Fall 2017 Patron Program

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37,000 Opportunities for Children to Explore the Arts.

The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians is proud to be the Naming Sponsor of Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, ensuring Sonoma County children can experience live theater, music and art.

©2016 Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg, CA

Place Matters.

History Matters.

Rodney D. Strong 1927–2006

We Are Proud To Celebrate our founder Rod Strong’s passion for winemaking and the arts by being the exclusive wine partner of the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.

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Welcome to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts!

Thank you so much for choosing to attend the LBC. We always strive to offer a variety of performances and the best service to our patrons, and hope you have a wonderful time.

Don’t hesitate to alert one of our front-of-house staff if they can be of assistance.

As you can see, we are making additional improvements to the facility, in our continued efforts to enhance and improve your LBC experience. This next phase of renovations— expected to be completed in December of 2017—calls for the following changes to this 43 year-old structure: • Construction of two exterior elevator towers and glass vestibule hallways to provide easy access to the balcony level, for the first time in the Center’s history.

• Increased bathroom capacity with two new ADA restrooms (one men’s and one women’s) on both the north and south sides of the second floor, as well as ADA upgrades to the existing balcony restrooms.

• Construction of two built-in and ADA-compliant concession areas on the ground floor level, along with construction of a new balcony concession area.

• Remodeling of the multi-use Fireside Room.

• Installation of 1st and 2nd floor sprinklers to the Lytton Rancheria Grand Lobby.

• New dual-paned windows and doors in the main building.

• New roof, sight screens, and paint for the entire building.

Please excuse our dust during the transition when you come back to enjoy other offerings.

Visit our website for the full lineup of great entertainment and be sure you’re on our e-mail list to hear about new shows added throughout the year.

We look forward to these exciting improvements, great performances, and continuing to serve you and your family as the North Bay’s premier arts center!

Paul Wilcock

Rick Nowlin

CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT & CEO

THE MISSION OF LUTHER BURBANK CENTER FOR THE ARTS is to enrich, educate and entertain children and adults of the North Bay through accessible and outstanding presentations of arts, family and entertainment performances, education programs, visual arts and community use of our facility.

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What’s Inside Welcome........................................................................................................................... 4 LBC by the Numbers....................................................................................................... 8 Board of Directors & Founders................................................................................... 10 Latino Advisory Council............................................................................................... 11 Membership................................................................................................................... 12 Our Sponsors & Funders.............................................................................................. 14 Corporate Partner Profile............................................................................................ 15 Calendar-at-a-Glance.................................................................................................... 16 FE AT U R E D P E R F O R M A N C E S Masters of Illusion – Believe the Impossible............................................................. 18 Fiesta de Independencia............................................................................................ 19 42nd Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals............................... 20 Jo Koy.......................................................................................................................... 21 Go Dog. Go!................................................................................................................ 23 What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong.......................................... 24 An Evening with Brian Reed....................................................................................... 25 Stephen Stills & Judy Collins...................................................................................... 26 Shopkins Live! Shop it Up!.......................................................................................... 27 Air Supply.................................................................................................................... 28 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: La Belle............................................................... 29 So You Think You Can Dance..................................................................................... 30 Trevor Noah................................................................................................................ 31 Dwight Yoakam........................................................................................................... 32 PJ Masks Live! Time to be a Hero............................................................................... 33 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas............................................................................. 34 Transcendence's Broadway Holiday Spectacular..................................................... 36 Tony Bennett............................................................................................................... 37 E D U C AT I O N T H R O U G H T H E A R T S Our Stories: Professional Development.................................................................... 40 Education Through the Arts....................................................................................... 42 LBC Arts & Education Fund........................................................................................ 44 Our Stories: School Shows......................................................................................... 47 Art Exhibits.................................................................................................................... 50 Volunteering................................................................................................................... 54 Volunteer Spotlight....................................................................................................... 55 Donors Listing................................................................................................................ 57 A Look Back: Recent Performances........................................................................... 58 The Lamona Johnson Walraven Legacy Society....................................................... 64 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................ 69 Staff Listing.................................................................................................................... 70 Tickets & Information................................................................................................... 71 Seating Chart................................................................................................................. 75 Concessions Menu........................................................................................................ 77 COVER PHOTOS (clockwise from left) – Stills & Collins, Air Supply, Dwight Yoakam, Trevor Noah, Go Dog. 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LBC BY THE NUM

500,000 Visitors to Our Campus Each Year

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Distance (in feet) of the Farthest Seat From the Stage in the Ruth Finley Person Theater

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Large-Scale, Reclaimed

Redwood Sculptures by artist Bruce Johnson in Our Free, Outdoor Sculpture Garden

LBC BY THE NUMBERS

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Counties (out of 58 in California) Where Our Audiences Came From Last Year

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Years Since Our Founding as a Non-Profit Organization (the Luther

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Burbank Memorial Foundation)

in our Music for Schools

17,000+

Library that Allows Low-Income Students to Participate in Their School’s

Free Tickets We Distribute Each Year to Students and Low-

Band or Orchestra Programs

Income Community Members, Helping Make the Arts Accessible for All

37,000+ Children We Serve Each Year

by Integrating the Arts into School Curriculum

For more information on all our programs, visit lutherburbankcenter.org.

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Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation Board of Directors OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

HONOR ARY BOARD

Paul A. Wilcock, Chair, CO M MUNI T Y VOLUN T EER

Mike Sutton, Co-Chair

Mark Crawford, Vice Chair & Treasurer, E XCH A N GE BA NK

Sherry Swayne, Co-Chair

Susan Preston, Secretary, PRO FES SIO N A L PRO GR A M

Robert and Nancy Aita

INSUR A N CE BRO K ER AGE

Lawrence and Susan Amaturo

Sherry Swayne, Immediate Past Chair, Honorary Board Co-Chair, BENNETT VALLEY RANCH, LLC

Ernesto Olivares, Chair Appointee, CI T Y COUN CIL M EMBER A ND CA L IFO RNI A CI T IES V IOL EN CE PRE V EN T IO N NE T WO RK

Marcus and Mary Beth Benedetti Dixon and Sara Browder Christopher and Hillary Costin Patsy Daniels Bruce DeCrona

DIRECTORS Carmen Castaldi, RO DNE Y S T RO N G W INE ES TAT ES Linda Chavez, SA FE T Y & EN V IRO NM EN TA L CO MPL I A N CE A S SO CI AT ES L LC, A ND CH AV E Z FA MILY CEL L A RS

John Mackie and Kate Ecker Kevin and Cathy McCullough Mike and Maureen Merrill

Christopher B. Hunsberger, T HE CH A RL IE PA L M ER GROUP

Gary and Marcia Nelson

Margie Mejia, LY T TON RANCHERIA, LY T TON BAND OF POMO INDIANS

Steven and Nancy Oliver

Dr. Kurt Mitchler, MI TCHL ER DEN TA L CA RE

James and Elese Rundel

Gary Rosenberg, SO N O M A L AV ENDER

Joan and Mack Schwing

Alan Seidenfeld, BL ACK OA KS A S SE T M GT./A SM

Greg and Patricia Steele

John Whiting, M OS S A DA MS

Jessica Sutton Pete Swayne Willie and Darlene Tamayo

LIAISON Gerri Annis, VOLUN T EER REPRESEN TAT I V E

FOUNDERS

Chuck and Ellen Wear Michael and Katie Wright

GRAND FOUNDERS

Gerald and Catherine Ayers

John and Delores Headley

Hugh and Nell Codding

Bob and Olive Kerr

The Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation

Tom and Betty Freeman

Bill and Lori Manly

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Richardson

Benny and Rosemary Friedman

Evert and Ruth Person

Charles M. and Jean Schulz

Chet and Gloria Galeazzi

Ralph and Lois Stone

Ed and Marion Gauer

Henry and Madelyne Trione

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PHOTOS BY WILL BUCQUOY

Latino Advisory Council The LBC’s Latino Advisory Council is working to strengthen ties with Sonoma County’s growing Latino population. From advising on campus signage to providing vision and implementation support for our annual Fiesta de Independencia and Posada Navideña events, the Latino Advisory Council is helping ensure that our organization is relevant, welcoming, and accessible to everyone in our community.

The Latino Advisory Council is always looking for new members. Contact Sari Feinstein at 707.800.7512 for more information on joining the Council.

2 0 16 -17 A D V I S O R Y C O U N C I L John Cain

Elizabeth Jovel

Peggy Mulhall

Robin Seltzer

Jason Carter

Maggie LeClerc

Richard Nowlin

Maria Solarez

Eric Dullaart

Maria Lemus

Ernesto Olivares

Wanda Tapia-Thomsen

Sari Feinstein

Sylvia Lemus

Vicky Orozco

Hector Velazques

Veda Florez

Lisa Lopez

Chrystie Prokopakis

Ambrosio Vigil

Karina Garcia

Malinalli Lopez

Robert Ramirez

Melanie Weir

Ray Gargano

Linda Mayberry-Chavez

Rafael Rivero

Anita Wiglesworth

Briana Gonzalez

Rene Meza

Miguel Ruiz

Paul Wilcock

Herman Hernandez

Candido Morales

Tracy Sawyer

LAC Chair Ernesto Olivares with Mariachi Barragan at the 2016 Fiesta de Independencia.

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MEMBERSHIP Be the First to Purchase Tickets to New Shows for a Full Year!

Individual Membership Starts at $75 And includes the following benefits, depending on membership level: Members find out about new shows before the general public Members get pre-sale opportunities on most new shows added

throughout the year

Access to the best seats, reserved for members only Access to special members-only events Complimentary ticket vouchers Preferred parking A tax-deductible donation and the knowledge you are helping to

serve our community

Join Today!

Call Susanne at 707.800.7505 or visit lutherburbankcenter.org/join

Supporting Our Community Through the Arts Local Matters.

Every day, Press Democrat readers discover what our art community has to offer – from show-stopping performances to stunning visuals.

Subscribe today.

Visit PressDemocrat.com/subscribe.

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Our Sponsors & Institutional Funders Thank you for making arts and education possible in Sonoma County!

NAMING SPONSOR

E XCLUSIVE WINE SPONSOR

Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc.

The Ernest L. & Ruth W. Finley Foundation

Medtronic Your Cause LLC/Medtronic Foundation

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and AB114 Committee

SPONSORS

C O R P O R AT E A L L I A N C E PA R T N E R P R O F I L E

Professional Program Insurance Brokerage Professional Program Insurance Brokerage helps 37,000 children benefit from unique and accessible arts and education programs.

