2013-14 Season Brochure

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2013-14 SEASON

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2013-2014 Season Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, owned and operated by the non-profit Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, is the North Bay’s arts and events center.

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Founded in 1981, we are a community gathering spot where you will find nearly 1000 events annually, including 100 world-class performances of music, dance, comedy, theatre, speakers, and family entertainment, as well as bridal

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Become a member and get your tickets early!

Sample benefits, depending on membership level:

Join today and purchase tickets to our 2013-14 season in advance of the May 31st public on sale!

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Early notification and member pre-sale opportunities for all new shows added throughout the year!

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Access to the best seats, reserved for members only.

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Invitations to members-only events, including access to “The Club,” a pre-show lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks.

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Waived ticket service fees.

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Complimentary ticket vouchers up to $1000.

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Preferred parking.

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Champion $1000+

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Tickets on sale May 17 + receive a $100 ticket voucher, eight complimentary drink coupons, access to “The Club,” an invitation to a private pre-show reception, a backstage tour, and more!

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Supporter $150+ Tickets on sale May 21 + receive a $15 ticket voucher, two complimentary drink coupons, and more!

Contributor $300+ Tickets on sale May 17 + receive a $30 ticket voucher, four complimentary drink coupons, access to “The Club,” and more!

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Members Mike and Jessica Sutton with Joan Rivers

B E N E FA C T O R ’ S C I R C L E $1500+ Tickets on sale May 10 via BC member hotline + receive a minimum $150 ticket voucher, ten complimentary drink coupons, access to premium reserved seats set aside for BC members, fees waived on ticket purchases made by phone, preferred parking, and more!

Members Bobby and Tammy Siela with Herbie Hancock

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Opening Week: Something For Everyone!

An exciting mix of shows re-opens the renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, which will feature more comfortable seats, better sightlines, better sound, and better access for all audience members!

Patti LaBelle ° Friday, August 16, 2013 at 8pm Soul diva and incomparable chanteuse Patti LaBelle shows off the roof-raising four octave voice that landed her in the Grammy Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Singers. From her landmark hit “Lady Marmalade” to her solo classics “If You Asked Me To” and “On My Own,” Patti LaBelle’s enduring catalog has touched the lives of millions.

This will be Patti LaBelle’s first Santa Rosa concert; tickets will go quickly! $119/$99/$79

Brandi Carlile ° Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 8pm Back by popular demand, folk-rock singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile brings her unique blend of rock, folk, bluegrass, and soul to Santa Rosa. Displaying an uncommon gift for connecting with fans through her nuanced and raw, brilliantly uninhibited and always expressive performances, Carlile received high praise from fans and critics alike for her fourth album—the very personal and down-to-earth “Bear Creek.” $49/$39

Randy Travis ° Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 8pm A pivotal figure in music history, Randy Travis revived country music in the ‘80s by stripping off the rock ‘n’ roll glitz and digging deep into its honky-tonk roots.

Travis brought the music back to its basics, with critics calling him “a perfect blend of George Jones and Merle Haggard,” and has earned 7 Grammy awards, 10 American Music Awards, 5 CMA Awards, and a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. $59/$45

Ron White: A Little Unprofessional ° Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 8pm Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon. A classic storyteller relaying tales from his real life, White is also a certified platinum-selling artist having sold over 10 million #1 albums, and headlining the top three rated stand-up specials in Comedy Central history. $172-VIP*/$62 *VIP ticket includes a seat in the first 5 rows, a Q&A session and photo with Ron, a VIP access pass personally signed by Ron, and a month of free membership to the Ron White Fan Club.

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Members get advance notice of new shows and

The Wiggles Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 6:30pm

members-only pre-sale opportunities. See page 3

The world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles, are heading out on the road to introduce their new team. After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, it’s the beginning of an exciting new era for The Wiggles as they head out on their ‘Taking Off’ tour! $70-VIP*/$35.50/$20

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*VIP ticket includes premium seating and a special gift!

