Really fun experience to see Broadway performed outdoors and to experience the stage and…read moreperformance transform as the day gave way to the starry night sky. We found ourselves sitting next to small children who were having a small meltdown mid way through, but since it was outdoors, the sounds dispersed and we were still able to hear and enjoy the show. We've been twice. Both times it was a Broadway review. The first time was during the pandemic and we were all lined up watching from our cars like a drive in theater. It wasn't ideal, but it was greatly appreciated and shows how much they are dedicated to both their craft and to the community. They've also been incredibly supportive of health care workers who have so much during the pandemic. This year, we went to their "new" location in Sonoma. There is a VIP area with couches and such, but the non VIP area seemed more fun to me. There was a performance from a local dance school as well as different wineries and beverage you could chose from. There was a food truck or you could pack your own picnic and eat at the picnic tables there. Parking was a little confusing, but there were staff/volunteers that were really friendly and could point you in the right direction. We look forward to going again and seeing a full Broadway musical production.

A picnic, great wine and a live musical review out under the stars in a beautiful outdoor setting…read more What's not to like? Much of the cast has spent time on and/or off Broadway. The location at Jack London State Park is just lovely. The scenic back drop behind the performers as the sun sets is like getting two shows in one. So glad we have season tickets.

Great little theater for screenings, parking plentiful, just off the square. Nice little venue for…read moresure!

Sonoma Community Center offers many classes to our community and many people enjoy the activities…read more We cook at Sonoma Community Center and it is with pleasure we see preschool kids, elementary school kids, adults, seniors and all of our community enjoying the classes at Sonoma Community Center. I am very pleased the Sonoma Community Center is LBGTQ friendly and offers a Queer Youth Art Club each month. Stop by and walk around, explore the secret garden, the pottery available for purchase or even volunteer! Cheers to the Sonoma Community Center!

I attended a Candlelight Concert at the Sebastiani Theatre, and the experience was incredible. The…read moreTheatre's unique history and architecture made it a fun surprise. It almost felt like it could be one of the delightful theater spaces at Disneyland, it's that good! This was the first and only concert I've attended where I had the option of buying refreshments at 1995 prices, and from friendly, smiling staff.

We went to see the Candlelight Concert and wow what an experience! The Sebasttiani theater has…read morebeen in Sonoma forever. It's classic and still retains its charm. There were options for snacks and drinks including wine and beer. The staff was great and the concert of ABBA and Queen was amazing. If you are looking for something memorable and unique check out one of these events!

This place is off the and JOYOUS. Fabulous dancing…read more Big SHOUT outs to JORDAN, behind the bar, prettiest woman you'll ever see. And RuBEN-- amazing musician! And La Donne-- don't tell; I'm stealing her name. Plus...I met my future husband there! And Dude goofin' around in the back lookin' like he's doing nothing but making all the MAGIC happen/ gotta get his name. People really come ALIVE there. Come take a gander.

THEY CHARGED US A $20 cover , TURNS OUT ITS ONLY A $5 COVER! DO NOT GO HERE…read more Do not go here. My boyfriend and I had an extremely disappointing experience and felt completely unwelcome. While everyone around us was being served, we were consistently ignored despite being first in line. It was very noticeable and frustrating. Patrick, in particular, was incredibly unprofessional and strange. He seemed to go out of his way to assist other customers while avoiding us altogether. The level of service we received was unacceptable and left us feeling singled out. To make matters worse, there is a $20 cover charge. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this place.

As a former professional dancer with the Joffrey Ballet and long time teacher, I feel fortunate to…read morehave worked with Patty. She is a teacher of deep integrity, compassion, and experience that I find to be a rare and precious combination in the world of ballet schools.

My daughter started classes at SCD when she was 3 1/2. Since then she has danced there year-round…read moreand is now (on pointe) age 13 1/2! Cannot say enough about: the quality of dance instruction; the high quality performance opportunities; and how much is gained by this extracurricular activity on so many levels - teamwork, social/emotional skill building, confidence, and positive movement for the body. It has been a huge part of our life and given so much to my daughter's life. P.S. And Patty happens to be SO good, that she turns out professional dancers, too!

