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Founded in 1981, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts (owned and operated

by the non-profit Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation) is a community

gathering spot hosting nearly 1000 events annually, including more than

100 world-class performances of music, dance, comedy, theatre, speakers,

and family entertainment, as well as bridal fairs, farmer’s markets, an

annual Fiesta, and a diverse array of community events. The Center also

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the generous support of our members, donors, and sponsors.

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The Moody Blues: Timeless Flight – The Polydor YearsWednesday, April 29

See page 7 for more info!

Steely DanTWO SHOWS!

Tuesday, April 7 and

Wednesday, April 8


The Sing-Off Live! TourThursday, April 9


LIVE NATION PRESENTS

Anjelah JohnsonSaturday, May 9


NEDERLANDER PRESENTS

The Piano GuysThursday, May 14


EDDIE IZZARD force majeureWorld Tour – America 2015Wednesday, June 17


Diana Krall: Wallflower World TourTuesday, August 18


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

• Access to the best seats, reserved for members only.

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

• Waived ticket handling fees.

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Join today by calling the Patron & Member Services Office at

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One of the programs your membership donation helps make possible:

S C H O O L S H O W S

Each year, the Center presents more than 25 weekday morning performances for

school groups that connect to and deepen their classroom learning. Through

the generosity of our members and donors, more than 30,000 North Bay

schoolchildren are able to participate in this program each year.

For many, it is their first time seeing a live performance.

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Members Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat attending the Heart performance.

“Schoolhouse Rock Live! was a fun and engaging way

for kids to learn grammar. They could actually see it,

hear it and experience it. It was especially beneficial for

my class because for 90% of them English is their second

language.”

– Anh Dao Tran, 4th grade teacher at Roseland’s Shepperd Elementary School

Members Fidel & Susan Aragon (center) and their friends enjoy drinks in “The Club.”

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An exciting new musical revue based on your favorite contemporary

children’s books, headlined by The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

where we’ll follow Hubie’s imagination as he faces his comically

horrific fears and discovers that his new teacher is pleasantly human

after all. Plus, you’ll enjoy adaptations of Dogzilla; Grumpy Bird; I Want

My Hat Back; Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse; Love Splat, Splat the Cat; and

The Grasshopper and the Ant.

$17 Adults/$12 Children

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon & Other Story Books By TheatreworksUSAWednesday, March 18 at 6:30pm

Free Fun with Art starting one hour before the show!

ADDITIONAL GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY EXCHANGE BANK AND MACY’S

SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS: March 15 – August 18

North Bay Stage Company is proud to present the heart-warming tale

based on actual events of a woman alone in a terrible predicament

in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere and the stranger

who comes to her rescue. It is a story of salvation and redemption on

the gritty streets of New York City. Written by local playwright Audie

Foote, it is an original work that is in the mold of “It’s a Wonderful

Life” and has garnered critical acclaim from all who have seen it.

$20 (General Admission)

NORTH BAY STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS

The Angel of Chatham SquareMarch 20 – April 5

Performed in the East Auditorium

Hop aboard the ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and you’ll soon be ‘In

the Mood’ to hear some great musicians ‘Sing, Sing, Sing.’ With

19 performers on stage, including six singer-dancers, In the Mood

is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny

Goodman, Sinatra and the big band greats of the ’40s. Complete

with period costumes and choreography, In the Mood pays homage

to America’s greatest generation who fought WWII!

$69/$49/$35

ARTBEAT, INC. PRESENTS

In the MoodSunday, March 15 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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Steely Dan has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and

helped define the soundtrack of the ‘70s. Santa Rosa audiences will

be treated to selections from The Dan’s extraordinary four-decade

catalog, rich with infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies, irresistible

grooves, and sleek, subversive lyrics, punctuated by blazing solo

work and rich ensembles.

$140/$100

Steely DanTuesday & Wednesday, April 7 & 8 at 8pm

The Sing-Off Live Tour! will feature The Sing-Off fan favorite groups VoicePlay

(season 4) and Street Corner Symphony (season 2), plus this season’s

The Exchange, and the Bay Area’s own San Fran6. On tour the groups will

perform their a cappella versions of this year’s chart topping hits, favorite

arrangements from the TV show, as well as brand new group numbers,

ultimate sing-offs and a few surprises.