Thanks to the support of innovative Professional Program Insurance Brokerage (PPIB), more North Bay students will have access to life-changing educational arts programs and the community will continue to be enriched, educated and entertained by our worldclass performances.

We are proud to welcome PPIB as a Corporate Alliance Partner for the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) and have its company President and Founder, Susan Preston, serving on our Executive Committee, as well as Secretary of our Board of Directors.

PPIB was founded in 1993 to provide insurance programs for unique industries throughout the United States. Over the years PPIB has grown from 2 employees to 35, and now thousands of clients are insured by PPIB. The company grew quickly by creating programs for industries that require special insurance coverage and handling. Industries that are insured by PPIB include tattooing, beauty salons, day spas, medispas, laser centers, labs, smoke shops, and since 2016, circuses and carnivals.

With its on-going success, PPIB realized it was time to start giving back to the community. After considering many North Bay non-profits, PPIB chose the LBC as one of the focus organizations for its charitable efforts – in recognition of the work that the LBC does making the arts in the community accessible to all.

Just as PPIB creates unique and unusual programs, the LBC has created a number of unique educational programs that involve over 37,000 North Bay students in the arts and music every year – including school performances, Mariachi Camp, Artists in the Schools program, Music for Schools, and Visual Art Camps to name a few.

The LBC is proud to welcome PPIB to our family of supporters who help make our programs possible and accessible to the community that we serve.

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2 017-2 018 PER FO R M A N CES All performances take place in the Ruth Finley Person Theater, unless otherwise indicated.

• Performed on the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage in the Carston Cabaret • Performed in the East Auditorium • Performed in the Left Edge Studio Theatre

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1 Copperfield’s and LBC Presents Louise Penny • 1 Imparables (with Adrian Uribe and Omar Chaparro) 6 Talcon Ways Presents Dr. Cesar Lozano: Mujeres Dificiles, Hombres Complicados 2 7 The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo 8 Kansas – Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour 8 – OCT 1 Left Edge Theatre Company Sideways • 11 Steve Winwood with special guest Lilly Winwood 15 Masters of Illusion—Believe the Impossible 17 Redwood Credit Union Presents LBC’s 8th Annual Fiesta de Independencia – Free! Gratis!

23 42nd Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals

OCT

6 Icon Concerts Presents Jo Koy 11 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: Go, Dog. Go! 22 Symphony Pops Series: What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong 27 – 29 North Bay Stage Company Presents Monster Bash—A Halloween Extravaganza • 28 Creating S-Town: A New Way to Tell a Story, An Evening with Brian Reed

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2 Karen Peterson: A Special Holiday Experience Connecting with the Afterlife • 3 – 26 Left Edge Theatre Company Bakersfield Mist • 5 Stephen Stills & Judy Collins 9 Emporium Presents Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! 11 Air Supply 14 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: La Belle by Imago Theatre 19 So You Think You Can Dance 22 Live Nation Presents Trevor Noah 24 – DEC 10 North Bay Stage Company Presents The 1940’s Radio Hour • 26 Dwight Yoakam 27 PJ Masks Live! Time To Be a Hero 29 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

C A L E N DA R - AT- A - G L A N C E

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1 – 3 Transcendence’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular 5 Tony Bennett 8 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: 11th Annual Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento’s Posada Navideña 10 Symphony Pops Series: A Holly Jolly Pops 14 Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays 15 – 17 Roustabout Theater Presents White Christmas • 18 – 19 Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

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7 Kris Kristofferson 14 Psychic Medium John Edward 21 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: Golden Dragon Acrobats 26 – FEB 18 Left Edge Theatre Company Disgraced • 28 Whose Live Anyway 31 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Pilobolus

New shows added throughout the year!

Visit lutherburbankcenter.org for the most up-to-date list. LBC members are the first to find out about new shows; see page 12 for more information.

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MASTERS of ILLUSION Believe the Impossible

America’s largest touring magic show returns to Santa Rosa after a popular 2016 performance!

Nothing beats the experience of seeing a magic show in person. You will see grand illusions, levitating women, appearances, vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers all rolled up into one live show! Only the best, most unique, amusing, astounding and amazing performers have been chosen to perform in this huge stage phenomenon.

And it's all LIVE! No camera tricks, no computer graphics, just amazing illusions in real-time in front of a live audience.

F E AT U R E D P E R F O R M A N C E S

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Redwood Credit Union presents LBC’s 8th Annual Fiesta de Independencia

9.17 1-7PM

Free admission! Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games and activities for the entire family.

• Banda Toro

• Low Rider Car Show

• Sonora Tropicana

• Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

• Mariachi Barragan • Ballet Folklórico • Piñatas

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42nd Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals

The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy contests in North America— launching the careers of people like Ellen DeGeneres and Louis CK. It’s an outrageously funny evening where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune.

Hundreds of comedians audition each year to compete in the San Francisco International Stand Up Comedy Competition.

Only 30 are chosen.

In its first year, Robin Williams came in 2nd.

Many talented comedians have since emerged from this annual event to become major stars. It could be argued that The Comedy Competition helps turn them into diamonds as it is a true contest that develops its contestants by forcing them to adjust to a variety of audiences—in comedy clubs, colleges, casinos and theaters—while enduring the strain of an extended road trip.

1977 Comedy Competition Champ Dana Carvey went on to “Saturday Night Live.” 1979 Champ Marsha Warfield went on to “Night Court” to star as Roz the Bailiff. 1982 Finalist Kevin Pollak has achieved a major film career, as has 1987 Finalist Rob Schneider.

Two first runners up—Ellen DeGeneres in 1985 and Mark Curry in 1989—landed their own TV series. Fame has not always come quickly but eventually as in the case of 1991 Finalist Louis C.K. who now claims the ultimate credit: a self-titled TV series.

With this history and much more, the San Francisco Comedy Competition has a wellearned reputation as an important showcase of young entertainers who will make it.

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10.6 8PM

ICON Concerts Presents Jo Koy

Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a Las Vegas coffee house.

As one of today’s vastly growing stand-­up comedians, Koy sells-­out comedy clubs and theaters across the nation with his infectious, explosive energy onstage.

The comedian pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son that inspires humor across all boundaries.

Koy, who was raised in Tacoma, WA, credits his mother for his comedic and acting talents. She encouraged him to participate in school talent shows and to hold impromptu performances for his family and friends. This loving support led to performances at a Las Vegas coffee house, and inspired a move to Los Angeles. In 2005, Koy had the “opportunity of a lifetime,” when he performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He became one of a select few comics to receive a standing ovation on the show. Since then, Koy has had two highly-­rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central, Don’t Make Him Angry and Lights Out. In 2017, Koy released his 3rd comedy special, Jo Koy: Live from Seattle as a Netflix Original.

Today, the comedian tours across the nation, and can be heard as a weekly guest on the popular podcast, The Adam Carolla Show.

Koy recently joined the Podcast One family and hosts the weekly podcast, The Koy Pond. For more info on the podcast and tour dates, please visit: Jokoy.com. Koy has also appeared on over 100 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular roundtable guest.

Other appearances include: VH1, World’s Funniest Fails, The Joy Behar Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly and Jamie Foxx: Laffapalooza.

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Go, Dog. Go!

by Childsplay Wednesday, October 11, 2017

La Belle

by Imago Theatre Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Golden Dragon Acrobats Sunday, January 21, 2018

Pete the Cat

by TheatreworksUSA Sunday, February 25, 2018

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

by Casa Mañana Thursday, April 19, 2018

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

by Bay Area Children’s Theater Sunday, May 6, 2018

707.546.3600 · lutherburbankcenter.org/tickets/family-fun

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10.11 6:30 PM

Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: Go, Dog. Go!

Go, Dog. Go! brings the adventures of P.D. Eastman’s book to life in a frolicking musical dog party.

The cast of this beloved preschool favorite has gone to the dogs—with cars, hats, audience participation, and even a wild game of ball, as this hilarious visual spectacle manages to sneak in some important lessons about life between innings. Go, Dog. Go! is a musical romp full of surprises, clowning, singing, barking, and of course, six lovable dogs!

FAMILY DATE NIGHT! Starting one hour before the show, join us for FREE

FUN WITH ART and a variety of FOOD AND DRINKS from our concessions stand. We have everything you need for a great day or night out with your family!

ADDITIONAL GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

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Symphony Pops Series: What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong

A powerhouse trumpeter, gifted with a soulful voice and a charismatic onstage swagger, Byron Stripling joins the Santa Rosa Symphony for a tribute to Louis Armstrong that is both electrifying and heartfelt.

With his engaging rapport, jazzy vocals and virtuosic trumpet sounds, Byron dazzles audiences across the country. Since his Carnegie Hall debut with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops, Stripling has become a pops orchestra favorite. Currently, Stripling serves as artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

Musical hits from the Armstrong songbook and beyond include “What a Wonderful World,” “Saint James Infirmary,” “Royal Garden Blues,” “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans,” “Hello Dolly,” and “Basin Street Blues.” With his signature version of “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In” to close the show, Byron celebrates the spirit of the great Louis Armstrong and is sure to leave you dancing in the aisles!

Generous support provided by: Ann and Gordon Blumenfield and Ms. Nikki King

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10.28 8PM

Creating S-Town: A New Way to Tell a Story, An Evening with Brian Reed

Host and Co-Creator of the groundbreaking podcast S-Town.

Moderated by Sandhya Dirks S-Town was downloaded 40 million times in its first month, setting a new record in podcasting, and is currently the number one podcast on iTunes. Reed spent more than 3 years reporting and writing S-Town, which began when a man named John B. McLemore asked Reed to investigate an alleged murder in his small Alabama town. The series won widespread popular and critical acclaim for elevating audio storytelling into the realm of great literature.

As senior producer of This American Life, Reed oversees the editorial direction of the program with host and executive producer Ira Glass. In his seven years with the show, Reed created some of its most ambitious stories, including “The Secret Recordings of Carmen Segarra,” an investigation into the Federal Reserve’s supervision of Goldman Sachs; “Cops See It Differently,” a nuanced look at the relationship between African Americans and the police; “Abdi and the Golden Ticket,” which follows a Somali refugee desperately trying to get to America; and “What Happened at Dos Erres,” the story of a massacre in Guatemala and its reverberations decades later.

