Harris Center for the Arts Spring 2016 Season Brochure

HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

CHICAGO MARCH 3-6

SPRING 2016: CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF GREAT SHOWS!

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5TH ANNIVERSARY GALA In February, 2011 the Harris Center opened with the mission of enriching the lives of people throughout the capital region by providing venues and opportunities to experience artistic work, celebrate cultural traditions and participate in the creative process. Now, more than 1500 performance later, and with more than three quarter million visits, we’re well down the road of our artistic journey and it’s time for a celebration.

This spring, in addition to our usual offerings featuring touring artists from around the world, the Center’s many community partners, and productions created by the ever inventive students and faculty of Folsom Lake College, we have five additional special events planned: • Fifth Anniversary Celebration Exhibit (January 15-March 13) • CHICAGO, The National Tour of The Hit Musical (March 3-6) • RAZZLE DAZZLE 5th Anniversary Reception (March 3) • Harris Center Open House (March 12)

CHICAGO: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse’s CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: knockout dancing, a ripped-from-the-headlines story about fame and scandal and one show-stopping song after another. No wonder it’s been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. And now the national tour of the longest-running American musical in Broadway history is coming to Folsom for 7 performances so you can see it as never before—up close in the intimate Harris Center.

THU, MAR 3; 8 PM FRI, MAR 4; 2 & 8 PM* SAT, MAR 5; 2 & 8 PM SUN, MAR 6; 1 & 7 PM $49-$79; Premium $89 10% Discount for Friday Matinee & Sunday Evening Single Tickets *Friday 8 PM Performance Sponsored by Wells Fargo

• Free Concert with The Jazz Ambassadors (March 23) We hope you will have a chance to participate in one or more of these special activities.

As always, thank you for being part of the Harris Center’s success, and for all of the support and enthusiasm you have shown. The Center looks forward to further artistic adventures with you in the years ahead.

RAZZLE DAZZLE 5th Anniversary Reception Join this 1920s themed fun-filled evening with gourmet food and wine tasting featuring El Dorado County wineries and local restaurants, a silent auction, and more prior to the opening night performance of CHICAGO.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 5:30 PM Reception Tickets: $40 (CHICAGO tickets purchased separately) Proceeds benefit the Harris Center for the Arts.

GREAT SHOWS. UP CLOSE. IN FOLSOM!

TAO: SEVENTEEN SAMURAI MAR 19

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BULLETS OVER BROADWAY JAN 29-31

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STOMP JAN 21–23

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PETER FRAMPTON RAW MAR 18 PAGE 18

LOS LOBOS JAN 20

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MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET FEB 2-4 PAGE 10

HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! JAN 13 & 15 PAGE 4

ZAKIR HUSSAIN MAR 30 PAGE 21

JANUARY

JEFFREY SIEGEL KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS®

Kids Helping Kids presents

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Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations are brilliantly polished concerts-with-commentary in which captivating remarks precede virtuoso performances of piano masterpieces, followed by a brisk question and answer session. Two programs to choose from!

4th Annual Signature Gala With special guest JOHNNYSWIM Grammy-nominated rock ‘n’ roll band NEEDTOBREATHE, whose most recent album Rivers in the Wasteland debuted at #1 on iTunes and #3 on Billboard, headlines this Gala. Special guest will be the husband and wife duo JOHNNYSWIM. Their acclaimed album Diamonds debuted #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart, and was in the Top 30 on Billboard.

Kids Helping Kids is aptly named. Entirely run by high school juniors and seniors, Kids Helping Kids makes a difference from the classroom to the community. For the past 3 years they’ve put on annual benefit concerts featuring A-List artists, a black-tie-optional event with pre-show cocktails and auctions, successfully raising money to invest in the lives of children in need, both locally and globally.

THU, JAN 7; 7 PM $29-$65, Premium $89 VIP Package $189

Splendor from Silence Music of Smetana, Faure´, and Beethoven written after deafness had engulfed each composer. Jolly, vibrant Polkas of Bedrich Smetana; a heartbreaking, anguished Nocturne of Gabriel Faure´; and Beethoven’s final Piano Sonata—music of internal struggle and peaceful resignation.

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MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Hal Holbrook’s legendary one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!, brings the beloved author to life with irreverent humor and astonishing authenticity.

Millions have enjoyed the show since its original Tony and Emmy-winning performances on Broadway and on television, and Hal Holbrook continues to perfect it, drawing upon his vast experience on the stage and screen.

WED, JAN 13; 7 PM FRI, JAN 15; 7:30 PM $39-$75; Premium $79 Students with ID and Children 12 & Under $25 10% Discounts on Wednesday Single Tickets

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SAT, JAN 16; 7:30 PM $29-$39 Students with ID $9

Two Great Romantics Schumann and Chopin Music of love, passion, and gorgeous melodies by two of the most beloved composers for the piano.

