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| The Avett Brothers
America & Alt. Rock
Wednesday, August 22 | 7:30 p.m.
The Avett Brothers promise rootsy, raw rock, laced with folk, country, pop, and bluegrass, - a combination of..... more.
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Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
An Evening of Bluegrass & Comedy
Tuesday, August 28 | 7:30 p.m.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers last Laxson performance was an evening to remember.... more. |
 | Ziggy Marley
Wild & Free Tour
Wednesday, September 5 | 7:30 p.m.
Ziggy Marley, son of Bob and former front man for the Marley siblings band... more.
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Retro Swing
Friday, September 14 | 7:30 p.m.
BBVD plays swing music with a fusion of jazz, Dixieland, and big-band. This beboopin', high voltage... more. |
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Don Gonyea
NPR Political Correspondent
Thursday, September 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Don Gonyea is a NPR National Political Correspondent who travels the world reporting on political... more.
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| Elvis Costello
Special Solo Performance
Tuesday, September 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Elvis' musical curiosity has led him from British punk and new wave to classical, jazz and American roots... more.
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| Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett
Little Feat Guitarists
Thursday, September 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Little Feat guitarists Paul and Fred have toured together for nearly three decades... more.
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Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Blue Room Young Company
Wednesday, October 3 | 7:30 p.m.
In this whimsical musical by kids, for kids, the talented young performers... more.
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Robert Glennon: Unquenchable
Book in Common
Friday, October 5 | 7:30 p.m.
The water we depend on to drink, bathe, water our lawns, grow our food, operate our factories... more.
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Shaolin Warriors
Kung Fu Spectacular
Wednesday, October 10 | 7:30 p.m.
The Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu... more.
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In the Footsteps of Django
Gypsy Jazz Masters
Friday, October 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Nephew of Django, Germany's Gypsy Jazz master, Lulo Reinhardt leads his Latin Swing Project... more.
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Doc Severinsen & the San Miguel 5
Latin Jazz
Thursday, October 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Eighty-three-year-old Doc Severinsen is one of the great trumpeters of our time... more.
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Reduced Shakespeare Company
Comedy & Satire
Friday, October 26 | 7:30 p.m.
From Washington to Watergate and from New World to New World Order... more.
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An Evening w/ Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Country Folk Rock
Saturday, October 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Forerunners of the popular Country Rock/American Roots/Bluegrass style of music... more.
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A Chorus Line
Broadway Musical
Saturday, November 3 | 7:30 p.m.
A full Broadway production! For 17 dancers, an audition, in an empty theater, on a bare stage... more.
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Shirin Ebadi
Nobel Peace Prize
Monday, November 5 | 7:30 p.m.
The first Muslim woman and first Iranian to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Iran's first female judge... more.
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B.B. King
King of the Blues
Wednesday, November 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Since 1960, there has been only one "King of the Blues" - B.B. King.Winner of 15 Grammy's... more.
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Ballet Folklórico de Mexico
Mexico's Celebration of Music & Dance
Tuesday, November 13 | 7:30 p.m.
Mexico's finest dance ensemble takes to the stage with gorgeous costumes, exciting dance... more.
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Angélique Kidjo
Africa's Premier Diva
Thursday, November 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Angelique Kidjo is Africa's most celebrated female musician with 11 critically acclaimed... more.
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Punch Brothers
Progressive Bluegrass
Tuesday, November 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Led by incomparable mandolinist Chris Thile, this quintet combines folk, bluegrass... more.
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Danú: Christmas in Ireland
Irish Celtic Holiday
Tuesday, December 4 | 7:30 p.m.
A high-energy Celtic celebration from the Emerald Isle, the music of Danú offers an authentic Irish... more.
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Comedy Pet Theater
Juggling, Clowns & Crazy Pet Antics
Wednesday, December 5 | 7:30 p.m.
As seen on The Tonight Show, Letterman, and America's Got Talent, Comedy Pet Theater blends comedy... more.
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Sweet Honey In The Rock
Grammy-winning a Cappella
Friday, December 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Committed to sweet and nurturing music (honey) from the enduring strength of African-American... more.
