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Sierra Nevada Winds rolls into Y-S

Orchestra returns to Yuba City for 14th time to perform new pieces

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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The Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra promises "a wide variety of music" when it comes to Yuba City today for its annual concert. That's according to Margaret Wegner, a clarinetist in the orchestra and board member. "There's a little something for... Full story

'Broadway' captures Disney magic

Annual event showcases talents of youths in the local arts community, raises money for charity

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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The Walt Disney Company has created much magic through its films, TV shows, theme parks and other properties. This year's "Way, Way, Way Off Broadway" seeks to capture that magic with Disney as its primary theme. The "What Dreams May Come" themed... Full story

Classical meets jazz with 'Bach'

Concert at Lutheran church mixes classical musicians with jazz band

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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While hearing jazz music at a church may seem odd, the idea isn't so far-fetched to Nora Nausbaum. "Jazz is as sacred as anything else — as long as it's played well," she said. Nausbaum is the flutist at Sunday's "Bach and the Beat" concert... Full story

Symphony exposes students to more music

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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School music programs are important to a young musician's development, but the programs can't include everything. A symphony, however, can — which is one of the goals of the Yuba-Sutter Youth Symphony. "My mission as a musical director is to... Full story

Audience part of Sutter High’s 'Aladdin'

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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Sometimes in theater, the audience plays more of a role than just as observers. Sutter Union High School's "The Magical Lamp of Aladdin" takes this idea one step further — in it, members of the audience assume roles during the performance.... Full story

Audience part of Sutter High's 'Aladdin'

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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Sometimes in theater, the audience plays more of a role than just as observers. Sutter Union High School's "The Magical Lamp of Aladdin" takes this idea one step further — in it, members of the audience assume roles during the performance.... Full story

Lyric Opera gives 'Gift of the Magi'

Company will perform story of love with classic O. Henry twist ending

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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Few authors are more famous for writing twist endings than American author O. Henry. His "Gift of the Magi" is famous for its ironic twist ending, so much so that other authors have copied the story since it was first published. The Borgamaria... Full story

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'Twilight' series the drug of choice for women, Hot Topic crowd

By Josh Kendrix/Appeal-Democrat

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There are many properties the entertainment industry produces that are so awful, you wonder if the movie/TV show/whatever is some cruel joke on the public. The "Twilight" franchise is one of those things. There's bad ... and then there's... Full story

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Nevada County theater does fine recreation of 'War of the Worlds'

By Tom Nadeau/For the Appeal-Democrat

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The Community Players of Nevada County did a fine, fine job with their fast-paced stage adaptation of the radio version of author H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds." The 1938 Mercury Theatre on Air production of "War of the Worlds" was written by... Full story

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