2019 The first annual Whole Lotta Cornhole Classic will be a fun, community-friendly cornhole tournament benefiting the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. This tournament will take place at the Folsom Sports Complex. Teams of two will complete for $1,000 in cash in the Advanced division and cornhole equipment prizes in the Social division. |
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership | 10/19/2019 | Folsom Sports Complex, Folsom |
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Placer Pops Chorale presents Hollywood at Harris Center
Placer Pops Chorale presents Hollywood at Harris Center Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 20, 2019 The Placer Pops Chorale presents "Hollywood at Harris Center", a gala fundraiser and Red Carpet, pre-show reception. Enjoy the best of Academy award-winning songs and scores of music; performed by our outstanding Placer Pops Chorale orchestra and select performers; think La La Land, West Side Story, John Williams and more! Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/20/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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One Little Finger Red Carpet
One Little Finger Red Carpet Presented by One Little Finger Foundation at Palladio 16 Cinema Oct 20, 2019 One Little Finger has it's red carpet premiere in Folsom. The movie is based on real-life stories of persons with disabilities and is acted by over 80 children and adults with disabilities. Raina, an American neurologist, uproots her life to research music therapy in India, and finds herself teaching children and adults with disabilities. By bringing them together through music and inspiring them to challenge themselves through their abilities, their lives are transformed. |
One Little Finger Foundation | 10/20/2019 | Palladio 16 Cinema, Folsom |
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Flamenco Legends: The Paco de Lucia Project
Flamenco Legends: The Paco de Lucia Project Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 22, 2019 A longtime collaborator and producer of Paco de Lucía, Javier Limón brings the secrets of flamenco at the highest level to create an experience that honors the legacy of Paco de Lucía while paving a new path into the music’s future. Throughout his 50 year career de Lucía performed and recorded with musical legends such as Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, and Al Di Meola, among many others. Widely considered to be the world’s premier flamenco guitarist, de Lucía’s influence has been compared with that of Andrés Segovia’s on classical guitar. The Project pays unique homage: “It seemed then that Paco de Lucía was reborn in our midst; that the second of his two lives had come to pass” (Latin Jazz Network). |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/22/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Celtic Tenors
The Celtic Tenors Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 23, 2019 The only Irish tenor group with a truly global audience, Celtic Tenors will give you a night to remember. Whether playing a neighborhood cathedral or major concert halls in international cities like New York, Amsterdam or Shanghai, you are assured of a professional, sparkling and most of all, good humored performance. They genuinely love what they do and you’ll see that shine through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs, exhilarating classics, a capellas and popular contemporary songs. Celtic Tenors, you’ll get more than a performance by world-class artists. You’ll enjoy an evening to savoir and a night with tenors who despite their incredible success don’t take themselves too seriously! |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/23/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael
Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 24, 2019 A respectful and moving tribute to the late, great George Michael featuring all the greatest hits, from George’s solo career to the classic Wham numbers, including “Careless Whisper,” “Outside,” “One More Try,” “I’m Your Man!,” “Wake Me Up,” and many more. It’s a musical journey from the moving “Jesus To A Child” to the celebration of “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me:” the dancers are electric, the live band catches fire, and in the end, a great vocalist is fondly remembered. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/24/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Songs You Should Know By Heart and Some You Do
Songs You Should Know By Heart and Some You Do Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 25, 2019 An evening organized, loosely, around the music of Jimmy Buffett. Peter Mayer is the lead guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and has shared the stage with the likes of James Taylor, Don Henley, and Ringo Starr. He’ll perform with son Brendan. Baseball great Tim Flannery won three World Series with the SF Giants. He’s always played guitar and has a voice like Kentucky Bourbon; he too has performed with Jimmy Buffett. TV actor Garratt Wilkin is well known for The Parrotheads; Garratt opens with his trio. All three will perform a mix of originals and Buffett fare. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/25/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Oct 26, 2019 In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more Top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Three Dog Night hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity. Three Dog Night recorded the music of the best (and mostly undiscovered) new songwriters of that time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others. The group’s eclectic taste, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive and appealing style, resulted in Three Dog Night dominating… |
Harris Center for the Arts | 10/26/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Happiness As A Skill: A Different Narrative (Folsom)