WED, MAY 4; 7:30 PM $29-$39 Students with ID $9

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FIESTA MEXICOAMERICANA A Celebration of Mexican-American Heritage Featuring Los Lobos With Special Guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano The Mexican-American experience is celebrated through song, dance, music and film highlighting the many notable achievements and contributions of Mexican-Americans throughout U.S. history in this brand-new multi-media production featuring multiple Grammy-Award winner Los Lobos, and dancers from Ballet Folklorico Mexicano.

WED, JAN 20; 7:30 PM $35-$55; Premium $59 50% Discount for Students with ID and Children 12 & Under

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STOMP The International Sensation Back by popular demand for the Harris Center’s 5th Anniversary! Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. The Chicago Tribune calls it “A Phenomenal Show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking - a joyous invention!”

THU, JAN 21; 7:30 PM FRI, JAN 22; 3 & 8 PM SAT, JAN 23; 1 PM $45-$75; Premium $79 10% Discount on Friday Matinee Single Tickets

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“ If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” — The Boston Globe 6

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SIX BACH SUITES FOR CELLO Johann Sebastian Bach created a magical world, half heard, half imagined, in his six suites of unaccompanied cello. In three concerts, Sacramento Baroque Soloist cellists Michael Lawson, Alexandra Roedder, and John Lutterman present all six of these magnificent works.

SAT, JAN 23; 7:30 PM $25 Seniors (65+) $20; Students with ID $10

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CELTIC NIGHTS SPIRIT OF FREEDOM 1916-2016

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Celebrating 100 Years of Irish Independence Through music, song and dance, Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence. Akin to America’s 4th of July, the Eastern Rising of 1916 created the Ireland we know and love today. In this special production, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, and true democracy. Featuring fine musicians and a cast of six vocalists together with six of Ireland’s most talented and coveted international dancers.

SUN, JAN 24; 1 PM & 6 PM $25-$45; Premium $49 Children 12 & Under $20

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THE ART OF WINE

25th Anniversary Tour, “Passing the Torch”

Events with this symbol include an Art of Wine reception for Associatelevel annual donor members and higher. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the exceptional artistry of prized El Dorado region winemakers while helping the Center bring you great shows, up close.

This year features three generations of harpists, including Blues Brothers inspiration Curtis Salgado, 82 year old Louisiana blues legend and Excello recording artist Lazy Lester, the Golden State/Lone Star Revue with guitar heroes Texan Anson Funderburgh (Anson and the Rockets) and Alligator recording artist Little Charlie Baty (Little Charlie and the Nightcats), Grammy nominee and Blues Music Award winner harpman Mark Hummel, bassist RW Grigsby, and Texas drumming legend Wes Starr. Representing the youngest generation are Mumbai-born mover and shaker Aki Kumar, 22 year old Kyle Rowland (a Rick Estrin protégée), and multi-talented guitar/drummer and harp blues sensation Big Jon Atkinson.

Art of Wine Reception Precedes Performance.

$25-$35; Premium $45 Students with ID $12

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, THE MUSICAL Written by Woody Allen A playwright who needs someone to back his next show. A mobster who needs some way to please his showgirl girlfriend. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship - or a brand new musical comedy! Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters and the songs that made the 20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway brings musical comedy back with a bang!

FRI, JAN 29; 2 & 7:30 PM SAT, JAN 30; 2 & 7:30 PM SUN, JAN 31; 1 PM $45-$75; Premium $79 10% discounts for Friday Matinee Single Tickets

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MARK HUMMEL’S BLUES HARMONICA BLOWOUT

WED, JAN 27; 7:30 PM

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LEGENDS OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC: KEOLA BEAMER AND HENRY KAPONO

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with Moanalani Beamer Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music.

Each became an icon in the 1970s, both at the creative forefront as Hawaiian music reinvented itself bringing language, music, hula, art, and all aspects of Hawaiian culture back to their central place in the life of the Islands. Beamer and Kapono have continued to lead the way for over four decades and will come together on the Harris Center stage to celebrate their original songs that have become beloved classics of contemporary Hawaiian music.

DJ KID KOALA’S NUFONIA MUST FALL

SUN, JAN 31; 6 PM $19-$39; Premium $45 Students with ID $12

Globetrotting, Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala has created a magical, multi-disciplinary, and theatrical adaptation of his graphic novel and soundtrack, Nufonia Must Fall. This charming story centers around a headphones-sporting robot on the verge of obsolescence who, through the course of the story, falls in love. Directed by Oscar-nominated production designer K.K. Barrett (Her, Lost in Translation, Being John Malkovich), this live adaptation unfolds realtime via filming of more than a dozen miniature stages and a cast of puppets, while Kid Koala and the dynamic Afiara Quartet provide an original live score.

