Local Entertainment News
- 'Rent' is uplifting despite heartbreak
- Final Broadway tour for production playing in Sacramento to Sunday
- By Saunthy Nicolson-Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- The Sacramento Community Center was a packed house on Wednesday night when "Rent" came to town in its final Broadway touring production. The crowd was pretty excited when Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp hit the stage, reprising the roles they made... Full story
- Quarteto Vivace Brasil continues season
- Brazilian group uses flute, percussion and guitars to perform music from home country
- By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat
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- The Tri-County Concert Association is commited to bringing interesting artists to the Yuba-Sutter area. The Quarteto Vivace Brasil is another group to continue that commitment.
The group will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at the First United Methodist... Full story
- Mosaic showcases local dancing talent
- Fundraiser for Team JDE features performers' competitive routines
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- While many take dancing lessons just to learn how to dance, there is also a strong competitive angle to the classes.
Those who learn to dance at Jacque's Dance Expressions in Yuba City compete all over Northern California and the Bay Area.
The... Full story
- St. Andrew youths see 'Big Picture'
- Annual youth musical about the importance of providence and faith
- By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat
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- An unexpected and tragic death can often cause many to question his or her purpose in life.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church's youth musical is based on this premise.
"The Big Picture" runs through the weekend at the Yuba City church.
"The Big... Full story
- Singers have 'Homecoming' with concert
- Former students of Joaquina Johnson set to perform special concert
- By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat
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- Everyone has to start somewhere, and for the four singers set to perform this weekend, it was with former Yuba College music professor Joaquina Johnson.
To show how far they have gone as opera singers, musicians and performers, Kathryn Donovan,... Full story
- Magic Theater has new take on 'Zorro'
- Character loses his memory in new play produced by local children's theater
- By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat
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- The story of Zorro has been told many times with many different additions and versions.
All retain the essence of the character, who is a masked outlaw living in Spanish colonial California who defends the people of the land.
The character —... Full story
- Students have 'Midsummer Night's Dream'
- Camptonville Academy to perform Shakespeare play through Sunday
- By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat
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- Performing William Shakespeare on stage can be difficult, more so if you're in high school and can't quite understand all the material.
The Camptonville Academy, however, is ready to take on the Bard's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," said Ellie... Full story
- Oscar battle between 'Avatar' and 'Hurt Locker'
- By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat
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- When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would expand the best picture field for this year's Academy Awards, the decision could have been a disaster.
Based on Tuesday's nominations, disaster was mostly averted.
The obvious... Full story
- Theater and music deal with spelling disputes, declining dollars
- By Tom Nadeau/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- From all the many talents of writing, acting, makeup, music, sewing, carpentry, painting, lighting and sound effects that combine to create the world of stage craft, we should never leave out the companion arts of criticizing and complaining.... Full story