Happiness As A Skill: A Different Narrative (Folsom) Presented by Happy Neighborhood Project at Folsom Public Library Oct 12 - Oct 26, 2019 Why be unhappy or even “happy most of the time” when you can learn to be happy all the time. The Happy Neighborhood Project is helping people learn that happiness is a skill not just an emotion. Edwin Edebiri will present ways to raise your happiness level through practice, even when life throws you curve balls. |
Happy Neighborhood Project | 10/12/2019 - 10/26/2019 | Folsom Public Library, Folsom |
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Historic Folsom FestiFall and Candy Crawl
Historic Folsom FestiFall and Candy Crawl Presented by Folsom Historic District at Folsom Historic District Oct 26, 2019 Boo! It’s time for FestiFall and Candy Crawl in Historic Folsom. This family event includes free trick-or-treating at participating merchant locations throughout the historic business district. The kiddos can also run free at the many fun events found in the closed parking lot -- including jump houses and art projects -- at the corner of Wool and Sutter streets. This activity immersion is hosted by Bayside Church of Folsom. Festifall and Candy Crawl is sponsored by the Historic Folsom District Association, Bayside Church of Folsom, Cynthia’s Dance Center and Mad Science. Historic Folsom Amphitheater Schedule: -2pm: Preview of “Cinderella” presented by Cynthia’s Dance Center -2:30pm: Mad Scientist Show -3pm: Costume Contest |
Folsom Historic District | 10/26/2019 | Folsom Historic District, Folsom |
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Yogasanas: Hatha Yoga
Yogasanas: Hatha Yoga Presented by Isha Institute of Inner Sciences at Masonic Center Oct 26 - Oct 27, 2019 Yogasanas are physical postures through which one can transform the body and the mind into a possibility for ultimate wellbeing. Offered as a set of 21 powerful postures, this is a way of aligning the inner system and adjusting it to the celestial geometry. Yogasanas are not exercises, but rather very subtle processes to manipulate one’s energy to naturally achieve a chemistry of health, joy, blissfulness, and, above all, balance. Benefits: -Relief from chronic ailments -Stabilizes the body -Slows down the aging process |
Isha Institute of Inner Sciences | 10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019 | Masonic Center, Folsom |
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Historic Folsom Spirits, Brews, and Bites
Historic Folsom Spirits, Brews, and Bites Presented by Historic Folsom District Association at Historic Old Folsom Oct 27, 2019 Come stroll from store to store on and around Sutter Street for beer, spirits, cider and food samples provided by local restaurants, breweries, cideries, and distilleries. All tastings will be hosted inside a Historic Folsom District merchant. While the streets and stores are open to the public, you need a ticket to taste. Enjoy live music on each block as you walk between tasting stops. Halloween costumes are encouraged. A portion of the proceeds will benefit T.E.A.M. (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), the nonprofit affiliate to the Bradshaw Animal Shelter. |
Historic Folsom District Association | 10/27/2019 | Historic Old Folsom, Folsom |
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Evil Dead: The Musical
Evil Dead: The Musical Presented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre Oct 05 - Nov 02, 2019 Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes -- and all to music. You don’t need to be a fan of Evil Dead to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. As long as you like having fun, this show is for you. Plus it’s the only show with… |
Sutter Street Theatre | 10/05/2019 - 11/02/2019 | Sutter Street Theatre, Folsom |
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Marching Band Competition
Marching Band Competition Presented by Folsom High School Music Boosters at Folsom High School Nov 02, 2019 Don't miss Northern California's largest and most spectacular Marching Band competition! Be part of the magic as the region's best marching bands and color guards compete at Folsom High School's Prairie City Stadium. The show features a performance by the award-winning Folsom High School Marching Band and Color Guard! |
Folsom High School Music Boosters | 11/02/2019 | Folsom High School, Folsom |
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Tab Benoit
Tab Benoit Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 05, 2019 Tab Benoit is Louisiana’s No. 1 roots export. More than just an acclaimed bluesman, he is an indefatigable conservation advocate. Benoit is a driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands, an organization working to save Louisiana’s wetlands. In 2010, he received the Governor’s Award for Conservationist of the Year from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation. Benoit also starred in the iMax motion picture Hurricane on the Bayou, a documentary of Hurricane Katrina’s effects and a call to restore the wetlands. In 2007, Benoit won the dual awards of B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and Best Contemporary Male Performer at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis (formerly the W.C. Handy Awards). In 2006, he received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for Brother to the Blues, a collaboration with Louisiana’s LeRoux. LeRoux joined Benoit on Power of the Pontchartrain in 2007 and the live Night Train to Nashville in… |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/05/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Pushing the Boundaries