SUN, JAN 31; 2 PM & 7 PM $39-$45; Students with ID $12

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MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET SWAN LAKE The renowned Moscow Festival Ballet returns to the Harris Center to perform one of the most popular classical ballets of all time, Swan Lake, a ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–1876. The scenario, fashioned from Russian folk tales, tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse.

February 2nd Performance Sponsored by Wells Fargo.

TUE, FEB 2 - WED, FEB 3; 7:30 PM $39-$59; Premium $65 10% Discount on Tue & Wed Single Tickets Students with ID and Children 12 & Under $25

MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET CINDERELLA The Moscow Festival Ballet brings together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian classic ballet. They bring the classic fairytale of the cinder girl and her journey to the palace and her prince with exquisite costumes, lush scenery, comical evil stepsisters and, of course, Prokofiev’s exuberant score.

THU, FEB 4; 7:30 PM $39-$59; Premium $65 Students with ID and Children 12 & Under $25

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JAMIE DAVIS BIG HEART BIG BAND Jamie Davis holds a position among the pantheon of great male vocalists with a compelling full baritone voice. From humble beginnings singing in his father’s Pentecostal Church in Mansfield, Ohio to a storied career performing all over the globe, including performances in London with the BBC’s 65-piece orchestra, Royal Albert Hall of Music, Lincoln Center, Yoshi’s in San Francisco, and the Monterey Jazz Festival, Davis performs a repertoire from Cole Porter to Stevie Wonder to Charles Mingus that leaves audiences uplifted and feeling good.

THU, FEB 11; 7:30 PM $42-$55

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INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT International Guitar Night (IGN) brings together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries to join him in special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the virtuosity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. For this edition, three of Europe’s finest acoustic guitarists will appear with Brian: gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt, contemporary fingerstyle innovator Mike Dawes and multi-genre showman Andre Krengel.

WED, FEB 10; 7:30 PM $19-$34; Premium $39 Students with ID $12

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

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Wonder at the re-telling of this beloved French fairy tale, in which the kind and courageous Beauty teaches a Beast to be gentle and good. When this maiden finally declares her love by her own free will the handsome young prince, who is trapped inside the body of the ugly Beast, is able to recover his natural form.

Suggested for grades K-5.

SAT, FEB 13; 1 & 3 PM $9-$15

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FEBRUARY The Folsom Symphony

ROMANCE & DESTINY The Folsom Symphony brings more beautiful classic music to the Harris Center. Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila, Chausson’s Poeme, Ravel’s Tzigane, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. will be performed with Violinist Livia Sohn as soloist. Sohn has been hailed by reviewers as “a stunning musician” with “a remarkably lithe and transparent tone of exceptional purity.”

SAT, FEB 13; 7:30 PM $25-$49; Premium $59 $5 discount for Seniors (65+) & Students with ID (Excludes Premium Seating)

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LAURENCE JUBER & PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO SGS presents two of the best in the world in steel-string fingerstyle guitar! On Valentine’s Eve, take your date to hear Grammy-winner and former Wings lead guitarist Laurence Juber split a concert with Peppino D’Agostino. These charismatic, ridiculously talented steel-string masters have wowed audiences around the world! This is your chance to get up close and personal to “LJ” and Peppino for the perfect night out!

SAT, FEB 13; 7:30 PM $25-$39; Premium $45 Seniors (65+) $22-$35 Students with ID $20

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BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS The Producers, Spamalot, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof, and Wicked are among the biggest Broadway shows of all time. Come and hear your favorite Broadway hits by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Schwartz, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and Kander & Ebb in one electrifying blockbuster show! From classic shows to the hottest tickets on Broadway today, take a musical journey down the most famous street in the world with some of the most glorious music ever written.

SUN, FEB 14; 2 PM $25

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Youth Theatre at its Best!

This whirlwind of musical fun features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family — a man her parents have never met.

And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

FRI, FEB 19 - SUN, FEB 28 $19-$29; Premium $37 Feb 25 Bargain Night $14.75

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CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE & NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS Mississippi Home Cookin’

VITA Academy

SUSAN LAMB COOK AND GAYLE BLANKENBURG The Passion of Brahms Selected chamber music works for strings, voice, horn, and piano celebrates the glorious music of Johannes Brahms. Cellist Susan Lamb Cook and pianist Gayle Blankenburg are joined by chamber music artists from around the country, bringing passion and personality to the stage for a series of engaging performances.