Reed has investigated multiple sketchy FBI operations, as well as produced stories about strange coincidences and car salesmen on Long Island and a turkey who terrorized a neighborhood before getting murdered by police. His journalism has helped an immigrant gain asylum in the U.S. and prompted a Senate Committee to grill the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Before joining This American Life as an intern in 2010, Reed reported and produced for NPR as one of their Kroc Fellows and their first Above the Fray Fellow. Reed has received the Dart Award for Reporting on Trauma, the Overseas Press Club Award, and the Peabody Award.

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Stephen Stills & Judy Collins

50 years ago, singer-songwriter Stephen Still met singersongwriter Judy Collins, known for her piercing ocean blue eyes.

Their tumultuous love affair would later be immortalized by Stills with his composition “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash on their landmark debut. Both artists would go on to shape modern music with visionary approaches, but Stills and Collins’ short fiery union remains a transformative era for the two artists.

Now, the two icons of folk will celebrate the golden anniversary of their formative time together. Their joint tour marks the first time ever Stills and Collins have been onstage together. For this once in a lifetime experience, the two music legends will pull from their rich catalogs, debut songs from their upcoming album, due out September 22, 2017, and share warm and intimate stories from their journeys and the 1960s folk and Laurel Canyon scenes they helped build.

Stills and Collins met in 1967 and dated for two years. Stills wrote and demoed his legendary love song to Collins right after he left Buffalo Springfield, before he joined CSN. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” is a fivesection romantic epic brimming with heartfelt sincerity. The song has been ranked #418 in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time Poll. Stills is known for his work with Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and his solo work. In addition to “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” Still is best known for the hits “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield and “Love The One You’re With” from his solo debut, Stephen Stills. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and ranked #28 in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “The 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.” He also has the added distinction of being the first artist to be inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame twice in one night (for his work with CSN and Buffalo Springfield).

Collins is known for her eclectic palette as a solo artist, melding folk, rock, classical, and jazz into a singular aesthetic. She’s earned five Grammy nominations including one in 2017 and one Grammy win. Outside of music, Collins has published two memoirs, one novel, and, in 1975, was nominated for an Academy Award for the documentary Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman. Collins is also a lifelong activist.

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11.9 8PM

Emporium Presents Shopkins Live! Shop it Up!

Shopkins Live! is finally here! The #1 kids toy in North America is live and on stage in Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! Your beloved Shoppies make their theatrical debut in an original new live show featuring musical performances by Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette, Polli Polish and more! The fun and fashionista Shoppies are joined by the Shopkins – the grocery store-themed mini collectable toys – Apple Blossom, Strawberry Kiss, Lippy Lips, Kooky Cookie, Poppy Corn, Slick Breadstick and Shady Diva. An ensemble cast of multi-talented performers brings the show to life on stage through urban style music, song and dance.

All of Shopville is in a tizz as preparations get underway for the annual “Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair.” Shady Diva showcases her latest fashion designs; Lippy Lips gives colorful advice at the nail salon; Kooky Cookie tries to get in a beauty nap! But wait — no event is complete without a few hiccups! Who has high-jinxed the fashion pageant? Where is the super-secret celebrity guest? Will Slick Breadstick ever find a dance partner? The Shopkins and Shoppies need your help – the show must go on!

Shopkins Live! immerses audiences in the world of Shopville using customdesigned theatrical costumes, creative onstage characters, state-of-theart video and set design, and original pop songs and music! Grab your besties and check out Shopkins Live!

Shop It Up! Check ya later!

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Air Supply

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Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met in 1975 and they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing.

After late evening performances of "Jesus Christ Superstar," they would play pizza parlors, coffee bars and night clubs with just one guitar and two voices. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing.

They made a demo on a cassette of two songs, "Love and Other Bruises" and "If You Knew Me" and took it to every record company in Sydney. Everyone turned it down but one — CBS Records — who admired their unique style.

They made a single in one afternoon and it shot to number one on the national charts. Air Supply was born! That same year, they opened for Rod Stewart across Australia and then throughout the U.S. and Canada playing all of the famous huge venues before Rod would take the stage. They found new fans, but did not break the U.S. market. "Lost in Love" which went Top 10 in Australia and somehow found its way to music industry executive Clive Davis in New York. Clive immediately signed Air Supply to Arista Records and in 1980, "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world, leaping to the top of all of the charts. Now Air Supply was on their way. The second single was "All Out of Love," and that went up the charts even quicker.

Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles' run of consecutive top five singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. "Lost in Love" was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies.

The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock's soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell's simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply.

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Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: La Belle by Imago Theater

“Terrific!”

—National Public Radio “Masters of mime, dance and acrobatics…sure fire… inspired fun!”

—The New York Times Set aboard a steamship circa 1920 La Belle is the unlikely love story of the ship’s coal stoker (Sam Stoker) and one of the vacationers on the ship (Lady Rose). When she takes refuge from a storm while on deck Rose finds herself in Sam’s engine room far below. She is drawn to a myriad of trunks and treasures accumulated there, including objects of Sam’s own creation and discovers that he has constructed the story of La Belle et la Bête in the world of the automata (figurines brought to life by the ingenuity of clockwork mechanics). She also knows the story Beauty and the Beast and soon joins him in the telling. They become friends, beautifully melding the real and fantasy worlds while playing the characters of Belle and the Beast, and beyond their control they fall in love. Like a giant toy containing moving gears, machines and a backdrop of a whimsical ship, the physical set is a kinetic and animated environment using over 100 special effects and large-scale puppetry to tell this magical tale.

FAMILY DATE NIGHT! Starting one hour before the show, join us for FREE

FUN WITH ART and a variety of FOOD AND DRINKS from our concessions stand. We have everything you need for a great day or night out with your family!

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So You Think You Can Dance – Season 14 Tour

You’ve seen them on the hit TV show, So You Think You Can Dance. Now you can see your favorite dancers in person when the Top 10 Finalists perform live on tour this fall.

The all new tour, features finalists Dassy, Kaylee, Kiki, Koine, Lex, Logan, Mark, Robert, Sydney and Taylor, plus All Stars Jasimin Harper and Marko Germar. The high energy dance tour will highlight your favorite numbers from Season 14 plus new surprises.

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Live Nation Presents Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central.

This year “The Daily Show” has been nominated for a Writers Guild Award (Comedy/Variety Series). Noah joined “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in 2014 as a contributor. Born in South Africa to a black South African mother and a white European father, Noah has hosted numerous television shows including South Africa’s music, television and film awards, and two seasons of his own late night talk show, “Tonight with Trevor Noah.”

Noah debuted his ninth new comedy special Afraid of the Dark in February 2017 on Netflix.

The special was shot before a packed house in New York City at the Beacon Theatre on November 5, 2016. Last year, Noah debuted his one-hour stand-up special, Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation, on Comedy Central.

Noah was the subject of David Paul Meyer's award-winning documentary film You Laugh But It's True which tells the story of his remarkable career in postapartheid South Africa. His Showtime comedy special, Trevor Noah: African American premiered in 2013. He was nominated for "Personality of the Year" at the 2014 and 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards and won the award in 2015.

Trevor's success has also spanned to sold out shows over 5 continents.

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Dwight Yoakam

8PM

Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner.

He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart, and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted, with 14 peaking in the Top 10.

He received the Artist of the Year award at the 2013 Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony, the most prestigious award offered by the organization.

In September of 2016, Yoakam released his first ever bluegrass album Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars… on Sugar Hill Records. Featuring a band of bluegrass luminaries, this album boasts a collection of reinterpreted favorites from his catalogue, as well as a cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Produced by nine-time GRAMMY winner Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton), Jon Randall (songwriter of “Whiskey Lullaby”), and Yoakam himself, and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, this album reflects the love for bluegrass music that Yoakam developed at an early age in Kentucky, and that has inspired him for many years thereafter.

In 2015, Yoakam released his album Second Hand Heart on Warner/Reprise records, the follow up to his critically-acclaimed album 3 Pears.

In addition to his musical career, Yoakam is a formidable film and television actor, capable of seamlessly melting into his roles, and impressively standing toe-to-toe with some of the world’s top thespians over the course of his storied and successful acting career, including Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Leto, Forest Whitaker, and Matthew McConaughey.

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PJ Masks Live!

Time To Be a Hero

PJ MASKS LIVE! is a super-heroic, brand new live show, featuring the heroic trio from your favorite series: The PJ MASKS! Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko as they try to save the day from their sneaky villains – Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl! Fluttering Feathers! Leaping Lizards!

What a CAT-tastrophe!

You’ve NEVER seen the PJ Masks like this before – leaping, flipping and climbing – live on stage! Complete with your favorite music and brand new PJ-MASK songs you’ve never heard before! Don’t sleep through it – watch the PJ Masks save the day, live on stage at the LBC!

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years!

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 30 years since the first Christmas album and 40 years since the first Fresh Aire album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!

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Transcendence’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular

From the creators of “Broadway Under The Stars.”

Are you ready for the best holidays ever?!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s time to celebrate Broadway-style with this breathtaking holiday celebration for all ages overloaded with magical moments, and spectacular song and dance.

Join us for this exciting and new holiday tradition packed with showstoppers, holiday favorites, and modern twists on some of the worlds most uplifting and cherished songs.

Performers scheduled to appear have been featured in Broadway shows such as Wicked, 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, and many more.

Transcendence Theatre Company is an award-winning nonprofit arts organization comprised of artists with professional experience from Broadway, movies, and television and best known for their Broadway Under The Stars concerts. Named “Theater Of The Year”

by Broadway World San Francisco, Transcendence is a wine country favorite for locals and tourists alike

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12.5

Tony Bennett

7:30 PM

“We aren’t likely to see a recording career like this again.”

— The New York Times Tony Bennett, who celebrated his 90th birthday on August 3, 2016, is one of only a handful of artists to have new albums charting in each of the last seven decades. He has introduced a multitude of songs into the Great American Songbook that have since become standards, and has received 19 Grammy Awards, including for his signature song, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco.”

Born in Queens in 1926, as a ten-year-old Mr. Bennett sang for New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia at the opening of the Triborough Bridge. Enlisting in the Army during World War II, he performed with military bands while stationed in Europe. His big break came in 1949 when comedian Bob Hope noticed him working with Pearl Bailey in Greenwich Village.

In the new millennium, Mr. Bennett’s artistry and popularity has been higher than ever.

In 2006, he released Duets: An American Classic. In 2011, Duets II debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album charts. His collaborative jazz album with Lady Gaga, “Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek,” released in 2014, debuted at #1 making him, at the age of 88, the oldest artist to have a #1 album. To celebrate his 90th birthday in 2016, NBC aired a two hour prime-time special, “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet To Come,” and Columbia released a companion CD. The milestone year also saw the publication of Bennett’s fifth book, “Just Getting Started.”