Pushing the Boundaries Presented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma Sep 13 - Nov 07, 2019 Color and form: from primary red, blues, and yellows to abstract forms and simple shapes will fill the space at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. Featuring two acclaimed artists -- Carol Ladewig will exhibit a fascinating series of color and light studies, including wall-sized installations; and Kim Thoman will display mixed-media, 3D printed sculpture, wall relief sculpture, and steel embellished paintings. In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, the 13th Annual Folsom Focus Photography Contest will be on display. The contest is coordinated and sponsored by the Folsom Arts Association. |
Gallery at 48 Natoma | 09/13/2019 - 11/07/2019 | Gallery at 48 Natoma, Folsom |
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Seussical the Musical
Seussical the Musical Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 01 - Nov 10, 2019 Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! It brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/01/2019 - 11/10/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Forgotten Kingdom: Sand Stories Live
The Forgotten Kingdom: Sand Stories Live Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 12, 2019 International sand art superstar Kseniya Simonova creates, morphs and obliterates sand imagery in real-time, crafting a flowing narrative that is projected on a giant screen overhead, while the evocative music of the Guy Mendilow Ensemble adds a sweeping, cinematographic score. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/12/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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FLC Speaker Series: Kate White
FLC Speaker Series: Kate White Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 14, 2019 Folsom Lake College, the Greater Folsom Partnership and News 93.1 KFBK present the former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, in a presentation of interest to the business community and beyond. Ms. White is a nationally known thought leader on career success, and a New York Times bestselling author of influential business books for women (The Gutsy Girl Handbook; she is also best-selling author of 13 murder mysteries). Passionate about sharing what she’s learned with other women, her strategies are based on a successful career in media: in addition to running Cosmo for 14 years, she was the editor-in-chief of Redbook and Working Woman. “Becoming Fearless” is presented as part of a half-day women’s conference to be held at the Palladio in Folsom. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/14/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Sugar Skull
Sugar Skull Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 15, 2019 Young Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a candy skeleton on her abuelita’s cemetery ofrenda suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de los Muertos. Thanks to her skeletal new friend Sugar Skull, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. Featuring a company of gifted musicians and dancers, this colorful stage production is a joyous, heartfelt adventure that delves into the rich, tuneful traditions of Día de los Muertos. Created by Mexico Beyond Mariachi, a multi-cultural ensemble of professional musicians, actors, dancers and teaching artists whose love of Mexican traditions and way of life shines bright in every performance. Note: There will be no intermissions during this… |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/15/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 16, 2019 April 2019 marked the 26th anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/16/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration
Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 19, 2019 James Carter, James Francies, and Kandace Springs each bring a stellar jazz band to celebrate eight decades of the venerable recording label. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/19/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Keyboard Conversations: Warm Romantic Music from the Cold Far North
Keyboard Conversations: Warm Romantic Music from the Cold Far North Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 20, 2019 A smorgasbord of musical delights! Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Sibelius. Keyboard Conversations are concerts with lively commentary. Prior to performing each work, internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel briefly, and in non-technical language, engagingly speaks about the music. These programs enrich the listening experience for the avid music lover as well as provide an inviting, entertaining, instantly accessible introduction to great music for the novice. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/20/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 21, 2019 With a rich 56-year history, the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Project is committed to producing compelling work that challenges audiences’ perceptions of what contemporary dance can be, under the philosophical premise that “dance is for everybody.” |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/21/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Four Italian Tenors: Viva Italia
The Four Italian Tenors: Viva Italia Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 22 - Nov 23, 2019 For the first time in the United States, the Four Italian Tenors perform the greatest Tenor Arias and Songs of all time, in wonderful unique arrangements, created particularly for their U.S. Debut Tour. Their performances are captivating, exhilarating, passionate, engaging and mesmerizing. Hear this new generation of world class Tenors explore and present these classic works with panache, verve and vivacity, all in their own inimitable style. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/22/2019 - 11/23/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Hot L Baltimore