$45/$35

The Sing-Off Live! Tour Thursday, April 9 at 8pm

DiNO Light By CORBiAN Visual Arts and Dance in collaboration with Lightwire Theater

Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pmFree Fun with Art starting one hour before the show!

Featured on “America’s Got Talent,” DiNO Light showcases a world of

glow-in-the-dark characters created out of neon light. A lonely scientist

creates a friendly dinosaur named Darwin and sends him out into the

world to discover the “evolution of love.” Growing worried, he goes looking

for his creation and gets caught up in the adventure! Unique and visually

dazzling, DiNO Light has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry,

technology, and dance by audiences all over the world.




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Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be

performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive –

that’s fancy for 100% sure – that she and Bree will be picked to be stars of

the show as mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role, Nancy is

stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can she bring fancy flair to her role, even

though it isn’t the one she wanted? Find out in this fun-filled musical based

on the books by Jane O’Connor.


Fancy Nancy the MusicalBy Vital Theatre Company

Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30pmFree Fun with Art starting one hour before the show!

Join Maestro Michael Berkowitz and the Santa Rosa Symphony for an afternoon

featuring some of the most popular and recognizable film scores in cinematic

history! With 49 Academy Award nominations (second only to Walt Disney),

John Williams is one of the most celebrated and well-known film composers

of all time. Featuring selections from the movies E.T., Jaws, Raiders of the Lost

Ark, and of course Star Wars, this concert is a rare opportunity to hear thrilling

movie scores brought to life by a full symphony orchestra!

$80/$61/$50/$37

May the Force Be With You: The Movie Magic of John WilliamsMICHAEL BERKOWITZ, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR

Sunday, April 26 at 3pmPre-show discussion with Maestro Berkowitz at 2pm

GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ANN AND GORDON BLUMENFELD, AND FREEMAN TOYOTA LEXUS

Since the ‘60s, as a part of the historic original British invasion of

Supergroups, The Moody Blues have lit up the hearts and minds of

millions of rock fans with inspiring anthems like “Nights in White Satin,”

“Tuesday Afternoon” and “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band),”

that express universal themes of love, compassion and peace.

$119/$89/$69

The Moody Blues: Timeless Flight – The Polydor Years

Wednesday, April 29 at 8pm

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Anjelah Johnson became an internet sensation with her viral video

“Nail Salon” and her character, “Bon Qui Qui” was featured on

MadTv along with being cast in movies such as Our Family Wedding

and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel. Don’t miss an

unforgettable night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as she shares

countless hilarious stories about life, love and family.

$60 VIP/$35.50

LIVE NATION PRESENTS

Anjelah JohnsonSaturday, May 9 at 8pm

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Based on a short story by Agatha Christie, and directed by Carl Hamilton,

North Bay Stage Company is proud to present the story of the trial of

Leonard Vole, a married man accused of the murder of a wealthy older

widow, Emily French, who made Leonard the heir to her fortune. The final

blow comes when someone close to him agrees to testify, not in Leonard’s

defense, but as a witness for the prosecution. Agatha Christie wrote more

best-selling crime novels than any other writer. This is one of her best.

$26 (General Admission)

NORTH BAY STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS

Witness for the Prosecution May 1 – 17

Performed in the East Auditorium

An Evening with David Sedaris Wednesday, May 6 at 8pm

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, NPR humorist and

bestselling author (Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,

and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls) David Sedaris has become one

of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he

slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves

that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant

writers addressing the human condition today.

$65/$45


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The Piano Guys, four talented dads from Utah, have

climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed

atop Billboard charts, sold out tour dates around the

world, accrued a massive social media following and

scored YouTube viewership at 500 million views. This

spring they stop at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to

showcase their brand new album, Wonders!

$125 VIP/$75/$50/$40

NEDERLANDER PRESENTS

The Piano GuysThursday, May 14 at 8pm

Imagine parents honestly being able to enjoy the music that their children

enjoy. With modern renditions of the ABCs, 1-2-3s, and songs about being

polite, this incredibly hip duo teaches children through music. Choo-Choo

Soul with Genevieve! is based on the popular shorts airing daily on the

Disney Channel, starring Genevieve as the Train Conductor, assisted by

DC, her beat-boxing and break-dancing engineer. All aboard!


Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve!Sunday, May 17 at 3pm

Free Fun with Art starting one hour before the show!



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Be part of the magic! Volunteer today!From ushering at a performance to working

with students in our Education Through the

Arts programs, our 300-plus volunteers provide

vital service to the Center, and help bring the

enrichment of the arts to our community.

The saying “many hands make light work”

rings true every day at Wells Fargo Center for

the Arts. The Center relies on support from

hundreds of volunteers to fulfill our mission to

enrich, educate, and entertain.

For information about volunteering, contact Bethany Moritz at 707.800.7548 or [email protected]. Or find information online at wellsfargocenterarts.org/volunteer

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Live, Willie Nelson, John Legend, or

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Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall, one of the

most distinctive musicians in the world today, brings her “Wallflower

World Tour” to Santa Rosa! Krall’s new album, “Wallflower,” features

popular classics like The Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreaming” and

the Eagles’ “Desperado,” favorite vintage songs by Krall’s musical heroes

Bob Dylan (he inspired the album’s title track “Wallflower”) and Elton John

(“Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”).

$89.75/$69.75

Diana Krall: Wallflower World Tour Tuesday, August 18 at 8pm

Tired of standing in line?Become a member, skip the concessions

line, and get access to “The Club,” serving

complimentary drinks and snacks before

the show and during intermission.

See page 4 for more details.

Members BC member Debbie Raike enjoying “The Club” with her

guest David Hartranft before seeing Heart.

PHOTO BY WB PHOTOGRAPHY

“Sheer Comic Genius! He is the most brilliant stand-up comedian of his generation.” – The NY Times

He’s sold out Madison Square Garden and became the first stand-up

comedian to play a solo show at the Hollywood Bowl. He takes ideas

and situations and extrapolates them into bizarre tangential, absurd,

and surreal comic narratives - topics that skip from Darth Vader and

Greek mythology to human sacrifice and chaos theory. Eddie Izzard

Force Majeure is a comic force to be reckoned with.

$71/$51

EDDIE IZZARD force majeure World Tour – America 2015

Wednesday, June 17 at 8pm


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The Teacher from the Black Lagoon & Other Stories

Presented by TheatreworksUSA

Wednesday, March 18, 2015at 6:30pm

An exciting new musical revue based on your favorite contemporary

children’s books, including The Teacher from the Black Lagoon!

DiNO Light Presented by CORBiAN Visual Arts

and Dance in collaboration with Lightwire Theater

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:30pm

Unique and visually dazzling, Dino-Light blends cutting-edge puppetry,

technology, and dance to showcase a world of glow-in-the-dark characters.

Fancy Nancy The MusicalPresented by Vital Theatre Company

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 6:30pm

Based on the popular children’s books by Jane O’Connor, see Fancy Nancy and

her friends come to life on stage!

Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve!

Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:00pm

Get on board with musical artist Genevieve Goings, as she drives her train through fantastical lands while singing contemporary, kid-friendly hip-hop songs about ABCs, 123s,

being polite, and more.

Junie B. JonesPresented by TheatreworksUSA

Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at 6:30pm

The “bestest musical ever” based on Barbara Park’s adored children’s books about a feisty, outspoken first-grader.

Be sure to join us for post-show autograph sessions with the cast!

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Additional generous support provided by:

Dinner and a show! Bring your family to a show, arrive early

for Free Fun with Art, and dine on pizza from our concessions booth.

We have everything you need for a fun family night out!

Buy 3 or more shows and save 10%!

Call for more details.

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Experience life in the studio like Picasso and other great artists!

Explore creativity and express your inner artist by working with

2D and 3D media, including painting, drawing, printmaking and

sculpture. Campers complete a number of works of art during the

week, culminating with an art exhibit.

No previous art experience is necessary.

$150 for the week Call or go online today to register!

Draw It! Paint It! Sculpt It!Art Camp

July 13 – 17, 2015 | 1 – 5pmFor students entering 4th – 7th grades

The acclaimed Missoula Children’s Theatre and Wells Fargo Center for

the Arts welcome children to audition to take part in the upcoming

production of Aladdin. No advance preparation or experience is

necessary; enthusiasm and a smile are the most important!