In 1999, Mr. Bennett, along with his wife Susan Benedetto, a former public school teacher, founded Exploring the Arts (ETA) to strengthen the role of the arts in public high school education. ETA’s first endeavor was the establishment of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, a public high school founded in 2001 in partnership with the NYC Department of Education.

ETA currently partners with a network of 33 public high schools—27 in all five boroughs of New York City and 6 schools in East and South Central Los Angeles. $1 per ticket goes to “Exploring the Arts, Inc.: 501(c) non-profit

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WHAT OUR MEMBERS, DONORS, AND SPONSORS MAKE POSSIBLE

Our Stories: Professional Development When funding for her school’s music program dried up during the last recession, 6th grade teacher Pamell Gallagher swung into action.

She felt a great sense of responsibility to bring more of the Arts, which she sees as essential to learning, into her classroom. So she began regularly taking our Professional Development Tools for Teaching workshops.

Tools for Teaching — which is made possible by our donors and members — trains teachers like Pamell how to use the Arts to help students master math, science, history, reading and other subjects. The workshops are taught by visiting Kennedy Center Teaching Artists, all experts in their art form.

Bringing the Arts into the classroom, Pamell says, “is about connection to self and others as well as self-expression. It’s about being human.”

These days, many kids have little or no exposure to the Arts at school or in their family. “That’s why it’s so important to have an inspiring Arts-based training like this,” Pamell says. “What we learn in your workshops could make the difference between some students being exposed to the Arts or not.”

Pamell. “It’s fun, energizing, a great way to learn and touches the heart.”

She uses movement and chanting as “energizers” to keep her students awake and attentive. The playful, collaborative principles of improv have helped build relationships and trust among the class.

Dance and movement have helped her students embody and grasp math concepts.

Poetry has helped her class speak and present with more drama and emotion.

“I’m always energized and inspired by your workshops,” Pamell says. “We don’t just sit and listen, we participate as a learner so we can experience what we’ll ask our kids to do. It’s so important that students today get to experience dance, movement, drama, poetry, improv and the other arts.”

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Your workshops help me expose more students to the Arts.

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—Pamell Gallagher, 6th Grade Teacher, Olivet Charter School, Santa Rosa, CA

Pamell’s taken workshops on Movement, Poetry, Improv and Storytelling as aids to learning. Over time, she’s been able to bring more of the Arts into her classroom.

“When you incorporate the Arts, expression and creativity into learning, it taps into something kids love about school,” says

Want to get involved and help support this great program? Make a donation to the LBC Arts & Education Fund. For more information, contact Susanne at 707.800.7505, or donate online at lutherburbankcenter.org/EducationFund.

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Education Through the Arts The Arts—Where Learning Comes To Life!

Serving 41,000 children and adults annually from five counties.

The Center’s nationally-recognized Education Through the Arts program uses the arts to teach core subjects, including math, science, and reading, to create new ways of learning and improve engagement and understanding.

EACH YEAR WE...

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Students with in-depth artist-led classroom instruction, through

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for North Bay school children that correspond to their classroom learning. For many children, this is their first time seeing a live performance.

ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS.

called Music for Schools, allowing low-income students the opportunity to participate in their school’s band or orchestra program.

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REMOVING ROADBLOCKS TO THE ARTS We believe these benefits should be shared by all and are working to remove financial barriers to the arts in our community.

Evert Person’s ArtReach Each year, the Center distributes approximately 17,000 free and reduced-price tickets to low-income students and community members.

The Evert Person Bus Fund Grants for Student Transportation to the Theater Subsidized Programming Live Performance at an Affordable Price

Offer more than

500 hours of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

opportunities for teachers, helping them learn how to integrate the arts into their core curriculum lessons.

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INTRODUCING THE NEW

LBC Arts & Education Fund Make a gift to the LBC Arts & Education Fund and know that your donation is going directly to support programs benefitting more than 35,000

local children, and their teachers and parents.

Here are just a few examples of the impact these programs have each year: More than 450 musical instruments loaned through our Music for Schools library, enabling low-income students to participate in their school’s band or orchestra programs; Each summer, 150

underserved youth engage in creative self-expression and forge positive connections with their peers,

families, and cultural heritage through One City Arts and Mariachi Camps;

17,000+ free and reduced-price tickets issued to low-income

students, ensuring that they can attend performances along with the rest of their classmates – for many, it is their first time in a theater;

Dozens of teachers in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Napa, and Marin counties integrate the arts into their classrooms, strengthening the learning of core subjects like math, science, and literature.

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Integrating the Arts into my classroom has made my students deeper thinkers. The LBC’s excellent trainings are affecting the education of hundreds and hundreds of students each year.

”

– Bonnie Raines, 3rd Grade Teacher, Santa Rosa

L B C A R T S & E D U C AT I O N F U N D

Our new Monthly Giving option lets you maximize your financial commitment with automatic monthly credit card payments. By giving monthly, you provide on-going support for the LBC Arts and Education Fund and help ensure the sustainability of our programs. Here’s a sampling of what a small monthly gift can do:

$12.50

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students to attend a School Show

$25

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instruments for the lending library

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sends 10 teachers to a professional development workshop

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refurbishes 125

$125

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instruments in the lending library campers

To make a gift to the LBC Arts & Education Fund, visit lutherburbankcenter.org/EducationFund or call Susanne at 707.800.7505.

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Our Stories: School Shows

“

School Shows inspire students like us to learn more and do things we didn't think we could do.

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– Angel, 14

Angel and Vicky, both students at Roseland Collegiate Prep, have loved to dance since they were young.

Today, thanks to our members, donors, and sponsors, they both aspire to have a career as dancers.

“After I saw my first dance show at the Luther Burbank Center with our school in 7th grade, I started taking dance seriously,” Angel says.

He’s referring to our School Shows – nearly 30 live music, dance and theatre performances a year funded by our members, donors, and sponsors that expose close to 35,000 students, 5 -18, to the arts every year. Many of these students have never seen a live performance before. More than 40% of our School Show tickets are provided at no-cost or at a reduced price to schools and students who otherwise couldn’t afford to pay for them.

Last year, when Angel and Vicky were 8th graders, we provided Roseland Collegiate Prep no-cost tickets to a dance performance that rocked their world.

The show, by the renowned New York Citybased Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company, exposed the two to contemporary dance and ballet and motivated them to expand their horizons beyond the Hip Hop dancing they’d been focusing on.

“Experiencing dance as a piece of art like that has inspired me to be a better dancer” says Vicky. “I’ve noticed a big change in my dancing life.” “Seeing ballet and contemporary dance live,” adds Angel, “showed me how beautiful they really are.”

Hearing the dancers talk after the performance was huge for Angel, “It was helpful to learn what they did to get to where they are now.” He’s hard at work building his skills in different dance genres and experimenting with blending contemporary dance and Hip Hop. Both Angel and Vicky are already choreographing their own dances.

So it’s no surprise that at the ripe old age of 13, the two essentially ran Roseland Collegiate’s dance class last year because the school didn’t have a dance teacher yet.

Both are very grateful for the School Show program.

“The School Show program has had a big impact on me,” says Angel. “It’s really helped me choose what I want to do with dance.”

“If it hadn’t been for the Luther Burbank Center,” adds Vicky, “I wouldn’t have seen dance performances like that.”

Want to get involved and help support this great program? Make a donation to the LBC Arts & Education Fund. For more information, contact Susanne at 707.800.7505, or donate online at lutherburbankcenter.org/EducationFund.

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Visual Art at the LBC Luther Burbank Center for the Arts has long been committed to the presentation of contemporary visual art.

The Center’s expansive campus currently features works by fourteen local and regional artists, including Robert Ellison, Dennis Leon, Diana Meehan, and Roberto Santo.

In 2015, the Center opened a free, outdoor Sculpture Garden that serves as transition between the LBC and the Sutter Hospital campus. The current exhibit in the Sculpture Garden, “Root 101” by Bruce Johnson, is comprised of colossal wood sculptures made from salvaged old growth redwood, which he has been working with for 50 years.

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We invite you to take a self-guided tour of our collection during regular business hours.

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Help Make the Magic Happen

Volunteer Today!

From ushering at a performance to working with students through our education and outreach programs, our 200-plus volunteers provide vital service to the Center and bring enrichment of the arts to our community.

Volunteer Opportunities Include: Usher Art Walk Docent Family Show Art Table Assistant Administrative Support To learn more and apply, visit lutherburbankcenter.org/ volunteer

VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Getting, and Giving, Great Experiences “Sonoma County has been good to my family,” says Bill McNeany. That’s why all his life, he’s volunteered and served on various local nonprofit boards. For the past 6 years, ushering and serving as a volunteer liaison at the LBC have been his way of giving back to the community.

“We’re here to give the patrons the best experience,” says Bill. “We’re the first people they interact with.” Sometimes all that’s needed is a welcoming smile. Other times, it’s escorting patrons to their seats and providing answers and assistance that make all the difference.

Ushering adds a lot to his life, Bill says. First, he’s a people person and enjoys it. “It’s also helped me continue to give back to my community, make new friends, up my networking game and mentally stretch myself now that I’m retired,” he says. Bill ushers 3 - 4 times a month, and he and his wife see 40 or 50 performances a year.

His favorite memory? Seeing Tony Bennett light up the auditorium at almost 90. “The audience was all smiles that night,” he says. “It’s an experience I’ll never forget.” What’s surprised him? “I didn’t use to like jazz, but now, having been exposed to it over the years at the Center, I appreciate it.”

Bill has served as a liaison on our Volunteer Advisory Committee for the past three years.

This group meets monthly, shares volunteers’ feedback with the LBC Board and keeps volunteers up to date.

“We’re always looking for volunteers,” Bill says – noting that LBC Volunteers are well taken care of. Each year, volunteers are invited to three town hall-style dinners, a Volunteer Appreciation Party and a Summer Picnic. And ushers are often able to work at shows they’d most like to see.

After retiring from the restaurant and automobile businesses seven years ago, Bill’s scaled back. The LBC is the only volunteering he does now. He’s involved with several groups including the Italian American Club, Young Men’s Institute and Sons in Retirement. He and his wife also travel.

We’re grateful Bill shares his time and skills with us. If you see him at a performance, be sure to join us in saying ”thank you” for his service.

Interested in having your own great experiences as a volunteer for the LBC? Visit lutherburbankcenter.org/volunteer today!