LIVE NATION PRESENTS

Lewis Black: The Rant is Due Friday, September 13, 2013 at 8pm

PERFORMANCES

Abrasive and astute, the Grammy Award winning comedian, “Daily Show” pundit, and Comedy Central star returns to Santa Rosa for the first time since 2008. Black is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. $57.50/$47.50

Fiesta de Independencia Saturday, September 14, 2013, 1pm - 6pm Celebrate a taste of Mexico in this Sonoma County tradition! All are welcome free-of-charge at this campus-wide festival presented by the Center’s Latino Advisory Council. Enjoy authentic food, music, local entertainment, games, and activities for the whole family!

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ARTrails Exhibition September 20 - October 25, 2013 Friday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm Opening Reception: Friday, September 20, 6pm - 9pm Come experience Sonoma County’s rich and diverse artistic talent with a special exhibition of art by ARTrails Open Studios artists, presented by the Arts Council of Sonoma County. In addition to the Center’s exhibit, ARTrails artists open their studios countywide October 12-13 and 19-20. Visit www.artrails.org for a free Artist Directory/Map. FREE

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38th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8pm The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy contests in North America—launching the careers of Ellen DeGeneres, Dana Carvey, and Rob Schneider, among many others. Hundreds of comedians line-up each year to compete, but only 30 are chosen. (In its first year, Robin Williams came in 2nd!) It’s an outrageously funny evening that has a well-earned reputation as an important showcase of promising young entertainers who will make it. $44.75

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

PERFORMANCES

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm

“Fabulous bodies doing fabulous things.”

The New York Times

With a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures, Complexions presents a thought-provoking, entertaining and accessible evening of ballet. Artistic Directors Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden are “two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey land” (The New York Times). With intensity and passion, and a commitment to transcending cultural and artistic boundaries, Complexions has been seen on stages around the world, as well as on the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance.” $45/$25

Alton Brown Live!

Edible Inevitable Tour Friday, October 25, 2013 at 8pm

In the late 1990’s Alton Brown reinvented the food show with his award winning “Good Eats.” Now he brings his brand of quirky humor and culinary-science antics to the stage. The 90-minute show is a familyfriendly blend of stand-up comedy, food experimentation, talk show antics, audience participation, multimedia lecture, and, for the first time...live music! $85-VIP*/$65/$45 Member and corporate supporter Margie Mejia with Wynonna.

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*VIP ticket includes a pre-show meet & greet with Alton Brown.

Only 100 VIP tickets available!

Vince Gill Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 8pm With his high, pure tenor voice and unerring sense of harmony, Vince Gill has become the measure of excellence in country music. Since his breakthrough song “When I Call Your Name,” which won the Country Music Association’s Single of the Year award in 1990, Gill has won 17 more CMA honors, including Song of the Year four times—making him the most-awarded artist in that category in CMA history. $79/$59

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DAN AYKROYD, JUDITH BELUSHI, AND MUSIC DIRECTOR PAUL SHAFFER PRESENT

The Official Blues Brothers™ Revue Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 8pm

“Infectious and unbridled energy... it blows the roof off.”

The Chicago Sun Times

Buddy Guy Friday, November 8, 2013 at 8pm At age 76, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues. His latest album, “Living Proof,” takes a hard look back at that remarkable life, and another new album is due out in July. Having recently played Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and winner of six Grammy Awards, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Award for lifetime contribution to the arts, Buddy Guy is a living legend of the blues. $67/$57/$47

Whose Live Anyway?

Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 8pm Whose Live Anyway is a 90-minute show of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten, and Jeff B. Davis leave their audiences gasping with the very witty scenes and songs they invent before your eyes! Whose Live Anyway performs games made famous on the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”—and a few new ones, too! $59/$39

“Standup is fun, improv is funnier.

And these guys are the world’s best!”

