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.

Carol Boyce, Soprano

Presented by Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 14, 2020

This will be a beautiful evening of songs and arias from La Boheme, to Les Mis, and Phantom of the Opera. Come enjoy a lovely venue full of music that will fill your heart and benefit our local children at Sacramento Shriner's Hospital for Children.

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.

Bollywood Boulevard

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

Apr 07, 2020

Hindi Cinema, otherwise known as Bollywood, produced over 360 films in 2017; it’s an industry that has been around over 100 years. From this rich history comes Bollywood Boulevard, a "lively and insightful capsule history of Indian cinema" (New York Music Daily) that premiered at Lincoln Center. The show finds its vibrancy, emotion, and heart-pounding beat from classic films of the early black and white years, to the timeless songs of the Golden Era, to the foot-tapping blockbusters of today. Fusing dance, live music, and storytelling with stunning visuals, Bollywood Boulevard brings a century of film alive in a manner that can appeal to both the dedicated Bollywood connoisseur and filmgoers new to the genre.

Keyboard Conversations: Beethoven and Schubert

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

Apr 09, 2020

The “Moonlight Sonata” of Beethoven, the enchanting A Major Sonata of Schubert, and their respective short Bagatelles and Musical Moments. 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.

Renee Taylor: My Life on a Diet

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

Apr 15 - Apr 19, 2020

Oscar nominated and Emmy-winning Renée Taylor looks back on a life full of memorable roles in film and on Broadway, and just as many fad diets. Juicy anecdotes abound; in telling her high and lows, on and off the scale, this comedy legend proves the ability to laugh gets you through it all. “Taylor’s skills — as an actress, comedian, raconteur and everywoman — are on unabashed display in this hilarious, warm-hearted one-woman show. Taylor keeps it personal, bringing authenticity, poignancy and ironic wit to the proceedings” (Los Angeles Times).

Carol Wincenc Flute Concert with Miles Graber on piano

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

Apr 24, 2020

Sacramento Flute Club presents Grammy nominated, international star, flutist Carol Wincenc, in a recital with Miles Graber, pianist. John Rockwell of the New York Times called her "An Impeccable Flute Soloist." Hailed "Queen of the Flute" (New York Magazine) at the outset of her, now, brilliant 48 year career, flutist Carol Wincenc was First Prize Winner of the (sole) Walter W. Naumburg Solo Flute Competition, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the National Flute Association, the National Society of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Music, and Distinguished Alumni Awards from Manhattan School of Music and the Brevard Music Center.

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…

FLC Falcon's Eye Theatre presents Pippin

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

Apr 24 - May 02, 2020

With an unforgettable score from musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Young Frankish Prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. In the end, Pippin finds happiness not in extraordinary endeavors, but in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Folsom Lake College Music Fest

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

May 08, 2020

Come celebrate great rock, pop, R&B, jazz, world music and funk with the Folsom Lake College (FLC) Commercial Music Ensemble, Afro-Caribbean Funk, and The FLC Jazz Choir as they Roar Into the 20s -- the 2020s!

Folsom Lake College Choral Concert

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

May 13, 2020

The combined Folsom Lake College choral ensembles concert under the direction of Mariia Pechenova will feature a wide variety of musical works form classics to contemporary, world cultures, and pop, including soloists, instrumentalists, and special guests. Appropriate for the entire family, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music making.

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!