Page 65 - Sonoma County Gazette December 2017

Auditions and Opportunities Dec 2,3,4 ~ Santa Rosa Symphony -
Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Music Programs - Recognized for having one of the most comprehensive music education programs in California, serving nearly 23,000 youth and adult students annually. 707-546-7097, Ann Hutchinson, Marketing Associate, srsymphony. org, ahutchinson@srsymphony.org
By Date
Nov 24 ~ Aqus ~The BuzZ is a trio that performs classic 1970s rock music. They have been performing as an acoustic ensemble consisting of guitar, bass and cajon fronted by strong vocals featuring three-part harmonies. 7-9p, Aqus Cafe Foundry Wharf, 189 H St, Petaluma, 707-778-6060, aqus.com
Nov 25 ~ Aqus ~ Riner Scivally Trio – Acoustic jazz standards and original compositions. 7- 9, Aqus Cafe Foundry Wharf, 189 H St, Petaluma, 707-778- 6060, aqus.com, info@aquscafe.com
Nov 25 ~ Cloverdale Ale Company Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bossa - Wild Janie Roberts with BeeBop Greg Hester Tom Shader, & Kendrick Freeman. Free, 7-10p, Cloverdale Ale Company, 131 E. First St, Cloverdale, 707-894-9610
Thru - Nov 30 ~ Music is Medicine - FREE music lessons for kids ages 8-17 In support of a community recovering from the trauma of the wildfires, kids need an outlet, a positive focus. We have instruments, just register and join the fun! No commitment required. 4775 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa, 707- 230-6100, info@socomusiccoalition.org
Dec 1 ~ Aqus ~ The Rivertown Trio - The Rivertown Trio combines heart, creativity and veteran musicianship to produce a beautiful, rich and unique sound. 7-9p, Aqus Cafe Foundry Wharf, 189 H St, Petaluma, 707-778-6060, aqus.com
Dec 1 ~ Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and cellist Natalie Haas chamber music to dance energy. $28; 8p; Main Hall, Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol, 707-823-1511, seb.org, sccc@seb.org
Music director candidate Andrew Grams conducts “A Luscious Euro Sound” playing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major. First responders and those who lost homes may call for free tickets. Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Weill Hall, Rohnert Park, 707-546-8742, tickets.srsymphony.org
The Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: Alleluia Anyway. Celebrate the art of kindling light during the dark months of winter, as well as the dark times in life and in the world. The 40-plus member OCC is a West County icon, since 1978. Guest music director, OCC alumna Sarah Saulsbury. Dec 2, Community First Night, $10. Dec 2,8,9, 8p, free-$15, Dec 3, 3p, Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental, 707-874-9392, Dec 10, 3p, Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707-568-5381, occidentalchoir.org, info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org
Dec 3 ~ Maria Carrillo High School Choir Free Community Concert - A Capella choir under the direction of Gail Bowers. Jazz, popular and music for the holiday season. FREE, 2p, Presbyterian Church of the Roses, 2500 Patio Ct, corner of Hahman Dr & Patio Ct, Santa Rosa, 707-542-4272
Dec 3 ~ The Old World Carolers benefit concert at Sebastopol United Methodist Church. This year’s carols highlight charity and care for others, comfort and joy, including - Favorites such as All Through the Night (Wales), La legende de Saint-Nicolas (France), Nova radist’ stala (Ukraine) and In the Bleak Midwinter (England). Half of all proceeds benefit those in need, half to UMC charities. $10 suggested donation, 3p, Sebastopol United Methodist Church, 500 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707-823-7971, traditionalfun.org
Dec 7 ~ Holiday Choral Concert - Join the Silver Singers for a festive concert. Choral groups from Rohnert Park & Windsor Senior Centers will also perform. Light refreshments after. FREE, 11-1p, Bennett Valley Senior Center, 704 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-545-8608
Dec 7-20 ~ The Haute
Flash Quartet - 707-823- 8968, hauteflashquartet.com, swing@hauteflashquartet.com
Dec 7, Gaia’s Garden, 1899 Mendocino Ave, San Rosa, 6:30-8:30p
Dec 17, Main Street Bistro, 16280 Main St, Guerneville, 6:30-9:30p
Dec 20, The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 7:30-9:30p