The Billings Gazette

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PERFORMANCES

It seems like yesterday that brothers Jake and Elwood Blues, played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in the hit movie “The Blues Brothers,” invited the world to join them on a “mission from God.” Now, 30 years later, the Blues Brothers live on in The Official Blues Brothers Revue, starring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood. The Official Blues Brothers Revue combines the comedy, music and mayhem from the original movie, as well as songs from the five albums put out by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. $45/$35

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 8pm America’s favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years makes its first appearance in Santa Rosa! Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.

The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Don’t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history! $75/$55

Compañia Mazatlán Bellas Artes’ Posada Navideña

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

Friday, December 6, 2013 at 7pm Free pre-show arts & crafts with your family at 6pm Free post-show Posada celebration!

Experience the folk culture of Mexico and its unique customs and traditions during this Christmas production and traditional Posada celebration. This traditional Mexican holiday presentation portrays the “Pastorela” (pilgrimage) made by Joseph and Mary before the birth of Christ. Featuring traditional Mexican folkloric dances and music performed by 28 dancers and musicians from Sacramento’s renowned Compañia Mazatlán Bellas Artes, this performance will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Mexico for an uplifting dose of the beautiful culture and customs of Mexico past and present. $10-Adults/$5-Children

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour with special guests Oleta Adams, Jonathan Butler and Keiko Matsui Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 8pm Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2013, a cherished holiday tradition marking its 16th anniversary, is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love.

Get into the holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest and brightest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz. $69/$59/$39

MOSCOW BALLET PRESENTS

Great Russian Nutcracker Wednesday & Thursday, December 18 & 19, 2013 at 7pm Celebrate this Christmas with Moscow Ballet’s world famous production of the Great Russian Nutcracker! Bring the whole family for the quintessential Holiday experience. Forty star-studded Russian artists perform Olympian feats in the Holiday classic seen by millions. Don’t let your family miss the performance of a lifetime, full to the brim with magical toys, falling snow, growing Christmas trees and astounding Russian dancers. Tickets will go fast, so get your seats now! $102-VIP*/$68/$48/37.50/$27.50 *VIP ticket includes premium seating, a nutcracker doll, and commemorative book.

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JE MEDIA PRESENTS

Psychic Medium & Author John Edward Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 7pm Tap into the afterlife with John Edward, who for 20 years has helped thousands with his uncanny ability to communicate with those who have died.

Internationally renowned, Edward brings a fresh, honest and thought-provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. Reserve your seats early for this very intimate evening which plays to sold out crowds year-after-year—it will leave you with a whole new outlook on life…and death! $94/$74/$54

Robert Irvine Live!

Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8pm

PERFORMANCES

Are you ready to experience the impossible? Join us for Robert Irvine LIVE—a high energy, multimedia and multi-sensory theatrical experience. Multiple cameras on the stage provide a close-up view of the master at his craft with music and video combining seamlessly with cooking to provide an experience unlike any other. In each segment, Chef Irvine will face a new and unique culinary challenge in an interactive show that provides ample opportunities for audience participation while witnessing the challenging nature of Irvine’s popular TV shows “Dinner: Impossible” and “Restaurant: Impossible.” $100-VIP*/$55/$40 *VIP ticket includes pre-show cooking seminar with Robert Irvine.

Only 60 VIP tickets available!

Irish Rovers Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm For more than four decades, The Irish Rovers stand as one of the original and leading international ambassadors of Irish music by charming and entertaining audiences with their exciting stage shows and masterful story-telling. Now embarking on their final tour, they have hosted three award-winning television series and topped the music charts for nearly 50 years. $38/$28

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Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 8pm

“The funniest woman in America.”

Lewis Black

With her recent Showtime special, “Gone Madigan,” in constant rotation and topping the Amazon and iTunes charts, Kathleen Madigan has never been hotter.

Last year, Madigan beat out Larry the Cable Guy, Ron White and Jeff Foxworthy to win the listener determined “SIRIUS Challenge Cup.” In addition, Madigan has been a correspondent for “The Dr. Phil Show,” headlined specials on HBO and Comedy Central, and served as a commentator on CNN, E!, CMT, and TV Guide’s Emmy Red Carpet. $32

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

PERFORMANCES

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 8pm With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing.