Hot L Baltimore Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 08 - Nov 24, 2019 The Falcon’s Eye Theatre presents Lanford Wilson’s melancholic tragi-comedy of the unsung and the unwanted, the Hot L Baltimore. This drama carefully renders a group portrait of dispossessed American souls in a seedy hotel on the eve of its demolition. It portrays everyday encounters of the human comedy. In the resulting mosaic, each character emerges clearly defined. The sum total of what they are becomes a poignant, powerful call to America to restore itself. Note: Parents are cautioned -- this performance may be unsuitable for Children Ages 14 and under. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/08/2019 - 11/24/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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13 The Musical
13 The Musical Presented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre Oct 12 - Nov 24, 2019 Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out! Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts? The show brings an awareness of what true and honest friendship is about. Note: This show's content is rated PG. |
Sutter Street Theatre | 10/12/2019 - 11/24/2019 | Sutter Street Theatre, Folsom |
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STOMP
STOMP Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 24 - Nov 29, 2019 But what, you ask, is STOMP? “Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking -- a joyous invention!" (Chicago Tribune). The eight-member troupe returns to the Harris Center, using everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. They’re a “Triumph in the infinite variety of the human experience" (Los Angeles Times). From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international phenomenon, garnering armfuls of awards, rave reviews and appearances on numerous national television shows. “If you haven’t seen STOMP, go! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” (Boston Globe). |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/24/2019 - 11/29/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 01, 2019 Jim Brickman returns to Folsom this Christmas to wow the crowd with his uplifting, family-friendly, holiday concert tradition. "Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Live," one night only at the Harris Center! The best-selling contemporary piano artist, Jim Brickman and his special guests will dazzle audiences with holiday favorites, No. 1 hits, vibrant vocals, and laughter and joy in this bright, festive winter's night celebration that the Dallas Morning News calls "pure entertainment." |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/01/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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An Irish Christmas
An Irish Christmas Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Nov 30 - Dec 01, 2019 With an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Riverdance), World Champion Dancer Tyler Schwartz (Magic of the Dance), and Connor Reider (The Chieftains), this is a journey through Christmas in Ireland, featuring superb dancing, beautiful singing, and the kind of Irish traditional music that celebrates the international spirit of the holiday season like no other. We are thrilled to announce that Mark Alfred (Percussion), Musical Director Riverdance/Heartbeat of Home will join An Irish Christmas Tour 2019! |
Harris Center for the Arts | 11/30/2019 - 12/01/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 02 - Dec 03, 2019 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 30 years since the first Christmas album and 40 years since the first Fresh Aire album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year! |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/02/2019 - 12/03/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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John Tesh's Acoustic Christmas
John Tesh's Acoustic Christmas Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 05, 2019 Six music Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, seven Public Television specials and eight million records sold. After more than three decades as an international entertainer, John Tesh’s recording and live concert career continues to thrive today. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/05/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Voices of California: A Very Elvish Christmas
Voices of California: A Very Elvish Christmas Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 07, 2019 Voices of California is proud to present "A Very Elvish Christmas". VoCal will pay tribute to Elvis Presley! VoCal also welcomes community partner groups to present a holiday program that will start your holiday season off right! 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. They love singing a cappella music, primarily in the barbershop style. VoCal educates and inspires to ensure each member's continued musical growth, and they work to foster singing in their communities. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/07/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Folsom Holiday Home Tour
Folsom Holiday Home Tour Presented by Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum and Murer House Foundation at Historic Old Folsom Dec 06 - Dec 07, 2019 Experience the season as you step back in time with docents dressed in period clothing at the 2019 Folsom Holiday Home Tour. Celebrating its 8th anniversary featuring six beautifully adorned homes, two festively decorated historic churches, and added stops at the Folsom History Museum and the Murer House. A full line-up of seasonal music is scheduled this year from bluegrass to ukulele and string quartets. You’ll also find a wonderful art and hand-crafted holiday gift boutique at the Murer House. |
Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 12/06/2019 - 12/07/2019 | Historic Old Folsom, Folsom |