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DONORS

The Board of Directors of Luther Burbank Center for the Arts gratefully acknowledges the generous annual support of members, donors, and sponsors for gifts received as of May 31, 2017. $100,000 and Above Lytton Rancheria - Lytton Band of Pomo Indians Rodney Strong Vineyards

$50,000–$99,000 County of Sonoma, Advertising Fund Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation Freeman Lexus - Toyota The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Norma Person in honor of Evert Person

$25,000–$49,999 Clover Sonoma County of Sonoma, AB114 Committee Joanne Dow/JPMorgan Charitable Giving Exchange Bank Betty E. Freeman Nelson Family of Companies Nelsonjobs.com Pisenti & Brinker LLP, CPAs and Advisors Susan and Alan Preston Professional Program Insurance Brokerage Redwood Credit Union Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP Daniel T. Steele Jr. and Juneko Steele Daniel T. Steele III Vantreo Insurance Brokers

$10,000–$24,999 Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc. Columbia Distributing Community Foundation Sonoma County Creative Sonoma Ed and Kathleen Hamilton/ Tekberry Staffing Jeff and Barbara Ireland/ Medtronic Foundation John Ash & Co./Vintners Inn Sue and Richard Leake/ Keysight Technologies Inc. Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat Frank and Nancie Pipgras Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sherry and Pete Swayne

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A LOOK BACK

Great LBC Performances 2016-2017

Donny and Marie – 12.16

Ray LaMontagne – 9.7

BODYTRAFFIC – 4.25

Kip Moore – 4.26

Tony Bennett – 11.2

Culture Club – 8.9

Johnny Mathis – 2.11

Loreena McKennitt – 3.18

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DONORS

Nancy and Jim Cartan/ Laguna Vineyards Carmen and Perri Castaldi James Chin, DDS and Tracy Chin Kyle Clausen and Bethany Moritz Brooke Clyde and Ruth Skedmore Lisa Clyde Cold Stone Creamery Jona Consani Kevin and Nancy Cooper/ Schwab Charitable Fund Mark Cordeiro and James Cleland Henry and Glenda Corning Christopher G. and Hillary Costin/Beyers Costin Simon Mark and Terri Crawford Patricia Daniels Linda and Elliott Daum Stephen D. Davis, DDS Susan and Michael Delmanowski Carol and Joe DePond/Keysight Technologies Inc Randy and Shelley Destruel/ Mead Clark Lumber Co. Michael and Mary Ann DiMatteo DJ and Monique Drennan Bill and Roxanne Edelen Ridgely Evers and Colleen McGlynn/DaVero Farms & Winery Dr. Reed and Nancy Ferrick Elisha and Bob Finney/Schwab Charitable Fund John and Denise Fitzgerald/ Landesign Construction & Maintenance, Inc. Mike and Joyce Franks Anna and Karl Granneman Julia L. Grant/Community Foundation Sonoma County Barbara Grasseschi and Tony Crabb Stephen Halpern John Hamm and Joanna Rees/ Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gary and Nancy Hartwick Gary Heck/The Heck Foundation Dick Holm/Holm Industries Glenn and Pamela Illian Robin Johnson John and Julie Kiil Kiwanis Club of Oakmont Foundation Dennis Kohke Mr. and Mrs. James G. Laier Jr. Anthony and Oriana Lieu/Blue Apple Dental Group John Mackie and Kate Ecker Kevin and Cathy McCullough Stephen and Christina Miller Scott Minnis

Kurt Mitchler, DDS Rob Monson and Dianne Davis JP Montemayor Peggy Mulhall-Bliss and Leland Bliss Katie and Denny Murphy Linda Newton Robin and Stu Nixon/ Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ernesto and Rita Olivares Nancy and Steven Oliver Mike and Dodie Otten Caren Patrick and Bob Appleby/ Atascadero Creek Winery Shannon Patricks and Rowena Varnadore Mr. and Mrs. William Pitcher Nick and Chrystie Prokopakis In memory of Nathan Abdallah Proto Debbie and Andrew Raike Steven and Teri Read Andrew and Stephanie Reese Joseph and Pixie Romano/ Generator Joe Inc. Gary and Rebecca Rosenberg/ Sonoma Lavender James and Elese Rundel Gary and Barbara Schepis Schipper Design, LLC Carmen and Bruce Selfridge Robin Seltzer and Bill Wertzberger Ann Shilling/ Office Furniture World Bob and Tammy Siela Sonoma Country Day School Sonoma County Folk Society Mark and Terri Stark/Stark Reality Restaurants Marlene and Martin Stein Darlene and Willie Tamayo/La Tortilla Factory Jeffrey and Lesa Taylor Thomas Family Foundation, Inc. Rolf Thorson and Teri Cooper Dr. Paul Tiernan/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Cathy and Mark Trione Justin and Angela Walling/ Counterpoint Construction Services Inc. Shirley and Bill Ward/Fidelity Charitable Fund Dr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wear/ Schwab Charitable Fund Susan and Damon Weatherly Pat Withers Mike and Katie Wright/ Wright Contracting Tom and Diana Yannes Richard Yonash and Sonya Yonash

Gordon Zlot/KZST/KJZY/ KTRY/KWVF Anonymous (4)

$1,000–$1,499 Jim and Donna Arnold Donatela Beitsayad, JD Anthony A. George Gonzalez/Garcia Family Mark and Beth Hanson Hillcrest Middle School Kathleen Koran Kathy Kumpula Tom and Cheryl Langbein Gary and Rhonda LeKander Debra and Jess Marzak Myrna and Andy Mejia In memory of Jim Mogck Richard and Tami Norgrove/Bear Republic Brewing Co. Kathy Ogas, Tomaras & Ogas, LLP Daryl and Giselle Phillips/Phillips Seabrook Associates Richard and Karen Rocklewitz Rekha and Michael Schipper Dan and Amy Tocchini Brenda Tomaras/Tomaras & Ogas, LLP Ellen and Bruce Tucker Donald Wallace and Kim Stare-Wallace Robin Williams Eric and Janet Ziedrich Elizabeth Zitrin/Zitrin Foundation

$600–$999 Jim and Robbin Andersen Gerri Annis and Jimmy Annis Fidel and Susan Aragon Steve and Diane Armstrong/ Armstrong Paper Group Coral and Gary Becker Keith T. Becker/DeDe's Rentals & Property Management, Inc. Beedle Family Frank M. And Linda G. Bell Linn and Mona Benson Tom and Jane Borton Jennifer and Brian Brown Jim and Nadine Brown George Buce In memory of G and R Burkert Callinan Lllamas Family Deborah Cherkas and Larry Olsen Dale Crane/Action Plumbing Dr. and Mrs. Roger and Linda Delgado Gary and Marilou Dennis F. Deborah Eid Dr. Jean and Mr. Jerry Eilerman

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Nazar and Helena Eljumaily Susanne and Andy Esquivel Nancy and Mike Frost/West County Net Will Furth and Jennifer Lee Jones Gantz Family Vineyards Richard Hinman and Cynthia Gillick In memory of Storm Goranson John and Kim Graves Claudia Grebe/Empire Floors Gantry and Tracy Griffin Leah and John Hansen Jim and Shari Hanson Marilyn and Robert Heller Kaylene and Kurt Hirtzer Karen and Kevin Holloway Steven M. Howe Dan and Lilli Inman Jacquin Family Arden and Tony Kinnear Dave and Pam Kraft D. Lazzarini Family Traci Levin Sharon and Brian Masterson Robin McGillicuddy Russell Messana Aaron and Josephine Meyers Ali and Kathleen Molavi Michael and Janet Moore Bruce and Lauren Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Michael and Marjorie Nunley/ Nunley Engineering Ron and Jane Pavelka Darrell and Bonnie Peloquin Nancy Perucchi Karen and Russell Pinomaki Judd E. Reed and Susie E. Steen Saini Farms Inc. Jacqui and Don Salyer Coral and Steve Saxe Kate Schaffner Emile and Catherine Serpa Kurt and Debra Shaver Dr. Briant and Carrie Smith Sonoma County Tourism Bureau Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spain Burt Torgan Rev. Blake M. Ussery and Melinda Argentos Mike and Jen Walker Linda Walling/Nationwide Real Estate Tax Service Inc. Lorraine Webster Tunzi John Wendell Erich Williams/Wikiup Veterinary Hospital Susan Winter Anonymous (2)

$300–$599 Art and Marie Aceves Mark Adams Edward and Jackie Albini Wendy Alvis Robert and Tracy Amiral Anthony and Diane Anderson Gary and Mary Antolini Maggie Arellanes In memory of Carole Arial Tricia Arvedi Andrew August Pat and Tom Babb Calvin Baker Jr. Linda Balabanian Antranik Tony Balian Joe and Les Ballesteros Marlene Barella and Christine Kay Faso Daniel W. Bargar In honor of Barbara Barntsen Mark Berry Scott Bartley and Chris Hightower Joe Bartolomei and Sharon Henderson Carole Behlke and Mike Faria Michael and Ferris Berry Pat and Gayle Berry Deborah Bilby Mathew and Laura Birdsall Dino and Peggy Boito Penny and Michael Bolger Steven and Tyuya Borchardt Robert and Elizabeth Bortolotto Paul and Ulia Bostrom Jennie Bower Ms. Yule Brandon Beth Brannock Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Butler David Byrd Dennis and Deanne Byrne Steve Canevari Robert Cannon and Janet McCullouch John F. Capitani Jim and Judy Carlsen Left Coast Marketing Rocky Chase John E. Childers George and Carolyn Cinquini Don Clark Janet and Michael Connors Dorothy Conrad Norma Cooper and Karen Cooper Paul and Sherrie Corbett Audrey Bush and Chris Crispo Pamela S. Curley Steven and Lynne Czegus Geoffrey and Nancy Dalwin