The group catapulted to worldwide fame as part of Paul Simon’s “Graceland,” and continue to thrill audiences around the world with strong, proud melodies, harmonized in layers of call and response. In 2014, Ladysmith Black Mambazo – led by founder and leader Joseph Shabalala – celebrates over fifty years of joyous and uplifting music with a new show of songs from their long, illustrious career including selections from their recent, Grammy-nominated recording, “Songs from a Zulu Farm,” as well as their new 2014 CD release. $39/$29

“...sheer joy and love emanates from their being.”

Paul Simon

Ailey II Troy Powell, Artistic Director Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding emerging choreographers. Under the artistic direction of Troy Powell, the Ailey spirit shines as this critically-acclaimed company presents an exhilarating and diverse repertory of timeless classics and thrilling new works. $45/$25

“Off-the-charts energy.”

The New Yorker GENTRY GEORGE. PHOTO: EDUARDO PATINO, NYC

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 8pm The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is comprised of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists, and led by Wynton Marsalis, the internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator. Drawing from an extensive repertoire that includes original compositions, as well as the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and other jazz greats, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra perform the full vigor and vision of America’s music. $89/$69/$49

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Official U.S. Tour Sponsor:

“A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.”

Glenn Miller

THE WORLD FAMOUS

Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 3pm Pre-show discussion at 2pm The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today and tours the globe paying homage to its namesake bandleader.

The 18-member orchestra, including the Moonlight Serenaders vocal group, will perform Glenn Miller’s greatest hits including “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and many other big band favorites from the World War II era. $45/$30

Ina Garten Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8pm

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*VIP tickets include pre-show meet & greet with Ina Garten, and an autographed copy of her newest book. Only 50 VIP tickets available!

Mario Cantone Friday, May 9, 2014 at 8pm Best known as Charlotte’s flamboyant wedding planner in the “Sex in the City” series, celebrated comedian and actor Mario Cantone brings his high energy comedy cabaret to Santa Rosa! Cantone has appeared on Broadway, “The Today Show”, Comedy Central, and as a guest host on “The View”. Backed Benefactor’s by a quartet, you won’t want to miss his spot-on celebrity Circle member impersonations and hilarious musical impressions.

Diana Callahan and $65/$45

her party meet Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer.

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PERFORMANCES

Ina Garten, the celebrated specialty food store maven and bestselling cookbook author, was once a nuclear budget analyst at President Carter’s White House.

Garten left Washington, D.C. in 1978 to buy a 400 sq. ft. store called Barefoot Contessa in the Hamptons. Since then, she has gone on to write a number of phenomenally successful cookbooks, including “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.” Her TV show, “Barefoot Contessa,” is one of the highest rated shows on Food Network. Onstage, Ina Garten delivers a charming insider’s view of her world and the pleasures of good food, cooked with love and passion. Enjoy an interactive Q&A with Ina after the show. $125-VIP*/$65/$45

Leave the iPads, video games, and television at home, and come out to Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to enjoy great entertainment

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Golden Dragon Acrobats Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 6:30pm Back by popular demand, Golden Dragon Acrobats combine awardwinning acrobatics, traditional dance, and spectacular costumes to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

Story Pirates Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:30pm Described as “Monty Python meets Schoolhouse Rock,” Story Pirates create outlandishly funny sketches and mini-musicals based on stories submitted by children!

Angelina Ballerina: The Musical Presented by Vital Theatre Company

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 6:30pm Angelina is excited to show off her dancing skills to a famous visitor visiting Camembert Academy, but will she get her chance? This show will have your whole family dancing in the aisles!

Stunt Dog Experience Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 3pm This cast of performers and dogs will delight you with the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs — amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, athletic feats, and more!