Guest artists Chase Spruill and Pete Nowlen SUN, FEB 21; 2 PM

Guest artists Franklyn D’Antonio, James Een, and Carrie Hennessey SUN, MAY 22; 2 PM

Guest artist Ian Jessee SUN, JUN 26; 2 PM $22.50-$30; Students with ID and Seniors $15 Children 12 & Under $10

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Mississippi is home to more Blues Hall of Fame artists than any other state in the nation and, more importantly, the birthplace of two distinct musical styles – delta blues and hill country blues. The Home Cookin’ tour combines the revered Charlie Musselwhite and his band with the exciting North Mississippi Allstars – two contemporary artists who have built a reputation of expanding the tradition of the Mississippi blues that originally influenced them. With an induction into the Blues Music Hall of Fame, 35 Blues Music Awards and 11 Grammy nominations (including a 2014 win!), harmonica master, bandleader, and Mississippi-born Musselwhite has truly earned status as one of blues music’s most important artists.

SUN, FEB 21; 8 PM $30-$40; Premium $45

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AN EVENING WITH KEB’ MO’ Over the last two decades, three-time Grammy awardwinning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances.

His latest release, the 12th studio album titled BLUESAmericana on Kind of Blue Music, has spent weeks at No. 1 on the Soundscan Blues Album Chart.

WED, MAR 9; 8 PM $40-$50; Premium $60

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CHICAGO National Tour of the Broadway Musical

THE BAND OF THE ROYAL MARINES AND THE PIPES, DRUMS, AND HIGHLAND DANCERS OF THE SCOTS GUARDS

THU, MAR 3 – SUN, MAR 6 SEE PAGE 2 FOR INFORMATION

The pomp and grandeur that characterizes centuries of British military tradition will be on display as two of Great Britain’s most respected military musical institutions perform in full regalia. For nearly 250 years, The Band of the Royal Marines has supported the British naval service. The Band of the Scots Guards was founded three centuries ago to boost morale for these elite British troops and today is perhaps best known for its performances at Buckingham Palace as part of the daily Changing of the Guard. Together, the distinctive sounds of their bagpipes, brass, drums and stirring anthems performed by some of the world’s top military musicians combined with the spectacle of regimental marches and spirited Scottish Highland dancing will bring to life the magnificent pageantry of British tradition.

TUE, FEB 23; 7:30 PM WED, FEB 24; 7:30 PM $29-$49; Premium $55 Students with ID and Children 12 & Under $25

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Sacramento Baroque Soloists

HAPA HAPA just celebrated its 30th anniversary and is often described as the “sound of Maui.” Like the islands themselves, HAPA’s music is an amalgam of influences ranging from ancient Polynesian rhythms and genealogical chants to the strummed ballads of Portuguese fishermen and Mexican cowboys, and the inspired melodies and harmonies of the traditional church choirs of the early missionaries. Add a dose of American acoustic folk/rock, and you have what has been described as the “most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows!”

A NIGHT IN VENICE Venice in the 18th century was best known as a center for revelry and high living, with Europeans travelling from afar to attend the theater, opera, and masked revelries of Carnival. In the midst of this extravagance, Antonio Vivaldi made his fame as a violinist and composer of concertos, opera, chamber music and church music. In their last concert of the season, Sacramento Baroque Soloists perform chamber concertos and trio sonatas of this influential composer.

SAT, MAR 12; 7:30 PM $25 Seniors $20; Students with ID $10

THU, MAR 10, 7:30 PM

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RUMPELSTILTSKIN Anna’s father has told the king she can spin straw into gold.

The king locks her in a room full of straw with orders to spin it into gold by morning or face the consequences. A feisty forest creature named Rumpelstiltskin finds Anna in distress and offers to help her—for a price—in this clever adaptation of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale classic. Suggested for grades K-5.

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SAT, MAR 12; 1 & 3 PM $9-$15

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AN IRISH HOOLEY! WITH SLUGGER O’TOOLE

Folsom Lake College Production

FLC JAZZ ENSEMBLE The FLC Jazz Ensemble is composed of students of all ages and backgrounds under the direction of Reggie Graham who has decades of experience as a jazz performer and teacher, from his early days touring the world with the Latin rock group Santa Esmeralda to his stints with such greats as George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, and the Ellington Orchestra.

Slugger O’Toole, one of the best loved Irish bands, shares its passion for the music of Ireland and the Celtic nations by concocting a heady brew of foot-stomping pub songs, heart-rending ballads, and deft instrumentals.

With traditional instrumentation including fiddle, button accordion, mandolin, banjo, bodhrán, pennywhistle, flute, and guitars, the band thrills audiences with its brilliant closeharmony renditions of the Irish classics that are true to the Celtic core.

