Out-of-county entertainment listings are compiled from announcements that are sent to the Observer*American or Record-Bee newsrooms. Please submit your events to arts@record-bee.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
June 14:
* Drawing in the Ballroom — Drop in to sketch a live model, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in Sacramento. Information: www.crockerartmuseum.org.
June 14-17:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Why We Have a Body” by Claire Chafee, each weekend through July 8. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
June 15-17:
* Dreamweavers Theatre presents Edward Albee”s “Seascape,” Friday, June 15, through Sunday, June 17, at1637 Imola Ave., to the rear of the Riverpark Shopping Center, in Napa. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Reservations: 255-LIVE (5483) or www.dreamweaverstheatre.org.
June 16:
* “Taste of Chocolate, Wine, and Ale,” fund-raiser for the Mendocino Music Festival, takes place Saturday, June 16. Information: www.mendocinoarts.org.
* Missoula Children”s Theatre presents “The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,” 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St. in Napa. Information: www.nvoh.org or 226-7372.
June 16-17:
* The 12th annual Russian River Blues Festival, Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, at Johnson”s Beach in Guerneville. Doors open at 10 a.m.; music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 869-1595 or www.russianriverfestivals.com.
June 17:
* A Middle Eastern dance video study group meets from 9:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Triple Trinity Temple for the Arts, 30 E. San Francisco Ave. in Willits. The group studies dance steps, choreographies and attitudes in various genres of belly dancing and, as each step in introduced, practice it to music. Mixed-level class. Information: 354-0242 or jayne@pacific.net.
June 17-22:
* The San Francisco Early Music Society presents “Crossroads of the Baroque: Dresden, Prague and Vienna,”8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 17, to Friday, June 22, at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Workshop concert with chorus and orchestra, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in Ives Hall. Information or to enroll: www.sfems.org.
June 20:
* The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, located at 15290 Coleman Valley Road, kicks off its 2007 Chautauqua Series with Stiff Dead Cat and Blackbird Stitches, Wednesday, June 20. Information: www.oaec.org. Tickets: 874-1557, ext. 233.
June 21:
* Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in Sacramento. Information: www.crockerartmuseum.org.
* Ukiah author Claudia Crosetti discusses her new book, “Rocks in My Pockets — Travels with Dad,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Mendocino Book Company, 102 S. School St. in Ukiah. Information: 468-5940.
June 21-24:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Why We Have a Body” by Claire Chafee, each weekend through July 8. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
June 23:
* Mendocino Arts Center”s 15th annual Mendocino Coast Garden Tour, taking place Saturday, June 23, features five gardens from Fort Bragg to Albion. Information: www.mendocinoarts.org.
* Tenth annual “Art in the Park,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Pioneer Park in Calistoga. Works by local artists, live music, silent auction, food and wine. Benefit for local youth art programs. Information: www.calistogaartcenter.org or 942-2ART.
* Curtain rises for Writers, Actors, Directors (WAD) Festival entries at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in the Ukiah Playhouse. During a 24-hour period, theater company teams will write and rehearse a 10- to 15-minute play, to be performed Saturday night. The performances will also be simulcast on a large TV outdoors on the Ukiah Playhouse”s covered patio. Information: Jason@ukiahplayerstheatre.org.
June 23-24:
* Black Bart Hold-Up Days, Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, at Historic Sutter Creek in the Sierra foothills. Old West reenactments, stage coach robberies, art, music, history and fun for all ages. Information: www.suttercreek.org.
June 24:
* Classical concert featuring violinist Cassandra Lynne Richburg, pianist Natsuki Fukasawa and clarinetist Deborah Pittman, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, in the CSUS Recital Hall. Information: www.crockerartmuseum.org.
* A Middle Eastern dance video study group meets from 9:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Triple Trinity Temple for the Arts, 30 E. San Francisco Ave. in Willits. The group studies dance steps, choreographies and attitudes in various genres of belly dancing and, as each step in introduced, practice it to music. Mixed-level class. Information: 354-0242 or jayne@pacific.net.
* City of Ukiah”s Sundays in the Park concert series presents Blues guitarist Chris Cain, 6 p.m. in Todd Grove Park. Free admission.
June 24-25:
* “Celebrate the Accordion,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum courtyard, Fourth and B streets in Petaluma. Live music all day, free of charge. Information: www.petalumadowntown.com.
