Soper Reese Theatre


	Award winning PBS Series Art 21 Johannesburg Thursday, February 21, 2019 7:00pm Sponsored by Michael Adams and by an anonymous donor For the second of four shows in this series, these four groundbreaking artists from Johannesburg, South Africa, are highlighted: David Goldblatt, until his death iin 2018, used his camera to chronicle events during apartheid. Nicholas Hlobo uses art to explore issues of sexuality and ethnicity in South African culture. Zanele Muholi creates work that asserts the presence of South Africa’s historically marginalized and discriminated LGBTI community. Robin Rhode uses urban walls as his canvas where he puts static images into motion. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Tickets not available online. Assistive Listening devices are available.	Buy tickets
	Classic Cinema The Pink Panther Tuesday, February 26 Shows at 1:00 and 6:00 pm Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Sponsored by Wild Oak Haven - Richard & Joyce This 1963 caper comedy stars Peter Sellers, David Niven, Capucine and Claudia Cardinale. It's notable for its unforgettable score by Henry Mancini, great comedic direction by Blake Edwards, and of course, Peter Sellers' portrayal of the impossibly bumbling Inspector Clouseau. Not Rated. Run time 1 hr 55 mins. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Tickets not available online. Assistive Listening devices are available.	Buy tickets
	Saturday Night Jazz Club Rothstein Experiment Saturday, March 2, 2019 7:00 pm Doors open 6:30 Sponsored by Karen & Bob Ellenberg and by Sandy & Rick Orwig Tonight's program, entitled New Standards: Expanding the Jazz Songbook, will explore modern and ancient themes in the present tense. An evening of songs and conversation, offering a behind the scenes look into the process of a working jazz ensemble. Jill Rothstein, vocals; Matt Rothstein, saxophone, vocals; Tom Aiken, piano, keyboard, melodica; Jacob Turner, guitar; Raj Sodhi, upright bass; Gabriel Yañez, percussion. All seats $20.00 Open Seating at Tables & Loge Theatre members (Patron Level and Above) receive an automatic discount online and in advance at the box offfice, or ask for it at the Door.	Buy tickets
	8th Annual Pianists Benefit Concert Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:00 pm No Host Reception & Silent Auction 3:00 pm Concert Sponsors: Anonymous Donor, Bernie & Lynne Butcher, Peggy Campbell CPA, Community First Credit Union, Annette & Jon Hopkins, Lakeport Furniture, Susie LaPointe, Law Office of Judy Conard, Natalie Marino, Pat and Lori McGuire, Dennis Rollins & Cindy Ustrud, Jim & Wilda Shock, Strong Financial Network, and Tomkins Tax Consultants. The finest pianists from Lake and Mendocino Counties come together to play and trade tall tales, all to benefit the Soper Reese Theatre and Lake County Friends of Mendocino College. This year's musicians are Spencer Brewer, Elena Casanova, Tom Ganoung, Elizabeth MacDougall, David Neft, Ed Reinhart, and Patrick Fitzgerald. Premium Reserved Seats -- $30 (in Red) General Assigned Seats -- $25 Youth 18 & Under - Free The Dance floor will NOT be open.	Buy tickets
	Classic Cinema West Side Story Tuesday, March 12 Shows at 1:00 and 6:00 pm. Doors open 30 minutes ahead Sponsored by the Lakeport Women's Civic Club This 1960s New York City tough streets version of Romeo and Juliet received ten Oscars plus a special award for Jerome Robbin’s dynamic choreography. Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer and Rita Moreno; directed by Robert Wise; score by Leonard Bernstein; Stephen Sondheim lyrics. Rated PG. Run time 2 hrs 31 mins. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Tickets not available online. Assistive Listening devices are available.	Buy tickets
	Third Friday Live Psychedellos Friday, March 15, 2019 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30 Major sponsor Strong Financial Network. Also sponsored by KXBX 98.3 and KNTI 99.5. The Psychedellos were born in 2016, at The Spot in Clearlake, CA, after an impromptu gathering of friends got together to celebrate drummer Steve Toma's 66th birthday. Together, their eclectic sound of rock, folk and country sounded so good, and felt so good, the group decided to make it permanent. Dave Hagberg - Vocals & Lead Guitar; Phil Oiler - Vocals & Lead Guitar; April Knoll - Vocals; Dale Billester- Bass; Steve Toma - Drums. $15 Open seating Dance Floor Open Theatre members (Patron Level and Above) receive an automatic discount online and in advance at the box offfice, or ask for it at the door.	Buy tickets
