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SRT Presents 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

SRT: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Whew!  I’m glad that’s over!  Nothing stresses me out like a Spelling Bee, but the show was FUN!  The whole cast came together for this final offering by SRT.  The singing was delightfully pitch perfect.  The characterizations were funny and flawless – We all knew “someone like that” in middle school.  Looking forward to next [...]

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The Full Monty - SRT

SRT: The Full Monty

Yes!  Virginia, There is a Santa Claus!  And he has brought us Christmas in July with the present of this hard luck story gone nude.  I had been looking forward to this show for some time having loved the story of common working men looking for a way to save themselves and their families by [...]

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Dangerous Liaisons with Vampires

SRT Dangerous Liaisons with Vampires

I knew they wouldn’t let me down!  SRT comes through with a topical update of Dangerous Liasons with Vampires (!)  and I did rather enjoy it.  The cast was on their toes; adept at dialogue and characterization.  Outstanding were Vanessa Gibens  as The Marquise and Ricco Fajardo  as Valmont paired as the two infamous lovers [...]

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Peter Pan

SRT: Peter Pan (Not the Musical)

OMG!  What a mess! First of all let me preface all my remarks with, “I love SRT.”  The Summer Rep is cast with talented young people with starry ambitions… and they usually bring it to whatever productions they are cast in.  But this season already has me filled with doubt.  The cast is young – [...]

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Fovever Plaid at SRT

Forever Plaid at SRT

The SRT season begins with a dated look at music a la Lawrence Welk rife with all the cutesy bits thrown in, like: juggling, ring toss, the mad hatter, and four part harmony.  All of this sung by the cutest quartet of youthful male vigor they could find.  All four boys (and I do mean [...]

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Mystic Theater - Petaluma

Rock and Roll in Sonoma County

Last Day Saloon Bigger & better live music. Blues, jazz, rock concerts, dancing, food… Everything you could want in a rock and roll venue.  They used to share acts and contacts with sister venue in SF which is now closed.  Good vibes all around. 120 Fifth St Santa Rosa 707-545-2343 Mystic Theater Bigger and better [...]

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Sonoma County Pubs

Pubs in Sonoma County

Black Rose Irish Pub Pub, darts. Live music. Celtic rock, blue grass, folk, Americana. 2074 Armory Dr Santa Rosa 707-546-7673 Nutty Irishman Pub, karaoke 995 Piner Rd Santa Rosa 707-544-1447 Sweet Spot Pub & Lounge Live music, sports bar. 619 Fourth St Santa Rosa 707-528-7566 Toad in the Hole Pub Live music, blues, folk, jazz, [...]

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Karaoke in Sonoma County

Karaoke in Sonoma County

First Edition Karaoke – Thursday nights 8-12 1820 E. Washington Ave Petaluma 707-775-3200 Rita’s Restaurant & Lounge Karaoke – Thursday through Sunday 138 Calistoga Rd Santa Rosa 707-537-0308 Great spot for drinks, singing and Chinese food. Russian River Resort 16390 Fourth St Guerneville 707-869-0691 Karaoke, live music, comedy nights, piano bar, bigger & better entertainment. [...]

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Live Jazz in Sonoma County

Jazz

Highland Dell Full service resort, fine dining, live music, jazz. 21050 River Blvd Monte Rio 707-865-2300 Hotel Healdsburg Upscale dining, Live Music, Jazz 25 Matheson St Healdsburg 707-431-2800 Latitude Island Grill Dining, live music, jazz under the palms. Steaks & seafood. 5000 Roberts Lake Road Rohnert Park 707-588-1800 Main Street Station Live music every night! [...]

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Eclectic Music

A’Roma Roasters Great coffee! Eclectic Rail Road Square downtown hangout. Good for people watching. Live music. Jazz, folk, blues. 95 Fifth St Santa Rosa 707-576-7765 Black Cat Bar & Cafe Amazing music venue! Mixed crowd. Infamous open mic, gutter night, tomcat/pussycat lounge, jam bands, garage bands, singer songwriters… and even some jazz & blues. 10056 [...]

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