One of the best theatre experiences on an ongoing basis-year after yesterday producing wonderful…read moreshows.

Theater night. The Cinnabar Theater's production of The…read moreLast Five Years was an entertaining and intimate experience. We came in support of a friend in the show and enjoyed the small cozy theater's old charm. It provided the perfect backdrop for this emotionally charged musical. The talented 2 person cast did a fantastic -delivering powerful performances that left the audience captivated. The production showcased the complexities of relationships and the passage of time in a truly poignant way. Overall, it was a memorable and engaging theatrical experience. Note: tight parking lot. Come early to make sure you get a space.

Excellent - lovely new renovations to the theatre. Great shows and talents - hardly a bad seat in…read morethe house. Well organized for check in showing vaccination cards etc. Highly recommended for any of their shows!

The SRJC Summer Repertory Theater is back and it is better than ever. Since the main auditorium is…read morestill under construction a temporary Pavilion has been built and it allows for terrific views of the performances. Its theater in the round so every seat is a great seat. The actors and actresses are all from leading Universities and Performing Arts Centers around the country and they have very high skill levels. The first of 3 Musicals was Bonnie and Clyde. We didn't how it would adapt to a Musical but don't worry, it was excellent. The lead roles of Bonnie and Clyde had really good singing voices as well as acting ability. We thoroughly enjoyed this first Musical. Coming up in the next few weeks are Mamma Mia and Pippin. Can't wait! Considering the quality of the performers the cost of the shows is an excellent value. Look for some of these kids in future shows on Broadway, they are that good!

Excellent. She creates a professional environment in a first class dance studio. Everyone is…read moretreated warmly and respectfully with attention to detailed instruction for each dancer. Ms. Tamara is a class act.

I love this studio! I have never been to a dance studio that offered so many opportunities for…read moreadult, non-professional dancers. You don't have to be a pro to receive excellent instruction here. A large variety of classes are offered for adults and teens, especially focusing on ballet and pointe, and these classes are no joke! They are long (1.5 to 2 hours for technique, and 1 hour for pointe), so you get a good barre, stretch, and center, along with plenty of time to discuss concepts and technique. While the instruction is professional and detailed, there is no need to worry about dress code or a toxic atmosphere. You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in, and everyone is positive, friendly, and welcoming. No drama divas here! The prices are also very fair - just compare them to other studios in the area - and you pay less per hour the more hours you dance per week. This is the perfect studio for anyone who is considering trying ballet, as well as for adults who want a more intensive ballet school. The first class is free, the music is great, and the instructors can work with any physical limitations that a dancer may have. Plus, they offer the rare opportunity for a beginner adult or teen dancer to eventually go en pointe with enough training. Best of all, CCD offers TWO performances each year at Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park! If you have ever dreamed of performing in a ballet, yet thought you were too old, you're in luck! These are not recitals, but full-fledged productions. They are not necessarily classical ballet-based, but also incorporate jazz, tap, and contemporary. It is an amazing experience to take part in one of these productions! They are not your usual ballet fare, either. For 2010, CCD put on original productions of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Nightmare Before Christmas". A welcome change from the usual "Nutcracker"! I should also mention that the floor and facilities are fantastic. The studio is clean and fresh (no dust bunnies!), and the floor is sprung with multi-purpose Marley which is perfect for pointe work. It is well heated in winter. They are in a convenient location, being just a few blocks away from the center of the Cotati hub. This studio also offers classes for children, starting with Primary Ballet for 4 and 5 year olds and going up to teens. They are also beginning to offer RAD ballet exam work. Best of all, they are expanding their class lineup to include adult beginner tap, hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean.

Okay, darling!! Definitely a historic little theater. Seeing Steel Magnolias was a must for an out…read moreof towner looking for something to do for the weekend while staying at the little saint cottages. The play was cute and quaint, the audience sat on the stage as if we were right with the cast. I think there must have been maybe 50-60 attendees for a Friday night showing.

Raven Performing Arts Theater is a quaint, small-town theater. I go several times a year year to…read morewatch the Healdsburg Chorus, and I just went to see the Raven Shorts, which was so much fun. The theater isn't fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but it's just what it should be in the center of a small wine county town. The seats are comfortable, they have a snack bar, the temperature is comfortable, and the location can't be beat. Everyone is friendly and enthusiastic, the shows are always good, and it's wonderful to enjoy the local talent and then walk to any number of the delicious restaurants on or off of Healdsburg Square...my recommendation is Vallette, just a few steps away!