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POLISH BALTIC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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An Afternoon of Tchaikovsky Founded in 1945 on the heels of postwar Polish independence and today more than 80 musicians strong, the Polish Baltic Philharmonic thrives as the largest music institution in northern Poland. The Philharmonic today represents an amalgamation of international and historical influences, and the lofty passions that witnessed tragedy and drove revolutions, while capturing the prideful stoicism of contemporary Poland and the larger Baltic Sea coast. For this engagement, the orchestra will perform an all-Tchaikovsky program including the symphonic poem “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture in B Minor” based on Shakespeare’s story, as well as two of his most popular works: “Symphony No. 5 in E Minor” and “Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor” featuring pianist Marcin Koziak.

SUN, MAR 13; 2 PM $35-$55; Premium $65 Students with ID and Children 12 & Under $25

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LOREENA MCKENNITT In a recording career spanning more than two decades, Loreena McKennitt’s “eclectic Celtic” music has received critical acclaim world-wide, and gold, platinum, and multiplatinum sales awards in 15 countries across four continents. To date, she has sold over 14 million albums with a catalog that includes seven studio recordings, three seasonal recordings, a live in-concert DVD and two DVD documentaries.

THU, MAR 17; 8 PM $45-$75; Premium $85

PETER FRAMPTON RAW An Acoustic Tour First known for his work with The Herd and Humble Pie, this rock legend has been flying solo since the early 1970s. After a summer run co-headlining with Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton is back on tour, this time with an acousticonly set where he is joined by Gordon Kennedy, longtime collaborator and co-producer of Frampton’s Grammy-winning Fingerprints. In addition to his solo career, Frampton has collaborated with such legendary artists as George Harrison, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others.

FRI, MAR 18; 7:30 PM $55 - $85; Premium $95 VIP Packages Available

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916.608.6888 Tenrikyo High Sacramento Church presents

SPECIAL JOINT CONCERT 2016: JAPAN-MEXICO-AMERICA In this international showcase of musical ability, young artists from Japan, Mexico, and the United States (Santa Clara, CA), come together to share their love of music and song. In the first act, experience the superb piano tones of artists previously featured in the International Piano Festival by People with Disabilities. In the second act, rock out to the music of the award-winning Magic Makers Rock Band, which brings developmentally challenged students from the Bay area together every week to grow, gain strength, share joy, and have a Rocking Good Time!

SAT, MAR 19; 3:30 PM $25

TAO: SEVENTEEN SAMURAI With the timeless traditional art of Japanese Taiko drumming at its core, TAO is adored in its home country as well as around the world where over 6 million people in 21 countries have witnessed its performer’s extraordinary precision, energy and stamina. In its latest production, Seventeen Samurai, athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive drumming and innovative choreography.

SAT, MAR 19; 4 PM & 8 PM $25-$45; Premium $49 Children 12 & Under $20

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IT’S MAGIC! 60th Anniversary Tour America’s longest-running All-Star magic revue returns to Folsom! A lineup of some of the world’s top professional magicians takes the stage in this annual live spectacle produced by Milt Larson (founder of Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle). The show has delighted magic enthusiasts of all ages for six decades.

“The liveliest lineup of magic acts this side of Las Vegas. It’s a must for magic buffs of all ages!” (Los Angeles Times)

SUN, MAR 20; 2 PM & 6 PM $19-$34; Premium $39 Students with ID $12

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THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS America’s Big Band A 100-year History of Jazz A unit of the United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, the Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the U.S. Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. The band’s diverse repertoire also includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors.

WED, MAR 23; 7:30 PM Free Admission — Tickets Required

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ZAKIR HUSSAIN: MASTERS OF PERCUSSION

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Zakir Hussain is today appreciated both in the field of percussion and the music world at large as both an international phenomenon and one of the greatest musicians of our time. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his historic collaborations include Shakti (which he founded with John McLaughlin and L. Shankar) and artists as diverse as George Harrison, YoYo Ma, Van Morrison, and Mark Morris. He received the distinct honor of co-composing the opening music for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

WED, MAR 30; 7:30 PM $25-$49; Premium $55 Students with ID $12

CORE CONTEMPORARY DANCE Since it launched on to the Sacramento dance scene in 2007, CORE Contemporary Dance has become the region’s premiere contemporary dance company, selling out each season. Artistic director Kelli Leighton’s athletic choreography and expressive style challenges the limits of the human body. CORE’s dynamic performances use the beauty and power of dance to convey aspects of our shared human qualities. Through the dancers’ movement, the audience members identify with the humor, pain, struggle, or triumph presented on stage.

SAT, MAR 26; 2 PM & 7:30 PM $20-$25; Premium $30 Students with ID, Children 12 & Under and Seniors $15

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MISS NELSON IS MISSING! The students of Room 207 are disruptive and disrespectful of their kind and gentle teacher, Miss Nelson. See what happens when the strict and formidable Miss Viola Swamp descends upon their classroom as her replacement.