Brad and Colleen Darfler Candice Day Michael and Lori De Loach Shawn Delp Debra Demartini Tom and Pauline DeWitt/ DeWitt’s Tire Recycle Ray Dhaliwal and Karyn Nikas-Dhaliwal B and K Dodge Gary and Linda Dolen Barry and Cindy Dreher Ronald Du Preez and Courtney Cochran Jim and Kitty Durborow Dr. Stephen Eisenberg and Jennifer Cobb Chris and Joanie Elliott Ms. Christine Emond James Evans and Anna Van Loon-Evans David and Kathleen Faris Katherine Fitzpatrick Joyce and Terry Flynn Rod and Peggy Foote Jean-Louis Forcina W. David Ford and Margaret Ford Debra and John Franzman Bob and Cris Fraser/Redwood Moving & Storage Doug and Lynetta Freeman Brian and Sheri Fresquez Zachary and Michelle Fust Dr. Steven Charles Gabaeff Oriana and Allan Garfield Jonathan Garner/ Healdsburg Tours Charles and Sara Geber Daryl Gerhardt and Nancy Giovannini Cheryl and Derlin German Gino and Carol Giannavola Marsha Gifford and Sheri Roberge Glen and Mary Giusti Joanne R. Goebel Joseph and Julie Golden Suzanne Goldstein and Bill Rehfield Daniel and Julane Gonnella Debora Jean Granat and Cheryl Kite Millen and Nancy Griffith The Grover-Macchia Family Anna Guhin Stan and Diane Hales Jr. Eric Hall/Roadhouse Winery Letitia Hanke/ARS Roofing Hannah Family Maribeth R. Harper Richard Hart and Joan Ayers Jesse Haskins

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James and Mary Henderson/ Henderson Architect Mel Hendrix Dr. James T. Henley In honor of Imagine Improv Steve and Laura Herron Robert and Lily Hitchcock Fred C. Hock, Jr. Carole and Gavin Holley Alex and Annie Holman Cathy and Gregg Hopkins George and Laura Horton Geoffrey and Ann Hudson Peter and Karen Iozzia Willa Jefferson-Stokes Dave Jeffries Elmer Jennings David and Mary Johnson Debra Dow and John Johnson Doug and Joanne Johnston Janell Jones and Erick Christensen Jill Jones Susan Jones and Toni Lisoni Bobbie and Bill Kabage Ron Kampel and Mari Haber Dede and John Keating, Jr. Sandra Keating Melissa Kelley and Stephen Meffert MD Nancy Kennedy David and Kate Kessner Kavanaugh Koch Diane Krause and Gerrett Snedaker Janice Laskoski/Wine Country Shipping Stewart Lauterbach and Barbara Swary Paul and Doris Lawler/Lakewood Village Mini Storage Katherine Leader and Dominic Bosque David and Donna Lee Felicie Leech and Sandy Gonzalez Rachel Legrand Tracy Leinhaupel Veronika and Peter Lenzi Jeffrey and Jean Levenstam Jesse Lindsey Mark Lingenfelder and Susan Whithair Mark and Vicky Locey Vern and Teresa Losh Valerie Lovato Steven Lovejoy and Thane Kreiner Steve and Janine Lowery In memory of J and M Kozlowski Paul and Dugan Lumpkin Mark Lundin Anne and Lisa Macdevitt

Jeffrey and Diana Madura Rachel Magann Ronald and Gail Makara Bill and Jane Mangham Luba Markoff/ Keysight Technologies Inc. Joan E. Gates and Steve L. Marlowe Kay M. Marquet Chris and Catherine Martini Chris McCollum Michael and Angela McCoy Joe McCrary and Susan Leick Marty and Lauri McFadden Patty McFerrin PJ Lenz-McIlroy and Douglas McIlroy Michael McLaughlin Joseph and Lisa McNaughton Richard McOmber Bill and Lisa Meisner John Merritt/The Hitmen Termite and Pest Control Gay Meyer Gene and Carole Michel Ted and Mary Lou Milkoff Thomas and Joanne Miller Scott and Patty Minaker Mary Mize Linda Moore and Vince Kennedy Barry and Natalie Morris Ellen Mufson Mr. Kevin Mullnix Steve and Valerie Nagle Gloria Naisbitt and Kathleen McCloskey Janis Nicholas Janet and Lutz Funke Ernest and Charlene Ohlson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Olsen Michael O'Neill Virginia O'Neill Jude O'Nym and Meg Hentges Eloise Oretsky Gary and Michele Orsinger Brian D. Osborne Susan Pack and Mel Gilson Doug and Paula Palmer Roxanne Parola Eileen Paul and Vicki Mastbaum Patrick and Aara Pedersen William Pedersen Renae and Bruce Perry Susan and Sandra Peters Travis and Ann Marie Pitts Sharon Fisher and Keith Evans Paula Prideaux Mark Quattrocchi and Tina Kelly Ashley Rabun Michael and Barbara Ragsdale Sandy Reynolds

Scott and Marta Rich Joan Riebli In memory of Lynn Brosy Rick and Linda Roelecke Ian Roth Dennis and Martha Ruggles Alejandro Salas Antonio Salas Marcus Sanchez In memory of Neva M. Regan Ralph and Janice Sceales Robin Schaffner and Colin Close Rich and Alissa Scheblik Al and Cindy Schmidt Tim and Arryn Schram Deepinder and Jeanne Sekhon Jordan and Kathleen Shields Ben and Patti Shimek Honora Shipe Henry and Janet Shultz Al and Stella Siedentopf Beverly Singer and Harry Humes Art and Judi Slater Aaron and Jennifer Smith Dr. and Mr. Smith Bill and Marisa Snow Nora and Randy Snyder Barry Sovel and Carol Newman Larry Stallings Dennis Stead Greg and Patricia Steele Jonathan and Luann Steele Cindy and Bob Stoesser Syeda Shahbano and Razi Arifuddin In memory of Ruth Wilson Scott and Bernadette Taylor William H. and Lorna R. Taylor Kevin and Linda Terry In memory of Ritch Theis Jeff and Christa Thomas Kit and Kai Tiura Jeffrey and Andrea Tobias Yudith Vargas Kitty Victorino Joe and Priscilla Vivio Jo-Anne Wallace Tom Warren Henry and Sharon Wasik Thomas Weber and Stephanie Reib Joshua Weil and Claire Mollard Andy and Sam Werback Linda Sargent/Westside Mechanical, Inc. Gay Wilcox Corey Wilkes Hans and Stacey Winkler David and Amy Wolbeck Charles J. Wolf Peter and Sara Woodfield

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T H E L A M O N A J O H N S O N WA

See your investment in the LBC

Lamona Johnson Walraven, a longtime Santa Rosa resident, was a high school teacher and counselor who came of age at a time when most women did not pursue higher education.

She earned a master’s degree from UC Berkeley, then shared her love for learning with her family and students, believing that all would thrive through the benefits of an education. Through her bequest, Lamona left a lasting impact on Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, with the largest legacy gift ever received, benefitting both girls and boys through her largesse.

PLANNED GIVING

A L R AV E N L E G A C Y S O C I E T Y

What is YOUR Legacy?

From where you sit, you can see your investment in the LBC directly and immediately. Your support makes it possible for us to create lasting memories while we enrich, educate and entertain our audiences. Thank you!

What would you like your investment to look like years, or even decades, from now?

Have you considered the LBC in your legacy plans?

If you want to ensure that the LBC will continue here for future generations, consider naming the Center in your will or trust. Then, join the Lamona Johnson Walraven Legacy Society, and let us thank you now for your future investment.

To learn more, contact Robin Seltzer at 707.800.7525 or rseltzer@lutherburbankcenter.org.

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Michael and Stephanie Woods Vickie Worden William Worswick and Caryn Worswick Bruce Wrisley Frank and Elna Wyles Cheryl and Terry Yoas Nancy T. Zanolini Evan E. Zelig, Esq. Rick and Barbara Ziesche Anonymous (11)

$150–$299 Steve and Suzanne Abrams In memory of Velma and Delbert Abrao Terry and Christine Ackerman Elaine Alaura and William Matty Jay and Ana Alexander David and Janine Alton The Anderson Family Tom and Eileen Anderson Delfino and Christina Andrade Jack and Nancy Andring Angelique Bagley Mfs Leslie Angus and Kim Henry Jenae Antoni and Leo Mattos Jackie and Perry Austin Iris Avelar Stewart and Brenda Ayres Kellyann and Grant Azevedo Louis and Nancy Azevedo Bill Baird and John Kennedy Paul Bang and Richard Germann Robert Barker Jim and Bev Barnes Susan Barnes Rick and Shirley Barr

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Mr. John Bartlett III Robert and Jeanette Bartley Reginald and Margaret Bayley Alan C. Beckstead Jack Bell and Rod Guthrie Larry Bennett and Ellen Murrin Ms. Ann M. Bento Roger and Lisa Benz Roy and Francie Berq David and Celine Berman Nancy Bevill and Kathy Doig Jay Birks Betsy and Scott Boes Eugene Bonino and Will Brown Jesse Bowdle and Cindy Berlogar Candice E. Brabant Loretta Bracco John and Valerie Brady David Brunhofer and Diane Matzen David Bullock David Bunch and Sharon Neidel Derek Burlingame Mary Burns Karl Mutch Pamela Calabrese Wendy Calvi/Brides 'n Maids John and Holly Camozzi William Carroll Ellin Chess Janet Chiappellone Dave and Susan Chisholm Nancy and Scott Choate Barbara Cinque Ms. Margaret Clarson Leslie and Rich Clot Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cohen Brian and Jessica Cole Pat and Jim Coleman Lynn Cominsky Dr. and Mrs. RF Conway III Jennifer and Chuck Cornell Mr. Michael M. Costa Loki Cottrell Joe and Paula Cox Tricia Coxhead and Jerry Anderson Richard Crandall Ellen Crusoe Jane Cupples Michael and Patricia Damsgaard Michael and Nancy Davidson Sally Davies Al and Pam Davis Layne Davis Pat and Lee Davis Loyal Davis Roy and Nancy Davis William and Karin Davis Roger and Luda DeBeers

Richard and Sharon DeBenedetti Sue and Kevin Delehanty Cynthia Denenholz and Paul Jamond Teresa Dentkos-Madison and Ron Madison Debbie DePaola and Lydia Morris Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Linda Dickenson John and Kathleen Douglas Cheryl and Mark Downing David and Jeanne Dreikosen In memory of Sonia Morrison Stephen and Diana Duggan Chris Dunia OhMyGod Productions Steve and Paula Eidsen Carol and Michael Ellis Wendy and Russ Emal Julia Erickson Francine Ann Espineira Carroll Estes Jeanne Estes and Sue Clark Scott and Sally Evans Mindy Feldman Liz and Dave Felton Ms. Jo Fessenden Karen and Bob Field Danny and Debbie Fish Lynn Fitzpatrick Julie Flieger Katheryn Fong and Andrew MacInnis Joyce Ford Stewart Fox Linda Fraley Christopher and Alison Fraze Deborah Fulmor Kathleen Gallagher and Steve Maass Maria and Carlos Garcia Scott Gerber Tamara Geronimo Mr. Steve Gingras Linda Giordano Sheila Giovan Louis and Madeleine Gonzalez Diana Gorsiski Ruben Guerrero Rod and Karen Gundy Matt and Cindy Gustafson Larry and Carie Haimovitch Robert Halligan Brad and Jordis Hallman Dolores Handlon Jon and Karin Harford Sandy and Jack Harrison Robert Hartsman and Gail Eagan Mr. Ingeborg Harvey Norm Hawkens