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Nutcracker
Chico Community Ballet
Thursday - Sunday, December 13 - 16
Celebrate Chico Community Ballet's 33rd season with the timeless Christmas ballet classic... more.
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Clint Black Trio
Country Legend
Tuesday, January 22 | 7:30 p.m.
Country music superstar Clint Black has earned his place as one of the most successful artists... more.
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Golden Dragon Acrobats
Fabulous Chinese Acrobats
Wednesday, January 23 | 7:30 p.m.
A thrill for the whole family, this 21-member company showcases incredible athletic feats... more.
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Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo
Giant Dinosaur Puppets
Wednesday, January 30 | 7:30 p.m.
Erth's amazing prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinosaurs to teeth-gnashing giants... more.
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Tommy Emmanuel
Guitar Virtuoso
Friday, February 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Chico's favorite guitarist returns to Laxson Auditorium once again. Tommy will be showcasing... more.
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Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory
Comedic Acrobats & Gymnastics
Wednesday, February 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Imagine a magical place where workers are acrobats, the machines power high-flying trapeze stunts... more.
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Whose Live Anyway?
Comedy Improv
Thursday, February 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the hilarious live improv comedy show Whose Live Anyway? promises to rock... more.
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Juan de Marcos & the Afro-Cuban All Stars
Hot Cuban Jazz
Tuesday, February 12 | 7:30 p.m.
When it comes to Cuban music, Juan de Marcos has worked with the best... more.
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Russia's Premier Symphony
Thursday, February 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Celebrating Valentine's Day, the extraordinary Russian National Orchestra is a living embodiment... more.
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Eric Bibb & Habib Koité
Brothers in Bamako
Sunday, February 17 | 7:30 p.m.
Malian singer-guitarist Habib Koité and American blues-man Eric Bibb join forces... more.
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Paco Peña
Flamenco Guitar & Dance
Wednesday, February 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Paco Peña's Flamenco Vivo is a red hot and spicy musical journey that explores... more.
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Calder Quartet
Classical & Contemporary String Quartet
Wednesday, February 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Performing a broad range of repertoire with exceptional musical virtuosity is what... more.
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African Children's Choir
Peace through Dance & Song
Sunday, March 3 | 7:30 p.m.
Twenty-four children's voices lift in unison, their message undeniably clear. They are singing of hope... more.
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Yuval Ron Ensemble
World Music
Saturday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Yuval Ron is a Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician, international composer, record producer... more.
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Lula Washington Dance Theatre
Jazz, Hip-Hop & Modern Dance
Thursday, March 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Showcasing the Afro-American point of view, the Lula Washington Dance Theater tells tales... more.
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Rhythm of the Dance
National Dance Company of Ireland
Saturday, March 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed as one of the finest Irish step dance companies in the world... more.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w/ Wynton Marsalis
Big Band Jazz
Wednesday, March 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the world's finest jazz orchestra comprised of 15 of the hottest jazz... more.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie
Native American Singer/Songwriter
Friday, March 22 | 7:30 p.m.
Academy Award-winner and inductee in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame... more.
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Keeping Dance Alive!
Eclectic Dance Concert
Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, April 6, 2:00 p.m.
Keeping Dance Alive! celebrates the diversity of dance, from ballet to hip-hop, modern jazz... more.
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Menopause the Musical
Broadway Musical
Sunday, April 7 | 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Four women meet at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra, memory loss... more.
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Taking the Uke Where It Has Never Gone
Thursday, April 11 | 7:30 p.m.
OK, traditional Hawaiian ukulele it's not, but "wow!" what players. England's Ukulele Orchestra is a funny.... more.
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Ray Kurzweil
Author, Scientist, Inventor & Futurist
Friday, April 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Acknowledged in the same breath as Edison, Einstein, and Franklin... more.
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Contemporary Modern Dance
Thursday, May 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Paul Taylor has been creating innovative and cutting edge modern dance for over 57 years... more.
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The Little Mermaid Jr.
Playhouse Youth Theatre
Wednesday, May 15 | 7:30 p.m.
In a magical kingdom below the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home...more.
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