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THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Kerson Leong, violin Selections include Sibelius: “Finlandia,” Khachaturian: “Violin Concerto,” and Beethoven: “Symphony No. 5.”

Kerson Leong gained international recognition in 2010 at the age of 13 when he won the Junior First Prize at the Menuhin Competition in Oslo. He recently won the Young Soloist Prize 2015 of the Radios Francophones Publiques. He is also the First Prize winner of the Stepping Stone 2014 and a five time Grand Prize winner (2005-2009) at the Canadian Music Competition. In 2013, he won the National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition, as well as First Prize at the 2013 OSM Standard Life Competition. Kerson has been named Revelation Radio-Canada 2014-2015 for classical music.

SAT, APR 2; 7:30 PM $25-$59 $5 discount for seniors (65+) & Students with ID (Excludes Premium Seating)

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SAT, APR 2; 1 & 3 PM $9-$15

Folsom Lake Community Concert Association

VIVACE Having toured extensively and captivated audiences throughout the United States and Canada, Vivace is the latest addition to the classical crossover “popera” genre. Their stirring combination of powerful male voices and emotionally driven female vocals come together to create a sound that is exclusively their own. With a rich and diverse repertoire ranging from pop, to arias, to their own selfwritten material, Vivace undoubtedly puts a fresh new take on the classical and modern music of today.

SUN, APR 3; 2 PM $25

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HIGH VOLTAGE UNPLUGGED Youth Theatre at its Best!

High-energy entertainment? Exceptional singing and dancing? Flat-out fun that will have you on your feet? You’ve just described High Voltage, the premiere performing group from El Dorado Musical Theatre. The High Voltage company consists of 20 young performers who are some of the top talent from El Dorado Musical Theatre. Each member is lead material in their own right. When they perform together, the on-stage results are magical.

SAT, APR 9; 2 & 7 PM $17-$25 Seniors $14-$22

Folsom Lake College Production Falcon’s Eye Theatre

THE WHO’S TOMMY Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed, and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years. This five-time Tony Award-winning musical was translated to the stage by theatrical wizard Des McAnuff into a high-energy, one-of-a-kind theatrical event.

FRI, APR 15 - SAT, APR 23 $20 Students with ID $12

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HELLO, DOLLY! Youth Theatre at its Best!

Hello, Dolly! is an ebullient and irresistible story of a joy of living. It glitters with happy songs, shines with loving scenes, and showcases the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage, Dolly Gallagher Levi!

FRI, APR 29 - SUN, MAY 15 $19-$29; Premium $37 Bargain Nights $14.75

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GEORGE PERRIS George Perris was born in Athens in 1983 to a Greek father and a French mother. At a very early age, Perris decided he wanted to become a singer and began studying the piano. He pursued his studies in Greek Literature at the University of Athens. He released three albums in Greece and a French album in Canada, then 2014 brought George to North America for the release of his first English language album, “Picture This.” This debut album was recorded in LA, NYC, London, Montreal, Prague and Athens and includes three original songs written by George and participation by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he recorded a live concert special in 2014 for PBS: “George Perris Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center.”

SUN, MAY 1; 8 PM $26 – $36; Premium $46

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YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERTS The Folsom Lake College Youth Chamber Orchestra, now in its fourth year, inspires music appreciation and excellence among young people ages 12-18, and aims to increase community awareness of and participation in the musical experiences of area youth. Led by Dr. Evgeniy Sporov, the Youth Chamber Orchestra is made possible by a generous donation from the Robert S. and Star Pepper Foundation.

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AN EVENING OF DANCE Featuring MOSAIC Dance Company Folsom Lake College supports a dance program that is diverse, a mosaic of ethnicities, body shapes, sizes, ability levels and styles of dance. MOSAIC Dance Company is both a student club and an academic class at FLC. Students learn the skills needed to pursue a career in dance, and get real life experience through the audition process, creation of choreography, touring and performing.

THU MAY 5; 6 PM $10; $12 Premium $8 Students with ID

SAT, MAY 7; 7 PM

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SUN, MAY 8; 3 PM $15; Children, Students with ID, Seniors (65+) $8

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SPRING CHORAL AND VOCAL CONCERT Performing the full range of choral literature, from classics to contemporary and world cultures, the Folsom Lake College Choir features students and members of the community who together share their love of making music. The spring concert will feature an “All-American Music” program, highlighting the work of many American composers including Randall Thompson’s setting of Robert Frost’s Seven Country Songs, “Frostiana.”

MON, MAY 16; 3:00 PM $10 Students with ID, Children 12 & Under and Seniors 65+ $8

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RECITALS The Stage 3 Scott-Skillman Recital Hall reverberates with the sound of recitals in May. Visit one to get a sense of how much amazing young talent we have in our community.

Admission for recitals is free.