June 24-29:
* The San Francisco Early Music Society presents “Medieval and Renaissance Workshop: Tales of the Citiese,”8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 24, to Friday, June 29, at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Workshop concert with chorus and orchestra, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, in Ives Hall. Information or to enroll: www.sfems.org.
June 25-July 13:
* Santa Rosa Symphony presents its Summer Music Academy for youths aged 5 to 18, Monday, June 25, through Friday, July 13 (except Independence Day, July 4), on the Sonoma Country Day School campus in Santa Rosa. Information: 546-7097, ext. 225, www.santarosasymphony.com.
June 28:
* Reception for Sonoma County artist Jack Stuppin, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in Sacramento. Information: www.crockerartmuseum.org.
June 28-July 1:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Why We Have a Body” by Claire Chafee, each weekend through July 8. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
June 29-July 1:
* Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, Friday, June 29, through Sunday, July 1, at the Black Oak Ranch, five miles north of Laytonville along Highway 101. Tickets and information: www.cumuluspresents.com or www.seb.org.
July 1:
* A Middle Eastern dance video study group meets from 9:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Triple Trinity Temple for the Arts, 30 E. San Francisco Ave. in Willits. The group studies dance steps, choreographies and attitudes in various genres of belly dancing and, as each step in introduced, practice it to music. Mixed-level class. Information: 354-0242 or jayne@pacific.net.
July 3-4:
* Local musician Jay Blue performs at the Napa County Fair, noon to 1 p.m. in Calistoga.
July 5-8:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Why We Have a Body” by Claire Chafee, each weekend through July 8. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
July 7:
* Totally Tots ArtBlast, a workshop for young artists, ages 3 to 5, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in downtown Sacramento. Free with admission.
* Thirty-sixth annual “World”s Largest Salmon Barbecue,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 7, in Noyo Harbor off S. Harbor Drive at State Route 20 in Fort Bragg. Independence Day fireworks to follow. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. Information: www.salmonrestoration.org.
July 7-8:
* Green Music Festival chamber series with artistic director Jeffrey Kahane, marimba master Makoto Nakura, cellist Julie Albers, pianist Natasha Paremski and the Escher String Quartet; 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7, and 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Sonoma State University”s Evert B. Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati Ave. in Rohnert Park. Tickets: (877) 778-3378 or www.cityboxoffice.com. Information: http://greenmusicfestival.sonoma.edu.
July 8:
* A Middle Eastern dance video study group meets from 9:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Triple Trinity Temple for the Arts, 30 E. San Francisco Ave. in Willits. The group studies dance steps, choreographies and attitudes in various genres of belly dancing and, as each step in introduced, practice it to music. Mixed-level class. Information: 354-0242 or jayne@pacific.net.
* City of Ukiah”s Sundays in the Park concert series presents Los Pinguos, 6 p.m. in Todd Grove Park. Free admission.
July 10-21:
* Mendocino Music Festival 2007 takes place in the festival”s performance tent, located next to the Ford House Museum on Main Street at the Mendocino Headlands State Park; and at venues in and around Mendocino. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 10:
* Mendocino Music Festival 2007 opens with a performance by the Festival Orchestra, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 12:
* The Mendocino Music Festival presents Mollie O”Brien and Sisters Morales on a double bill, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
* Drawing in the Ballroom: Drop in to sketch a live model, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in Sacramento. Information: www.crockerartmuseum.org.
* Grammy-Award winner Queen Latifah performs jazz standards, blues, pop and R&B during one of only three West Coast performances, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St. in Napa. Information: www.nvoh.org or 226-7372.
July 13:
* The Mendocino Music Festival”s Festival Orchestra is joined by Company C Contemporary Ballet in an 8 p.m. Friday, July 13 performance. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com and www.companycballet.org.
July 14:
* Contra dance takes place on the second Saturday of the month at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 206 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7:30 p.m. with dance at 8 p.m. Suggested donations are $4 for ages 4 to 11, $6 for ages 12 to 17, $8 for 18 and older. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring snacks, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Information: Paula, 463-2113.
* The Mendocino Music Festival presents its Festival Big Band with Kenny Washington, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
* The 36th annual Mendocino Rotary Art Auction, taking place Saturday, July 14, features 60 pieces including fine art, sculpture and photography by nationally-recognized Mendocino Coast artists. Information: www.mendocinoarts.org.
* Santa Rosa Symphony”s Summer Music Academy, a music program for students ages 5 to 18, presents final performances for all classes and the Academy Orchestra, Saturday, July 14, in Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School in Santa Rosa. Information: 546-7097, ext. 225, or www.santarosasymphony.com.