DONORS

Dean Hawley and Karen Moorhead Bren Hawthorne Lisa Higgenbottom Gail and Bob Hight Tessa Hill and Brian Gaylord Khristine Hoffman William and Patricia Hubenette John and Jean Hughes Joseph and Patricia Humphrey Jerry and Joan Hyde Sharon Iberti Robert and Ruth Ivey Shirley Jamison Lee and Susan Janvrin Paul Johnson and Michael Naklicki Suzanne Topliff and Vera Jones Rick and Benita Jones Moya Jones-Neely Paul Kemp John Kenner Dr. Sumedha M. Khanna Carmen S. Kilcullen Helen Klembeck and Robert Hammes Floyd Knox Robert and Kathy Kormos John and Maxine Korntved Jason and Rob Krout Karissa Kruse I.A. Kuster Construction Inspection Andrea Lagourgue/ DH Wine Compliance Marie Bernice Lambert Tom and Sally Lambert In memory of Mary Liberatore Hedley and Shannon Lawson Lucy Lewand Doug and Carol Lightfoot Joseph Lilienthal Anthony and Jean Lim Donald and Susan Linch Camm Linden, D.Mus. and Jude Darrin, Ph.D John and Holly Locey Glenn and Linda Logan Jose and Martha Lopez Joann N. Lovascio Stephen and Sue Luck James and Sharon Lynch Anne Mac Donald Barbara J. Maccario Jim Majer and Nan Banker In honor of Sophie Heid Ron and Kay Mallory William and Kathy Mannone Catherine Markusen Theresa Martinelli-Jones Suzy and Mike Marzalek Tom and Teresa Mavrakis

Florence McBride John and Sharon McClain Steve and Julie McClain Jim McCord and Nancy Henry Gerard and Leslie McElhiney John McFarlin and Eleanor Armstrong Carol McHale and Erin Murphy James and Paulette McHugh Donna McKenna and Leni Metro Elaine McKenna John McKinney Kevin McKinnie Wayne Menger and Victor Housac Keith and Diane Merritt Barry Miller Mr. Ross Miller Ms. Malia Christine Miracle Deborah Bonar and Doug Moeller Robert Moll Katherine L. Moore Raymond and Stani Moore Tom and Margit Lowenstein John and Janet Morehead Robert and Diane Moresi Tom Muroch Claudia Morris Lauren and John Morris Don Morrison Alida Morzenti Dr. Michael Motley John and Bonnie Mullen John and Debbie Munkacsy Glee and Chuck Murphy Lynn and Brian Neary Marjorie Neeley and Christine Elze Chris and Nancy Nelle Glennis Nelson Ron Nelson Wayne and Carmen Niehus William and Donna Nilsen Gail Novelich Michael O'Brien Eileen O'Connor and Mike Tramontin In memory of Mary Lena Robinson O'Dell Jerry and Alison Ogden Don and Sharol Oliver Margarite and Enrique Olmos Kevin Olsen and Barbara Yorton Olsen Shirley Page Roberto and Veronica Pardo Stephen Pasquale Hank and Sally Patterson Greg and Liz Pech Ms. Debra Petersen Joseph and Bonnie Phair

Susan Carrie Phillippi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pigoni Robin Piloni Virginia Pitts George and Angela Polley Patti Pomplin In memory of Mary Ann Powers Martha Randall Anna Ransome and Cary Fargo Paul and Jan Rasore Murleen and Clark Ray Drs. Todd and Nancy Reed Richard and Paula Reed Joel Reif and Deana Abramowitz Ronald and Leanne Retana Dr. Mark F. Robb Alan Rogers and Dina Corcoran Jo and Larry Ruminson Daniel and Fern Ruth Penny and David Ryan Sandra J. Salas Cassidy Salvato Tim and Marilyn Sanderson Kathy Sandoval Bob and Claudia Santini Lucien and Jeannine Sarragossa Peggy Jo and Richard Sayre Nancy and John Schiller Peter and Trudie Schindler Andrew and Theresa Schmidt Craig and Shelley Schmitt Francesca Schott and Jason Bostrom Lauren Schwing Bob Scott and Tim McDonald Becky Scrivanich Dave Siembieda Thomas and Shirley Simone The Simoni Family Peggy G. Snyder and Darryl Snyder Natalie and Scott Snyder Troy and Stacey Sowers Spadoni Family Verbatim Reporting Service Daniella Stanghellini Philip and Sara Stanz Granville and Mary Lou Stark Nancy Sterne Laura Steyn Michael Stone Eddie and Mary Kate Story Bill and Cheryl Strong The Stuhlmuller Family Rosemarie and Roger Suddith Marianne Sullivan Kim and Cliff Sweet Kirsten and Steve Tellez Roland and Yvonne Thibault Mark Thies and Leslie Hines Frank Thomas

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Ronald Thomas Julie Thompson Jim and LaDonna Thompson Richard and Susan Thomsen Stephen Thrush Michael and Elizabeth Traverso John and Laura Triantafyllos Robert and JoAnn Triebel Mrs. Edith Uboldi and Ms. Brooke Uboldi Christina Vale Michael and Pat Valim Randy and Laura Verniers William and Candace Vincent Jerry Voltattorni and Hazel Henry Bruce Wagman Geoff Walker and Jill Chandler Brad and Jeanne Weaver George Weger Randy and Sherri Weinstein Mark and Nancy Wheeler Joanne White Grant Whited Sue Wilhite Mark Wilmarth Erika and Breanna Winsby Anna Winsor Martin and Geraldine Wood Steve and Linda Woodside Workman-Tapper Family Cynthia Yehle and Kinder Wiese Charles and Beverly Zahl Deanna Zanoni Anonymous (15)

$75–$149 We extend our sincere thanks to our Donors and Friend members whose support allows us to fulfill our mission, to enrich, educate, and entertain our community.

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GIFT-IN-KIND DONORS $50,000 or more BeforeTheMovie/Santa Rosa Entertainment Group Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma Media Investments / The Press Democrat

$10,000–$49,999 American Asphalt Cokas-Diko Home Columbia Distributing Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards Lagunitas Brewing Company Master Cleaners

$1,000–$9,999 Bill Hawn/Altabella Italian Properties Ty Visscher/Bennett Valley Jewelers Bob Bernard Elizabeth Cabraser Joe Bartolomei/Farmhouse Inn Four Seasons Resort Gibson Foundation Stephen Halpern Jackson Family Wines Kala Brand Music Company Fenton and Betty Kastner Trust Keller Estate Rick Mohar Katie and Denny Murphy/ Alexander Valley Vineyards Charlie Palmer/Mystic Hotel The O'Neal School Alan and Susan Preston The Recording Academy Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Sherry and Pete Swayne Tangram Insurance Transcendence Theatre Company

LAMONA JOHNSON WALRAVEN SOCIETY A special thank you to our legacy gift donors.

Julie Bova Sara and Dixon Browder Lewis Meyers Carolyn Petersen Joan and Mack Schwing Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Mike and Jessica Sutton Paul and Viv Wilcock

ADVERTISER INDEX

ADVERTISER INDE X Please show your appreciation to our program advertisers by giving them your patronage, and letting them know you appreciate their support of the LBC. American AgCredit................................................ 79 BeforeTheMovie/ Santa Rosa Entertainment Group......................... 46 Bliss Organic Day Spa............................................ 60 BOHLUX.................................................................. 62 Charlie’s at the Windsor Golf Club........................ 60 Clover Sonoma Farms, Inc.................................... 17 Cokas-Diko Home.................................................. 39 Columbia Distributing............................................ 56

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM INSURANCE BROKERAGE SUPPORTING THE ARTS

EMBRACING THE UNUSUAL Day Spas • Medical Spas Tattoo / Body Piercing Wellness • Beauty Salons Labs / Clinics • Smoke Shops Permanent Cosmetics Pyrotechnics • Special Events Lessor’s Risk • Product Liability & MORE!

Cricklewood Restaurant.......................................... 7 Daniels Chapel of the Roses................................. 60 Exchange Bank...................................................... 52 Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa..................... 49 Freeman Lexus-Toyota.......................................... 78 Gloria Ferrer............................................................. 6 John Ash & Co./Vintners Inn.................................. 80 Lagunitas Brewing Company................................ 60 Lytton Rancheria-Lytton Band of Pomo Indians..... 2 Master Cleaners.................................................... 62 Michael & Company Jewelers................................. 6 Nelsonjobs.com..................................................... 38 Pisenti & Brinker LLP, CPAs and Advisors..................48 Professional Program Insurance Brokerage........ 69 Redwood Credit Union.......................................... 35 Rodney Strong Vineyards........................................ 3 Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market..... 56

We make the market & design programs for unique or hard to place industries since 1993.

SMILE Orthodontics............................................... 41 Sonoma Media Investments/The Press Democrat... 13 Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP...................... 53 Thanksgiving Coffee Co......................................... 56 Town of Windsor.................................................... 53

415.475.4300 ppibcorp.com NOVATO, CA / CA LICENSE: 0B17238

For information on advertising in the LBC program, contact Peggy Mulhall at 707.800.7522 or pmulhall@lutherburbankcenter.org.