Folsom Piano Academy May 11-13; 4 PM Bob Allen Music May 15; 2 PM Folsom Lake College Vocalists May 16, 3 PM Pacific Institute of Music May 29; 10 AM

Placer Pops Chorale

SPRING CONCERT Placer Pops Chorale, led by Artistic Director Lorin Miller, returns with a spring concert showcasing its varied repertoire, with a strong emphasis on the popular music of the last 75 years, including the best of Broadway and Hollywood.

SAT, MAY 21; 2 PM $23-$33; Premium $35

Carrera Productions

TAJ MAHAL TRIO Two-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in blues and roots music. His insatiable interest in musical discovery has nearly singlehandedly reshaped the definition and scope of the blues via the infusion of exotic sounds from the Caribbean, Africa, South Pacific and more. The singer, songwriter, film composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist will grace the stage of the Harris Center just a couple days after his 74th birthday.

MAY 19; 8 PM $30-$48; Premium $55

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ETHAN RUSSELL THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE In 1968, Ethan Russell was a young American with a Nikon camera living alone in a small London apartment, aspiring to become a writer. A few years later he was one of the foremost rock photographers in the world, having shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. In this special presentation, Ethan shares over 375 photos with music and behind-the-scenes stories of these groups and others he worked with including Jerry Lee Lewis, The Moody Blues, Eric Clapton & Cream, Traffic, Linda Ronstadt, Rickie Lee Jones, The Eagles and more. Note: In conjunction with this presentation, a selection of Ethan’s photographs will also be displayed in the Harris Center’s Bank of America Gallery from May 20 – July 10.

FRI, MAY 20; 7:30 PM $19-$39; Premium $45 Students with ID $12

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The Folsom Symphony

HOLLYWOOD HITS Ralph Cato, baritone A selection of movie classics ranging from Gone With the Wind and Exodus to Star Wars and Ghost Busters Ralph Cato, esteemed for his rich voice, travels the world telling stories in song. Whether performing oratorio masterpieces, opera characters or show tunes, his performances are consistently characterized as compelling and memorable.

SAT, JUN 4; 7:30 PM

Folsom Lake Community Concert Association

THE YOUNG IRELANDERS

SUN, JUN 5; 2 PM $25-$59 $5 discount for seniors (65+) & Students with ID (Excludes Premium seating)

From the producer of “Women of Ireland,” and featuring former members of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, this eight-member music, song, and dance troupe use authentic Celtic instruments to fuse old world traditions with contemporary flare. The sound the band creates is best described as eclectic, where traditional Irish, Celtic, folk, world, jazz, country, and popular music all come together to give rise to a very unique and multi-faceted sound.

SUN, MAY 22; 2 PM $25

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Northern California Dance Conservatory

ONCE UPON A TIME In celebration of NCDC’s ten year anniversary, this magical performance weaves together famous classical children’s stories such as Alice in Wonderland, Don Quixote and Mary Poppins in an evening of riveting music and elaborate costumes showcasing some of the most talented young dancers in the country.

SAT JUN 18; 1 PM AND 6:30 PM $28

BOSTYX The Boston and Styx Experience Featuring DAVID VICTOR formerly of Boston What do you get when you combine all the smash hit music of two great American classic rock artists BOSTON and STYX into one power-packed show? The answer is BOSTYX™, America’s unique band that performs this feel-good and highly-polished music that dominated radio airplay for nearly two decades. BOSTYX features David Victor, former guitarist/vocalist for Boston, whose sound and guitar wizardry makes this tribute to this amazing music as real as it can get! A full complement of world-class musicians reproduce Boston’s soaring guitar harmonies and lightning-fast keyboard runs as well as the lush backing vocals and theatrical style of Styx. “More Than A Feeling,” this live celebration of rock anthems will free you to “Come Sail Away” in an evening of favorites from the 70s and 80s.

FRI JUN 10; 7:30 PM $29-$49; Premium $55

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BANK OF AMERICA GALLERY The Bank of America Gallery exhibits six shows annually, including works of art by college faculty, students, local, regional, national, and international artists.

El Dorado Musical Theatre High Voltage

BEST OF BROADWAY

The art gallery is open Tuesday–Thursday, from Noon to 2 pm, as well as one hour before, and during intermission of, performances. Admission is free.

Youth Theatre at its Best!

The High Voltage company consists of 22 young performers who are some of the top talent from El Dorado Musical Theatre. Each member is lead material in their own right.

When they perform together, the on-stage result is magical.

Come see the high-energy, fast-paced review, the Best of Broadway. You’re sure to enjoy it.