Be sure to join us for post-show autograph sessions with the cast! (after all shows except Golden Dragon Acrobats and Stunt Dog Experience)

Stuart Little Presented by Dallas Children’s Theatre

Friday, February 21, 2014 at 6:30pm All the charm, wisdom, and joy of E.B. White’s classic book are brought to life as the mildmannered Stuart Little encounters adventures and misadventures, while discovering the true meaning of family, loyalty and friendship.

Jim Henson’s Sid the Science Kid — Live!

Presented by Mills Entertainment

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 6:30pm Based on the PBS Kids TV series, join Sid, May, Gabriela and Gerald as they use comedy and curiosity to tackle questions kids have about the world around them!

Peter Pan

Presented by TheatreworksUSA

Friday, March 28, 2014 at 6:30pm Peter, Wendy, John, and Michael will use faith, hope, and a pinch of fairy dust to face the villainous pirate Captain Hook, who’ll stop at nothing to defeat Peter and his crew of Lost Boys.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Presented by Two Beans Productions

Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 3pm Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical, and discover along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

Save money and guarantee family time throughout the year! 8-show and 4-show packages available. Call 707.546.3600 or visit wellsfargocenterarts.org for more information on available packages and perks. Tickets to individual shows go on sale August 23, 2013 (member pre-sale begins August 5).

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Michael Berkowitz

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CONDUCTOR

FREE PRE-CONCERT TALKS Join Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz one hour prior to every concert for a discussion of the afternoon’s concert, along with personal anecdotes and memories from his storied career working on Broadway and with Liza Minnelli, Henry Mancini, and Marvin Hamlisch, among many others.

The King of Swing: Benny Goodman at the Symphony Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 3pm Featuring guest clarinetist Ken Peplowski

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On January 16, 1938, Benny Goodman took his swing orchestra to Carnegie Hall. The rest is history. After the final encore that evening, popular music was defined for a generation: big band swing became the thing, and Benny Goodman was crowned king!

Three Phantoms in Concert Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 3pm Featuring tenors Mark Jacoby, Gary Mauer, and Craig Schulman The best of the Broadway tunes written for tenor, performed by

the best Broadway leading men: that’s the formula for this winning revue. Featuring three Broadway veterans whose credits each include the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensation “The Phantom of the Opera,” enjoy favorites from “Les Misérables,” “Miss Saigon,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Guys and Dolls,” and more!

Since the advent of Benny Goodman, there have been too few clarinetists to fill the void that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few.

The man is magic.” - MEL TORMÉ

A Very Merry Holiday Pops Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3pm This uplifting and multicultural concert features holiday music from traditional to swing to rock, and is sure to become a holiday tradition! A full chorus joins the orchestra for special arrangements of “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” “Sleigh Ride,” “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bells Forever,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies,” an audience sing-along, and much more. Celebrate this holiday season with a joyful afternoon of music!

Craig Schulman

Mark Jacoby

Gary Mauer

Return of the Classical Mystery Tour:

A Tribute to the Beatles Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 3pm Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ U.S. breakthrough tour with this nationallyacclaimed tribute band featuring original members of the Broadway sensation “Beatlemania.” Together with the Santa Rosa Symphony, they’ll perform your favorite Beatles tunes exactly as they were written.

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Never has the music of the Beatles sounded as good as this night with the live orchestra” - NEWPORT NEWS

Guarantee the best seats today by becoming a season ticket holder! Call 707.546.3600 or order online at wellsfargocenterarts.org. Season ticket prices: $255 (Section 1), $190 (Section 2), $153 (Section 3),

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$109 (Section 4). Tickets to individual concerts go on sale August 23, 2013 (member pre-sale begins August 5).