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S TA F F A D M I N IS T R AT I O N Rick Nowlin, President & CEO Candice Day, Executive Assistant Maggie Wager, Front Desk Coordinator

ED U C AT I O N & C O M M U N I T Y ENGAGEMENT Ray Gargano, Director Melanie Weir, Manager Tracy Sawyer, Education & Outreach Manager Chrystie Prokopakis, Coordinator

BUSI N E S S PA R T N ER SH I P S & C O M M U N I T Y R EN TA L S Peggy Mulhall, Director Audrey Rosado, Manager Karen Pinomaki, Coordinator

DEVELOPMENT Robin Seltzer, Director Susanne Esquivel, Manager Debbie Schoemaker, Coordinator Rita Fong, Assistant

PROGRAMMING Anita Wiglesworth, Director Sari Feinstein, Contract Manager & Artist Liaison

MARKETING & PAT RO N SER V I CE S John Cain, Associate Director of Marketing Twyla Mitchell, Patron Services Manager Cherie Wheeler, Graphics Coordinator Kristi Feige, Marketing Coordinator Charles Zukow Associates, Public Relations Counsel Kaila Finch, Assistant Patron Services Manager Lauren Morrison, Lead Patron Services Associate/ Group Sales Coordinator Cristian Garcia, Patron Services Associate Dalia Mendoza Castro, Patron Services Associate Yesenia Ferreira, Patron Services Associate Marissa Ramirez, Patron Services Associate Alana Stedman, Patron Services Associate Vanessa Tullos, Patron Services Associate

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES Dennis Kohke, Director of Finance and Administration Dolores Otten, Finance & Accounting Manager Traci Levin, Accounting Specialist Evelyn Rice, Accounting Assistant Robyn Bramhall, Human Resources Advisor

O PER AT I O N S & E V EN T S Marc Hagenlocher, Director Jennifer Brown, Events & Volunteer Manager Jeremy French, Production Manager John Morrison, Maintenance Manager Gene Soldani, IT Manager Betsy Boes, Events & Volunteer Supervisor Peter Ostrom, Production Supervisor Dave Badella, Production Technician Louis Callas, Production Technician Daniel Parker, Production Technician Jay Barker, Production Assistant Scott Gilroy, Production Assistant Marcus Sanchez, Events Supervisor Corey Wilkes, Events Supervisor Don Morrison, Events Crew Chief Mike Rice, Events Crew Chief Kristina Volker, Events Crew Chief Steve Guerrero, Maintenance Worker Sean Kearns, Maintenance Worker Dave Morrison, Maintenance Worker Arturo Ramos, Maintenance Worker Morgan D’Amico, Concessions Coordinator Sydney Clemann, Event Aide Luke Gladstein, Event Aide Robert Nguyen, Event Aide Jeffery Pelton, Event Aide Vanessa Petersen, Event Aide Joseph Remillard, Event Aide Timothy Rogers, Event Aide Hunter Straub, Event Aide Alex Swayne, Event Aide Arthur Walsh, Event Aide Rachel Wilcock, Event Aide

T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N

Tickets and Information PURCHASING TICKETS Tickets to individual performances are available online, in person, or by phone.

Discounted season ticket packages are available in person or by phone for the Symphony Pops Series and the Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series. Gift certificates are also available.

No children under 5 admitted, except to Family Fun Series performances.

Patron & Member Services Office (Open Daily, Noon - 6pm) In Person: 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa

By Phone: 707.546.3600 Online: lutherburbankcenter.org

Group Tickets Groups of 10 or more qualify for a discount to selected shows. Contact the group sales office at 707.800.7553 for more information.

Ticket Fees For single ticket purchases, a 15% convenience fee will be added to your order when purchasing online or by phone (except for Family Series shows, which have a 10% fee).

There are no added fees when purchasing single tickets in person at the ticket office. For season ticket packages (Symphony Pops Series and Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series only), a one-time $9 handling fee will be added to your order.

Purchasing Tickets from 3rd Party Vendors For your own security, we strongly recommend that you do not purchase tickets from any supplier other than Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC). We do not allocate tickets or authorize any other ticket seller, services, brokers or agents to sell our tickets.

Only tickets purchased directly from the LBC can be guaranteed, and tickets purchased from any other source are done so at your own risk and may be deemed invalid. The resale of tickets on LBC property is strictly prohibited. Resale of tickets purchased by LBC members during a pre-sale period will result in ticket and membership cancellation— without refund. Policies subject to change without notice.

Buyer Beware: Tickets sold by resellers often have substantial service fees, and/or a markup to the original price, resulting in prices that are significantly higher than face value. We cannot control the prices or fees someone else may charge for tickets we do not authorize to be re-sold, nor can we provide any redress if you encounter a problem with your tickets. If you purchase tickets from anyone other than Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, please check the seller’s credibility and examine tickets carefully for authenticity.

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TICKET POLICIES All purchases are final. There are no refunds.

Ticket Limit For most performances, there is an 8 ticket limit, per household, regardless of the number of transactions. For certain shows, by artist requirement, there is a lower limit. Ticket purchases are closely monitored and any tickets purchased above the limit may be voided without notice.

Refunds and Exchanges All ticket purchases are final.

Reprints Lost, damaged, or stolen tickets may be reprinted for reserved seating performances only and will be available for pick-up one hour prior to the performance. Please present your current picture ID to the ticket office associate. There is a $2 per ticket reprint fee.

Unless otherwise indicated, all seats are reserved, and switching to a seat other than the one indicated on your ticket is not allowed.

V E N U E I N F O R M AT I O N The Ruth Finley Person Theater is a flexible venue allowing for both seated and open floor configurations. When seated, the 1681-seat venue is the largest fixed seat venue in Sonoma County, and no seat is more than 75 feet from the stage. When main floor seats are removed, the open floor/seated balcony configuration raises the capacity to 2000.

The theater’s unique thrust stage design, with no seat more than 75 feet from the stage, provides a level of intimacy between artists and audiences unlike any other in Northern California. For more than 30 years, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts has been the best place to see your favorite performer up close and personal.

Parking Convenient onsite parking is included with your ticket purchase.

Restrooms Restrooms are located on the main floor and balcony levels. Additional restrooms are available in the East Atrium.

Photography & Recording For most performances, as required by the artists, there is no photography or recording allowed. Please be considerate of other audience members and help us by adhering to these rules.

Selfie Sticks In the interest in the safety, security, and comfort of all patrons, Selfie Sticks are not allowed inside the building, including at performances.

T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N

MEMBERSHIP Members receive advance notice of new shows, early purchase opportunities, drink tickets, invitations to special events, and help support critical Education Through the Arts programs serving over 35,000 North Bay children each year. For more information or to become a member, visit lutherburbankcenter.org/join or call the Patron & Member Services Office at 707.546.3600.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N S F O R P AT R O N S W I T H D I S A B I L I T I E S

Accessible Seating The main floor level of the theater has accessible seating for people with mobility limitations. Please notify the Patron & Member Services Office of any special needs at the time of your ticket purchase. Ushers are available at the theater doors; please explain to the usher how best to assist you, if needed.

Assisted Listening Devices Assisted Listening Devices are available for our patrons at no cost. Please visit the Patron & Member Services Office to check-out an ALD.

Restrooms Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the main floor level.

Parking Parking is available for persons with handicapped placards. Spaces are located just outside the Center’s north and south entrances.

Service Animals Certified service animals necessary to assist patrons with disabilities are welcome and must remain on a leash or harness at all times. Please contact the Patron & Member Services Office if you intend to bring a service animal to an event so appropriate seating can be reserved for you.

Please contact us by phone by 707.546.3600 to discuss any special needs you may have, so we can help make your experience exceptional.

B A C K S TA G E No one is allowed backstage prior to, during or after any performance without proper authorization and identification.

REFRESHMENTS Concessions services are available one hour before show times and during intermission (please note: not all performances have a scheduled intermission). Food and beverages may be enjoyed in the lobby. Bottled water and beverages served in our Concert Cups (available for purchase at the Concessions stands in the lobby) may be enjoyed in the theater; all other food and beverages are prohibited in the theater. A menu of offerings is included in this program

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CHILDREN Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is committed to providing quality experiences for audience members of all ages. Our feature performances (generally with an 8 p.m. start time) are designed for adults; children under the age of five are not permitted. Our family events with afternoon and early evening start times are suited for children and recommended for children ages 3-12. Everyone entering the theater, regardless of age, is required to have tickets. Lap passes are available for Family Fun Series performance for children under 2 years old. As a courtesy to all audience members, we ask parents and guardians to please remove children who may be disturbing others in the theater.

T H E AT E R E T I Q U E T T E Performances start promptly at their scheduled time. Please arrive with plenty of time to park and find your seat. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during a performance will be seated at the first appropriate pause in the program, as predetermined by house staff and performers. Please remember to silence all electronic devices before entering the theater.

We ask that you be respectful of others and behave in an appropriate manner related to the performance you are attending. It is never permissible to stand in any aisle space.

Usher and security representatives are available should you need assistance.

Patrons who engage in illegal activities, are intoxicated, or are otherwise disruptive (including heckling, public nudity, and smoking in non-designated areas) will be escorted from the property without refund. Shoes and shirts are required at all events.

SCENTS/PERFUMES Many people are allergic to scents. Out of consideration for your fellow audience members, please refrain from using perfume and cologne.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS Please see a house manager or volunteer usher if you have any concerns during a performance. General information about upcoming shows and events is available at the Patron & Member Services Office and online at lutherburbankcenter.org. Share your comments and let us know how you enjoyed the show by writing to us at: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Public Relations Department, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, by e-mail at patronservices@lutherburbankcenter.org, or by contacting us on social media.

Facebook.com/lutherburbankcenter Twitter.com/lbcsoco Instagram.com/lbcsoco

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MEMBERSHIP Be the First to Purchase Tickets to New Shows for a Full Year!

Individual Membership Starts at $75 And includes the following benefits, depending on membership level: Members find out about new shows before the general public Members get pre-sale opportunities on most new shows added

throughout the year

Access to the best seats, reserved for members only Access to special members-only events Complimentary ticket vouchers Preferred parking A tax-deductible donation and the knowledge you are helping to

serve our community

Join Today!

Call Susanne at 707.800.7505 or visit lutherburbankcenter.org/join

CONCESSIONS Stop by our concessions areas for a pre-show or intermission snack.

Purchase a re-useable concert cup and bring your drink into the theater!

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts proudly serves WINE

Rodney Strong Vineyards: Chardonnay, Merlot . . . . . . . . $10 Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 BEER / HARD APPLE CIDER

Coors Light, Lagunitas IPA, Modelo Especial . . . . . . . . . $8 Crispin Hard Natural Cider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Crystal Geyser Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Crystal Geyser Sparkling Lemon Mineral Water. . . . . . . $3 San Pellegrino Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Thanksgiving Coffee, Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 CONCERT CUP

Small (10 oz), Large (16 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 SNACKS

Cookie: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 See’s Chocolate Candy Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Rold Gold Pretzels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2

Clover Sonoma Family Fun Serie s Menu BEVERAGES

Clover Sonoma Milk: Regular, Chocolate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 Crystal Geyser Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Crystal Geyser Sparkling Lemon Mineral Water. . . . . . . $3 San Pellegrino Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Thanksgiving Coffee, Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 CONCERT CUP

Small (10 oz), Large (16 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 FOOD

Pizza: Pepperoni, Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4 Cookie: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 See’s Chocolate Candy Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Rold Gold Pretzels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2

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