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Christmas Concertos by Candlelight
Christmas Concertos by Candlelight Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 07 - Dec 08, 2019 Includes concertos by Vivaldi, Corelli, Bach, and Charpentier, followed by the Soloists' own arrangements of early Christmas carols. Sacramento's premier Baroque chamber orchestra, the Soloists celebrate their 18th season with three subscription concert sets at Harris Center. 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. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Folsom Lake Symphony presents Bianco Natale with Pasquale Esposito
Folsom Lake Symphony presents Bianco Natale with Pasquale Esposito Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 07 - Dec 08, 2019 The Italian tenor, Pasquale Esposito, returns for the holidays with special arrangements of “Ave Maria,” “White Christmas,” and many more. Other goodies include sing-along carols, selections from The Nutcracker and Frozen, plus a surprise confection from the maestro! Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. Pasquale Esposito: Pasquale Esposito is an internationally acclaimed tenor. Since his last appearance with our symphony, he has completed a 2nd PBS special, debuted with the San Francisco Opera, and just completed a North American concert tour. He is also currently working on a 3rd PBS special set to release in December 2019. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Folsom Lake College Music Department presents FLC Choral Concert
Folsom Lake College Music Department presents FLC Choral Concert Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 10, 2019 The combined FLC Choral Ensembles Concert under direction of Mariia Pechenova will feature a wide variety of musical works from classics to contemporary, world cultures and pop, including soloists, instrumentalists and special guests. Note: There will be intermission during this performance. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/10/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Posada Navidena
Posada Navidena Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 13, 2019 Sacramento’s premier folk dance Company Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento comes to Stage 1 at Harris Center Three Stages, in Folsom, CA. Each year this local treasure captivates and delights us with their dynamic dance performances. With all the high-energy choreographies one has come to expect of Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento, along with live musical sounds of award-winning singer Beatriz Figueroa, this Christmas-themed dance production promises to bring to life for us on stage the richness and beauty of Mexico’s folk culture. Posada Navideña, a frolic-filled yuletide dance production filled with a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday music (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive piñata scene, plenty of Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento’s original dance pieces, and the mesmerizing voice of the talented Ms. Figueroa. Posada Navideña will whisk you and your entire family away to a traditional Christmas in Mexico. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/13/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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A Master Singers Christmas
A Master Singers Christmas Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 15, 2019 The Sacramento Master Singers, one of the region’s most versatile choral chamber ensembles, presents “A Master Singers Christmas.” Conductor Ralph Hughes has searched the globe for traditional carols and newly-minted holiday songs to share with the choir’s devoted audiences. The mystical opening candlelight processional will include Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming by Michael Praetorius and Russian-American composer, Sergey Khvoshchinsky's Bogoroditse Devo, Raduysia (Mother of God the Virgin). The program will feature Ave Maria by Franz Biebl, a favorite piece of many, and Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard. Join for a magical, uplifting celebration of the season. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/15/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Placer Pops Chorale presents Holiday Pops
Placer Pops Chorale presents Holiday Pops Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 14 - Dec 15, 2019 Placer Pops Chorale presents "Holiday Pops," featuring a joyous collection of beloved holiday music. Come join us at one of our highly anticipated annual holiday concerts. Enjoy some of the best holiday classics and a few surprises, as we sing and dance our way into your hearts. With talented instrumentalists, beautiful staging and more, this show will help make your holidays! Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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FLC Music Department: Fall 2019 Voice Recital
FLC Music Department: Fall 2019 Voice Recital Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 16, 2019 FLC Music Department invites you to attend Folsom Lake College's Voice Recital performed by the Intermediate Voice Students MUIVI 311/320/321 classes. The recital will feature students performing their first Italian Art Song and also a song of their choosing. The performance's program is appropriate for the entire family. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/16/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Dec 19 - Dec 22, 2019 Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on an enchanted journey through the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets in this timeless holiday classic. Infusing fantasy with comedic choreography and stunning costumes, Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre transforms this wonderful story ballet into a feast for the eyes. Audiences young and old will be swept away as they enjoy this delightful holiday tradition. Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre is the performing company of the Classical Ballet Studio located in El Dorado Hills California. Many of their students continue on to become professional dancers and have careers with companies around the world. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 12/19/2019 - 12/22/2019 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Los Lobos: 45th Anniversary Tour