July 14-15:
* The Mendocino Art Center presents its 48th annual Summer Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, at the Mendocino Art Center gardens. For more information, call the Mendocino Art Center at 937-5818 or toll free (800)653-3328, or e-mail jima@mcn.org. Artists can download an application from www.MendocinoArtCenter.org/Summer_Fair.pdf.
July 15:
* The Mendocino Music Festival presents the Janaki String Trio, 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
* The Petaluma Downtown Association is hosting a Flower Festival, similar to one that is held in Spello, Italy; on Sunday, July 15, in Petaluma”s new theater district off Fourth Street in the historic downtown. Information: www.petalumadowntown.com.
July 16:
* The Mendocino Music Festival presents bluegrass quintet Blue Highway, 8 p.m. Monday, July 16. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 17:
* The Mendocino Music Festival presents Time for Three, an ensemble of classically-trained string players, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 18:
* The Mendocino Music Festival Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 19:
* The Mendocino Music Festival Chamber Players, featuring pianist Susan Waterfall, showcase composer Leos Janacek, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 20:
* David Lindley and Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir appear on a double bill, 8 p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Mendocino Music Festival. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 21:
* A performance of Mozart”s “Cosi Fan Tutte,” by the Festival orchestra and cast, concludes the Mendocino Music Festival, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21. Information: www.mendocinomusic.com.
July 22:
* City of Ukiah”s Sundays in the Park concert series presents Joe Craven and Blender Logic, 6 p.m. in Todd Grove Park. Free admission.
Aug. 3-5
* Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance presents the 22nd annual Sonoma Salute to the Arts visual arts competition, exhibit and silent auction, Friday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 5, in the historic Sonoma Plaza. Deadline for entries is July 6. For guidelines and entry form, visit www.salutetothearts.com, send a SASE to Art Coordinator, PO Box 1947, Sonoma, CA 95476, or call 938-1133, ext. 103.
Aug. 5:
* The Traditional Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Appreciation and Strutters Society (TRADJASS) presents a live Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Gold Coast Jazz Band, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth Street in Santa Rosa. Jam sets are open to sit-in musicians. Admission is $6 for TRADJASS members, $8 for other jazz club members and $10 general public. Information: 328-0939 or www.tradjass.org.
* City of Ukiah”s Sundays in the Park concert series presents Adaawe, a spirited women”s ensemble, 6 p.m. in Todd Grove Park. Free admission.
Aug. 6-26:
* Music in the Vineyards, a three-week festival featuring 39 musicians from the U.S., Europe and Canada, performing at various Napa Valley venues. Information: www.musicinthevineyards.org.
Aug. 9:
* Drawing in the Ballroom: Drop in to sketch a live model, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in Sacramento. Information: www.crockerartmuseum.org.
Aug. 11:
* Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens hosts its 16th annual Art in the Gardens fund-raiser, Saturday, Aug. 11. Information: www.mendocinoarts.org.
* Contra dance takes place on the second Saturday of the month at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 206 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7:30 p.m. with dance at 8 p.m. Suggested donations are $4 for ages 4 to 11, $6 for ages 12 to 17, $8 for 18 and older. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring snacks, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Information: Paula, 463-2113.
Aug. 19:
* City of Ukiah”s Sundays in the Park concert series presents Hip Service, a Mottown and R&B revue, 6 p.m. in Todd Grove Park. Free admission.
Aug. 21:
* State Fair Concert Series presents Huey Lewis and the News, Tuesday, Aug. 21, on the Golden1 Stage. General admission concert seats are free with fair admission. Additional cost of $10 to $40, depending upon the concert, secures a reserved seat. Gold Circle reserved seating on sale beginning May 1 via www.tickets.com. Acts subject to change without notice.
Aug. 24:
* State Fair Concert Series presents Lonestar, Friday, Aug. 24, on the Golden1 Stage. General admission concert seats are free with fair admission. Additional cost of $10 to $40, depending upon the concert, secures a reserved seat. Gold Circle reserved seating on sale beginning May 1 via www.tickets.com. Acts subject to change without notice.
Aug. 25-26:
* The San Francisco Great Books Council will host a gathering of 50 or more readers, Aug. 25 and 26, at Walker Creek Ranch in northwestern Marin County, for small-group discussions of William Faulkner”s “The Sound and the Fury.” Information: www.greatbooks-sf.com.