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2013-2014 Season at-a-Glance

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8 – 12 Draw it! Paint it! Sculpt it! Art Camp SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS. 22 – 26 New Song Music Camp AUGUST 2013 16 Patti LaBelle 18 Brandi Carlile 21 Randy Travis 24 Ron White: A Little Unprofessional SEPTEMBER 2013 5 The Wiggles 13 Live Nation presents Lewis Black: The Rant is Due 14 Fiesta de Independencia 20 – 30 ARTrails Exhibition 28 38th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals OCTOBER 2013 1 – 25 ARTrails Exhibition 22 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Complexions Contemporary Ballet 24 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Golden Dragon Acrobats 25 Alton Brown Live – Edible Inevitable Tour 27 Symphony Pops Series: The King of Swing - Benny Goodman at the Symphony 30 Vince Gill NOVEMBER 2013 5 The Official Blues Brothers™ Revue 8 Buddy Guy 9 Whose Live Anyway?

13 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Story Pirates DECEMBER 2013 3 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis 4 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Angelina Ballerina The Musical 6 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Compañia Mazatlán Bellas Artes’ Posada Navideña 15 Symphony Pops Series: A Very Merry Holiday Pops 17 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 18 Moscow Ballet presents Great Russian Nutcracker 19 Moscow Ballet presents Great Russian Nutcracker JANUARY 2014 16 JE Media presents Psychic Medium and Author John Edward 17 Robert Irvine Live!

30 Irish Rovers FEBRUARY 2014 1 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Stunt Dog Experience 15 Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan 21 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Stuart Little 23 Symphony Pops Series: Three Phantoms in Concert MARCH 2014 4 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 5 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Ailey II 9 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 12 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Jim Henson’s Sid the Science Kid – Live!

15 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra 28 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Peter Pan APRIL 2014 2 Ina Garten 27 Symphony Pops Series: Return of the Classical Mystery Tour – A Tribute to the Beatles M AY 2 0 1 4 3 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 9 Mario Cantone

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Members Ernesto & Rita Olivares (center) with Karl & Serena Lienau, and members Sanford & JoAnne Bressick (right) in “The Club”.

Purchasing Tickets Season Tickets Discounted season ticket packages are available in person or by phone for the Symphony Pops Series and the Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series. Season ticket holders receive: • Priority seating; • Keep the same seats for every show; • Save up to 28% off regular ticket prices!

Single Tickets Tickets to individual performances are available online, in person, or by phone, according to the following schedule: • Most performances: May 31, 2013 (beginning May 10 for members) • Symphony Pops Series: August 23, 2013 (beginning August 5 for members) • Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: August 23, 2013 (beginning August 5 for members)

Group Tickets Groups of 10 or more quality for a 15% discount to selected shows.

Contact the Patron & Member Services office at 707.546.3600 for more information.

Child/Student Tickets

Ticket Fees

Reprints Lost, damaged, or stolen tickets may be reprinted for reservedseating 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.

Resale For your own security, we strongly recommend that you do not purchase tickets from any supplier other than Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Only tickets purchased directly from Wells Fargo Center for the Arts can be guaranteed, and tickets purchased from any other source are done so at your own risk and may be deemed invalid.

The re-sale of tickets on Wells Fargo Center for the Arts property is strictly prohibited.

Policies subject to change without notice.

Venue Information The Ruth Finley Person Theater is a 1600 seat venue where no seat is more than 75 feet from the stage, creating an intimate environment for you to enjoy your favorite performer.

For season ticket packages, a one-time $9 handling fee will be added to your order. For single ticket purchases, a 15% per ticket handling 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.

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All purchases are final. There are no refunds.

Accessible seating for patrons with mobility limitations are located in several locations on the main floor of the theater.

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available on the main floor level. Please contact the ticket office to purchase tickets, or notify us of any special needs, so we can help make your experience exceptional.

Ticket Limit Limit of eight (8) tickets per performance per person (regardless of the number of transactions). Ticket purchases are closely monitored and any tickets purchased above the limit will be voided without notice.

Refunds and Exchanges All ticket purchases are final.

Assisted Listening Devices ALDs are available at no cost to our patrons. Please notify the ticket office upon arrival.

2013-2014 SEASON | Enrich. Educate. Entertain.

PATRON INFORMATION

Discounted tickets are available for children and students with a valid student ID for select performances. When available, child tickets may be purchased for children 12 years of age and younger.

Please contact the ticket office for more information.

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