Auditions: Monday, June 22, 2015 | 10am to noon in the Lytton

Rancheria Grand Lobby (Applicants must participate in the entire two

hour audition.) Auditions begin promptly. Those selected must be

available each day, June 22 – 27, for rehearsals and performances.

Missoula Children’s TheatreA FREE Weeklong Theatre Residency June 22 – 27 , 2015 For students entering 1st – 12th grades

AT WEL L S FARGO CENTER FO R THE AR TSSummer Camps plan

ahead!707.546.3600 · wellsfargocenterarts.org

Explore the world of music in new ways. This week-long camp

emphasizes creativity and cooperation, while campers learn

about and experiment with music. Participants will explore music

through hands-on experience with a wide variety of traditional and

percussion instruments. During the week, campers will make an

instrument to take home, cut an original CD recording, sing, play,

and receive a t-shirt as a souvenir!

No previous musical experience is necessary.

$230 for the week + $25 supply fee* Call or go online today to register!

New Song Music CampJuly 27 – 31, 2015 | 9am – 3pmFor students entering 3rd – 6th grades

*Supply fee includes a t-shirt, hand-made musical instrument to keep, and a CD of original music created.

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2 Willie Nelson & Family SOLD OUT!

5 The Second City Hits Home

7 THREE ACTS, TWO DANCERS, ONE RADIO HOST: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass

8 Blues at the Crossroads: The Soul of the Blues

12 Dancing with the Stars: Live! Tour SOLD OUT!

19 Craig Ferguson’s Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth

22 Symphony Pops Series: The Music of ABBA – ARRIVAL from Sweden SOLD OUT!

27 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Junie B. Jones

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15 ArtBeat, Inc. presents In the Mood

20 – Apr 5 North Bay Stage Company presents The Angel of Chatham Square

18 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: The Teacher From the Black Lagoon & Other Stories

20 2CELLOS SOLD OUT!

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7 – 8 Steely Dan

9 The Sing-Off Live! Tour

14 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: DiNO Light

22 ZZ Top

26 Symphony Pops Series: May the Force Be With You – The Movie Magic of John Williams

28 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Fancy Nancy The Musical

29 The Moody Blues: Timeless Flight – The Polydor Years

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1 – 17 North Bay Stage Company presents Witness for the Prosecution

6 An Evening with David Sedaris

9 Live Nation presents Anjelah Johnson

14 Nederlander presents The Piano Guys

17 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve!

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17 Eddie Izzard force majeure – World Tour 2015

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18 Diana Krall: Wallflower World Tour

2014-2015 Season At-a-Glance S E A S O N S P O N S O R

Shows are added

throughout the year.

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Purchasing Tickets

Season TicketsDiscounted 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 TicketsTickets to individual performances are available online, in person, or by phone. Sign up for our e-mail list to find out about on sale dates for new shows added throughout the year. Become a member (see p. 5) to get early notification and advance purchase opportunities.

Group TicketsGroups of 10 or more qualify for a 15% discount to selected shows. Contact the Patron & Member Services office at 707.546.3600 for more information.

Child/Student TicketsDiscounted 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. No children under 5 admitted, except to Family Fun Series performances.

Ticket FeesFor 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.

In Person Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Patron & Member Services Office50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Hours: 12 – 6pm daily

By Phone 707.546.3600

Hours: 12 – 6pm daily (Se habla Español.)

Online wellsfargocenterarts.org

Ticket PoliciesAll purchases are final. There are no refunds.

Ticket LimitLimit 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 ExchangesAll ticket purchases are final.

ReprintsLost, 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.

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ResaleFor 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. Resale of tickets for profit by members of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts will result in ticket and membership cancellation—without refund.

Policies subject to change without notice.

Venue Information

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

ParkingConvenient onsite parking is included with your ticket purchase.

Directions1/8 mile east of Highway 101 in Santa Rosa. Take the River Road or Mark West Springs Road exit.

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

AccessibilityAccessible 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.

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

Members Ro Varnadore and Shannon Patricks enjoy

time together in “The Club” with family and friends.”

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