WED, JUN 22; 7 PM

El Dorado Dance Academy

$18-$26; Premium $33 Seniors $20-$23; Premium $30

GROW El Dorado Dance Academy presents GROW, a dance concert featuring many styles ranging from Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and contemporary as well as Musical theatre and ethnic forms in a summer concert experience that depicts and celebrates growth of people, families, business, dreams and community.

High School Invitational

SAT JUN 25; 5 PM

Friday, November 13 – Sunday, January 10, 2016

$25

Harris Center 5th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit Friday, January 15 – Sunday, March 6, 2016

Annual Folsom Lake College Student Art Show Friday, March 11 – Sunday, May 15, 2016

Ethan Russell: The Best Seat in the House Friday, May 20 – Sunday, July 10, 2016

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Ample event parking is available in Lots C and D on the northwest side of the Folsom Lake College campus near the Harris Center. For weekday events, a $2 parking permit is required — this is included with tickets purchased in advance, or may be picked up at Will Call upon arrival.

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Currently, the beautiful Folsom campus includes over 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art instructional space; an enormous library and computer lab for student use; the Falcon’s Roost, the hub of student life on campus; physical education and athletics facilities and fields; and the renowned Harris Center for the Arts. A new permanent Center in Rancho Cordova opened in October, 2015.”

TICKET EXCHANGES Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same titled show with a 48-hour notice prior to the date of the originally scheduled performance. A fee of $3.00 will apply to each ticket exchange. All programs, artists, dates, and prices subject to change.

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SPRING 16 SEASON OF PERFORMING ARTS JANUARY 7 Kids Helping Kids: NEEDTOBREATHE 13, 15 Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight!

16 Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations®: Splendor from Silence 20 Fiesta Mexico-Americana featuring Los Lobos 21-23 STOMP 23 Sacramento Baroque Soloists: The Six Bach Suites for Cello 24 Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom 27 Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout 25th Anniversary Tour 29-31 Bullets over Broadway, The Musical; Written by Woody Allen 31 DJ Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall 31 Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono

FEBRUARY 2-3 Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake 4 Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella 5-7 Lenaea High School Theatre Festival 10 International Guitar Night 11 Powerhouse Ministries: Jamie Davis 13 CTC: Beauty & The Beast 13 Folsom Symphony: Romance & Destiny 13 Sacramento Guitar Society: Laurence Juber & Peppino D’Agostino 14 FLCCA: Broadway Showstoppers 19-28 EDMT: The Addams Family 21 Carrera Productions: Charlie Musselwhite & North Mississippi Allstars: Mississippi Home Cookin’ 21 VITA Academy: The Passion of Brahms 23-24 Band of the Royal Marines featuring the Pipes, Drums, & Highland Dancers of the Scots Guard

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CHICAGO The Musical Carrera Productions: An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ 10 HAPA 10 Wendy Palmer Piano Recital 12 Harris Center 5th Anniversary Open House 12 CTC: Rumpelstiltskin 12 An Irish Hooley!

12 Sacramento Baroque Soloists: A Night in Venice 13 Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra: An Afternoon of Tchaikovsky 15 FLC Choral/Voice Recital 17 SBL: Loreena McKennitt 18 Peter Frampton Raw 19 Tao: Seventeen Samurai 19 Tenrikyo High Sacramento Church: Special Joint Concert 2016 20 It’s Magic!

23 The Jazz Ambassadors 26 CORE Contemporary Dance 30 Zakir Hussain: Masters of Percussion

APRIL 2 CTC: Miss Nelson is Missing 2 Folsom Symphony: The Spirit of Freedom 3 FLCCA: Vivace 9 EDMT: High Voltage Unplugged 15-23 FLC Falcon’s Eye Theatre: The Who’s Tommy 29-30 EDMT: Hello, Dolly!

MAY 1 SBL: George Perris 1-15 EDMT: Hello Dolly!

4 Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations®: Two Great Romantics Schumann & Chopin 5 FLC Evening of Dance 7-8 FLC Youth Chamber Orchestra 11-13 Folsom Piano Academy Recitals 15 Bob Allen Music Recital 16 FLC Spring Choral Concert 16 FLC Vocal Recitals 19 Carrera Productions: Taj Mahal Trio 20 Ethan Russell: The Best Seat In The House 21 Placer Pops Chorale 22 FLCCA: Young Irelanders 22 Vita Academy: The Passion of Brahms 29 Pacific Institute of Music Recitals

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Folsom Symphony: Hollywood Hits 19 BOSTYX 11-12 Sac Sings! Choral Festival 18 Northern California Dance Conservatory: Once Upon A Time 22 EDMT High Voltage: Best of Broadway 25 El Dorado Dance Academy: GROW...

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CTC California Theatre Center EDMT El Dorado Musical Theatre FLC Folsom Lake College Production FLCCA Folsom Lake Community Concert Association SBL SBL Entertainment All programs, artists and dates subject to change. Additional events being added.

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