The Accordion Babes calendar
Roxanne Oliva, from the cover of the 2011 Accordion Babes calendar Operating on the theory that there’s nothing more potentially appealing than a really nice accordion, some Bay Area women musicians,...
View ArticleStar cartoonists at Schulz Museum
Lynn Johnston The Schulz Museum will host appearances by three prominent women cartoonists this month. Hilary Price, creator of “Rhymes with Orange” will teach a master class for adults interested in...
View Article‘Theatresports’ improv comedy competition
The 6th Street Improv comedy troupe competes against four other bands of zanies in its Theatresports Invitational competition, running the next two weekends in the Studio at 6th Street Playhouse, 52...
View ArticleEddie Izzard plays Shoreline in July
Eddie Izzard So, do want you cake or death? How about an Eddie Izzard show instead? It’s nether fattening nor fatal, and it’s a lot more fun. The Emmy Award-winning comedian will perform July 16 at the...
View Article‘Shirley Valentine’ opens May 27 at Cinnabar
Mary Gannon Graham as 'Shirley Valentine' (Photo by Eric Chazankin.) Director John Shillington is known locally for staging big, flashy productions like his recent run of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at...
View ArticleToad in the Hole hosts Mostly Python 4
Paul Stokeld (Press Democrat by Mark Aronoff, 2007.) It’s time to start practicing your silly walk. The Toad in the Hole Pub in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square district will stage its free “Mostly Python...
View ArticleTickets on sale for Prairie Home Companion in SF
Garrison Keillor Tickets went on sale today (Tuesday, Oct. 23) for two live broadcasts of Garrison Keillor’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ radio show from San Francisco in January. The shows are scheduled...
View ArticleSanta Rosa comedian in new San Francisco film
Santa Rosa comedian Juan Carlos, third from left, appears in the new move 'Trattoria'. Santa Rosa comedian Juan Carlos, a familiar face at Northern California nightclubs, is excited about the debut of...
View ArticleThere’s something funny on the air
If you’re spinning the tuner dial on your car radio and happen to stop on 95.5 FM, you might notice that something sounds funny. Don’t worry. There’s nothing wrong with your signal. You’ve found...
View ArticlePianist Rudolf Budginas to perform at Santa Rosa Junior College
Rudolf Budginas Lithuanian classical pianist Rudolf Budginas, currently a member of the Santa Rosa Junior College faculty, has attracted a following with his novel and eclectic musical style. His blend...
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