	Contemporary Chamber Music RossoRose Produced by Beth Aiken Sunday, March 17, 2018 2:00pm Doors Open at 1:30pm Sponsored by Kirsten Olson Alisa Rose and Amy Zanrosso are two expressive and powerful musicians intent on exploring what it means to be a piano and violin duo making music in the 21st century. The pair are not shy about breaking rules in order to communicate with an audience so look forward to experiencing clashing movements of different sonatas along with Alisa's original compositions. $20.00 - Open Seating Free - Age 18 and under	Buy tickets
	Acoustic Eidolon Wednesday, March 20, 2019 7:00 pm Doors open 6:30 A moving combination of Celtic, classical and contemporary folk, described by critics as pure musical poetry. That’s the art of classically trained celloist, Hannah Alkire and her husband, Joe Scott, who plays on his own double-neck invention, a cross between a guitar and banjo. This promises to be a performance of passionate, ethereal and lush acoustic instrumentality. All seats $20 Open Seating Theatre members (Patron Level and above) receive an automatic discount online and in advance at the box offfice, or ask for it at the door.	Buy tickets
	Art 21 - Berlin Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00pm Sponsored by Michael Adams and by an anonymous donor This episode visits Berlin, a city still in the midst of a post–Cold War cultural and economic rebirth, a free zone where experimentation, individual expression, and international influences converge. From creating large-scale public projects to intimately personal ones, the four featured artists demonstrate the diversity of the German capital, expose its complicated history of war and migration, and convey hopes for finding systems that foster a better tomorrow. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Tickets not available online. Assistive Listening devices are available.	Buy tickets
	The Queen of Boogie Woogie presents Hella Piano Night Saturday, March 23, 2019 7:00 pm Doors open 6:30 Bay Area pianist/vocalist Wendy DeWitt (who was part of Hank Ballard's band) sure knows how to boogie. Teamed with Norton Buffalo drummer Kirk Harwood, she delivers a rousing set of blues and boogie woogie. DeWitt's earthy, soul-fueled vocals excite, as does her rollicking work on the keys. Joining her on stage are equally fabulous pianists, Sue Palmer, Paul Kemp, and Lady Bianca. Sponsored by the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon restaurant. Table Seating -- $25 Center Loge -- $20 Side Loge (AA, CC) -- $15 This is Concert Seating. The dance floor will not be available.	Buy tickets
	Classic Cinema The Thin Man Goes Home Tuesday, March 26 Shows at 1:00 and 6:00 pm Doors open 30 minutes ahead Sponsored by Michael Lorenzini This 1945 comedy-mystery, starring William Powell and Myrna Loy, is the fifth entry in MGM’s series, with Nick and Nora visiting Nick's boyhood home in small town America. There’s plenty of fast, witty dialogue to enjoy along with some clever Asta, the wire-hair terrier, moments as well. Not rated. Run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Tickets not available online. Assistive Listening devices are available.	Buy tickets
	Portugal Day Celebration with Ramana Vieira Saturday, March 30, 2019 7:00 pm Doors open 6:30 Take a journey to the world of Fado, often described as the Portuguese version of the blues. This concert presents Fado as interpreted by Ramana Vieira, a northern California native of Portuguese descent who has been described by The New York Times as an American at the forefront of the Fado resurgence. The San Francisco Examiner calls her “the Rising Star in World Music." Her authentic and individual style, brilliant musicality, and colorful heritage appeals to a wide audience. Following her show at the Soper Reese last year, this year's performance will concentrate more fully on the authentic fado style. All seats $20.00 Open Seating Theatre members (Patron Level and Above) receive an automatic discount online and in advance at the box offfice, or ask for it at the Door.	Buy tickets
	Contemporary Chamber Music SonoMusette Produced by Beth Aiken Sunday, April 14, 2018 2:00 pm Doors Open at 1:30pm Sponsored by Kirsten Olson This enchanting group recaptures the moody, melancholic sound and spirit of mid twentieth-century Paris. French chanteuse, musette accordion, gypsy-jazz guitar, upright bass, and drums combine to create the classic bal-musette style embodied by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Django Reinhardt. $20.00 - Open Seating Free - Age 18 and under	Buy tickets
	Saturday Night Jazz Club Austin & Owens Saturday, May 4, 2019 7:00 pm Doors open 6:30 Travis Austin and Robert Owens, local prodigies and classically trained guitarists, blend jazz flavors with Flamenco influences. They've been playing together for 15 years and have delivered electrifying stage performances to audiences throughout Northern California. All seats $20.00 Open Seating at Tables & Loge Theatre members (Patron Level and Above) receive an automatic discount online and in advance at the box offfice, or ask for it at the Door.	Buy tickets