Aug. 28:
* State Fair Concert Series presents Third Day, Tuesday, Aug. 28, on the Golden1 Stage. General admission concert seats are free with fair admission. Additional cost of $10 to $40, depending upon the concert, secures a reserved seat. Gold Circle reserved seating on sale beginning May 1 via www.tickets.com. Acts subject to change without notice.
Aug. 30:
* Crocker Art Museum debuts its first-ever “speed dating night” Thursday, Aug. 30, at 216 O St. in downtown Sacramento. Sessions at 6 p.m. for ages 25 to 35 and 7 p.m. for ages 35 to 45. Space is limited and registrations are required; call Stacy Beckley at (916) 264-1182 by Aug. 23.
* State Fair Concert Series presents All American Rejects, Thursday, Aug. 30, on the Golden1 Stage. General admission concert seats are free with fair admission. Additional cost of $10 to $40, depending upon the concert, secures a reserved seat. Gold Circle reserved seating on sale beginning May 1 via www.tickets.com. Acts subject to change without notice.
Sept. 2:
* Historic psychedelic band the Charlatans, with local musician Mike Wilhelm, play in a major event that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love, Sunday, Sept. 2, in San Francisco”s Golden Gate Park. Information: gruit_blue@yahoo.com.
* The Traditional Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Appreciation and Strutters Society (TRADJASS) presents a live Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Trad Jazz Jammers, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth Street in Santa Rosa. Jam sets are open to sit-in musicians. Admission is $6 for TRADJASS members, $8 for other jazz club members and $10 general public. Information: 328-0939 or www.tradjass.org.
* State Fair Concert Series presents Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, on the Golden1 Stage. General admission concert seats are free with fair admission. Additional cost of $10 to $40, depending upon the concert, secures a reserved seat. Gold Circle reserved seating on sale beginning May 1 via www.tickets.com. Acts subject to change without notice.
Sept. 3:
* State Fair Concert Series presents Weird Al Yankovic, Monday, Sept. 3, on the Golden1 Stage. General admission concert seats are free with fair admission. Additional cost of $10 to $40, depending upon the concert, secures a reserved seat. Gold Circle reserved seating on sale beginning May 1 via www.tickets.com. Acts subject to change without notice.
Sept. 6-8:
* The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center presents its fifth annual Chautauqua Revue: A Variety Show in Two Acts, Thursday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Sept. 8, at 15290 Coleman Valley Road. Children”s matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.oaec.org. Tickets: 874-1557, ext. 233.
Sept. 8:
* “Winesong!,” Mendocino”s premier wine and art auction, takes place Saturday, Sept. 8. Proceeds benefit Mendocino Coast District Hospital. Information: www.mendocinoarts.org.
Kendall-Jackson Winery hosts the 11th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at 5007 Fulton Road in Santa Rosa. Proceeds benefit the School Garden Network. Tickets: (800) 769-3649 or www.kj.com.
* Contra dance takes place on the second Saturday of the month at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 206 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7:30 p.m. with dance at 8 p.m. Suggested donations are $4 for ages 4 to 11, $6 for ages 12 to 17, $8 for 18 and older. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring snacks, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Information: Paula, 463-2113.
Sept. 11:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Guys” by Anne Nelson at Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg. Benefit for coastal first responders. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Sept. 13-16:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn, each weekend through Oct. 21. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Sept. 20-23:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn, each weekend through Oct. 21. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Sept. 27-30:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn, each weekend through Oct. 21. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Sept. 28:
* The 32nd annual San Francisco Comedy Competition semi-finals, Sept. 28 at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd. in Santa Rosa. Information: www.wellsfargocenterarts.com.
Sept. 29:
* The Ukiah Community Concert Association presents Presidio Brass, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Ukiah High School auditorium. For more information or to subscribe to the 2007-2008 season, please call 463-2738 or 459-3466.
Sept. 30:
* The Santa Rosa Symphony celebrates its 80th season and formally welcomes its new maestro, Sunday, Sept. 30, at its Ruby Jubilee Opera Concert and Gala Tickets are $80 apiece, with selected seats available at $8 to provide broader access to the community. Information: www.santarosasymphony.com.
Oct. 4-7:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn, each weekend through Oct. 21. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Oct. 7:
* The Traditional Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Appreciation and Strutters Society (TRADJASS) presents a live Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Fourth Street Jazz Band, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth Street in Santa Rosa. Jam sets are open to sit-in musicians. Admission is $6 for TRADJASS members, $8 for other jazz club members and $10 general public. Information: 328-0939 or www.tradjass.org.
