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performing arts
July 10 ~ The magic of Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars will come to life from the comfort of your own home this summer when The Best Night Ever Goes Online. This unique experience will gather the scenic beauty of Jack London State Historic Park, phenomenal talent from Broadway and beyond, incredibly motivational performances, and you, the heartbeat of Transcendence; all coming together for an extra special evening sure to inspire and astound. transcendencetheatre.org
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ on July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 FANTASTICAL FAMILY NIGHT on July 24, 25, 26
I HOPE YOU DANCE on August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 GALA CELEBRATION on September 11, 12, 13
movies- festivals & documentaries
Sebastiani Theatre ~ Thru Jul 31 ~ Sebastiani at Home ~ Streaming Movies & Curbside Concessions Purchase popcorn and treats for your at home movies. Stream movies and support Sebastiani Theatre. Various ticket prices, Curbside Concessions Fridays 4-7p, Sebastiani Theatre, 476 1st St East, Sonoma, sebastianitheatre.com
Rialto Cinemas At Home ~ Rialto Recommends ~ Bringing the BEST films and BIG SCREEN events to you online ~ Film recommendations from Rialto Cinemas proprietor Ky Boyd based on the New York Times idea of “let’s watch movies at home together.” Enjoy! Hail, Caesar!, The Women’s Balcony, Chutney Popcorn, 42nd Street: The Musical, The American President, A Walk on the Moon, and Snowpiercer. Stream online at: rialtocinemas.com
Now Playing ~ Rialto Cinemas Virtual Cinema Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
Tracing the story of Ella Fitzgerald’s life, this documentary explores how her music became a soundtrack for a tumultuous century. From a 1934 talent contest at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, the film follows Ella’s extraordinary journey across 5 decades as she reflects the passions and troubles of the times in her music and her life. Moving beyond conventional biopic, the film uses images and music to evoke the feel of those times so as to bring to life the context of Ella’s unique career, featuring interviews from Smokey Robinson, Johnny Mathis, Itzhak Perlman, Tony Bennett, Andre Previn, Jamie Callum, Norma Miller and more. $12, purchase e-ticket at: rialtocinemas.com
Alexandar Valley Film Festival ~ Offering an “Shelter in Place Series”. Over 15 great films you can watch online. www.avfilmsociety.org
Drive-In Movie
Jul 24 ~ Drive-in Alexander Valley Film Festival Cinema ~ Gates Open 8p; movie starts at sundown. Strict guidelines apply; please see our website for info. and tickets: avfilmsociety.org. 1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale.
Aug 8 ~ AMUSE-athon - A Free Live Virtual Variety Show! ~ Sonoma Community Center’s annual MUSE event is going virtual for everyone to join in! Family and friends nationwide, gather around your tubes and devices to watch this fun, collaborative and ENTERTAINING telethon. Yes, folks, it is a live, virtual fundraiser! From our heartfelt Sonoma Community Center home to yours we will fill your hearts with laughter, song, dance, magic, the arts and more as we honor our MUSES, Sam and Carol Morphy for their many years of service and dedication to both the Sonoma Community Center and the entire Sonoma community at large. The Event will be streamed on various platforms. Stay tuned for more specifics. 5p Online. 707-938- 4626, https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/muse/
Thru - Jul 30 ~ Raven Performing Arts Theatre: Facebook Live ~ Cocktails With The Artistic Director ~ Jokes, interviews, being silly and most importantly, having a cocktail. Free, 5:30p, facebook.com/events/682133609292218/?event_time_id=682133622625550
Luther Burbank Center for Arts ~ Free, virtual, interactive classes daily, including improv classes, music lessons, presentations, mini concerts. Information. lutherburbankcenter.org
Musical Theater! North Bay Stage and Screen ~ Local musicals online – for FREE! You can stream Main Stage West’s “Hope” (2016). Sonoma Arts Live’s “Merman’s Apprentice” (2019) on North Bay Stage and Screen. The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan (2015). northbaystageandscreen.com
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