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.

Holiday in the Hills

Presented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre

Dec 07 - Dec 29, 2019

The story takes place in the late 1880s right here on Sutter Street where the residents of the town and surrounding areas have gotten together to celebrate the holidays. A lot of research went into the people and places that were here in the late 1800s, give or take a year or two, and everyone you see was an actual resident or visitor to Folsom at that time of year. Come see a show guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. One of the most enjoyable shows of the year with dynamic characters and fun, current music!

Wild Nights and Holiday Lights 2019

Presented by Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Dec 06 - Dec 30, 2019

Thousands of bright and colorful lights, sparkling ornaments and trees, lighted animal figures, and displays transform the zoo sanctuary with holiday spirit. The Barnyard Experience serves as the entrance to the event, where guests can visit with Gus the horse and Ernie the Zebu. A special seat awaits Santa Claus, who will visit each night of the event through December 23. Santa Paws, the zoo sanctuary bear mascot, will be on hand each night to pose for photo ops. Local caroling groups and musicians provide the merry sounds of the season, and the Folsom Valley Railway miniature steam train provides special nighttime rides. Zookeepers will provide special food and treats for a variety of the animals that enjoy being out in their exhibit spaces at night, and volunteer docents will share fun facts and stories about the animals. All proceeds from the Holiday Lights event benefit the zoo sanctuary animals.

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!

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.

Shen Yun

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

Jan 07, 2020

Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, with a noble mission to revive the lost tradition of Chinese culture and share it with everyone. The name Shen Yun means the beauty of divine beings dancing. Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of civilization. Shen Yun -- a non-profit organization -- has become an international phenomenon, bringing the wonders of ancient culture to millions across the globe.

Kids Helping Kids Annual Gala: Wilder Woods

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

Jan 09, 2020

Join the No. 1 non-profit in the Sacramento Region, Kids Helping Kids at their 8th Annual Signature Gala, supporting families battling pediatric cancer. Known to many as the lead singer of Grammy nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE, Wilder Woods is Bear Rinehart's solo project in his electrifying career. With a band of R&B, modern pop, and classic soul, Wilder Woods is a treat for your ears with swagger and style. Songs like "Supply and Demand" and "Sure Ain't" are both mystifying and compelling. KHK would love if you would join this night of both soulful music and changing children's lives.

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.

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.

The Beatles' White Album Live Benefit

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

Jan 16, 2020

The Beatles released The White Album in 1968 but never played any of the songs live. By the time the album came out, the band had retired from live performances. Aside form a spontaneous rooftop performance at their recording studio in London while recording the album Let It Be, Beatles fans never got to hear them play live again. This is your chance to witness one of the greatest pages in Beatles history played live; with more than 40 professional musicians taking the stage, the entire White Album will unfold before you from start to finish. This will quite possibly be the rarest of rare, musical performances, as it is no small feat to perform The Beatles White Album in it's entirety!"

Bhaskar's Arts Academy's Annual Recital

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

Jan 18, 2020

From India's Tamil Nadu to Singapore and now Folsom, the Bhaskar family legacy brings classical Bharata Natyam to the Harris Center to celebrate time and tradition: this most exquisite dance form of Bharata Natyam. Don't miss Meenakshy Bhaskar's timeless choreography that will dazzle the senses with a dance drama that appeals to all ages and cultures.

Folsom Historic District Ice Rink

Presented by Folsom Historic District Association at Folsom Historic District Ice Rink

Nov 15, 2019 - Jan 20, 2020

Another year of winter fun starts at the Folsom Historic District Ice Rink. Did you know the Christmas tree is in the center of the circular ice rink? The tree lighting ceremony is 12/6 and skating session times will change. A snack shack available too. In addition to individual skating, you can book the rink for your family, friends, or company -- email the rink for availability. Complete a waiver in advance to save time. Click here for session availability. Heavy rain or lightning will close the rink; call ahead for information.

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.

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!”

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.”

A Cappella Live!

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

Feb 03 - Feb 04, 2020

Built on the classic Motown review tour model, A Cappella Live! is bringing four of the nation’s greatest a cappella acts to the Harris Center’s intimate Stage 2 City Studio Theater. In one fabulous performance, come see the charming boy band sound and moves of The Filharmonic (you saw them on NBC’s The Sing-Off); the rich harmonies of the Grammy-nominated gospel/R&B legends Committed; chart-topping lead vocals and live-looping beatbox by Blake Lewis (seen on American Idol); and internationally-inspired songstresses Women of the World (mentored by Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin).

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!

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.

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.

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.

SBL Entertainment presents Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band

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

Apr 02, 2020

Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, Eddie Palmieri is a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. His playing skillfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner as well as his older brother, Charlie Palmieri. Note: There will be no intermission during this performance.

Folsom Lake Symphony presents The Planets with Ji in Yang

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

Apr 04, 2020

The symphony presents two grand works; Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole with South Korean violinist Ji in Yang and Holst’s The Planets. Note: There will be a 20 minute intermission during this performance. Jin in Yang: South Korean violinist Ji in Yang regularly appears with ensembles in the United States and all the major orchestras in Korea, including the KBS Symphony Orchestra, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra and collaborates with some of the world's leading musicians. She holds a bachelor's and master's degrees from the Juilliard School and graduated from Yale University with an Artist Diploma. Currently she's pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at City University of New York. She plays a Petrus Guarnerius violin made in Venice in 1723.

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series

Presented by VITA Academy 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.