Oct. 11-14:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn, each weekend through Oct. 21. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Oct. 12-21:
* Sonoma State University performing arts presents “A Flea in Her Ear,” Oct. 12 to 21 (eight shows) in Evert B. Person Theatre on the SSU campus in Rohnert Park. Information: www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/events. Box office: 664-2353.
Oct. 13:
* Contra dance takes place on the second Saturday of the month at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 206 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7:30 p.m. with dance at 8 p.m. Suggested donations are $4 for ages 4 to 11, $6 for ages 12 to 17, $8 for 18 and older. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring snacks, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Information: Paula, 463-2113.
Oct. 18-21:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Oct. 21:
* Santa Rosa Symphony Pops concert features Michael Berkowitz conducting the Big Band Nelson Riddle Rememberance, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Information: www.wellsfargocenterarts.com.
Nov. 1-4:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood, each weekend through Dec. 2. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Nov. 4:
* The Traditional Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Appreciation and Strutters Society (TRADJASS) presents a live Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Midnight Rose Jazz Band, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth Street in Santa Rosa. Jam sets are open to sit-in musicians. Admission is $6 for TRADJASS members, $8 for other jazz club members and $10 general public. Information: 328-0939 or www.tradjass.org.
Nov. 8-11:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood, each weekend through Dec. 2. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Nov. 9-17
* * Sonoma State University performing arts presents “The Decameron,” based upon the classic Italian text by Giovanni Baccaccio,” Nov. 9 to 17 (seven shows) in Evert B. Person Theatre on the SSU campus in Rohnert Park. Information: www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/events. Box office: 664-2353.
Nov. 10:
* Contra dance takes place on the second Saturday of the month at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 206 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7:30 p.m. with dance at 8 p.m. Suggested donations are $4 for ages 4 to 11, $6 for ages 12 to 17, $8 for 18 and older. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring snacks, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Information: Paula, 463-2113.
Nov. 15-18:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood, each weekend through Dec. 2. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Nov. 22-25:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood, each weekend through Dec. 2. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Nov. 28-Dec. 2
* Sonoma State University performing arts presents its Fall Dance Concert, Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 (five shows) in the Dance Studio, PE 1, on the SSU campus in Rohnert Park. Information: www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/events. Box office: 664-2353.
Nov. 29-Dec. 2:
* Mendocino Theatre Company presents “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood. Tickets: 937-4477 or mtc@mcn.org. Information: www.mendocinotheatre.org.
Dec. 2:
* The Traditional Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Appreciation and Strutters Society (TRADJASS) presents a live Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Mission Gold Jazz Band, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth Street in Santa Rosa. Jam sets are open to sit-in musicians. Admission is $6 for TRADJASS members, $8 for other jazz club members and $10 general public. Information: 328-0939 or www.tradjass.org.
Dec. 5-8:
* Sonoma State University performing arts presents a four-night reader”s theater, Dec. 5 to 8 in Warren Auditorium on the SSU campus in Rohnert Park. Information: www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/events. Box office: 664-2353.
Jan. 13, 2008:
* Santa Rosa Symphony Pops concert features Kyle Pickett conducting Broadway Salutes Rogers and Hammerstein, 3 p.m. Jan. 13, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Information: www.wellsfargocenterarts.com.
Jan. 15:
* The Ukiah Community Concert Association presents the California Guitar Trio, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Ukiah High School auditorium. For more information or to subscribe to the 2007-2008 season, please call 463-2738 or 459-3466.
March 7:
* The Ukiah Community Concert Association presents Trio Excelsior, three internationally-acclaimed musicians from Finland, Germany and the U.S., 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Ukiah High School auditorium. For more information or to subscribe to the 2007-2008 season, please call 463-2738 or 459-3466.
March 16:
* Santa Rosa Symphony Pops concert features Asher Raboy conducting a St. Patrick”s Day Celtic Celebration, 3 p.m. March 16, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Information: www.wellsfargocenterarts.com.
April 10-May 11
* Sonoma State University”s Center for Performing Arts presents “Romeo and Juliet” and “West Side Story” in repertory in Evert B. Person Theatre on the SSU campus in Rohnert Park. The two performances run on a staggered schedule between April 10 and May 11. Information: www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/events. Box office: 664-2353.
April 15:
* The Ukiah Community Concert Association presents Misty River, an all-female quartet, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Ukiah High School auditorium. For more information or to subscribe to the 2007-2008 season, please call 463-2738 or 459-3466.