Dec 9 ~ Monthly Blues Session, Cloverdale Arts Alliance - Whether you are a musician, fan, like to dance, or just appreciate good music, The Blues Session will bring a fun lively music experience. Musicians’ sign- ups at Cloverdalemusicworkshop. com. Sign up in advance or contact facilitator David Garland at garland1@ sonic.net. $5, 7-9:30p, The Cloverdale Arts Alliance, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707-894-9044, Lisa Brew- Miller, lisa@cloverdaleartsalliance.org
Dec 13 ~ Petaluma Open Jazz Jam - Play and listen to live jazz. Spontaneous takes on classic and lesser-known jazz standards, chosen on-the-spot by that night’s participants. FREE 7-9p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma, 707-778-6060, aqus.com
Dec16~GuitarVirtuosoPeppino
D’Agostino - Fingerpicking acoustic guitarist, composer and teacher D’Agostino plays original classical, folk, Irish, Italian, Brazilian, flamenco and jazz compositions as well as holiday music. $25, 8p, Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental, 707- 874-9392, occidentalcenterforthearts.org
Dec 1 ~ Live music at Main Street Bistro Dec 3,7,8,9 ~ A Christmas Fantasia,
Dec 20 ~ Petaluma West Coast Songwriters
Wild Janie Roberts with John Simon, Tom Shader, & Kendrick Freeman. Jazz, blues, Bossa, ballads & holiday tunes. No cover. Tips appreciated. 6-9p, Main Street Bistro, 16280 Main St, Guerneville, 707-869-0501
Dec 1 ~ House Concert - Vocalist Tessa Souter with guitarist Hristo Vitchev. 707-829-6718 with your name, number of attendees and a contact phone number. $25; 7:30p; 625 Sexton Rd, Sebastopol
Dec 1,8,15 ~ Karaoke at a comedy club - All levels welcome. Thousands of songs. Comedy show tickets to audience favorites. 1-drink minimum, 21 and over; 7-10p, The Laugh Cellar, 5755 Mountain Hawk, Santa Rosa, 707-843-3824, crushersofcomedy. com, info@thelaughcellar.com
Healdsburg Chorus - 10% of all ticket sales go to the RCU North Bay Fire Relief Fund. Non-professional singers have performed in Sonoma County more than 27 years. 707- 431-7014, healdsburgchorus.com Dec 3; 3p, Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa; Dec 7&8; 7p; Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University St. Healdsburg Dec 9; 3p, Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University St. Healdsburg
Dec 3 ~ Cinnabar Theater presents Music in the Mansion - Violinist Claire- Jeanne Martin and pianist Nancy Hayashibara present an evening of old favorites; $25, 7:30p; 920 D St, Petaluma, 707-763-8920, cinnabartheater.org
6:30-9p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma, Jay Gottlieb, westcoastsongwriters. org/petaluma, cosmicjay200@ yahoo.com189 H St, Petaluma, 707- 778-6060, Jack Murphy, aqus.com
Dec 2-10 ~ Symphony-Choir-Sing-along
Kristen Strom plays Cloverdale Dec 7.
Dec 6 ~ 1st Wed Teen Open Mic at Aqus Café – Free, sign-up starts at 6:30p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma, 707-778- 6060, aqus.com, Music@aquscafe.com
Dec 7 ~ The Jazz Club welcomes saxophonist Kristen Strom - Performed with well-known artists, recorded more than 30 CDs & toured across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia with the Nuclear Whales and others. $20, 7p; Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
Traditional pub seisiun in Petaluma where seisiun-seekers can hear or play “comhaltas ceoltoiri” level traditional music. All interested players of Irish music welcome. FREE; 7-9p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma, 707-778-6060, aqus.com
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Dec 4-20 ~ Doug, James and Dana Couey-Haman - 2017 Advent Concert Series, dcouey.com Dec 4, 7p, Our Lady of Loretto,1806
Novato Blvd. Novato Dec 5, 7p, St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma Dec. 6, 7p, St. Vincent Holy Rosary Chapel,1 Saint Vincents Dr, San Rafael Dec 14, 7p, St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 7983 Covert Ln, Sebastopol Dec 15, 7p, Resurrection Parish, 303 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa Dec 17, 7p, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 150 Saint Joseph Way, Cotati Dec 18, 7p, St. Rose Catholic Church, 389 Tenth St, Santa Rosa Dec 19, 7p, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 450 Cintura Ave, Lagunitas Dec 20, 4p, Star of the Valley Catholic Church, Oakmont, 545 White Oak Dr, Santa Rosa
Dec 7 ~ Petaluma Celtic Music Session
Dec 27 ~ Aqus ~ Bluegrass and Old Time Music - 7-9p, Aqus Cafe Foundry Wharf, 189 H St, Petaluma, 707-778-
6060, aqus.com,
info@aquscafe.com