Cinnabar Sets Lineup for New Sunday Concert Series

Cinnabar Theater, Sonoma County's beloved professional theater, continues its new Sunday Concert Series in 2015 with five melodious shows. These monthly concerts begin with an uproarious comedy cabaret in February and then range enthusiastically from gypsy jazz to Klezmer, from traditional Irish music to flamenco. Check out the renowned musicians coming to Cinnabar in this fascinating series generously underwritten by Michel Snethlage and Barbara Howell:

My Raunchy Valentine: February 8 at 7:30 PM
Ready to laugh? Enjoy a Hallmark-free holiday with this hilarious cabaret. Sandy and Richard Riccardi have delighted millions of people across America with their irreverent songs. Now they return to Cinnabar for another outrageous evening of entertainment. You'll scream with laughter at this all-original, all-comedy musical show. Check out samples of their music on YouTube, where their side-splitting songs have more than four million hits!

The Ring of Truth Trio: March 15 at 7:30 PM
Revel in traditional Irish music on the Sunday before St. Paddy's Day. The talented musicians in this trio are favorites of the local Irish community, and anyone on the good green sod of Sonoma County who enjoys a fine song and clever lyric. Come out of your winter hibernation to enjoy the music of Hibernia with Rory McNamara, Henry Nagle, and Roxanne Oliva. May the road - and Cinnabar's driveway - rise up to meet you.

Red Hot Chachkas: April 19 at 7:30 PM
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this catchy Klezmer band. Their contagious musical performances inspire and transform audiences. From clubs to theaters, from orthodox events to outlandish parties, their hot sound and up-tempo beat has folks up dancing. Led by violinist Julie Egger, these six seasoned musicians include soulful Barbara Speed (clarinet), balkanic Diana Strong (accordion), old-timey Tony Phillips (mandolin), jazzy Breck Diebel (bass), and worldly Aharon Wheels Bolsta (drums).

Le Jazz Hot: May 17 at 7:30 PM
Don't miss this quartet, which plays sensuous gypsy jazz with quietly dazzling brilliance. Le Jazz Hot delivers scintillating versions of classics by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli, and Cole Porter, as well as sparkling originals. The band is equally at home performing tangos, waltzes, or tender ballads. Featuring Paul Mehling on lead guitar and vocals, Isabelle Fontaine on rhythm guitar and vocals, Evan Price on violin, and Sam Rocha on bass, Le Jazz Hot swings with an ease that keeps the focus on the timeless beauty of the music.

Amanacer Flamenco: June 14 at 7:30 PM
The Sunday Concert Series comes to a rousing conclusion when Amanacer returns to sing, dance, strum, and stomp across Cinnabar's stage. Starring Jose Cortes, Ricardo Diaz, Sara Maria, and Aldo Ruiz, it's a passionate show of authentic flamenco. These four multicultural artists meld fantastic music, breathtaking dance, and powerful singing to create an exciting and enthralling evening.

Tickets for these concerts are $26 in advance or $30 at the door. Save with a concert package: see any four shows for just $94. Reserve seats online at any time by visiting cinnabartheater.org, or call the box office at 707-763-8920 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays. Tickets may also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended as Cinnabar's shows often sell out.

Every year, Cinnabar Theater produces a thrilling mix of plays, musicals, operas, and concerts in a remarkable range of genres. Cinnabar's Young Rep offers extensive activities for local youth, and the Cinnabar Singers welcome anyone who wants to be part of a choir. All these events take place in the iconic red schoolhouse perched atop a grassy hill on the outskirts of Petaluma.

Audiences have flocked to performances in this intimate setting since 1972, when Marvin and Jan Klebe established an arts center for the community. Along with their sons, they transformed a charming 1908 schoolhouse into a jewel-box theater that has hosted successful shows for four decades. Now Cinnabar is preparing another year of lively performances for its loyal audience.

Cinnabar Theater is located at 3333 Petaluma Boulevard North, just off Highway 101 and only minutes from historic downtown Petaluma. There's ample parking up on the hill... and a friendly herd of goats grazing in the neighboring field. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 707-763-8920 or visit cinnabartheater.org.

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