Announcements & More! Eight-piece Orchestra plays “Gershwin in the Garden”


PETALUMA, CA. ~ Cinnabar Theater, the beloved professional theater in Sonoma County, invites audiences to an exquisite outdoor concert on Saturday, September 15. Enter the sumptuous garden of an exclusive Petaluma estate to hear renowned vocal- ist Denise Perrier sing the immortal tunes of George and Ira Gershwin backed by an elegant orchestra. Then linger with the artists by the pond and savor the flavor of this memorable music over a deli- cious barbecue.


Held on the grounds of a


gorgeous home at 200 Queens Lane in Petaluma, Gershwin in the Garden begins at 4 p.m. Tickets for the concert are only $25 – or enjoy the concert and attend the subse- quent dinner for just $50. The dinner menu includes grilled chicken, beef, and vegetables as well as salads, desserts, and more. Fruit and cheese plates are also on sale during the concert.


America’s favorite song- writing team, George and Ira Gershwin wrote hundreds of tunes


together, collaborated


on more than two dozen films and Broadway shows, and elevated popular music to a new level of sophistication. Their hits have endured for nearly a century,


including


“Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over


Me,” “S’Wonderful,”


and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” Their irre-


sistible songs continue to seduce listeners around the world.


Blessed with a rich contral-


to voice, Denise Perrier has been heard at prestigious ven- ues throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Featured on the Grammy- nominated CD “Color Me Blue,” she has also produced several recordings that reflect her world travels.


lin), Gwyneth Davis (cello), Jack Dorsey (percussion), Beth Heid (viola), Erich Hunt (bass), and Heidi Trefethen (French horn). A benefit for Cinnabar


These


albums have climbed the jazz charts and garnered critical acclaim, so that Perrier is now known as “the voice with a heart” for her unparalleled ability to connect with audi- ences.


Her eight-piece orchestra


for this event showcases many talented local musicians. Led by celebrated pianist Tammy Hall,


the ensemble includes Terry Baune (vio-


Theater, Gershwin in the Garden also features a silent auction of premium wines, handcrafted art, gift certifi- cates for gourmet dinners, and other luxuries. Every year, Cinnabar produces a thrilling mix of plays, musicals, operas, and concerts in a remarkable range of genres. The non- profit also offers extensive activities for local youth, and its Cinnabar Singers welcome anyone who wants to be part of a chorus.


For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 707-763-8920 or visit cinnabartheater.org.


UPBEAT TIMES • September 2013 • 15 JOKES & Humor # 6


A father had three boys. One summer evening, they were all playing cops and robbers in the backyard after dinner.


One of the boys "shot" his father and yelled, "Bang! You're dead!" He slumped to the ground and when he didn't get up right away, a neighbor ran over to see if he had been hurt in the fall. When the neighbor bent over, the overworked father opened one eye and said, "Shhh. Don't give me away. It's the only chance I've had to rest all day."


Children of the same family, the same blood, with the same first associations and habits, have some means of


enjoyment in their power, which no subsequent


connections can supply. Jane Austen


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