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Apr 27- 29 ~ El Molino Dance Spring Spectrum - Choreography classes along with EMDC perform all genres. El Molino High School, 7050 Covey Rd., Forestville
Apr 27- 29 ~ Spring Dance - Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo - $10-$17, SSU students Free, Evert B. Person Theatre, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, 707-664- 4246, sonoma.edu/theatreanddance/ p r o d u c t i o n s/s p r i n g _ d a n c e _ 2 0 1 7. h t m l
Apr: 27-30 May: 4-7 ~ In the Heights - A community on brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, $12 - $22, Burbank Theatre, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, , 707-527-4307, theatrearts.santarosa. edu/current-season
Apr:27-30 May:4-7 ~ The Childrens Hour - Youngster starts a rumor about two women who run a school for girls, the rumor soon turns to scandal. $15 to $33, G.K. Hardt Theatre & Studio, 52 W. 6th St, Santa Rosa, 707-523-4185, 6thstreetplayhouse.com/index.php?456
Apr 28, 29 ~ Agnes of God – Cloverdale - Psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. $22, 7:30p, Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. , Cloverdale, 707-894-2214, cloverdaleperformingarts.com/odyssey
Apr: 28-30 May: 4-,7, ~ Songs For A New World - About hitting the wall and having to make a choice... take a stand... or turn around and go back. Tickets start at $26., Spreckels, 130 Avram Ave., Rohnert Park, 707-588-2226
May 4 - May 6 ~ Clue - Funny play based on the world-famous Clue board game set in the 1920's. $5-$10, Windsor High School, 8695 Windsor Road, Windsor, windsorjaguartroupe.com/current- season.html, raven@wusd.org
May 4-6 & 11-13 – Power Lines: New Play Festival –“The Cultural Significance of the Dumpster”,“The Tar”, “Nuclear Housewife” $6, Ives Hall, Sonoma
State University, Rohnert Park, 707-664- 4246, sonoma.edu/theatreanddance/ productions/powerlines_spring_2017. html
May 5-7 & 12-14 & 19-21 ~ Disney's Tarzan - Music, choreography and high- flying aerial acrobatics. Starting at $16, Spreckels Preforming Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400,
May 6 ~ Story Slam! Peace Corps Volunteers entertain with tales that illustrate their experiences into the heart and hearth of their host countries. Sliding scale $20, 7:00pHealdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg, 707-431-1970, healdsburg. z2systems.com/np/clients/healdsburg/ eventRegistration.jsp?event=1083&
May 12 &13 ~ The Bob O'Klock Variety Hour - homage to the great TV variety shows of the 60s and 70s. Must be 18 1/2 or older $20. Raven Theatre, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, raventheater.org/ event_calendar.php?event_id=865
May 12-14, 18-21, 25-28 ~ Masterpiece of Comic Timing - What happens when you've paid for the next hit comedy, but what's coming out of the typewriter is tragedy? $10 to $26, Studio Theatre, 52 W. 6th St, Santa Rosa, 707-523-4185, 6thstreetplayhouse.com/season-201617/ studio-theatre/masterpiece-of-comic- timing/
May 12 - May 21 ~ Pippin - Musical follows young prince who longs to find passion and adventure. $15., 3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, 707-763-8920, cinnabartheater.org/pippin/, boxoffice@ cinnabartheater.org
May 18 - May 20 ~ You Can't Take it with You - 7:30p each night at the Cafe Theatre$10, El Molino High School, 7050 Covey Road, Forestville, elmolino.org/ school-info/
May 18 - Jun 4 ~ From Both Hips - “A black comedy revenge drama” $15-$30, Main Stage West, 104 N Main Street, Sebastopol, 707-823-0177, mainstagewest. com/plays/from-both-hips/, contact@ mainstagewest.com
FILM: When I think of May, the rst thing that pops up in my mind is Mother’s Day. I am very fortunate that my mom loves movies almost as
READ Harry Duke’ s REVIEW of SRJC’s “In the Heights” on page 68 and reviews all month long @ SonomaCountyGazette.com
6th Street Playhouse continues with “The Children’s Hour” by Lillian Hellman and directed by the very talented Lennie Dean. It closes May 7th. Go to the 6th Street Playhouse website for more information.
much as I do so our tradition is to
go to a movie on Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, Goldie Hawn will
star in her rst movie in 15 years! It’s called “Snatched”. It also stars Amy Schumer who hit a home run last
year with “Trainwreck”. I’m a huge Goldie Hawn fan so I’m very excited. Opening May 5th is “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” starring Chris Pratt
Goldie Hawn, Amy Schumer in “Snatched” and Zoe Saldana with a cameo by Kurt Russell. The original did so well this sequel will smash records. Also opening May 5th is “Three Generations” starring Susan Sarandon, Elle Fanning and Naomi Watts. Remember to bring your Kleenex! Opening May 19th is “Alien: Covenant” starring Michael Fassbender and directed by Ridley Scott. Fans of the “Alien” franchise will no doubt be going to see this opening night. Opening May 26th are “Baywatch” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell
No Tales”. “Pirates” is the most successful franchise in movie history so be prepared for long lines. With the recent disappointment of “CHIPS” I predict that “Baywatch” will fail miserably up against the new “Pirates” lm.
The San Francisco Film Festival recently ended and one of the highlights was the tribute to Ethan Hawke. It’s hard to believe how many amazing movies he has made. Another highlight was the premiere of “People You May Know” starring musician Usher Raymond. Usher plays himself which is hard to do. Another amazing movie that premiered during the festival was “Walking Out” starring Matt Bomer. If you missed “The Promise” or “Gifted” last month, you still have a chance since they are still playing in theaters.
THEATER: This is a fun lled month at the theater. The North Bay premiere of “Tarzan” opens at Spreckels May 5th and closes May 21. Directed by Gene Abravaya and David L. Yen, this show is perfect for the whole family. Choreography by Michella Snider and costumes by Pamela Enz. For tickets, call the Spreckels Box O ce at 707 588-3400.
The Shelton Theater in San Francisco continues with “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”. Charlie Brown and Snoopy fans will love this show. It closes May 20th. Call 415 577-7633 for tickets.
The Curran in San Francisco continues with “The Encounter”. This show is one of the most immersive theater pieces ever created. Directed and performed by Simon McBurney, this solo performance traces a journey into the depths
of the Amazon rainforest, using 3D audio technology to build an intimate and shifting world of sound. Go to the Curran’s website for more information.
The SR Junior College continues with “In the Heights”. Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography. It closes May 7th. Call 707 527-4307 for more information.
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