I was totally happy with the Avalon players' "Sonoma Shakespeare"…read more My two "more local" Summer Shakespeare festivals have (sadly!!! sniff sniff..) disappeared over the past few years so I talked my friends into driving to Sonoma in the heat to see Sonoma Shakespeare's "As You Like It".... And lucked out. This is summer amateur theater at its best thanks to: mostly good actors (and one great one: Aaron Bremner in the role of Orlando....); a beautiful setting (Buena Vista winery replete with picnic tables in the shade); great balmy evening; lively audience; a perfect "period" setting; Kate Kennedy's lively interpretation of the play that included some very funny ad-libbing; sing-along songs ("let it be"(?), Allelujah, stuff like that....); actors borrowing glasses of wine off our tables. Merry Mild Mayhem... Sure there were flaws: actors not on mics so couldn't hear everything they said; action takes place 'in the round' all around the fountain so couldn't see everything either. But I didn't care! Although my friend (and I) sorely missed what we loved about the brilliant "Shakespeare at the Cannery" (which had its last season in Santa Rosa in 2018), I was perfectly happy with the Avalon players' "Sonoma Shakespeare". I want people to know about it! I assume they will perform again next year?

We recently saw the Sonoma Shakespeare company perform Romeo and Juliet at the Gundlach-Bundschu…read moreoutdoor amphitheater. It was so beautiful and fabulous all the way around. I can't wait for the '08 Season.

I just want to say that I'm a little put off by your policy. Nobody mentioned a fee for a trial…read morelesson when I made the appointment and looking through my emails you didn't mention the $45 fee for anything until after we missed the appointment. I would have driven all the way to you just to turn around and leave because of your fee that wasn't disclosed upfront. Most local studios and private teachers I have found to offer an initial lesson for free to see if it is a good fit. If that's is not the case with you it would be a much better business practice to be a little more upfront in the future. It feels incredibly dishonest.

I couldn't imagine a more inclusive, comforting, and encouraging environment to learn in! All of…read morethe teachers are so enthusiastic, patient, and well learned in their area of expertise, with many of them regularly performing themselves so they can stay on top of their skills! The owner, Christa, is the most wonderful human being I have ever met, and she takes special care and interest to run this phenomenal institution, often going above and beyond to make sure you're not just achieving your goals, but surpassing them. The wonderful office staff (Hi Laurel, Brittney, and Sarah!) Are ALWAYS happy to see you and handle business with cheerful positivity and distinct organizational skills. Whether you're looking to send your children here or it's time for you to finally learn something you've been dying to try but wasn't ever sure about, this is the place for you!

We couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Karen! We hired her to choreograph our first…read moredance for our wedding and couldn't have been more impressed with the dance she came up with for us. She was extremely patient and took all the time we needed to go over our dance step by step no matter how many times it took. Her expertise and passion for dancing really showed in each practice. She was the first dance studio we called and we're thankful we went with our first choice! We would highly recommend her for any need or want pertaining to dance.

I googled dance studios in the Sonoma area and California Ballroom was the most affordable at…read more$65/session. My husband and I needed help choreographing our first dance. Emily McAuliffe was great! Both me and my husband had zero ballroom training and Emily introduced the foxtrot to us in a way that was stress-free and fun. Even my uncooperative husband enjoyed the sessions! Emily taught us the swing at the second lesson and the ending (the drop!) at the third and last one. Our wedding guests enjoyed our performance! We're so grateful to Emily and we are thinking of coming back for group lessons.

Joining this chorus has seriously changed my life. I've always loved to sing, and have been in…read morechoirs and acapella groups all my life, up until about 20 years ago. Then, life got in the way of my passion, and I put my needs and love of singing aside to take care of life's business. In December of 2013, I reached a very high stress point in both my personal and professional life (lots of stuff going on that was totally out of my control), and I desperately needed to do something just for me. I needed stress relief, fun, an escape and to do something that brought me joy. I really wanted to get back into singing, but wasn't sure how. I knew I didn't want to join a church choir because I am not religious, and I didn't want to take a formal singing class again at a college, because I just didn't need the stress. I just wanted to sing and have fun. I searched online for fun-sounding chorus's, and found this one. I was really nervous about going because it had been so long since I had sung anything, and of course, I didn't know anyone there. However, I was determined, and I hesitantly went to a few rehearsals, and tried to blend in and not call attention to myself. I was really impressed by the positive energy, the non-judgmental feel, and the overall welcome feeling I got. The singing was secondary at that point because I didn't know any of the songs, and I was still really nervous. I was encouraged to do a formal rehearsal, so I finally did it at week 4, and I was accepted immediately the same night in Jan of 2014. Ever since then, I have been growing, evolving, coming out of my shell, getting over my stage fright, making new friends, learning the songs, and having an absolute blast. I didn't know anything about Barbershop singing until I joined. Let me tell you, if you're going to sing, Barbershop is the way to do it! I have found my love of singing again. I have found me again. I have re-awakened my inner passion for music and harmony and ringing overtones. I go to rehearsals, and belt out the songs with all the energy and love I have. I have fun. I sing. I laugh. I destress. I don't look at my phone for 3 whole hours! Like I said, joining this chorus has seriously changed my life. I was sending out an SOS, and I got help. Thank you Song Of Sonoma. Forever Yours, Katherine

These women play as hard as they work and they will absolutely exceed your expectations of a…read more"women's choir". Prepare to laugh and possibly to tear up a bit. They should start every performance with "Let Me Entertain You"! Check their website for upcoming events. Songofsonoma.org