OH. MY. FREAKIN'. GOODNESS. Doing this was fabulous!…read more Standing on the top platform, strapped in and someone holding you from the back as your leaning over the platform with both hands on the bar...I didn't know what I was thinking when I organized a group of people to come here and learn to swing like they do in the circus. I know I was thinking it'd be fun and that indeed, it was. For $35/person (cash or check only), you get the basics in learning the safe and correct way to swing on the bar, letting go of the bar, doing a back flip as you land and last but not least, being "caught" by a Trapeze Pro staff member. Marek and his staff of Daryl, Hope and another lady were so friendly, encouraging and patient that they make you feel at ease as your fear of falling or hurting yourself sinks in as you climb the ladder up to the platform. They're first concern is your safety and of course, making sure you have fun. What I learned is that you gotta give 110% trust these guys. They've been doing this for ages and when they bark their orders, you just gotta do as they say without thinking about it...even if the order is to let go of the bar so you can fall down to the net. The location is definitely lovely. A giant trapeze rig in the outdoors, surrounded by trees and sometimes, rattlesnakes and mountain lions (we had the fortunate pleasure of not seeing either). There are picnic benches and seats for you to sit at. You can bring food but they just ask you to dispose of your own waste. There's a port-o-potty on the grounds as well. Come wearing track pants, sweats or leggings and flip flops or sandals are ideal since when flying, you should be shoe-less or you can wear socks. T-shirts are fine, but since you'll be hanging upside down, you'll either want to tuck in your shirt or you may be flashing your fellow friends. My group of 8 got around 8 swings each on the trapeze. Group are usually 7-10 people and if you have more than 10 you get a 10% discount. In planning a group, I suggest you collect money from everyone BEFORE you arrive because if someone bails out last minute, at least you've gotten their money and aren't stuck paying for them out of your pocket (which is what happened to me). So hold onto that white trapeze bar, look at the Tibetan flag and when Hope says "Ready!" you make sure you bend your knees so that when she says "Hep!" you jump up and there you are...swinging on a trapeze.

Some of the best things in life are the experiences that follow you through your life. I am a…read moreperson absolutely petrified of high places. I am also someone in control of my daily destiny, as well as that of others. This makes for a double whammy with the Trapeze Pro experience. . . Enter Marek (Maw-Rek) and his incredible crew. First, the location is set in the beautiful back country area of Sonoma. You can't help but relax as you drive through the trees to your destination. Everything is set up outside, so YES, you are going to be flying up in the trees (well not IN the trees, but with them). There are trampolines and other hanging apparatus to enjoy yourself with while waiting for your class to begin. Second, Marek, and the entire staff are all so very nice, funny, and encouraging. You feel safe, and you "know you can do this". . . Instructions are clear and concise. Listen to the instructions, . . then turn that logical (which will suddenly become illogical when fear strikes you) brain off, and listen to your instructor! They know exactly what they are doing. I feel for Sharon, as I had a tendency to 'freeze' while on top of the platform. But, she would keep talking, and I would eventually get myself back in order. Keep Smiling!!! . . . You can do this!!! And, Marek, scolding me for 'trying to think it out'. . . Let go of the control button, and just listen to your instructor! With a couple practice swings to get you familiar with the process, and comfortable with actually being on the trapeze, you will find yourself getting excited to complete the process, which will be to release and have someone 'catch' you. It's very exciting, it's very scary (at first), and it's all very much worth your efforts. You will leave with a bit more confidence in what you can accomplish.

** I also posted this in "Broadway Under The Stars" **…read more Sensational show last night as Broadway Under The Stars performed A Chorus Line in the ruins of Jack London State Park. It was a great show and marked the first time that a Broadway Show was performed instead of a mixed number of show songs and dance. If you are thinking of attending, the venue at Jack London State Park is one of a kind. If you want to picnic before the show there are several excellent Food Trucks, Wine Tables and picnic tables to sit and enjoy. Don't forget to bring a warm jacket as it can get cols once the sun sets. There is really nothing I would change, it is a first class show in a beautiful historic setting.

July 4th performance was great but parking at the Green Center was horrible. Worst night everread more

Sensational show last night as Broadway Under The Stars performed A Chorus Line in the ruins of…read moreJack London State Park. It was a great show and marked the first time that a Broadway Show was performed instead of a mixed number of show songs and dance. If you are thinking of attending, the venue at Jack London State Park is one of a kind. If you want to picnic before the show there are several excellent Food Trucks, Wine Tables and picnic tables to sit and enjoy. Don't forget to bring a warm jacket as it can get cols once the sun sets. There is really nothing I would change, it is a first class show in a beautiful historic setting.

On the day we were to go to this outside event, California was having 102-105 degree heat warnings…read more California government said to stay inside and avoid the sun. With that said, we called five or six times to the box office to see if the play was canceled since California weather station was saying not to go out. We could not reach anyone but left messages each time we called. The next morning a very nice woman called and said they did get the messages but were too busy the night before to respond. We told her about the weather alerts/warnings and she said they did not cancel the production. I guess lots of people didn't go and also left messages. I asked if they could let us use our tickets ($76 x 2) at some other date and she said no, "the show must go on." I asked her if they expected the entertainers to put on the show in such heat and she said yes. I asked her if the expected patrons, many elderly, to walk two blocks from parking, wait in line for their will call tickets, and then sit in the sun for two hours in 105 degree heat. She said "the show must go on." They would not let us use our tickets at a late date. It seems to me if the State of California is issuing heat warnings and advisories, telling people to stay in, that this venue would have at least let patrons reschedule for a later show. I did not expect to lose $160 to inconsiderate and dangerous policies of this group. My friends go every year, love it, which is why they bought the tickets again this year. We do understand the conflict of refunding tickets but we did not ask for that. We asked for tickets for seats that were wherever open at a later date. They denied this simple request. What a shame.

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.