Los Lobos: 45th Anniversary Tour Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 04, 2020 After celebrating their 40th anniversary with the cleverly titled 2013 live album Disconnected In New York City, the hard working, constantly touring band – David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin – leaps headfirst into their fifth decade with an invitation to join them as they open fresh and exciting new Gates of Gold, their first full-length studio album since 2010’s Tin Can Trust (a Grammy nominee for Best Americana Album) and second with Savoy/429 Records. Expect to hear hits from the past and new material during this acoustic and full-electric concert celebrating their 45 year anniversary! |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/04/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter
The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 05, 2020 The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s -- year by year, hit by hit -- from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Utilizing spectacular visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys, and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of “My Life,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Rocket Man,” “Just the Way You Are,” and many more classic 70s hits create a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to end! |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/05/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Great Composers Chamber Music Series
The Great Composers Chamber Music Series Presented by VITA Academy at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 05, 2020 The “Rising Stars of Chamber Music” program was developed by Susan Lamb Cook to train young, pre-college musicians in the art of chamber music performance. These extraordinary young musicians bring enthusiasm and energy to the stage for dynamic performances of classics from the chamber music repertoire. |
VITA Academy | 01/05/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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VITA Academy presents The Great Composers Chamber Music Series
VITA Academy presents The Great Composers Chamber Music Series Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 05, 2020 The “Rising Stars of Chamber Music” program was developed by Susan Lamb Cook to train young, pre-college musicians in the art of chamber music performance. These extraordinary young musicians bring enthusiasm and energy to the stage for dynamic performances of classics from the chamber music repertoire. Note: There will be no intermission during this performance. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/05/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Remember Me
Remember Me Presented by Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum at Folsom History Museum Sep 21, 2019 - Jan 05, 2020 Remember Me is on exhibit at the Folsom History Museum. Come explore Sacramento County’s historic cemeteries and learn how changing relationship with death has changed cemeteries and what we have done to preserve and protect Sacramento's oldest outdoor museums -- the cemeteries -- from the threat of time. |
Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 09/21/2019 - 01/05/2020 | Folsom History Museum, Folsom |
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Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout
Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 10, 2020 Since 1991, Mark Hummel has assembled the finest blues musicians and taken them on the road. This year’s lineup is legendary: Magic Dick was the original harp man from the J. Geils Band. Lee Oskar was a founding member of War (“Lowrider”, “Me And Baby Brother,” “Slippin Into Darkness”). Jerry Portnoy’s career included lengthy stints with the fabled Muddy Waters Blues Band and the Eric Clapton Band. Plus Duke Robillard, founder of Roomful of Blues and a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/10/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Keyboard Conversations: The Glory of Bach
Keyboard Conversations: The Glory of Bach Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 11, 2020 Spellbinding, transformative works of one of the world’s most beloved composers. The joyous G Major Partita, the romantic Chromatic Fantasy, and the exhilarating Italian Concerto. Keyboard Conversations are concerts with lively commentary. Prior to performing each work, internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel briefly, and in non-technical language, engagingly speaks about the music. These programs enrich the listening experience for the avid music lover as well as provide an inviting, entertaining, instantly accessible introduction to great music for the novice. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/11/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson
Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 12, 2020 One of Hawai’i’s premier singer-songwriters, arrangers, composers and masters of Hawaiian slack key guitar, Keola Beamer is joined by rising star and two-time Grammy winner Jeff Peterson and the hula dance of Moanalani Beamer. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/12/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up
Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 14, 2020 The Harris Center welcomes Art Garfunkel back to Stage One. Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” the singer has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel (“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Boxer” and many more). He has also enjoyed a successful film career (“Carnal Knowledge,” “Catch 22”), published a memoir and a book of poetry, and released 12 solo albums (which included “All I Know,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and more). His most recent solo album is entitled Some Enchanted Evening. He is also an avid walker who has walked across Japan, the US (celebrated in the 1997 concert DVD ACROSS AMERICA) and now Europe. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/14/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Small Town
Small Town Presented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma Nov 15, 2019 - Jan 16, 2020 The holidays often bring up traditions of visiting family and traveling to hometowns. Remembrances of how things used to be when one was growing up, and for some, those memories include comparisons of how much things have changed over the years. Visions of vintage main streets, country towns and the people that inhabit them are captured in the new exhibit, “Small Town.” Two artists working in different media will portray images of country storefronts, old vehicles, gossipy neighbors and more. Kelly Howell will show her color and black and white photography. Kerri Warner is exhibiting her award-winning mixed media collage pieces. |
Gallery at 48 Natoma | 11/15/2019 - 01/16/2020 | Gallery at 48 Natoma, Folsom |
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National Geographic Live: Steve Winter, On The Trail of Big Cats
National Geographic Live: Steve Winter, On The Trail of Big Cats Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 17, 2020 A voyage around the world in search of big cats, with a Wildlife Photographer of the Year. His mission is to share the beauty of big cats while working to save them, and he travels from Asian jungles where resilient tiger populations persist, to the Himalaya, home of the rare snow leopard and on to the rain forests of Latin America to view the elusive jaguar. He’ll share both dangerous and lighter moments: from getting stuck in quicksand, to mishaps with remote-controlled cameras. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/17/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Close To You: The Music of the Carpenters
Close To You: The Music of the Carpenters Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 19, 2020 Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her six-piece backing band. Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.” |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/19/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 21, 2020 The hilarious Peabody Award-winning comedy comes to Folsom with an all-new tour. Join show creator Joel Hodgson on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through some of the cheesiest films ever made. Currently a hit show on Netflix, it’s “the greatest talk-back show ever made” (Wired), as well as Mr. Hodgson’s final live tour — “I will be riffing live, shoulder to shoulder with [movie riffing robots] Jonah, Crow, and Tom Servo for two incredibly strange feature films.” “MST3K contains some of the hippest, deepest satire of the generation.” (Los Angeles Times). |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/21/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Russian National Ballet's Swan Lake
Russian National Ballet's Swan Lake Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 22, 2020 Prince Siegfried has come of age and entered upon a new world of affairs of war and the burdens of manhood. The Prince's subjects come from far and wide to take part in festivities. They confer upon him the sword and scepter of authority and swear allegiance to their new ruler. The Prince is overcome by a desire to be alone, far from his guests. As he begins to search the contents of his heart he notices a flight of white swans heading toward the nearby lake. He is inspired and follows them there, disappearing into the night. Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/22/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Russian National Ballet's Sleeping Beauty
Russian National Ballet's Sleeping Beauty Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 23, 2020 The Sleeping Beauty, a crowning jewel of Marius Petipa's career, is often considered the finest achievement of the Classical ballet. It is a grandiose and refined blending of the traditional mime, expressive pas d'action and spectacular divertissements in a lavish theatrical setting. Tchaikovsky was delighted with the invitation to write the music for a ballet based on Charles Perrault's well-known fairy tale. A baby princess, condemned at her christening by an evil fairy to prick her finger and die on her 16th birthday, is saved by the gift of the good Lilac Fairy, who declares the princess will only sleep until awakened by the kiss of a prince. The fairy tale, replete with a king and queen, fairies both good and evil, a beautiful princess and dream prince, magical stage effects, and courtly splendor, lent itself perfectly to the full evening ballet that was Petipa's pride. Note: There will be… |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/23/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Voice of the Cello
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. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/25/2020 - 01/26/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 24 - Jan 26, 2020 Celebrating its fifth year on Broadway, here’s the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, as part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with songs like “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and more. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/24/2020 - 01/26/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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!” |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/28/2020 - 01/29/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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An American In Paris
