Regional Arts Organizations, Campus Productions Round Out 2011 Spring Season At Three Stages

Regional Arts Organizations and Campus Productions Round Out The 2011 Spring Season At New Three Stages Regional Performing Arts Center

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(Folsom, CA) The rich and varied range of performances offered by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College can be described as a stool with three legs - the presenting program (described in the attached press release), its community partners and its campus productions, both described below.

Tickets for the spring 2011 season of performing arts - a sampler of the types of events that can be expected at the new Center in the future - will be available for sale online beginning Friday, November 19, 2010 at www.threestages.net.

PARTNERS of THREE STAGES

Three Performances: Sacramento Ballet
One of California's foremost dance companies. The Sacramento Ballet makes its Three Stages debut as part of the company's 2010-11 season, "Coloring Outside the Lines." From creative virtuosity to pure, unadulterated fun - "joyous, life-affirming, graceful and athletic..." (Sacramento Bee) - seeing one performance will inspire you to see all three.

Peter and the Wolf; Discover Dance
April 9
Icons and Innovators; Celts and more
April 9
Modern Masters
May 21

Three Evenings with the Folsom Symphony
Founded in 2004 under the direction of Maestro Michael Neumann, the Folsom Symphony remains committed to the exciting and satisfying repertoire that reflects the brilliance - and enjoyability - of the classics.

Sugar and Spice
February 14
Russian Power/Russian Passion
March 26
Land That I Love
May 14

Beethoven & Broadway: Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra
"The Sacramento Philharmonic dazzled the audience" (SF Examiner). Discover our region's acclaimed professional orchestra under the baton of Maestro Michael Morgan in two powerful concerts of masterpieces and favorites.

Beethoven, Symphony No. 7
Guest Artist: Sara Davis Buechner
February 20
Broadway Favorites
Guest Artist: Faith Prince
May 22

Three Performances by California Theatre Center
Repeatedly recognized as the top professional theatre for young American audiences, CTC creates quality experiences for youth (grades K-5) and families alike.

Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.
February 27
Puss In Boots
March 20
The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen.
May 7

An Evening with BYU's International Folk Dance Ensemble
With exciting dance and music from Europe, the Ukraine, Asia, and the Americas, Brigham Young University's international touring company presents a broad spectrum of folk dance.

March 5

Richard Glazier: Presented by Folsom Lake Community Concert Association
An afternoon with one of the foremost interpreters of the American Popular Songbook. "Richard Glazier has Gershwin in his soul" (Michael Feinstein).

March 13

A Tribute to John Denver: Presented by Folsom Lake Community Concert Association
From an early age, Jim Curry's natural voice has been reminiscent of singer/songwriter John Denver. A tribute to Denver's positive messages of love, humanity, and environmental awareness.

April 10

Corazón de Mexico: Compañía Mazatlán Bellas Artes
One of California's most esteemed Mexican folkdance companies. Under the artistic direction of Steven Valencia, 35 exceptional dancers, mariachis, and other musicians present a lively and passionate rendition of Mexican culture, both past and present.

May 15

That's Entertainment - Broadway in Review: Sierra Community Chorus
The acclaimed 60-member chorus, under the direction of Lorin Miller, performs an evening of celebrated favorites of the American musical theater.

May 20

Muriel Anderson & Tierra Negra
Muriel Anderson ("Just one hell of a great player," Les Paul) and Germany's guitar duo Tierra Negra, longtime proponents of Flamenco Nuevo, join forces: the concert begins with separate performances, then after intermission they combine forces for a fiery finale. A benefit for the Sacramento Guitar Society.

May 21

PRODUCTIONS @ THREE STAGES

The Skin of Our Teeth: Falcon's Eye Theatre
A groundbreaking satiric fantasy, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning allegory follows the extraordinary Antrobus family down through the ages. Presented by the well-regarded Falcon's Eye Theatre; directed by David Harris.

March 25-27, April 1-3,7-10

Four Concerts: Folsom Lake College Music Department
Chaired by Larry Metcalf, these concerts provide capstone performance experiences for musicians and vocalists, with performances by the College Choir, Jazz Choir and both a student and contemporary songwriting recital.

May 4, 11, 13, 14

Evening of Dance: MOSAIC Dance Company
From ballet to jazz, hip-hop to contemporary, Folsom Lake College's student company is a "mosaic" of dancers and choreographers, launching the next generation of dance artists.

May 5

Jazz After Dark: Folsom Lake College Afro-Cuban Funk Band
Talented, energetic, and innovative, with a rigorous performance schedule planned for 2010-2011, ACF is a journey around the globe by way of funk-infused world music. The word of mouth on the band is already national - catch them now, at home at Three Stages, with the new Urban Jazz Project adding acid jazz to the mix.

February 26, May 6

Simulcast - Going Global 2011: Folsom Lake College Afro-Cuban Funk Band
ACF launches its first multi-national performance, simulcast in multiple locations around the globe.

May 7

Three Stages at Folsom Lake College