An American In Paris Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Jan 30 - Feb 01, 2020 Winner of four Tony Awards, including best choreography, this loving tribute to the Oscar winning film finds an American soldier and a mysterious French woman in Paris, looking to begin again after World War II. “This gorgeously danced — and just plain gorgeous — production pays loving tribute to the marriage of music and movement” (New York Times). The unforgettable music of George and Ira Gershwin songs punctuate the production, with “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “'S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” “Stairway to Paradise” and orchestral selections including “Concerto in F,” “2nd Prelude,” “2nd Rhapsody,” “The Cuban Overture” and “An American In Paris.” |
Harris Center for the Arts | 01/30/2020 - 02/01/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico de Silvia Lozano
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. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/03/2020 - 02/04/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
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. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/06/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Georgia On My Mind: Celebrating Ray Charles
Georgia On My Mind: Celebrating Ray Charles Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Feb 13, 2020 Celebrate the music of Ray Charles with an all-star cast of award winning performers: 10-time Grammy winners, Take 6, Las Vegas vocal star, Clint Holmes, six-time Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon, and Grammy winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Ray Charles, a Georgia native son was an American treasure who won every major honor from the Georgia music hall of fame to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, from the Kennedy Honors to a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. He transcended racism and cultural upheavals and spread his music based on gospel, blues, jazz, and country around the world -- he was the genius! |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/13/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Miss Nelson Has A Field Day
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. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/15/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Folsom Lake Symphony presents Swept Away with Jon Nakamatsu
Folsom Lake Symphony presents Swept Away with Jon Nakamatsu Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Feb 15, 2020 The Folsom Lake Symphony presents an evening of romantic favorites including Smetana’s The Moldau, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with soloist Jon Nakamatsu, Ravel’s Pavane and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. Jon Nakamatsu: Van Cliburn winner Jon Nakamatsu first performed with the Folsom Lake Symphony in 2016. He continues to draw unanimous praise as a true aristocrat of the keyboard, whose playing combines elegance, clarity, and electrifying power. He has performed widely in North and South America, Europe, and the Far East, collaborating with many internationally acclaimed conductors. Featured appearances include Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/15/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Defending the Caveman
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. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/13/2020 - 02/16/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Great Composers Chamber Music Series
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! |
VITA Academy | 02/23/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Beethoven's Birthday: Part 1
Beethoven's Birthday: Part 1 Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Feb 23, 2020 The Great Composers Chamber Music Series, presents “Beethoven’s Birthday: Part 1,” with TriMusica and friends, 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. Note: There will be a 15 minute intermission during this performance. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/23/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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JD Souther
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). |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/25/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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International Guitar Night 20th Anniversary Tour
International Guitar Night 20th Anniversary Tour Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Feb 26, 2020 In celebration of International Guitar Night’s 20th Anniversary, founder Brian Gore brings England’s “jaw dropping” Mike Dawes, riveting Finnish guitarist Olli Soikkeli and four-time Grammy winner Jim "Kimo” West. The ground-breaking Turkish fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan replaces German Lopez, who has had to drop from the tour for family reasons. Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/26/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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The Tempest
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… |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/27/2020 - 02/29/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts Feb 21 - Mar 01, 2020 Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning show revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. |
Harris Center for the Arts | 02/21/2020 - 03/01/2020 | Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom |